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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.
It’s easy to spot – the white, oily looking flakes of dead skin that dot your clients hair and shoulders and contribute to an itchy scalp. It’s a common scalp condition that plagues teens, adults and worsens during the fall and ...
The month of November is about bringing back the mustache, doing it for a serious cause while having fun growing it out at the same time. If your clients are supporting men’s health in November by growing out their “stache” for 30 days, help them achieve the best looking one they can with these tips from Kenny Duncan, Andis educator and salon owner of Main Attraction Unisex Salon in Philadelphia, PA.
Blonde clients require a particular regimen of maintenance to keep their color looking bright and brilliant. Yet, often colorists hear clients express concerns about brassiness, or dull, muddy tones. Tom Porter, founder and president of Malibu ...
Get ready—there’s a new hair color technique that’s taking the beauty industry by storm and it’s called “babylights.”The term can be added to the ongoing list of highlighting techniques like splashlights, ...
Give your clients a fresh new look this winter with Kenra Smooth and Kenra Color. Kenra Professional Technical Educator Mirella Hullum’s client wanted a complete transformation from her grown-out blonde color. Mirella not only wanted to ...
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There are many industry paths you can take, but in the salon, the five primary ones are hairstylist, colorist, esthetician, nail technician and makeup artist. Each requires different technical skills and offers variations—or even ...
Just in time for the scariest day of the year, China Glaze presents its Apocalypse of Color Collection! The collection features a mix of fun seasonal tones to get you in the Halloween spirit!Featured In Collection: Rest In Pieces: a glitter ...
Get the color how-to for these candy pop highlights against a pearly blonde base by Joico Artist Stella Livoti.
This client came to Salon Manager Joleen Sodaro at Hue Salon & Boutique after four failed attempts to lighten her own hair. Before lightening she was a natural level two with previously colored hair. Now, she's a proud level 10 platinum blonde!
The "lob" or long bob, is a celebrity favorite and a super versatile haircut for clients who don't want too short or too long of hair. Hairstylist Raven Camacho provides us how-to steps to this extreme long bob, plus, we have three pieces of "lob" information that you need to know before you start cutting!
Eric Mayes, expert colorist for Joico Vero K-PAK Color Age Defy, gives his top rules to follow when approaching gray coverage in the salon.
Calling all hipsters, artists and men with really long hair…I’ve got a hot one for ya. Spotted on the streets here in Venice Beach, CA, one of my fave men’s trends of the season is the effortless, twisted and tossed up ...
Things have changed in the social sphere, and I’ll give you just one “who’s done it” guess! That’s right folks, Facebook has changed its algorithm (the equation that decides what fans will see your Facebook posts) - ...
Social media for the salon, this isn’t your teenager’s social status friends; it’s not as easy as it looks. So, what does it take to be a social media community manager for a salon? With a mouthful of job responsibilities, it ...
It's a proven fact: Bad boys have the best style. And I’m a total sucker for them! For the tough guys who might be a diamond in the rough, rock this ‘do and you’ll shine – and I mean that in the most masculine way ...
Top educators and brands gathered together at Cosmoprof’s inaugural Best of the Best, a new brand of styling education at Casa Real at the Ruby Hill Winery in Pleasanton, California. Approximately 400 hairstylists, salon owners and ...
Winter is coming and as it gets colder many of your clients will be questioning to themselves, “To beard, or not to beard.” Do you experience clients coming in for beard consultations? Prepare now, because you’re likely to ...
