HOW-TO: The Milkmaid Braid
This style worn by actress Claire Julien is youthful and has an understated elegance to it. Learn how to re-create it inside!
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: The Lone Ranger, Armie Hammer's Suave Style
Playing the title character in The Lone Ranger, Armie Hammer is headed toward Hollywood’s celebrity A-list, not only with his acting abilities, but his hair! We asked Matrix Artistic Director Nick Stenson to comment on Hammer’s style.
HOW-TO: Sandra Bullock's Tousled Texture at The Heat Premiere
At the premiere of her new film The Heat, Sandra Bullock rocked some serious by elegantly subtle texture and polish. Here’s how KMS California Artistic Director Sonna Brado would re-create this look in three steps.
HOW-TO: Man of Steel Henry Cavill's Superhero Hair
Henry Cavill showed off this “Superman” slick and sleek look at the UK Premiere of Man of Steel recently. Capture this man in the red cape’s style using “Super Products” by Dennis Bernard, says Dennis Bernard.
HOW-TO: Brad Pitt's Looped Ponytail at World War Z Premiere
Brad Pitt’s casual ponytail he wore to the World War Z premiere is easy to re-create says Michelle Blaisure, Director of Education for Bosley Professional Strength.
HOW-TO: Create a Faux Mohawk Without the Commitment
Want to create a faux Mohawk for your client without the commitment of the shaved sides? See some examples...
HOW-TO: Create Creative Graphics in a Mohawk Style
Anybody can knockout a Mohawk but do you know what to do to “Rock out a Hawk?” David Guerin Global Artistic Director for Oster Professional AKA “The Style Renegade” throws out some quick tips on how to carve out creative graphics.
Philip Pelusi's Color Lock by Tela Beauty Organics
Recently launched in April, the Tela Beauty Organics Color Lock, Anti-Color Fade Serum is a new tool colorists should think about adding to their arsenal of color products.
Winners of the 5th Marinello Raw Talent Competition Announced
Marinello Schools of Beauty, which offers Cosmetology, Esthetics (Skin Care) and Manicuring/Nail Technology education, has announced the 20 winners of the fifth annual Raw Talent Scholarship competition.
Tips to Get Your Clients Wedding-Ready Skin (for Grooms Too!)
Make sure your bridal clients including the bride AND groom having glowing skin on their wedding day is a must says Susanna DiSotto of Satin Smooth. Here’s her recommendations for how long in advance you should start skincare or waxing services on your clients.
RISING TALENT: A Career in Applying Eye Lashes
With only two years in the industry, Katie Kapoutsos is on her way to the top! MODERN asked this up-and-coming certified lash artist all about her career. If you are interested in getting into getting into lash business, read Katie's story.
COLLECTION: Anomalous, Men's Looks From the 1930s
There was a 1930’s atmosphere in the air as Aiden Horwood brought his collection ‘Anomalous’ to life, capturing the essence of the era; that despite the economic struggle, managed to inspire revolutionary style and hair fashion. See all the men's styles.
YASOU Skin Care, From Concept to Creation
Have you ever wondered what the process is for creating a product line? Have YOU ever wanted to create your own product line? The dream came true recently for Theodora Ntovas of YASOU, who has officially launched her new skin care line. Her first product includes a Lux Body Cream made with 99.5 percent organic ingredients. Read her unique story inside on how she went from concept to creation with this brand.
HOW-TO: 3 Easy Updos With Fishtails, Fingerwaves, and Backcombing
We popped into the Pivot Point International Long Hair Design Workshop, where Educators Paul Suttles and Jason Russell taught the class techniques they can easily do with their long-haired clients. Here, Suttles walked us through these three extravagant updos and taught us how you can re-create them on your clients.
HOW-TO: Create a Pomp and Chic Ponytail
In an in-depth, hands on workshop featuring Tearsheet’s Giovanni Giuntoli at Premiere Orlando 2013, Giuntoli shared with MODERN how to create this chic ponytail with the roll on top. In the class, participants were taught how to work with hair wefts and forms. In this look, both were used.
The Importance of Clarifying the Hair Before Applying Hair Color
It’s a crucial and simple step that ever colorist should do before applying hair color to their client’s hair: Clarification. See why you should incorporate this step into every color process.
SHEAROLOGY 101: How to Properly Store, Clean and Sharpen Shears
At Premiere Orlando 2013, we visited a Shearology 101 class which taught stylists all about how to properly use and care for their most precious tool in their career—their shears.