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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.
America's Top Model (from Season 5) Bre Scullark radiates "desert rose" in Hairstylist Ryan Burrell's Desert Collection, which was shot just outside Los Angeles. Burrell created the clipper/razor cut seen on Scullark -- he wanted a smooth cut from the clippers and movement from the razor. See more photos.
Recently, celebs like Jennifer Morrison, Behati Prinsloo and Iggy Azalea have taken things to another level when it comes to the standard ponytail. By adding some height, a few braids and a pony full of body, these stars have reminded us how fun and creative this age-old style can be. Learn how to do it on your client's yourself -- with the Tri-Look Ponytail!
From a yellowish platinum to an unforgettable metallic/silver shade, Felix Jimenez (@scissor_boy8010) on Instagram shares with us this "cool" formula that we are crazy for!
The Professional Beauty Association and Hollywood hairstylist, Michael Shaun Corby, have developed a 3-part web series to introduce NAHA to emerging stylists and first-time entrants. Join a single session or attend all three to get an insider’s perspective on how to successfully enter NAHA.
Depending on how you style the hair, this blazing blue can be worn on top of the hair for a shock effect or subtly underneath. Just add a little hairspray to set the hair either way!
Inspired by Goldwell's Blonde Kerasilk Collection, this look uses a luxurious high-lift blonde formula to ensure fluid movement and controlled body in the hair. Goldwell's John Simpson and Dimitrios Tsioumas comment on the look.
Sungei vo, independent stylist at Sean Lauren2Salon in Colleyville, TX, is a self taught colorist specializing in balayage. Here, vo shows us how she transformed this copper gold ombre into a level 10 creamy blonde using Olaplex.
Inspired by grunge fashion, @ladysaza on Instagram created this dirty pink pastel hue on one of her clients. Find out the formula.
For this color correction, Caitlin Ashjian, hair colorist at Taboo Haircare (Instagram’s @taboohaircare) wanted to make her client’s hair look as blended and natural as possible. “I wanted to give her an ashier, lighter tone all over, but still working with a base color close to her natural color so it wouldn’t involve that much upkeep.”
Hair Colorist Shannon Gabbour created this look for her client (and new mom!) Sammy. “It was quite a process!” she says. Gabbour’s color inspiration came from a gorgeous orchid bouquet and its multiple shades of violet. We think she was pretty spot on with the final result!
Need help deciphering exactly what the difference is between warm, cool and neutral blondes? Try putting together a compilation of your own work to show your clients the difference. Here's a visual guide to show you the differences.
Are you tuning in for North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), the biggest star-studded event in the beauty industry on Sunday, July 13th? MODERN and Loreal Professionnel will be broadcasting the entire ceremony LIVE from the Red Carpet and the stage! Make sure you register to watch.
In this step-by-step Emily Kempf colorist and Great Lengths Extensions specialist at Fresh Salon on Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee created a "Haute Hippie" sunkissed ombre look using Great Lengths Extensions.
Matthew Parkes, a stylist at Robert Allen Salon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida took a basic short buzzed men's hair cut and transformed it into a modern Mohawk by adding Great Lengths Extensions and a new up-to-date color.
Who doesn't love flawless platinum blonde highlights? We have the how-to for you by Alexa Mansa, colorist at Salon Couture!
Helen Erickson (Instagram's @HairXHelen), colorist at Sola Salons gives us the formula for this color correction: brassy blonde to sombre brunette.
Master barber at Jesse James Hair Studio, Jesse Juliano (Instagram user jesse_jamess) created this men's hairstyle -- a clean fade with short sides and a long top. Here Juliano offers MODERN the steps on how to re-create the look for your clients.
