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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.
Cosmoprof North America 2011 has announced its partnership with the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), which offers both a Bachelors and Masters degree dedicated to Marketing Cosmetics and Fragrances. This collaborative effort will help launch the careers of several industry-minded students from the undergraduate program.
Dry shampoo is all the rage right now—not only does it help stretch the time between shampoos, but it adds texture and refreshes your clients’ looks. What are some of your favorites? We polled MODERN’S Facebook community (more than 17,000 of you!) “What is your bestselling dry shampoo?”
Robin Barker, owner of Hair’Sociates in Toronto, showcases Spring 2011 styles here. The looks are a new take on a geometric cut, a super beehive and a bouffant flip. Tapping into his other creative talents, singing and song writing, Barker recently released a CD to benefit the Stephen Lewis Foundation, which supports children affected by AIDS in East Africa. As if that weren’t enough talent, Barker is also the photographer who captured this collection. His salon colleague Victoria Klimova created the make-up.
Warmer weather is right around the corner and before you know it, it’s going to be beach season in many states across the U.S. With that said, clients are going to be looking to you for expert advice on how to prep their skin for the spring/summer. So what will you recommend?
Color America in the Company of Patrick McIvor is here again! This time it will be held in New York City on May 16th at the Broad Street Ballroom (41 Broad Street). Matrix Artistic Director Patrick McIvor called on Redken's Rodney Cutler, Red CHOCOLAT/Aveda's David Adams and Hush Salon's Adrienne Rogers to share their latest color techniques in an interactive talk show setting.
After all the wonderful feedback MODERN SALON has received on our Facebook page about the hot, new feather extension trend, MODERN'S Social Media Editor Alison Shipley thought it would be interesting to visit a salon who was offering feather extensions to clients. At Pink Hair Salon in Bloomingdale, Illinois, Alison learned the service and shows you in this episode of Modern Salon TV how to apply feather extensions! Watch the episode now and see what the craze is all about.
All kinds of educational events were going on this past Sunday at ISSE 2011. The RUSK team shared its 2011 Global Inspiration Collections at the International Fashion Theater, Beth Minardi held one of her classic color classes, and Sue Pemberton presented "Living Color" at the International Talent Theater.
Education was the name of the game at the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) Midwest this weekend—from the classroom to the infamous Legends and Icons Gala, educators were either teaching or being recognized all over the place!
Legendary Platform artist, industry icon ad Global Artistic Director of John Paul Mitchell Systems Robert Cromeans showed MODERN'S Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern around his San Diego salon in the most recent episode of Modern Salon TV. Owning 5 salons total, MODERN got an exclusive interview with the man himself along with a look at the salon's reservation desk, color bar, wash room and more!
Transform one of your clients with the Rusk AntiCurl + Kerashine Conditioning smoothing service, and you can get a chance to win cash and other prizes valued at $10,000!
If you’re looking for a little inspiration, education or great deals on products, you’re in luck—it’s show season! Beauty trade shows are great avenues for networking and trend spotting. We asked MODERN SALON’s Proview Panel what they expect and need from a trade show. Here’s what they said: * 87 percent of MODERN SALON’S Proview Panel attends trade shows specifically to see new trends in products and styles. * 72 percent of MODERN SALON’S Proview Panel will attend a major beauty trade show in 2011.
The 2011 International Legend & Icons Charity Gala marks PBA | NCA's fifth tribute to iconic individuals who have made an indelible mark on the direction of our industry and the lives of countless salon professionals—this year will feature Legend Yosh Toya and Icon Beth Minardi.
MODERN provided you with all of the top coverage from America's Beauty Show, now stay tuned for the newest Professional Beauty Association event, the International Salon and Spa Exposition (ISSE) MIDWEST! The first of its kind, the ISSE Midwest show will debut March 26-28th at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. MODERN'S editors will be taking notes, snapping photos and covering all of the major events at this trade show. Make sure you check out our booth #106!
The Downtown Glamour collection from Xena Parsons, owner of Xena’s Beauty Company in New York City, sparkles and shines with three new hair trends for mature clients. Hair is filled with volume and natural colors—inspired by trendsetters like Gwen Stefani, Beyonce and Carrie Underwood.
Owner Bryan Nunes and the design team at Blo Salon in Raleigh, North Carolina, have created a new style collection with several themes. The team veered to the unexpected when they used the hard look of metal to offset the softness and shine of perfectly coiffed hair.
Photos from America's Beauty Show in Chicago Day 3.
Robert J. Bushy is an award-winning stylist and creative director from Madison, Wisconsin, whose many accomplishments include being named a NAHA finalist several times in both the makeover and avant garde categories. Bushy keeps his skills fresh by creating frequent style collections, and here he shares some inspirations from his newest trend release, Metamorphosis.
