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Aquage Fights for a Cure

Aquage has partnered with Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the unrelenting fight to save millions of lives and to end breast cancer once and for all.

MSTV: Escape to an Oasis at the Cape Grace Spa

MODERN escaped to Cape Town in South Africa for a chance to tour the Cape Grace Spa, located in the Cape Grace Hotel. Our Beauty and Fashion Director, Maggie Mulhern got an exclusive interview on what this spa is all about.

Copenhagen’s Best Hair by Intercoiffure Mondial

Orlando Pita's Station

“It’s OK that my station is messy,” said celebrity stylist Orlando Pita. “It’s the way I work.” Pita’s station in his Orlo Salon is very much like Pita himself—to the point, humble and high-functioning. Located in a third-floor walk-up in Manhattan, Pita does not often allow anyone to shoot in Orlo. “This is really very special that you are here,” he told us. “The only other magazine to shoot my space was French Vogue, and that was when I first opened.”

A Pictorial; NAHA's Big Night

The Professional Beauty Association presented the NAHA awards on July 18 in conjunction with Beauty Week and Cosmoprof North America. The gala began with a red-carpet reception prior to the awards ceremony. Beacon students kicked off the ceremony with a “Flash Mob” dance, setting the tone for an evening filled with entertainment, talent, and celebrating the artistry and skill of the professional salon industry.

Stylers for Males

Like these looks? Try them on your male clients! Mimic the styles with these styling products designed with the male in mind.

Who's Your Hero?

Eufora Hero for Men is asking people to nominate the hero in their life to appear in the “2011 Hero Calendar,” benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters International.

Biz Tip: Take It Outside

Since warm, sunny months are at a premium in Minnesota, it can be harder to get clients to commit to a lengthy hair appointment, especially on Saturdays, when they’d rather be enjoying one of the state’s 10,000 lakes. For that reason, Lili—A William and Friends Salon (salonlili.com) in Minnetonka created a patio area for clients who are waiting for an appointment or whose color is processing.

Paper Dolls from Salon Fluxx

Five Questions for Sara Jones

Joico Senior Vice President and General Manager Sara Jones was recently named the recipient of the 2011 Spirit of Life Award by the City of Hope. A long-time supporter of City of Hope, she has announced the proceeds from the Spirit of Life Awards dinner in 2011 will be earmarked for women’s cancer research and care. Jones talked to MODERN about one of her other passions— best practices for staying green.

Sneak Peek: Eye on ABS 2011

It’s only September, but the team at America’s Beauty Show is in full planning mode for the big event March 12-14, 2011, at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago. This year, ABS is working with Aquage’s Luis Alvarez and his team to create the imagery to market and promote the show. Over the summer, Alvarez brought in a full entourage of models, stylists, make-up and of course, his camera, to McCormick place for a high-fashion, haute-hair ABS photoshoot.

Flo Hair Studio

Behind the Cover (September 2010)

As the pioneer of the curly hair industry, Ouidad has created more than just terminology to describe interesting silhouettes. In addition to a product and tool line, she has designed several cutting and styling methods to maximize and beautify curls and waves. The “Carve and Slice” method has been trademarked and the “Rake and Shake” is also one of her signature styling methods.

Sept 2010 MODERN Contributors

How do you handle clients who are particular? MODERN SALON September 2010 contributors give their answer. Our contributors include Ouidad, Steve Elias, Amoy, Ric Pipino, and Tommy Buckett.

Crowning Glory

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Tressed for Success by Steve Elias

Wave Maker: Tommy Buckett for Sedu

You can achieve this look too! Click here for the how-to.