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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.
After working in many salons as an employee, manager, wedding coordinator and as a self-employed stylist, Gioia Gomez, currently based at Akasu Hair Studio & Spa, in Portland, Oregon, found the perfect balance. “There are many different ways to be a productive, profitable hairdresser. No one way is the right way for everyone,” she says. “I’ve found being a solo artist is a perfect fit for me.”
Esther Bolkin has always had a passion for the beauty industry, as well as for running her own business. Today she is the proud founder and owner of Glad Lash Inc. and GladGirl Inc., international manufacturers and distributors of professional and non-professional eyelash and eyebrow extensions and more. Here, she offers her advice to lash artists' most pressing questions.
Eyelash application knowledge and training is skyrocketing in the beauty industry. Specifically focused on eyelash and brow artists, Glad Lash conducted a professional survey that was designed to ascertain the views, trends and career goals of the global workforce. The survey discovered that respondents are a highly motivated, trained and satisfied group of individuals.
Recently, eyelash perming, or a lash lift, has become more popular than ever, and it is an exciting professional service to offer your clientele.
To be a successful lash artist you need to be using the right tools. NovaLash offers you these suggestions as to what you should be using every time you're working with a client.
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Here's a lightening how-to inspired by Sophie Turner’s current, frosty blonde hue, including instructions on incorporating the new WELLAPLEX into the mix for damage-free results!
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The bob is a classic! And that's not all - it’s been around for generations and it has evolved along with the trends. Here, Rodney Cutler, Artistic Director for Ratner Companies shows you how to execute the bob perfectly – plus, get the color step-by-step, too!
Enriched with gold for opulent slip and shine, Kenra Platinum Luxe One Leave-In can be used as a cutting lotion, after cleansing, or to refresh full styles.
Colortrak introduces its largest and latest addition to its selection of professional hair coloring tools – the XL Color Brush. The Colortrak XL Brush is geared to cover larger sections of hair and provides all-over coverage as well as quicker hair color application.
One look at this hair color and you'll feel like you're floating in the clouds! This dreamy, prismatic color can be re-created only with the help of Pravana VIVIDS Crystals. Created by the collective artists Melody and Michael Lowenstein, at Ross Michaels Salon, find out the formula inside.
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Dubbed "Gem Roots" by Pravana Collective Artist, Chita Beseau, this look features a waterfall of colors ranging from VIVIDS Purple Tourmaline to PASTELS Mystical Mint to VIVIDS Rose Quartz.
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This multi-dimensional tri-color colormelt by Pravana Collective Artist, Presley Poe, is so mesmerizing! Poe used VIVIDS Crystals, unique pigments that reflect consistent, saturated tonal value, making it easy to achieve a prismatic look.
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In the spirit of springtime and St. Patrick’s Day, NovaLash created this green, whimsical makeup look.
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Eyelash extensions aren't just for the ladies! Here are some tips and techniques on how you can introduce this service to your guys.
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The i-ENVY Professional Starter Kit includes 27 false eyelash essentials with a vanity case.
L'Oreal Professionnel's Color Me French campaign featuring Alexa Chung, Brand Ambassador, International Fashion Designer, Model, Host and Author, focuses on subtle and natural Parisian-inspired hair color. Following the trend, L'Oreal curated the perfect Parisian palette creating 20 different shades ranging from the softest beige to the richest browns.
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This copper color is a great way to transition your winter-inspired redheads into springtime hues. DJ McGinley, artist from Accent on Beaute in Jenkintown, PA, created this "Copper Couture" look using shades from L'Oreal Professionnel's Color Me French line.
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