Masked Beauty by Matthew Parkes
Matthew Parkes, from Matthew Parkes Salon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, wanted to fuse both “goth” and “glam” together using colors seen in today’s fashion and trends. See how this look was created.
Lauren Salapatek
Web Editor
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.
COLLECTION: Young Gun: Wade Blackford
A national educator for Kevin Murphy since 2009, Wade Blackford from Chumba Concept Salons in Melbourne loves editorial fashion and beautiful hair.
Talia Joy Castellano: YouTube Make-up Star
Talia Joy Castellano, a hero to young cancer patients and make-up artists everywhere, and honorary CoverGirl, died recently from Leukemia and Neuroblastoma. The 13-year-old YouTube Star was a viral voice for cancer patients everywhere, becoming internet-famous by making YouTube tutorial videos that taught viewers how to apply make-up.
Kérastase Bain Vital Dermo-Calm
Part of Kérastase's Dermo-Calm Collection, the Bain Vital Dermo-Calm is a hypoallergenic shampoo formulated to gently cleanse sensitive scalp that is prone to itching, burning, redness and tingling.
Hold Multiple Sections of Hair With Olivia Garden's Double Clip
Olivia Garden has introduced a unique, new styling tool that helps save time and is perfect for styling, coloring and curling: Double Clip.
Le Mieux O2 Calming Gel
For those who are rosacea-prone or experiencing irritation and inflammation after removing make-up, waxing, chemical peels, IPL and extraction, Le Mieux introduces a powerful skin relief solution, O2 Calming Gel, which hydrates while instantly soothing and reducing redness.
The LIMITED EDTION Bright Pink CHI TOUCH Blow Dryer
Read the story behind the LIMITED EDITION Bright Pink CHI TOUCH Blow Dryer and how it got it's name.
Spilo Professional Introduces New Pre-Cut 425ct Size Foils
Spilo Professional Foil has introduced a new 425ct size foil. The New 425ct pre-cut 5” x 8” sheets are ready to use out of the box. The easy dispensing feature provides a single sheet of perfectly-sized foil to colorists, making the color process both quicker and easier.
Lindsey Drago Announced as GKhair's Pin it to Win it Winner!
To celebrate hairdressers, GKhair hosted a Pinterest Contest for licensed cosmetologists where one lucky winner would receive an all-expenses paid city break for two to fashion-fused London for four nights to see and experience. Read more about the winner and see got her the winning spot!
Competition Alert! Submit Your Looks to the INDIE HAIR Contest
Love to get your style on? Lucky for you, INDIE HAIR's styling contest is officially on! Submit pics of two looks on the same model using INDIE HAIR products for a chance to win an iPad mini and for YOUR work to be featured in an issue MODERN SALON magazine! Pretty sweet, right? We love this entries that have been submitted so far!
Competition Alert! Enter the #indiecontest With INDIE HAIR!
MODERN is calling all stylists to enter the #indiecontest aka styling contest, where stylists can submit pictures of their best two looks using INDIE HAIR products. Winners will receive a chance to win 1 of 20 iPad mini’s, get their work showcased on modernsalon.com, get a possible interview with editors of MODERN SALON, and their winning photos will be featured in a MODERN SALON daily e-newsletter. If you are looking for editorial coverage, here is your chance!
Competition Alert! Living Proof's Flex Hair Styling Challenge
Living Proof is calling all stylists to enter their Flex Styling Challenge! The challenge is simple, submit a look you created using Flex Shaping Hairspray! Read the details.
Atlantica Collection
The hair in this collection is inspired by Mermaids.
Calling All Lash Artists! Enter the 3rd Annual NovaLash Lash Off
Lash application is a hot topic in the beauty industry currently, and has increased in popularity significantly throughout 2013. If you are a licensed lash artist looking for recognition or a way to spice up your career, try entering NovaLash's Annual Lash Off Contest. It offers you a moment to steal the spotlight, not to mention winning $15,000 in prizes.
Live Webinar on How to Transition From School to Salon
During a LIVE webinar on Monday, August 26, at noon EDT, Winn Claybaugh, Steve Gomez, and Damien Carney will offer you a free online event that will help you transition from school to salon in style.
Farmhouse Fresh's Pink Moon Hand and Body Creams
Capturing the ephemeral pink hues of the night sky at sunset, FarmHouse Fresh has introduced their Pink Moon shea butter enriched hand and body cream, which envelops skin with a softly textured body whip.
No More Towel Dropping! Secure Your Client's Towel With Sur-Cape!
It is estimated that nearly 40 towels per week are dropped during a visit to the beauty salon. This mostly happens because of the slick material of the cape along with the movement by the client to or from the hair dryer, salon chair or even the restroom. Sur-Cape, is a new design for a shampoo cape that will solve towel dropping problems!