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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.
Hey everyone! I have another nail how-to for you! It's the black and gold marble-y nail by Creative Nail Design. All you need is CND's Blackjack, Gold Chrome, Copper Chrome and Speedey Top Coat to achieve this look. Tell us what you think on MODERN's Facebook today!
Stylist and hair designer Amy Colvin created the Foolproof Updoing method in 2001. With over 20 years of industry experience, Colvin has brought an innovative approach to updos. Amy’s education style is not only dynamic and exciting, but also personalized toward every individual. Learn how to create a fauxhawk updo!
On Hollywood’s biggest night these celebs brought their A-game. Give your clients Oscar-ready style for any occasion with these looks.
See how to re-create the Organi-tech and New Rock N' Roll designs by CND.
It's the next step in the generation of blow dyers—touch screen technology. See what the dryer looks like...
In the April issue of MODERN SALON we showed you how to create Animal Print and Tribal Print nails with step-by-steps in our Style Watch section. This time I would like to introduce all of you to the "Craze Maze" OPI nail look that you can re-create in three simple steps.
Temporary color is a big trend this spring/summer! Think you have what it takes to enter a contest with your favorite temporary look and win? Well now is your chance! I just found out about Kevin.Murphy's new COLOR.BUG Contest where you can upload your COLOR.BUG inspired look and have a chance to win either an iPad, iPod Touch or a NANO Watch!
It's another summer braid idea—the nymph braid! Created by Kevin Murphy at the Australian Fashion Week 2012, Murphy was inspired by Roman garden nymphs and the avante garde work of photographer Jock Sturges. Wondering how you can re-create this fun and whimsical style on your clients? The steps are inside...
Want to take a walk on the wild side with some new make-up brushes to add to your beauty arsenal? I just found out about Japonesque's new print brushes, part of its new Safari Chic Brush Collection.
Did you know that Emma Stone is actually a natural blonde? Over the weekend Stone went from strawberry blonde to near-platinum, and debuted her new look at the Kids' Choice Awards. MODERN has the tips on how to achieve Emma Stone's beautiful soft, blonde waves from hair stylist David Babaii.
Rejuvenol has just formulated a new smoothing treatment—Glycóliss.To complement this treatment is the Glycóliss Xtending Spray, which can be used as a stand alone styling aid or as an accessory with the treatment.
New for the Bodyography Nail Lacquers is their Spring/Summer 2012 Wanderlust collection, which embodies the essence of travel and exploration. Wanderlust is made up of four off-beat fashion colors drawn from the gorgeous sea in the Mediterranean to the sunflower fields that inspired Van Gogh's famous paintings.
The other day I heard about this uplifting story of a salon owner changing lives of unemployed women. Not only is it a great story about giving back, it has given these women who were loosing hope in the job market, new hope and motivation. Read the makeover stories!
It's one of our favorite new hair styles for summer—the conch shell braid! Learn how to create this beautifully twisted braid!
Looking to create a delicate, elegant head piece? This how-to has the steps you can try to re-create this "Prim and Pastel" look.
First Chair profiles three new talent success stories as part of our ongoing “A Day in the Life...” series. Their customer-service skills, professionalism and passion for the industry helped them successfully make the clinic-to-salon transition in three years or less. Read how Kelsey, Casey and Taylor make the most out of their careers.
Matrix Artistic Director Chrystofer Benson is teaching a Visionary Shoot class scheduled April 1-2 in New York City. This Visionary Shoot class will allow you to watch and learn from our award winning artists as they guide you through, in detail, the entire beauty image creation process.
