
HOW-TO: Studio Waves - A Focus on Movement in Texture
"The last days of disco are the inspiration for this look. It's all about waves and movement," says Living Proof's Global Creative Director Michael Shaun Corby.
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"The last days of disco are the inspiration for this look. It's all about waves and movement," says Living Proof's Global Creative Director Michael Shaun Corby.
Sponsored by Living Proof

Developed by Mabel Covey and Aimee Sowu, a mother and daughter who are both working cosmetic chemists, CUE (Chemistry Uniquely Expressed) hair care products are based on science but inspired by indie arts.After developing and fine-tuning ...

ColorProof Evolved Color Care and Bio Ionic swept the runway with the latest trends in hair at NYFW’s Prabal Gurung SS ‘17 show with celebrity stylist, Anthony Turner. Dubbed "The Soft Rebel," this look was Rock n' Roll inspired, yet feminine.

Joseph DiMaggio, Master Session Ambassador for Davines North America shares his inspiration for this look at Novis Spring/Summer 2017.

Who says extravagant looking updos are hard to create? This “Twisted Ponytail” look by Mirella Manelli (@mirellamanelli) is a perfect idea for your client’s next special occasion, and it’s easy to put together!
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New Kenra Volume Dry Shampoo instantly refreshes hair at the roots. This translucent spray absorbs excess oils and impurities, imparting up to 6x the volume while building the ideal foundation for styling. For more information, visit ...

Keune Haircosmetics’ Design Silver Reflex Shampoo and Conditioner work together to banish brassiness and neutralize unwanted yellow tones.How does it work? Violet pigments in the Design Silver Reflex Shampoo and Conditioner counterbalance ...

Moroccanoil's Cleansing Conditioner, is a no-lather, extra gentle formula that cleanses while detangling and conditioning to maintain the integrity of curly hair.Infused with a combination of vitamins, antioxidants and extracts, including ...

RUSK Deepshine Color Touch Up refreshes hair color and covers grays by concealing the line of demarcation that tells the world it’s time to recolor. This water-resistant powder delivers superior coverage and color tone while providing ...

Andrew Carruthers, education director for Sam Villa, demonstrates how using vertical versus horizontal sections while clipper cutting can yield very different results.

L’Oreal Professionnel’s Freehand Techniques Powder features a unique formula, co-developed with Jacques Dessanges Franchise, that encapsulates hair for precise freehand application.The product lightens up to six levels, is ideal for ...

Using L’Oreal Professionnel’s Copper Shine Lights, you can give your clients haircolor serious dimension and contrast which mimic the effects of the sun.According to the creator of Copper Shine Lights, L'Oréal Professionnel ...
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Salon professionals are faced with challenges on a regular basis. Whether it’s hair, makeup, skin or nails, you, the beauty expert, are put in the position to make or break the experience for the client—and yourself! According to ...

For this photoshoot with MODERN, Erin Hayden, Hairdreams Master Trainer, puts her passion into play with looks inspired by the innocence, surprise and surreal atmosphere of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland.Hair: Erin Hayden assisted by ...

Stand strong to protect and take care of yourself! Were you inspired or motivated by Modern Salon's September Healthy Hairdresser column? The message is that all hairdressers (and all humans, really), deserve to stand up and make ...

Have you ever thought of taking a daily Pilates break? Five days a week in the early afternoon, Charlene Evans vice president of 12 Benefits, carves out an hour from work to take a Pilates class. Evans says Pilates keeps her limber and allows me ...

Change your habits to avoid the most common chronic illnesses as well as many ailments specific to hairdressers.Controversy continues over how to allot healthcare dollars but one thing we know: the U.S. spends up to 80% of those dollars on ...