Elizabeth Jakaitis

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Elizabeth Jakaitis is MODERN SALON and SALON TODAY's assistant editor, responsible for coverage of beauty news, products and trends. She is managing editor of MODERN’s TEXTURE! supplement, focusing on curly hair, and of the SOLO ARTIST program for independent stylists. Through reporting, social media engagement and involvement at industry events, Elizabeth tracks the pulse of trends and business practices that are shaping the world of professional beauty.

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How-To: Sam Villa's Dual Identity Grown-Out Pixie Cut

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

The 2014 pixie was all the rage and suited so many women. But what do you do with that client who has decided to grow out her short hair, but still wants something fashionable? Sam Villa has the answer.As anyone who has worked with him knows, ...

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Dual Identity

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

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Jet-Setting

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

Drawing inspiration from 2015’s runway shows, Cosmetologists Chicago’s latest collection, Jet-Setting, reinterprets this season’s fashion-forward looks in a fun, approachable way. Under the direction and leadership of CC ...

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Rare Bloom

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

For Rare Bloom, Aveda’s spring/summer 2015 trend collection, Aveda Global Creative Director Antoinette Beenders selected a prairie as the location for its natural beauty, as well as what it means to one of Aveda’s most important ...

Miss Universe 2015, Pauline Vega (photo credit: Getty Images)

Style

HOW-TO: Miss Universe 2015's Winning Style

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

A woman’s hair is her crowning glory and Miss Universe 2015, Pauline Vega, is no exception. CHI took center stage, creating her styles, along with the hair of all 88 contestants from around the world. All hair was styled using CHI’s ...

Julianne Moore (left), Camila Alves (top right) and Natalie Dormer (bottom right) show off wavy...

Style

HOW-TO: Making Waves at the SAG Awards

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

There are many versions of a wavy look and the SAG Awards saw celebrities showing off waves to many different effects. Ariel Winter and Camila Alves look glamorous in sleek waves that emanate old Hollywood charm. For a more casual style look to ...

(Left) Emma Stone and (Right) Tatiana Maslany (photo credit: Getty Images)

Style

HOW-TO: Sleek Ponytails at the SAG Awards

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

Sleek ponytails have become a red carpet favorite, and this year’s SAG Awards were no exception. Though this look appears simple at first, the attention to details such as asymmetrical designs, deep side parts, and polished finishes makes ...

Style

HOW-TO: 3 Short Textured Styles From The SAG Awards

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

Last night’s SAG Awards saw plenty of blonde bobs on the red carpet – even from those with longer locks, like Sophia Bush, who demonstrated how to wear a faux bob with ease. The common factor in each of these short styles? A tousled, ...

News

JH Cosmetics Launches Formawell Hair Resurrection Professional Treatment System

Formawell

JH Cosmetics will launch the Formawell Hair Resurrection Professional Treatment System at PBA’s International Salon & Spa Expo in Long Beach on January 24-26, 2015. Formawell artists will perform daily demonstrations of the treatment ...

News

Women’s Rogaine 5% Minoxidil Topical Aerosol Fights Hereditary Hair Loss

Rogaine

Women’s Rogaine 5% Minoxidil Topical Aerosol is the first and only FDA-approved, once daily application hair regrowth product exclusively for women experiencing hereditary hair loss. The foam formula features an enhanced biodelivery system ...

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