Red Hues for Fall 2011
Nicholas Penna, Jr., owner and lead stylist of SalonCapri outside of Boston, MA predicts that red is going to be the new trend for Fall 2011. See what he has to say about what shades of red go with different skin tones.
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.
City of Hope Spirit of Life Honoree: Sara Jones
Sara Jones, Joico vice-president and general manager, and this year’s City of Hope Spirit of Life honoree, has a special and long-standing connection to the facility. As a beauty industry veteran, she worked on City of Hope Spirit of Life ...
MSTV: Cloud-like Hair Demo and Backstage at American Idol
Want to learn how to style the cloud-like texture that NAHA winner Steve Elias created for the cover of April MODERN SALON? In this episode of Modern Salon TV you will learn how to do exactly that (and, all he used were three products!) Later in the episode, Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern takes us backstage of American Idol where we get an exclusive interview with lead hairdresser Lynn Tully.
Work Backstage at Fashion Week
Create your own video using your own personal video camera (a mobile phone cam will work too) about what best practices you are 'guilty' of doing. Winners will get the chance to work with Rodney Cutler backstage on Fashion Week 2012 models.The ...
Beauty Pros Helping Tornado Victims
The Professional Beauty Association and the National Cosmetology Association is asking all industry professionals to make their tax deductible donations to the PBA/NCA Disaster Relief Fund, which is helping beauty professionals affected by the tornadoes in the Southeast.
Enter the Goldwell Color Zoom Challenge
The deadline for Goldwell Color Zoom Challenge is coming up on May 27th! Interpret the Play Strong collection and you could be on your way to South Beach, Florida to compete in a live, hands-on competition and get a chance to join the Color Zoom Master Team in developing the 2013 Collection!
Bridal Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2011
The Fall/Winter 2011 Bridal Fashion Week hair styles took a fresh approach to embrace a modern, youthful bride. Redken Session Stylist Giovanni Giuntoli created the hair styles in the Christos, Kenneth Pool, and Amsale collections, taking each in its own direction.
Catherine Middleton's Wedding Nails
The newly crowned Duchess of Cambridge, HRH Princess Catherine looked nothing short of perfection as she wed Prince William today...right down to her fingertips. Find out what nail polish she used for her big day.
Farouk Systems' Commercials for The Celebrity Apprentice
Farouk Systems has launched a 9-market, multi-platform media campaign, that begun on April 25th, 2011. This 5-week effort will support Farouk System's national integration within NBC's May 1st Celebrity Apprentice episode, promote products ...
Aveda Master Jam 2011
Aveda showcased top talent from its global network at the Aveda Master Jam show on April 10-11 in east London’s Old Billingsgate venue on the bank of the River Thames.
Smoke and Mirrors
Recently released from Joico’s International Directors Damien Carney and Sue Pemberton, the Smoke and Mirrors 2011 trend and technical collection celebrates the esthetic of simplicity—clean lines, uncluttered silhouettes, crisp shapes and appropriate colors.
Eye on Apps
Schwarzkopf Professional has developed a stylish application called the Igora Educator App, which provides users access to hundreds of hair color formulas. The app contains four primary functions: Create Formula, My Clients, Hints and Tips, and Browse Educator.
Anne Hathaway's Healthy Highlights
“Smooth, soft curls and natural, undone texture are two of the most popular trends we’re seeing for spring and summer, and Anne Hathaway’s ’do is a little bit of both,” says Sonya Metzler, Creative Director of Vim Fitness Spa and Salon, Cambridge, Massachusetts. “Her style is grown-up, but still playful, and the slight curl conveys an air of liveliness.” Hathaway’s style is one that moves beautifully, and the glossy shine makes hair look healthy and beautiful.
Celebrity Style: Melissa Leo's Effortless Texture
Achieve Melissa Leo’s naturally curly look and hair color with these tips from Ernest Brooks of Hairapy PDX Salon in Portland, Oregon. Try it: “I would start off her re-growth with a natural Organic Color Systems 5N Light Brown and add to that equal parts of 6GD Dark Golden Blonde. Then I would add an equal part of 6% (20 volume) developer to make sure any gray is covered, yet not lifted. This will give her re-growth area a soft, shimmering glow,” says Brooks.
Celebrity Style: Julianne Moore's Flowing Tresses
Stepping away from her glamorous routine, Julianne Moore has been seen wearing her signature red tresses not only wavy and straight, but without much styling at all—or so it seems. To achieve this natural look, Redken Session Stylist Giovanni Giuntoli provides us with his steps.
Modern Proview: Spa Services for Spring
Adding new services or making modifications to old ones is an important business strategy for spas. And offering one-of- a-kind services will separate your spa from the rest. This month, we asked MODERN’S Proview Panel members: Do you offer any unique services at your spa?
Farouk + The Donald = Must-See TV
Tune into NBC’s The Celebrity Apprentice on May 1 to see Farouk Shami, executive chairman and founder of Farouk, and Farouk Systems Global Artistic Board; Jason Yates, VP of Farouk Systems; Patrick Kalle, Global Artistic Board from Holland; stylist Joe Anthony Pena and stage partner Rocky McCormick. Shami will serve as a guest judge while Pena and McCormick will use Farouk products on the show—and that’s all we can tell you! Watch the episode to find out how these products and stylists will be featured in a Celebrity Apprentice task. We talked exclusively with Shami to get the scoop on Farouk Systems’ involvement.