How to Rescue Second-Day Hair With Your Marcel Iron
Here are seven tips from Hot Tools' Detra Smitch for making hair miracles happen on days two and three!
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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.
Mysteries of the Marcel Iron Unlocked!
Watching someone adept at using a Marcel iron is both beautiful and intimidating if you’re not part of the tribe. And it’s a tribe worth joining for a very important reason. “It’s so fast!” says Detra Smith, Artistic Director for HOT Tools Professional. “And really much easier than curling hair with a spring iron.” Here, Detra shares her tried and true tips and techniques for mastering the Marcel and provides a riveting demo!
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Adding the "Wow" Factor to Wedding Lashes
Looking to add a "wow" factor to your client's wedding lashes? Follow these recommendations offered by NovaLash.
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Why You Should Say "Eye Do"
Why should your client opt for eyelash extensions? Here are four reasons why.
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See the Winners of the Licensed to Create Awards at Premiere Orlando!
The winners in 15 categories of the Licensed to Create Awards by CosmoProf Beauty were recently announced at Premiere Orlando. See who made the list!
The Dry Oil Collection from Kenra Professional
The Dry Oil Collection from Kenra Professional has the styling ease of a lightweight hairspray with the nourishment of an oil.
How to Match and Layer Fashion Forward Hair Color
Clients everywhere are inspired by the rainbow hair trend, but may not want to look like a full-out unicorn. Find out how to create the perfect compromise.
WetBrush Pro Flex Dry Paddle
WetBrush Pro Flex Dry Paddle features heat resistant HeatFlex bristles with an open vented design that allows hair to dry faster.
BotoHAIR by Inoar Professional
Inoar Professional's BotoHAIR smooths and acts like a filler, protecting the hair’s cortex.This formula contains proteins and various glossing agents that provide shine with a silky feel.
Oribe Educator Spotlight: Mandee Tauber
Oribe Educator Mandee Tauber has learned so much for herself and loves educating and inspiring others to be successful in their careers. Her passion and talents reside in editorial styling and working backstage at Fashion Week. Learn more about Tauber and her path to becoming an educator. "Oribe has really changed the way I am. I love offering knowledge to others!"
10 Must-See Hair Extension Transformations!
Scroll through @hairtalkusa's Instagram and you will see that hair extensions can do so much more than just adding length to your client’s style—they can be used to add volume, pops of color or even bangs. We gathered together some of our favorite transformations here.
How to Become Insta-Famous: 12 Tips for Instagram Success
There were classes and discussions about Instagram everywhere at America’s Beauty Show in Chicago this year, but one of the best we attended was a class called “Instafamous” by Instagram star Daniel Mason-Jones.
7 Things You Need to Know About Blonding
Clients are going blonder and blonder. However, there’s a right way and a wrong way to get your clients there. Here are seven tips/techniques you should be doing with your blonde-haired clients.
The Fundamentals of Eyebrow Extensions - Trend or Sticking Around?
The Fundamentals of Eyebrow Extensions & Brow Restoration class at America's Beauty Show taught attendees how to get into the business, which products they should use, and it also provided an overview of eyebrow extensions and other services.
Announcing the 2018 ABS Global Image Awards Winners!
America’s Beauty Show (ABS) by Cosmetologists Chicago (CC) has announced the winners for the second prestigious 2018 ABS Global Image Awards. The ABS Global Image Awards recognizes hairdressing talent on an international level. The photo entries represent the best of the best in original hairstyling, hair coloring and haircutting, in eight different categories.
2018 NAHA Finalists: Avant Garde
The Avant Garde category features visionary work that demonstrates new or experimental concepts in expressive, cutting-edge hair. Entries reflected good taste and aesthetically pleasing images. This was not a fantasy category but a display of fashion-forward, unique and edgy styles.
2018 NAHA Finalists: Editorial
The North American Hairstyling Awards' (NAHA) Editorial category shows best published cover or editorial work.