HOW-TO: The Tousled "Bungee" Braid
The bungee braid, features a side low pony that is tousled on the ends. This look was created by Doreen Guarneri for pure NV BKT at the JSONG Spring/Summer 2014 show at NYFW.
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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.
20 Salon Success Tips for the Holidays
SALON TODAY recently received tips from SalonBooker that focus on how salons can find success during the holidays.
HOW-TO: Create Frothy Curls With "Disco" Texture
Learn how to create frothy curls using Japanese straight pins seen during Reem Acra's Spring 2014 collection at New York Fashion Week.
HOW-TO: The Elegant V-Shaped Ponytail by Antoinette Beenders
Aveda Global Creative Director Antoinette Beenders created a sleek high performance ponytail for the Osklen Spring/Summer 2014 collection designed by Oskar Metsavaht and inspired by the cut, color, vibrancy and transparency of gemstones.
COLLECTION: Fall Bridal Hair Ideas by G Michael Salon
G Michael Salon recently put together a Fall 2013 Bridal Collection as a collaboration of talents with their own stylists, as well as make-up artists, photographers, a venue and a local Indianapolis Wedding Dress shop. Here, they share these autumn bridal hair ideas with you.
Pivot Point Presents Gira Latina Creative Jam in Mexico City
Pivot Point International has announced Gira Latina (Latin Tour) with World Supreme Champion Manuel Rodriguez headlining a team of four platform artists to educate, entertain and inspire students and salons professionals in eight Latina-centric cities from Miami to El Salvador. The tour occurs November 3 – 4, 2013 at Polyforum Siqueiros, Mexico City.
Andis Sponsors C.A.N.S 4 Cuts Food Drive
Andis, a manufacturer of professional grooming and styling tools for the beauty and animal grooming industries recently sponsored the C.A.N.S. 4 Cuts Feed the Nation Food Drive. See how many pounds of cans were donated!
Aveda’s Global 24-Hour Hair Cut-A-Thon Sets a World Record
This past April 22 (Earth Day) Aveda raised US $220,000 to benefit clean water causes during its 24-hour global hair-cutting marathon. By surpassing US $75,000, Aveda set a Guinness World Records title for the most money raised for charity through haircuts in a 24-hour period.
Service Spotlight: Pumpkin Facial Peel at Hela Spa
To celebrate this time of year, Hela Spa in Washington D.C. offers its Pumpkin Peel, a cleansing facial with added pumpkin enzymes to exfoliate and clarify the skin.
HOW-TO: The Tuck and Roll Chignon
Fitting for a casual or more elegant occassion, this "tuck and roll" style created by Peter Gray at Badgley Mischka is a must try for the autumn into holiday seasons. Here, Redken's Sam Villa give you the how-to steps.
HOT PRODUCT: Cricket's Pink Ultra Smooth Comb Collection
Cricket's Ultra Smooth Comb Collection now comes for a limited time in hot pink! A portion of the proceeds from Cricket's pink product sales will be donated to breast cancer research through The City of Hope cancer research hospital. Read more about the combs.
SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: The Rahua Omega 9 Pro Treatment for Salons
Rahua Omega 9 Pro Treatment available to a selection of salons in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas and more, boasts omega-9 rich ungurahua oil, grown and sourced directly from the heart of the Amazon rainforest, as its key ingredient. Ungurahua oil’s monounsaturated molecules help flush out toxins that build-up around hair follicles and its lipids strengthen hair roots. The result is constant hair regeneration that helps resolve dryness, dandruff and excess hair loss.
COLLECTION: Athena Salon and Spa Heartland South 2013
Inspired by the Aveda Heart Lands Collection, Athena Salon and Spa created a collection which marks a return to simple, rustic, American Style. Their backdrop was a historic railroad station, featuring both men and women of the Heartland.
Tips for Discussing Hair Loss With Clients
As a stylist, your opinion matters to your clients—they trust you with their hair, which is no small accomplishment! This places you in a unique position to provide meaningful feedback to your client if you are noticing changes to their hair, including hair loss or thinning hair, especially as these can be an indicator of other underlying health issues. Here, Paulina Nelega, Registered Clinical Herbalist for Hair Essentials covers a few tips to help you talk with clients about hair loss, and some natural solutions they can try.
Paul Mitchell Schools Plan 5th Annual Nationwide Free Hugs Day
Paul Mitchell Schools will be doing their part to help America meet its hugs quota for it's 5th annual Free Hugs Day. Read the details.
Pravana Announces 2013's Show Us Your Vivids + Pastels Winners
The results for Pravana’s “Show Us Your Vivids + Pastels Contest” are in! From June 1st through August 31st, students and stylists entered their most creative color creations for a chance to win their own editorial photo shoot in Chicago. Members of Pravana's Artistic Council judged the contest based on creativity, technique and overall impact. See the winners
HOW-TO: Choosing the Right Length and Profile Shape for a Bob
Sonna Brado, KMS California artistic director says you need to focus on three things when creating the right shape and length for a bob. See for yourself her three suggestions.