Soft and Sexy
Laurel Nelson
Contributor
Laurel Nelson is a freelance writer who worked for Modern Salon Media for 12 years. During her time with the company she served as Author - Editor of Salon Today for several years and then Author - Editor of Modern Salon for two years. She is currently a stay-at-home mom who continues to enjoy writing and researching for the beauty industry.
Breaking News: Joico Brings on Beth Minardi
This weekend, Joico inked a deal with Beth Minardi to make her the Vero K-Pak Color Spokesperson for its Vero K-Pak color line. Minardi will be the official endorser and spokesperson for the line, using the products exclusively at her salon.
Bun Beautiful
Sparkling Stunner by Faatemah Ampey
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The Year in Hair
It’s December and you know what that means … it’s time to take stock of the past year. Everyone from Barbara Walters to Oprah is analyzing 2009 and the events and personalities that made it unique. Don’t worry, I’m not about to tackle world issues and historic events. I’m here to analyze the hair that made 2009 special.
5 Questions for Connie Barrett
Tressa’s president, CEO and co-founder, Connie Barrett, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the company this year. Barrett, who has worked in the beauty care industry since 1962, was also instrumental in creating national competency standards for entry-level cosmetologists (now published in cosmetology textbooks). Here, Barrett shares some of her insights to one of the industry’s most respected companies, Tressa.
Kendra Wilkinson's Image Makeover
When Girl Next Door star and mom-to-be Kendra Wilkinson wanted to makeover her image, she called Joico Artist Dustin Smith to style her for an US magazine photo shoot. Wilkinson flew Smith from his home in North Carolina to her home just outside Philadelphia for the shoot.
5 Questions for Connie Barrett
Tressa’s president, CEO and co-founder, Connie Barrett, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the company this year. Barrett, who has worked in the beauty care industry since 1962, was also instrumental in creating national competency standards for entry-level cosmetologists (now published in cosmetology textbooks). Here, Barrett shares some of her insights to one of the industry’s most respected companies, Tressa.
A Chat with Faatemah Ampey, NAHA Winner
NAHA Fashion Forward Winner Faatemah Ampey has not slowed down since her big win in July. The girl who won over the hearts of stylists when she thanked Johnny Depp in her NAHA acceptance speech, “just because,” just landed a job as emcee at the ISSE International Fashion Theater January 30-February 1, 2010 in Long Beach, California and is looking forward to her first MODERN SALON photo shoot.
Holiday Romance (Faux Bob) by Tyson Daniel
This faux bob by Tyson Daniel is a festive change for the season.
The Big "Hair" Day
Well, it’s hard to believe it, but my wedding day is almost here! Ten days from today I’ll be walking down the aisle in an amazing Reem Acra gown, the most fantastic pair of shoes I’ve ever owned and a gorgeous hair style.
Short & Chic
Sherri Jessee of Sherri’s salon in Bristol, Virginia, proved short is chic, modern and oh-so-sexy at a recent MODERN SALON Artist Session. Learn how she gave this model a trend-setting, head-turning style.
Holiday Romance by Tyson Daniel
Looking to add a little sparkle to your clients boring old ’do this holiday season? Tyson Daniel, stylist at Amazing Space Salon in Salt Lake City and Pureology PureArtist, created these party looks for clients on the holiday social scene. Recreate them and give your clientele something to talk about.
The Modern Beehive by Michael Shaun Corby
Fashion week is over, but the style lives on. This year, Alterna’s Global Creative Director Michael Shaun Corby created modern-day beehives for fashion designer Kevan Hall at LA Fashion Week.
Building Holiday Business
The holiday season is about to kick into high gear and the salon will be buzzing with non-stop blow dryers as you enter your busiest time of year.But the busy season isn’t just about seeing clients back to back for 12 hours straight. Put your focus on these three concepts and not only will your days will fly by, you’ll find yourself in a much better mood by the time you’re headed home.
Curl Diva
Hairdresser Lauren Thompson and make-up artist April Caruso just graduated from Parisian Beauty Academy in Hackensack, New Jersey. While they are each thrilled to be working in great salons (Thompson at OC61 in NYC and Caruso at Caru in Hoboken, NJ), each wants to build a portfolio in hopes to start doing some freelance and magazine work.