Solo Artist Spotlight: Danielle Regazzi
During her years working independently, Danielle Regazzi has learned it’s not about your intended destination, it’s about the journey.
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.
The Ghost Styling Chair by Salon Interiors Inc.
The Ghost Chair is a sleek clear Plexi chair that sits on a heavy 24” wide round base. The footrest even has adjustments to bring it out further or keep it closer to the front edge of the seat.
L’Oréal Professionnel Blond Studio Multi-Techniques Powder
Suitable for all hair types, this high-powered, premium lightening powder can lift up to 8 levels! A primer for any #COLORFULHAIR service, you can balayage, highlight, and paint with #COLORFULHAIR over L’Oréal Professionnel's Blond Studio Multi-Techniques results for a chic, personalized style.
5 Tips for Making the Leap to Studio Independence
Kim Bennett Horvath shares what it was like to become the first stylist to sign with Sola Salon Studios, and offers 5 tips for who are looking to make the leap for themselves
Sponsored by Sola Salons Blue
Breakthrough: Researchers Find Causes of Balding and Gray Hair
Promising news for people who experience graying hair or balding is finally here—and it was actually discovered accidentally! Who knew?
Color 25/8R by Hairtalk
Color 25/8R by Hairtalk is a rooted extension and a top-seller. The advantages of wearing a rooted extension is that it looks natural and discreet, there is very little maintenance, and caters to the dark roots and blonde hair trending style.
3 Products You Need to Speed Up Hair Extension Application
The new products from Donna Bella Hair allow for faster and easier installation of their professional hair extensions. Find out why you need these products in your beauty repertoire.
Sponsored by Donna Bella Hair
VIDEO: Artistic Team Presentations from Farouk's Global Conference in Cancun
Did you know that Farouk Systems is represented in over 150+ countries? Stylists, educators and artistic team members gathered from all over the world to celebrate Farouk System's Global Conference this weekend. We caught the artistic presentations from the General Session first-hand - watch the videos!
HOW-TO: Tackle the Topic of Hair Thinning
Watch and learn how to use ColorProof's BioRepair-8 to combat the signs of aging, thinning, color-treated hair. Phillip Wilson demonstrates how this 3-step system improves strength and density and helps create the optimum conditions for new growth.
Sponsored by ColorProof Color Care Authority
HOW-TO: An Effortless Hair Style for Multi-Taskers
In today's society it's crucial to know how to multi-task! This client, Marie, is the multi-tasker to the max—her life is everything but low-maintenance, but she makes it all look effortless. Find out her secret product.
Sponsored by Living Proof
HOW-TO: 'Pomp & Circumstance' Pompadour by Living Proof
Pump it up with a pompadour! Jerome's hairstyle by Living Proof commands the room without a word.
Sponsored by Living Proof
HOW-TO: Full-Blown Hair by Living Proof
Enya's full-blown hair lasts all day with the help of Living Proof's Flex Hairspray, Blowout, and Control Hairspray, plus a few more steps. See for yourself!
Sponsored by Living Proof
Learn Eye Lash Trade Secrets & How to Speed up Application...Here's How
Learn lash application from an expert! Soak up Sophia Navarro's tips and trick and learn her technique for creating NovaLash's voluminous and luxurious lash lines.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Dorthi Koscielniak @hairbydorthi
We have been following Dorthi Koscielniak on Instagram the moment she popped up into our feed. Her @hairbydorthi page is packed with beautiful bridal updos and special occasion styling—and to top it all off, she’s also incredibly kind and an all-around wonderful person. See why we’re loving this Chicago-based stylist and why she earned a spot on 2017’s MODERN SALON 100.
A Whole New Angle on Curls - Staying Ergonomically-Friendly with CurlBar
Can you imagine going an entire day of styling without shoulder, elbow or wrist strain? The CurlBar by Hot Tools is designed just for that! Its ergonomic "L-shaped" structure helps you achieve long-lasting curls in seconds without the stress on your joints.
Sponsored by Hot Tools
Hot Tools' CurlBar
CurlBar Curling Iron by Hot Tools is not only super ergonomically-friendly, but it features a timer that buzzes when your client's curl is done. No more guessing!
HOW-TO: New Curling Technique! Flat Wrap + Twist Wrap - Watch Now
Curls and waves come in all shapes and sizes. In this video, Steph by Hair and Makeup by Steph shows you how to create a new kind of wavy look for your clients using the Hot Tools CurlBar.
Sponsored by Hot Tools