Watch the Shellac Flash Mob!
Watch this flash mob sponsored by CND during New York Fashion Week.
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.
IFC's Whisker Wars and the STATS on Beards
In honor of the debut of a new reality series about the world of competitive beard growing, Whisker Wars, the Independent Film Channel (IFC) executed an online poll answered by 10,000 Americans who cast votes for their favorite bearded notables, for the chance for these stars and historical luminaries to be enshrined in the IFC Whisker Wars Hall of Fame.
A Special Calendar of Breast Cancer Survivors
16 women and one man make up a 15-month calendar of breast cancer survivors. Their stories are told with beautiful images representing months October 2011 to December 2012. All participants were treated to a complete makeover, including hair, make-up and clothes from Imagine Salon & Spa (formally Ian Marc’s salon) & All Dressed Up.
Simple Hair With a Mid-90s Vibe
At the Rag & Bone Spring 2012 show, Guido helped to create Marcus Wainwright and David Neville's vision of the "cool downtown girl who is effortlessly chic."
Waves, Beehives, Ponies and Upcoming Trends
After Spring 2012 New York Fashion Week as well as Sunday's Emmy Awards, Matrix's Ammon Carver, Nick Stenson and Franco Della Grazia have identified four upcoming key trends they believe will influence celebrities and style conscious women everywhere.
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED: North American Trend Vision Awards
See the US/Canada winners for the 2011 North American Trend Vision Awards.
Crimped Retro Redux
KMS California has re-launched and Sonna Brado, of the KMS Artistic Team, offered MODERN a peek at how she uses the products to create new and exciting finishes. "It's a complete style and care line," she says. "The line is fantastic, designed to allow for unlimited style transformation." So what does she say about this look? "The style has a '70s influence but is crimped and tucked. It's a heavy full texture that's been randomly and inconsistently crimped. It's almost a brick-layered crimping."
FASHION WEEK: Spring Fashion Yoga Presentation and Tela Beauty Organics
Modern was invited to attend the Spring 2012 Fashion Yoga Presentation at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week September 13th at the Lincoln Center. Check out these photos!
FASHION WEEK: Updos and Low Ponytails at Marc Jacobs and Diesel
Redken Creative Consultant Guido created looks for the Marc Jacobs and Diesel shows. See the steps.
FASHION WEEK: PHYTO Runway Report: Saturday and Sunday
PHYTO partnered with the most creative and talented hair stylists this season to invigorate the runway. From wet looks to streamlined ponytails to twists and structure, a look was created for every modern woman.
FASHION WEEK: TIGI SHOWS: THURS, FRI, AND SAT
DJ Riggs, Nick Irwin, Paul Hanlon and the TIGI Creative Team have been very busy at this year’s 2012 New York Fashion Week, styling hair for Maisonette 1977, Mara Hoffman, Helmut Lang, Duro Olowu, Faster by Mark Fast, Mattaano, Korto Momolu, Chris Benz and J Mendel. See for yourself how to re-create these CATWALK looks on your own clients.
FASHION WEEK: Wrap Dress Inspired Braid at Korto Momolu
The Korto Momolu Spring 2012 Collection was inspired by the wrap dress, an every day look for an entrepreneur who wants to feel hip in fashion. She is smart, shopper savvy, sexy and captivating.
Pravana VIVIDS Contest Winner Announced!
Skye Bryand has been announced the grand prize winner of Pravana's Show Us Your VIVIDS Contest! As her prize, Bryand will have the opportunity to participate in a photo shoot with Shear Genius 3 winner, Brig Van Osten.
FASHION WEEK: Nails at Pamela Love
The nail look at Pamela Love was inspired by the bohemian Moroccan theme of the collection," said essie manicurist, Elle Gerstein.
Farouk Shami Judges Miss Universe LIVE from Brazil
Farouk Shami recently judged the 2011 Miss Universe Pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Monday night! The event was broadcasted LIVE on NBC 9, ET and Telemundo.
Matrix's Facebook Tab and Partnership with Fashion Night Out
Matrix has just launched its new Matrix Family Facebook Tab and they have announced their partnership with Fashion's Night out, which takes place nationwide September 8th.
Proper Shear Maintenance
Shears should be cleaned and oiled every day—Sam Villa gives a demonstration.