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Holiday Romance (Faux Bob) by Tyson Daniel

This faux bob by Tyson Daniel is a festive change for the season.

Luxe Looks

Short & Chic

Sherri Jessee of Sherri’s salon in Bristol, Virginia, proved short is chic, modern and oh-so-sexy at a recent MODERN SALON Artist Session. Learn how she gave this model a trend-setting, head-turning style.

Clicking with Consumers: Holiday Shopping Trends

While salons have the benefit of built-in, captive client traffic for your retail and gift card displays and promotions, it is smart to stay on top of what top retailers are seeing as shopping and merchandising influencers. Here are some hot retail trends that any salon can adapt to entice in-salon service and product sales.

Idea Center

P&G Salon Professional has an ongoing initiative to help salons bounce back from the downturn and prep for a great 2010. Here, excerpts and advice from some of their best-known salon partners.

Wella Trend Vision 2009 Winners!

Winners of Wella Trend Vision 2009 announced in Berlin!

Sell More This Season

Focus on the fundamentals and your salon will enjoy a financially festive holiday. Industry leaders explain how.

Trend Zoom Winners Announced

Fabulous music, incredible hair, great fashion. If you were one of the more than 2,000  stylists that came together this week for Goldwell's Trend Zoom event, you know what we're talking about. The three-day event was jam-packed, ...

Holiday Romance by Tyson Daniel

Looking to add a little sparkle to your clients boring old ’do this holiday season? Tyson Daniel, stylist at Amazing Space Salon in Salt Lake City and Pureology PureArtist, created these party looks for clients on the holiday social scene. Recreate them and give your clientele something to talk about.

British Bad Boys

Artifacts by Luis Alvarez and Liza Espinoza

Imagine a time when updos weren’t enough—headdresses were the symbol of authority and power. In ancient Egypt, ornate headdresses were reserved for royalty. The wealthier the person, the more magnificent the ringlets. This concept inspired Liza Espinoza and photographer Luis Alvarez’ to create the Artifacts collection.

Twilight Celebration by Cutting Room Creative Art Team

For this special collection of holiday-gone-avant-garde, the Cutting Room Creative Art Team meshed old world glamor with influences ranging from the new vampire genre to Tim Burton films to designer John Galliano. Vintage gowns were custom-accessorized, and paired with ultra modern hairdressing techniques. Hairpieces and extensions were preset, and all hair prepared and finished with KMS California products.

Pretty and Polished

What’s the most dazzling holiday accessory that clients can sport? Great nails, says OPI Executive VP and Artistic Director Suzi Weiss-Fischmann. Not only is a trendy nail lacquer the quickest way to update a holiday look, it’s also a “touch” that even budget-trimming clients can embrace.

Saks Appeal

Who doesn’t love hairstyles that are flexible enough to easily go from work to play.

The Modern Beehive by Michael Shaun Corby

Fashion week is over, but the style lives on. This year, Alterna’s Global Creative Director Michael Shaun Corby created modern-day beehives for fashion designer Kevan Hall at LA Fashion Week.

The Man Behind Miley's Do

Joico's George Papanikolas has quite the growing fan base among the young Hollywood elite. Stars like Britney Spears and Hayden Panettiere fawn all over his natural-looking, sun-kissed color. And now one of America's most famous teens, Miley Cyrus, has turned to George for an update. He gives us the scoop on creating Miley's look, plus tips on how to do the same for your clients.

Hot Holiday Categories

These categories are hot for the holidays and beyond. Find ways to add or emphasize these peak performers in your product and promotion plans for the season.