MODERN SALON's Excellence in Education annual recognition program celebrates leading cosmetology schools, highlighting innovative programs and best practices in eight categories and two divisions (single location and multi-unit schools).The ...
In this year's Winter Nail Art Contest at Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas, a winner was announced on November 30, 2015. Nail tech Tabitha Cellak, a 10-year veteran of the salons' Schaumburg location, came in first place, out of ...
Finally, a makeup-removing tool that is reusable (for up to 1,000 washes!). Using only water, The Makeup Eraser, a soft cloth made of 100% polyester, removes even the toughest-to-remove makeup such as waterproof mascara. Not only does it make a ...
2015 ushered in a wave of interpretations of the pixelated haircolor technique—no one owned the technique more than Philip Ring. AT A RECENT CLASS at Chicago’s Red7 Salon, educator, stylist and self-described amateur magician ...
Temptu is launching the first cordless, handheld airbrush makeup device, Temptu Air. Using Temptu's patented Airpod and Atomized AirFlow Technology, Temptu Air mists its professional line of SilkSphere Makeup into micro-fine particles, ...
Imagine the scent of the juiciest, ripest pear, combined with sugary-sweet marshmallow, and cushioned by an aromatic pillow of cinnamon and cloves. That marriage of scents represents just one of the sensory experiences delivered by the Brandied ...
The Event: Unite Exposed made a stop in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood on Nov. 2, 2015, to teach industry pros the latest trends in cutting and styling with members of the Unite Creative Team. Andrew Dale, CEO and founder of Unite, ...
Think of it as balayage's fantastically quirky cousin; Fluid Hair Painting uses a similar painting technique to balayage, but while the client is reclined (like their position at the shampoo bowl) at the edge of a table. MODERN SALON asked ...
Michelle Galvan's (@hairbymimigal) client came in with four or five inches of natural level 2 re-growth with about 15 percent gray mixed in. Mid-shafts to ends were a level 5 red/ orange box color done at home with uneven zones, and what she ...
"I get very excited when my client Jenna sits in my chair," says Toni Rose Larson (@Colordollzbytoni), hair painter of Carlsbad, California. "We began our journey two years ago; she has been my muse and was my first creation using ...
Inspired by fall and the colors the leaves turn, Margarita Ford (@Misahara5) of Euodia Salon and Day Spa in Moorpark, California, created this pumpkin-spice looking color. Ford's client was formerly a highlight and lowlight combo who ...
At Next Salon in Santa Monica, California, stylist Noori Daili created this silver and purple combination for her client. STEP 1: Back-to-back foil hair with 25 vol. "I used super mesh by Alfaparf. 3 min. no heat," says ...
Bumble and Bumble has three new sets for this holiday season, available now, each targeting different haircare needs. The Thickening Set: Comes with travel-size Thickening Shampoo and Thickening Conditioner, and full-size Dryspun ...
As you can see, this finished product is super shiny and simply scrumptious! Stephanie Smith of Steph's Beauty Mark of Plantation, Florida was inspired by photos that her client brought in of work by none other than Guy ...
“Less time, no damage, more natural,” is the tagline that Evolve Artistic Director Johnny Plant tells stylists to tell their clients when using new Evolve Extensions+.At a recent class MODERN SALON attended in September as part of ...
A neutral face paired with shades that range from deep-sea to clear blue sky, make eyes pop. And for every dewy, natural makeup finish at New York Fashion Week’s spring/summer 2016 shows, there was a look featuring blue eye makeup to ...
Nail art needn’t be over-the-top or unprofessional-looking. There are ways to tastefully use nail art in your nail services that will make your client’s visit more personalized, Rebecca Isa, Zoya creative director, ...