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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.
If you're a colorist, you probably use aluminum foil on a daily basis for coloring hair. Just think for a moment how many strips of aluminum foil you use per client? How about every day...or every month? Did you know that one piece of aluminum can take up to 500 years to decompose? If you want to practice being more eco-friendly with coloring processing learn how you can use cotton instead.
This year, NAHA 2010 will induct entrepreneur and founder of the Aveda Fredric’s Institutes Frederic Holzberger into the NAHA Hall of Leaders, and will recognize internationally renowned hair color specialist, educator and salon owner, Beth Minardi, with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
It’s the avant-garde of hair products; revolutionary in composition and design. In an effort to take the beauty business back to a fundamental understanding of hair, Elan Sassoon teamed up with leaders in the industry to introduce Sojourn, a professional line committed to the protection of hair and the re-education of the industry.
Last week, you read about MODERN's Art Director, Elliott From entertaining at the Olympics. This week, you can read all about his experience! According to Elliott, having 1,000 excited fans watching him perform his artwork was a dream come true. Take a look at the snowboards Elliott painted!
Thomas Dunkin and the Sebastian hair team were all about edgy, erratic hair at the William Rast Fall '10 Fashion Show last week. Here's some inside tips on how to get these free-spirited hair styles.
What better way to show team U.S.A spirit than sporting an American flag on your head? Look and see what older teammate Chad Hedrick persuaded long-track speedskater Ryan Bedford to do Monday night.
Aveda partnered with New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to kick off its “Tap Water on the Go” stations as part of its Aveda CatWalks for Water campaign during New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2010. Supporting the event, John Patrick of ORGANIC by John Patrick and Project Runway's Christian Siriano joined Aveda and DEP to encourage the fashion community to do their part for the environment.
MODERN’s going "green" for April 2010 — and what better way to start off my "green" coverage than with a product prequel…
Hair fragrance/scent in shampoos, conditioners and styling products has and always will play an essential role for beauty professionals in the salon industry. I did some research into hair perfumes and how they may be the perfect products for your clients.
BREAKING NEWS! Celebrity hair stylist Nick Arrojo is back on TV! Previously of TLC's hit show "What Not to Wear," this time he has signed with NBC's Peacock Productions for an upcoming reality series currently in development! The announcement was made today...
These brushes are stylish, trendy and can definitely spice up your hair styling tools. Take a look at these new LOVE Professional Hair Brushes by Olivia Garden.
With the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics in full swing, that’s got MODERN watching out for stylish, fun and crazy hairstyles worn by the athletes. Here’s a collection of Olympic competitors whose hair styles I thought were particularly interesting...
MODERN'S own Art Director, Elliott From, is going to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics!
Privé Salon stylists were all over the shows at Fashion Week styling for three different designers’ presentations. With all three shows calling for completely different looks, Privé stylists were able to show their range of talent from the simplistic, everyday looks to the incredible over-the-top and fashion forward hair designs.
Kelli Parks, student hair stylist of the year winner at the North American Hairstyling Awards 2009, recently filled MODERN in on what she’s been doing since receiving her award.
Create the perfect manicure with Essie's new 2010 Wedding Color Collection —it's a mixture of fashion and nail polish in one. The palette of shades are classically chic with a touch of modern sheen, coming in six different hues. Read on to learn about Petal Pink, BBF Best Boyfriend, Pillow Talk, Walk Down the Aisle, Show Me the Ring and Main Squeeze!
So Valentine’s Day is only three days away…and counting! Clients will be lining up to get the perfect, romantic hairdo for the red and pink holiday. Strapped for V-Day hair ideas? Take a gander at these dreamy hair styles that will leave your clients starry-eyed.
