YASOU Skin Care Launches Luxe Body Cream
YASOU (pronounced yah-soo) will be introducing a Mediterranean-inspired natural, luxury skin care brand for eco-conscious women beginning with a new body cream that offers multiple benefits.
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.
Working Backstage at Fashion Week
MODERN Asked Naeemah La Fond, Amika National pro Education manager how a stylist could benefit from working backstage at Fashion Week. The question refers to Amika's Destination NYFW Competition. See her response.
Lose a Competition Recently? Wise Words From Chrystofer Benson
Wise competition advice from Chrystofer Benson, Matrix Artistic Director and International award winning colorist/editorial stylist.
Creating the Best Looking Mannequin for Junior Style Stars
MODERN asked Paul Barry, owner of Junior Style Stars how a student or new professional can spice up the look of their mannequin head entries. See his answer...
HOW-TO: Rainbow Veil of Color by Tracey Hughes
Tracey Hughes for Modern Salon Learning offers steps on how to achieve these rainbow hues.
How To Get the Most Out of PBA's Beacon
MODERN asked Beauty Industry Personality Geno Stampora how students can get the most out of the PBA Beacon experience.
How Hairdressers Can Use Social Media to Connect With Brands
MODERN asked Missy Heckman GKhair Public Relations and Marketing Manager how hairdressers can use social media as a way to connect with professional brands and learn about new opportunities? Heckman refers to the GKhair Pin it to Win it Competition.
The Proper Prepping Process Before a Photoshoot
From the Ask the Experts section in June MODERN 2013. MODERN asked Celebrity Stylist Dimitrios Tsioumas to offer his advice on how stylists or colorists can stay focused throughout the prep process BEFORE a shoot. In this question/answer Goldwell Color Zoom is referenced.
How To Choose a Photographer For NAHA
From the Ask the Experts section in June MODERN 2013. Multiple NAHA winner Charlie Price offers MODERN his three key tips that he follows when choosing a good photographer for NAHA.
How To Make Your Competition Entry Stand Out on a Limited Budget
From the Ask the Experts section in June MODERN 2013. In regards to Sebastian Professional's What's Next Competition, MODERN asked Rachel Carr, Sebastian Professional What's Next Awards "New Talent/Student" Grand Prize winner her advice on how you would make an entry stand out on a limited budget.
Suzy Henningsgard's Experience With Matrix's Spread the Love
It’s the mentorship of a lifetime, and those that get chosen as Spread the Love ambassadors not only get a jumpstart into the beauty industry, but they begin their careers with real hands-on experience. MODERN asked former Spread the Love member, Suzy Henningsgard what her takeaways were from the experience.
Entering a Competition While Using an Unfamiliar Brand
From the Ask the Experts section in June MODERN 2013. Why should a colorist get outside their comfort zone and enter a photo shoot competition using a brand they may be unfamiliar with? Deb Gavin from Keratin Complex offers her advice, with reference to the Keratin Complex Photo Contest.
HOW-TO: Easy Triangle Glazing Technique
Offering a color glazing service to your clients not only puts more money in your pocket, but it makes your client’s final style look polished. A.L. Segro for Dennis Bernard shows us in this how-to video, his triangle glazing technique.
HOW-TO: Daisy's Faux Bob From The Great Gatsby
It's a popular American classic that combines enlightenment with enchantment. The Great Gatsby, which debuted in theaters this weekend, depicted the story of Jay Gatsby's (played by Leonardo Dicaprio) desperate quest to win back his first love, Daisy (played by Carey Mulligan). See the multiple photo steps on how to re-create Daisy's faux bob.
HOW-TO: Side Swept Waves and Side Parts at the 2013 Met Ball
The red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC was the epicenter of glamour recently as A-list celebrities and designers turned out for the 2013 Met Ball Costume Gala to see “PUNK: Chaos to Couture,” the exhibit celebrating the influence of the raucous punk scene on high fashion. Side swept waves and side parts were trends of the night. See more inside.
10 Celebrities Spotted Wearing The Androgynous Hair Trend Look
The new androgynous, under layered short cuts with polish are trending from photo shoots to celebrities. See which of your favorite celebs have been spotted with the trend.
Chicago Salons Compete in 2013 Hair Wars Supreme Salon Tour
The Hair Wars Supreme Salon Tour stopped at the MID in Chicago recently, where top Chicago salons competed for the title of “Supreme Salon.” taking home the grand prize, BCS Salon won a $1,000 cash prize and gifts from sponsor P&G Salon Professional. Here’s a little more about each of the teams who competed...