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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.
Nails played a high profile role at New York Fashion Week with new trends popping up on every runway. "We saw a lot of unusually colorful and bright collections for fall—oranges, reds, greens and blues," says Essie Weingarten. "So as a result, we are seeing a lot of neutral nails that are made bold through interesting textures."
Style icon and CND co-founder spent a little time with Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern backstage at the Jason Wu Fall/Winter 2011 Collections presented during Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week. Learn why Jan finds this to be one of her favorite shows and why the gold is so important in the nail design.
Hair on the Fall/Winter 2011 Jenny Peckham runway was weightless and ethereal. Lead hair stylist Leonardo Mannetti for L'Oreal Professionnel, matched the theme and tone of Peckham's newest collection, with romantic loose waves that gleamed under the light of the catwalk.
Vivienne Mackinder recently announced an exciting new contest for North American cosmetology students. The Rising Star Competition is a new division of Intercoiffure America Canada (ICA), a group of top salons and stylists in North America.
See a collection of hair photos from Fashion Week taken by photographer John Perez.
Shark Fin Shear Company just announced the winners of their free giveaway drawing. The drawing was held at the AACS Annual Convention & Expo, October 29-November 2, 2010 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld.
It was Swinging London supermodel Jean Shrimpton who inspired the fashion, hair and make-up at the intimate presentation of the Kate Spade New York fall 2011 collection on February 15. Think Jean Shrimpton meets Grace Kelly for Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Zang Toi’s Fall 2011 Collection together with Color Club’s "Where’s the Soiree" symbolize sheer elegance at NY Fashion Week! Check out the photos.
Aveda lead stylist Odile Gilbert created beautifully windswept hair using Aveda Phomollient Styling Foam and Aveda Air Control Hair Spray at the Rodarte Fall/Winter 2011 show.
Lead stylist Antoinette Beenders created a glossy and refined flat pony using Aveda Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair, Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray, and Aveda Brilliant Spray-On Shine at the Sophie Théallet Fall/Winter 2011 show.
Blanc de Chine showcased their Fall/Winter 2011 Collection at their Fifth Avenue Store during New York Fashion Week on February 11th. The collection, featuring both men’s and women’s specialty wear was accompanied by hair looks created by ARROJO Studio’s Master Stylist, Amanda Jenkins.
Pravana Naturceuticals has introduced Keratin Glazing—which creates shinier, smoother, healthier looking blowouts. Each Keratin Glazing service is a fast-acting application that resurfaces the hair, strand-by-strand, with pure keratin based proteins, making it stronger and more resilient, with luster and vibrancy.
We always love to see our MODERN supporters at Fashion Week! Eufora co-founder, Don Bewley has spent the last week behind the scenes at NY Fashion Week. He was backstage with Eufora stylists at the Ali Hilfiger, NAHM show.
After collaborating with Hungarian-born designer Kati Stern of Venexiana for the past four seasons, Philip Pelusi created a look he calls a Venetian topknot for fall/winter 2011 Fashion Week. "It's like a French twist but with a difference," says the founder of Tela Beauty Organics.
Sedu is giving away FREE blowouts at Ulta nationwide this Wednesday and Thursday!
We caught up with Orlando Pita moments before his models hit the runway for the Derek Lam Fall/Winter 2011 show at the Mercedes Benz tents for New York Fashion Week. Watch this video.
On Saturday night at MILK Studios, Billy Reid showcased his much anticipated Fall 2011 collection, this time featuring both men’s and women’s looks. Reid worked closely with Marcos Diaz of ION Studio for Davines to make sure the hair was just right for the presentation.
