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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.
Lady Gaga is always thinking of new ways of making an entrance, and in Hong Kong this past weekend for her "Born This Way" Ball tour, she didn't disappoint! Wearing long white gloves, blonde locks, and most notably—a head-turning purple hair dress with platinum and violet bows—next to Gaga's legendary "meat dress," this hairy ensemble is one to remember!
I just recently heard from Master stylist/JPMS Educator Darlene Burnham at Andreas Hogue Salon in Northbrook, Illinois, and she filled me in on how she created the Jack Sparrow hat, (which was part of a larger Pirates' Presentation which won 2nd place) in the Hair Wars Supreme Salon Tour in Chicago.
Pivot Point International has announced the launch of Meta:Men, the latest installment of the company’s totally new salon educational brand created to satisfy the growing demands on hair designers for more men’s hair styles and variations. This collection provides a range of looks from classic to trendy for every type of client.
Capturing the essence of real men’s style, the Industricity collection created by London’s D&J Ambrose was inspired by the images of Richard Avedon’s 1980s’ road trip through the American West.
Braid of the Day! The Extended French Braid! Get the steps inside.
BRAID OF THE DAY! Find out how to re-create this braid within a braid from Rusk's elite Creative Team member, Sherri Jessee!
Lead stylist of SalonCapri Nicholas Penna, Jr. offers MODERN an exclusive how-to on how to re-create this BEAUTIFUL "S" Braid. Get the steps inside.
Lock & Loaded Men’s Grooming has just released their exclusive men’s educational DVDS. In these DVDS, 3D Sculpting and Barbering 101 are simplified step-by-step systems not based on trends but more so on the basic shapes and techniques that serve all and any looks. These are the foundation to men’s sculpting.
Working with Hairdreams hair extensions, award-winning stylists Sonya and Christopher Dove created their "American Dream" collection which represents lifestyle and fashion from metropolitan hotspots such as Miami, Beverly Hills and New York City. In this step-by-step, you will learn how to create this SOHO/New York graffiti-inspired style using Hairdreams' new Quikkies, which help to create fast, trendy color effects on the hair without the use of any chemicals.
Glam Rock is inspired by the Pin up/Rockabilly trend from the 1950’s; an iconic time when rock ’n’ roll was born and young people stepped out with a new, bold edge. The hair is curled, rolled, polished and pinned. Below, Surface has put its own twist on classic hair styles reinventing the Pin Up/Rockabilly trend for a modern and fresh Glam Rock style.
Achieve this "cat eye" look by CND!
MODERN SALON MEDIA's editorial team will be reporting live on all the education, inspiration and collaboration this weekend at the 2012 Premiere Orlando show, Saturday, June 2 to Monday, June 4 at the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center - West Complex. If you are coming to the show, stop by MODERN's Booth 1866!
Matrix's 2013 Spread the Love Program application process is coming up fast! Starting June 1, 2012, cosmetology students and recent grads that will be licensed by January 1, 2012, or have graduated on or after January 1, 2011 and are 21 years old, are invited to apply for this opportunity.
Fo shizzle dizzle—it’s a fact! The one and only Snoop Dogg has joined the growing number of superstar celebrities who supports the Paul Mitchell Schools FUNraising campaign!
Two-toned hair made its debut in fall/winter 2011 and I predict that it's going to be popular through this spring 2012 (ranging from reds to pastels!) If you're looking for some two-toned color ideas for your clients, try using extensions.
Are you a fan of Mad Men? If you said "Yes" you're going to want to read this! MODERN SALON got an exclusive interview with Terrie Owen, lead hair stylist for season 5 of the television series.
Redken Creative Consultant Guido created an androgynous, rock ‘n’ roll look at the Fall 2012 Jean Paul Gaultier show in Paris. For this dark and graffiti-inspired collection, Redken Creative Consultant Guido created a spray-paint theme, showcasing colored roots and a straight style.
