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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.
Created by stylist Mark Dotson and colorist Melissa Powers from Salon Ten80 in Atlanta, Georgia, this cut and color is what they would like to call, "The Rebellious-Allure." Watch the video to see how they achieved the cut and style.
Morgan Willhite, Creative Director of Ouidad directed a class on curly/textured hair at Premiere Orlando 2013 recently, and taught how you can define different types of curls (wavy, tight, kinky) and which products you can use with each type to reach the best result.
Rodrick Samuel's' Top 4 Tips on how YOU can make more money with your male clientele. And these aren't any ordinary tips! See for yourself!
In an editorial styling segment at Premiere Orlando 2013, Olez’s Edward Teitel showed class members advanced long hair dressing techniques that will make your client’s feel runway ready. One of his examples, was how to create a very simple “fishtail pompadour.” After showing how to do the pomp, he delves deeper into how you can create a French Twist on your client...with ZERO pins! See how he does it. Steps and Video included.
One of the highlights in TIGI's "A Gentleman's Consideration: Clipper Cutting Class" at Premiere Orlando 2013, was how to create a customized side part in a male client's cut. Want to set yourself apart from other men's hair stylists? Give them a side part (that they originally didn't have before!) It adds detail and character to their hair. Learn how in these steps and video.
The Andis class at Premiere Orlando 2013, “Hands-on Clipper Cutting, the Andis Way,” was filled with barbers to stylists who wanted to learn more about the world of clippers. See a video on how Andis' Antonio McGill blends and tapers a men's style. Plus, hair splinters...what are they? And, how you can avoid them.
Should sideburns be even? No! They should APPEAR to be even, says Clipper Guy Ivan Zoot. See this quick video where he shows you how to create the perfect sideburn and how to properly clean/cut around the ear.
In Ivan Zoot’s class “This is NOT Your Grandpa’s Barber Shop,” at Premiere Orlando 2013, Zoot discussed the history of barbering, his 5 main tools for good men’s haircutting/barbering, and the needs and demands of today’s male client (they aren’t what they were in the past!)
Ted Gibson’s “Celebrity Couture” class at Premiere Orlando 2013 showed how to create the perfect ponytail AND the perfect French Twist. See Gibson do it first hand, inside this story (video included!). Gibson also touched on the hot business topic: When's the last time you raised your prices? See what his answer is for you...
Only a day away, we are counting down the hours until the Premiere Orlando International Beauty Event, June 1, 2 and 3, 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center in Florida. MODERN Editors will be covering the event all three days, capturing video, sharing photos, and posting non-stop about featured artists, style trends, product news and more on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. See all the highlights (including dates and times) on the Main Stage, the Hair Color Stage, Global Texture and Barbershop sessions, Nail World, workshops and more.
The Red Carpet collection by Anne Veck was inspired by Haute couture, beautiful chignons, and the timeless red carpet style embodied by dresses which show off elegant backs and shoulders teamed up with stunning by minimal jewelry. See how to re-create one of the styles.
Inspiration for Pastel Propaganda by Dimitri Tsiknaris came from not only the hair world but art galleries, Instagram and photography magazines which are full of beautiful and bright colors that pop out right at you. The focal point of the collection is the color and the hair is the canvas.
Raw Spectrum by Jo Bellamy features vivids and bolds with color pops through the hair color. The vision for this collection was to be able to show movement through color and explore organic textures. See the entire collection.
The Associated Hair Professionals (AHP), a national association supporting hair stylists, barbers, and nail professionals, will be hosting its free Summer Webinar Series from June 2013 through August 2013. The series will include six webinars that will teach attendees how to create a "wow" customer experience, increase male clientele, practice proper infection control, and run effective marketing campaigns.
Robert Brown, Goldwell North American Artistic Team member and owner of Hairobert (hair-ro-bear) in Germantown, TN, has watched most of his bride-to-be clients grow up and has been mentally preparing for their big days for years. He takes the honor and responsibility very seriously, and has these secret tips to share from his experience.
Pravana has announced the third annual “Show Us Your Vivids + Pastels Contest” beginning June 1st, where students and stylists can enter their color creations for a chance to win their own editorial photo shoot in Chicago.
The Just Blow Leave-in Blow Out Spray by Peter Coppola Keratin Concept, features a heat-activated formula that provides frizz-fighting properties and the finish of a keratin treatment with just a few sprays.
