A Comb Designed as an Aid For Accurate Cutting
The Hirmiz Level Cutting Comb features a built-in indicator for precise vertical, diagonal and horizontal cutting.
Lauren Salapatek
Web Editor
As the Web Editor, Lauren Salapatek manages the creation, production and editing of all editorial online content for Modern Salon Media's websites and e-newsletters. Since January 2010, Lauren has worked at Modern Salon Media covering salon style, products, trends and more.
Styling and Maintaining an Undercut Haircut
If your clients are bold and daring men, you may want to introduce them into the newest trend: The Undercut. Originating during the Prohibition era, this old school hair cut returns to its original, classic roots with new and refined finishing touches. Celebrity Stylist Naz Kupelian provides his tips and opinions on the essentials of the cut and maintenance.
Sarah Jessica Parker's Waves and Mickey Mouse Ears
Sarah Jessica Parker's waves and Mickey Mouse Ears at the Barneys new York and Disney electric holiday window unveiling.
Christina Aguilera's Cleopatra A-Line Bob
At the 2012 American Music Awards, Christina Aguilera paraded a sizzling hot "Long and Longer A-Line Bob" with Cleopatra inspirations.
HOW-TO: Create a Fiery, Dimensional Red/Orange Color
MODERN SALON fan Nicholas Moore-Perez created this dimensional red/orange color using Goldwell products. Curious as to how he achieved this look?
Label.m Hair Trends Announced at Appreciation Event
Label.m recently held a catwalk presentation featuring their new advertising campaign. The event demonstrated looks by Label.m Men, London Fashion Week (Label.m sponsors over 70 shows), and their predicted hair/color/style trends for 2013.
HOW-TO: Teasing Modern Texture
This modern, stylish and easy “red carpet” updo found in the Modern Salon Learning catalogue will teach you simple backcombing to help in combining textures and shape. In the lesson Tease Me, four sections are taken through the interior and exterior to create this style. Learn how volume is used in the interior to elongate face shape and compliment the style. This lesson also offers a “master” trick to control fly away hairs.
NAIL HOW TO: Peek-a-Boo Red Nail
Learn how to create this peek-a-boo red nail with silver stripes, black boxes and yep, you guessed it, a slight shade of red hidden in-between.
NAIL HOW TO: Galactic Nails
Learn how to create this glittery gold and silver nail by CND.
Glorious Undercuts from Toni&Guy
Over the past couple years we’ve seen a strong wave of influences from shows like Boardwalk Empire and Mad Men bringing back the extremely tailored look...
COLLECTION: Convolution
Inspired initially by muted tones and soft texture, "Convolution" portrays strong, independent women breaking free from the structure of mid 1900's society, and embracing beauty with a personal edge regardless of the consequences.
HOW-TO: Cut a Wispy and Edgy Bob
Gone are the triangular, bubble-shaped bobs of the ‘80s, today’s bobs are soft and wispy with a narrow edgy translucence. Sam Villa, founding partner of the Sam Villa brand and education artistic director for Redken 5th avenue suggests collapsing the shape to make it look more modern.
COLOR HOW-TO: Bubblegum Pink Hair
Learn how to create this bubblegum pink hair color by Jake Khan and Jamie Lee Anderberry.
HOW-TO: Groovy, Tie-Dye Nails
This "Groovy" look is brought to life by mixing CND Additives with Brisa Gel to create a bright, tie-dye effect. This is a super easy technique that anyone can do. Create bold statements or try with softened tones for more subtle design.
Suave, Sexy and Cool Men's Styles
This collection, “Suave, Sexy, Cool,” showcases the latest in men’s hair trends you will see this Fall/Winter 2012. All of the images portray different hair styles, from short hair, curly hair, facial hair, as well as the classics.
MAKE-UP HOW-TO: Cerulean Smoke and Red Dahlia
This limited-edition autumn/winter 2012 make-up collection by Aveda, called Passion Flower, features luxurious petal tones grounded by sophisticated neutrals. Learn how to create the two looks below: Cerulean Smoke and Red Dahlia. Which one do you prefer? Share on MODERN’s Facebook page today!
Far East Beauty: Choppy Textures and Streams of Silky Hair
Six collection images inspired by the spirit of the Far East are the latest in Caterina Di Biase’s creative journey. As Artistic Director at Heading Out Hair & Beauty in Melboune, Victoria, Australia, the images celebrate color and texture and show Di Biase’s fresh techniques that give her work a particularly individual personality.