Swatch and Learn
Color, baby! Yeah We're just wrapping up our theory and practicals on color... I love it!
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My Chemical Romance: Beauty School Diary
In our 11th week of beauty school at Pivot Point, we’re diving head first into chemicals—and loving it! Watching the texture transform before my eyes is so cool—a chemical service can completely alter the overall look of a client.
Wella’s International Trend Vision, Berlin Germany
Wella’s International Trend Vision, the three-day grand finale and award presentation held at Tempelhof, a former airport terminal, in Berlin, Germany.
Enter AG’s Stylist Contest
AG Hair Cosmetics is sponsoring its annual Stylist with Substance competition, a showcase for creative cuts and styles achieved using AG’s professional hair care products. Entrants must submit images of their work along with the inspiration behind the look, how the look was achieved and what AG products were used.
by Modern Salon
Twitter Debate: Getting the Right Shade of Red
MODERN SALON recently asked its Twitter followers, “What are your tricks for getting just the right shade of red and making it last?” Here’s what a few of our followers had to say:
by Modern Salon
3 Tinting Tips from Paul Vega
Paul Vega, creative director for Wella’s Color Charm always has his head in the color game. Here are a few of his top tips for keeping color clients on your books on a regular basis.
by Modern Salon
Get Involved in Charity Work
John Paul DeJoria, CEO and co-owner of John Paul Mitchell Systems, was recently honored by Intercoiffure North America for his charitable contributions. He answers: “We are very active in charitable endeavors.
by Modern Salon
Pump Up the Volume
Kenra’s Volume Spray 25 super-hold finishing spray dries fast, gives all-day hold and delivers body and movement to hair. Instead of making the hair stiff and immobile, the hairspray actually gives hair a ton of body and movement, with lots of control and no flaky residue.
It Starts With a Snip: My First Hair Designs at Beauty School
WOW. That’s all I can really say to sum up the past few weeks in beauty school at Pivot Point International. We’re learning so much—more than I thought was possible—and I have soaked up every word like a sponge! Check out my collection of cuts—including one on a REAL. LIVE. HUMAN!!
The Gift of You
As you prepare for the holiday season in the salon and in your own home, remember to take a moment each day to reflect on the value of what you, personally, bring to the salon and beauty community. To help remind you and guide you through the busy and exciting weeks ahead, here are a few of our wishes and affirmations. We hope you will revisit them often.
by Modern Salon
Stay hyped up during the holiday season
A rigorous holiday season adds stress and drains stamina. Geno Stampora (genostampora.com), recently named by NAHA into the prestigious Hall of Leaders, knows how to keep salons and their teams hyped up for the holidays.
by Modern Salon
Special Hair Styling Tips
To create a strong curl, suggests KMS’ Edwin Johnston, apply a volumizer like KMS California addvolume Body Build Detangler to damp strands and dry the hair. Then mist individual sections with a heft enhancer like KMS California Sea Salt Spray, reheat the hair with a blow dryer, curl each section around a round brush, slip out the brush and replace it with a smaller Velcro roller. Wait until the hair cools completely before removing the roller.
by Modern Salon
Head Case
I'm wrapping up my fourth week into beauty school—whew! Everyone told me it would be hard work, but no one said it would be SO. MUCH. FUN!
Keep Holiday Hair Color Business Vibrant
While the mainstream press is busy proclaiming the professional hair color business is going down, down, down, many salons are actually seeing gains, even in the current economy. Why? Because they’re offering innovative services and enticing their clients with smart promotions and business-building strategies. What’s more, many of their ideas are simple and straightforward. The lesson is clear—all it takes is a consistent focus on your color business to keep it going strong!
by Modern Salon
Brain Conditioner
Alright, friends... it's Week Three into beauty school—which means another test. See if you retained all your knowledge on hair sculpture by taking this 20 question, multiple choice test. Can you do it? Good luck!
Chicago Fashion Frenzy Competition
When Beauty Systems Group held its recent Fashion Frenzy hair styling competition in conjunction with a regional show in Schaumburg, Illinois, MODERN Editor Laurel Smoke and Associate Editor Alison Shipley helped judge the results with industry consultant Geno Stampora on stage to emcee.
Classroom Antics
This week at school has been SUCH a blast. While yes, we did have a 50-question test to study for, we also got to learn how to sculpt an increased-layered form cut and we got to shampoo and drape each other. Awesome!