OPI Sheer Tints: Color Tinted Top Coats
OPI Sheer Tints, offer a fresh take on traditional top coats with the introduction of four vivid hues in blue, pink, yellow and purple.
Lauren Salapatek
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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.
HOW-TO: Create Finger Waves 1930s Gangster Style
1930s gangster coifs were seen in Zang Toi's Fall/Winter NYFW collection. Hairstylist Eiji Yamane of Eiji Salon created finger waves on each model for a decadent look with a hint of "danger."
Classical Kimono Meets Harajuku Hair Fashion in Iro Collection
2013's AHFA New South Wales (State) Hairdresser of the Year, Kobi Bokshish recently created this collection that draws influence from the classical Kimono Japanese dress and contemporary Harajuku fashion--see the result!
Bring the Salon to Your Clients: White Sands' Hair Dryer Bonnet
This Dryer Bonnet by White Sands makes it easier than ever for you or your client to turn their average hair dryer into a salon hood dryer in mere seconds. This flexible, soft bonnet attaches easily to a blow dryer and provides even heat distribution to avoid hot spots and increase total comfort.
Cyborg-Terminator Body Painting Creation by Orlando Barsallo
Body painting with clay and other natural pigments existed in most, if not all tribalist cultures. Today, you are likely to see different forms of it at art/music festivals, in face painting, in glitter tattoos, hand art or henna tattoos. Recently, MODERN attended an art gallery exhibition at the Robin B Gallery in Chicago, where we caught up with make-up artist Orlando Barsallo — a skilled body painter. See his cyborg-terminator creation!
COLLECTION: b Confident—A Wink and a Nod to '70s Hair Styles
"b Confident" hair collection by Bennie Pollard, creator of BennieFactor and GAGE FOR MEN products. This collection features tone-on-tone dimensional color with layers, texture and personality.
Urban Evolution Collection: Curls and Fingerwaves With Attitude
The Urban Evolution Collection features a variety of looks ranging from bold and sassy waves to fun fingerwaves to sleek styles.
3 Platinum Hair Color Looks With Pops of Pastel Pink
Three platinum hair color looks each with a touch of pink highlights, created by Christine Margossian, hairdresser ambassador for L'Oreal Professionnel Meilleur Ouvrier de France.
Paul Mitchell's Limited Edition Vintage ProTools Collection
Paul Mitchell's #1 bestselling iron has a hot new look, inspired by the 1950s. The limited edition Vintage Collection Express Ion Smooth features a retro polka-dot pattern in blush pink or mint green and an old-‐fashioned cloth-covered cord. The irons come with a free matching paddle brush or sculpting brush, also available to purchase separately.
Oribe Shampoo for Moisture & Control
Oribe Shampoo for Moisture & Control tames curly, kinky and thick hair, leaving it smooth, sleek and controllable. The shampoo is sulfate-free (for more smoothing) and formulated without lauryl or laureth sulfates, parabens or sodium chloride.
COLOR TREND: Two Rose Gold Hair Color Formulas
Rose gold is the new blonde phenomenon sweeping the red carpets and salons world wide! It provides soft rose warmth to any blonde canvas with a neutral warmth, leaving hair a natural peach beige color. Get two rose gold hair color formulas inside from John Simpson, Lead Artistic Director for Goldwell and Global Master Team.
Does Your Salon Have a Braid Bar?
Does your salon have a braid bar? SALON TODAY Editors want to know! Submit your information about your braid bar today and we will possibly feature you!
SALON TOUR: Liquid Hair Salon in Brunswick, New Jersey
Liquid Hair Salon has been featured in the Salon Today 200 three times, has won five Aveda Awards for excellence, and is one of the top ten income producing Aveda salons in New Jersey. Read more about their salon...
Cosmetology Students Make Brighter Days for Foster Families
This season, over fifty of San Francisco's Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology's (SFIEC) generous students have teamed up with iFoster to provide free hair cuts, discounted color services, facials, and more for foster families.
SALON TOUR: Angelo David Salon in New York
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Angelo David Salon is just steps from Grand Central Station. Step into their sun-filled main area or relax in one of their private rooms. Read more about the salon.
DURA CHI Hair Collection by Farouk Systems' Patrick Kalle
Farouk Systems, Inc. introduces the DURA CHI Professional line of styling tools, available exclusively to salon professionals. Check out the new Dura CHI hair collection, which showcases looks using the new tools.
Keratin Complex at VIP Gifting Lounge for Celebrity Beach Bowl
Keratin Complex participated in the official backstage VIP Gifting lounge at the 2014 DirecTV Celebrity Beach Bowl Gifting Suite at the Gansevoort Hotel. Attending celebrities included: Serena Williams, Jill Zarin, Jesse James, Katherine Webb and Mercedes "MJ" David who all stopped by to show their Super Bowl spirit with Keratin Complex.