Elizabeth Jakaitis

Assistant Editor

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.

Elizabeth Jakaitis wrote

Au Naturale Cosmetics Crème Concealer

Au Naturale Cosmetics Crème Concealer

Au Naturale Cosmetics is an innovative range of organic, vegan and gluten-free, “consciously chic” cosmetics taking the beauty industry by storm. Perfect for the winter months when skin gets drier, their range of Crème Concealers ...

Unite Elevate Mousse Volume Foam

Unite Elevate Mousse Volume Foam

Unite

With Unite Elevate Mousse Volume Foam, the classic mousse gets a modern makeover. It provides all the body of the best 80’s hair without the feel of retro, crunchy mousse. It is an innovative, weightless foam that will ELEVATE your hair ...

How-To: The Gold-Leaf Topknot

How-To: The Gold-Leaf Topknot

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

For whimsical elegance that will stun, Miami-based Master Stylist Raphael Reboh, owner of Femme Coiffure Salon provides simple steps for creating the gold-leaf topknot.Reboh has styled a-list tresses including Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, ...

The Tony Odisho Ostia Collection

The Tony Odisho Ostia Collection

Tony Odisho

Tony Odisho, international stylist, owner of Exsalonce Salon & Day Spa in Chicago and creator of his own extension line, exclusively designed and developed the Ostia Collection based on his owner and stylist knowledge, with input from ...

The Parisienne Collection

The Parisienne Collection

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

Inspired by the great French chanteuse Edith Piaf, Scruples Creative Team contributors Charlie Price, Katie Nielsen and Tina Zaccagna designed the Parisienne Collection. Drawing on the vision of chic loungers, lingering in sexy lace around a ...

Symphonic Structures

Symphonic Structures

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

This black and white collection is a celebration of hair’s shine, shape and femininity. “The Symphonic woman is classic, classy and timeless. She is fashionable and everpresent,” says Alexandra Newman-Sandowsky, a stylist at ...

Holiday Allure

Holiday Allure

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

Ted Gibson, who coifs countless celebrities, treats every client as if she is a star prepping for her red-carpet moment. For many women, that red-carpet moment might be during the holidays and, more traditionally, New Year’s Eve.

Diaphanous

Diaphanous

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

Educator, mentor, business owner, stylist and trend columnist Tracey Hughes values balance in all of her collections. In Diaphanous, it’s all about the delicate placement of intense hues within explicit forms. "The exquisite, ...

Tips on the Trend: Casual Cool Braids

Tips on the Trend: Casual Cool Braids

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

What do the Hunger Games, Coachella, and Frozen all have in common? Fantastic braids! And based on trends on the Spring/Summer 2015 runways, braids are here to stay. This season, braids are all about adding a cool-girl twist that can be worn day ...

5 Tips to Style a Modern Bouffant

5 Tips to Style a Modern Bouffant

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

Michael's Salon and Day Spa in Centerville, Ohio shared their latest look: a retro bouffant up-do with a modern twist. This hair is all about volume and softness. The team at Michael's gave us their tips to achieve the ...

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