Elizabeth Jakaitis

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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.

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Galleries

"The Power of Dimension" by Candace Raines

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

Candace Raines of Lola Salon in Villa Rica, GA designed this color and cut to emphasize rich, full dimension.

Galleries

"Androgyny" by Gregory Dennis

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

Gregory Dennis of D&D Barbershop in London, ON was inspired by the high fashion trend of androgyny and gender bending, leading him to create these versatile and edgy looks.

Galleries

"Sunlit" by Amber Carroll

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

Amber Carroll of Solution for Hair in Houston, TX shares her collection of hair color that mimics that beautiful, but hard to achieve, sun-kissed look.

Galleries

"Dirty Glam" by Jaison Henry

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

For this collection, Jaison Henry of J. Henry Salon was inspired by the sophistication-meets-entertainment trends of the late 1970's and early 1980's in Portland, Maine's Art District.

Wellness

"Lovely Flower" by Bijal Patel

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

Bijal Patel of the Carousel Beauty College in Springfield, OH created this beautiful flower shaped half updo with curls.

Wellness

"Romantic" by Rosina Kuzmina

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

Rosina Kuzmina of the Palm Beach Academy of Health and Beauty by Beauty Schools of America in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, shares these romantic styles for weddings and proms.

Style

Guy Code: Texture Looks to Crave

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

Follicle inspiration from our favorite Hollywood hunks.

Galleries

"Champagne and Strawberries" by Aaron Banks

by Elizabeth Jakaitis

A walk-in client came to stylist Aaron Banks of Bishops Hawthorne in Portland, OR with an inspiring photo an Olsen twin, wearing a cool cotton candy pink hair color. He was in love with the idea, and even more in love with the result of his hair appointment. Banks used Pravana Pink color to create this look.