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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.
Create texture at the root that transitions into loose, flowing curls with no clip lines. The no-slip ThermaGrip Tapered Barrel Technology keeps the shape of the Reverse Cone curl. With Japanese Kyocera Ceramic Heather Technology, this iron emits infrared rays making it safe for color-treated, dry or damaged hair. Features rapid heat-up, auto shut-off, and a 9-foot no tangle swivel cord.
Read about Gold 'N Hot's GH3105 Professional Straight N' Curl Ceramic Styling Iron.
Read about Helen of Troy's Insta-Curl EZ Styler.
More about IZUNAMI's Fume Iron, a flatiron with a fume extraction system to reduce the risk of harming the health of stylists and clients during keratin treatments (or those in which chemicals are released into the air).
In an attempt to recognize rising talent in the beauty industry, The North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) added a new category last year for 2012, the Newcomer Stylist of the Year. The category is meant to bridge the gap between Student Hairstylist of the Year and Hairstylist of the Year. This year, we invited the last year’s 2012 Newcomer of the Year finalists Sal Misseri, Ray Hornback, Nick Hemsley, Valeria Amirova and Jasmine Gibbs, to share with us their experiences after NAHA and how it changed their lives.
My Case Couture and OPI have partnered together to bring color to technology by offering trendy cell phone cases with free matching mini bottles of OPI nail lacquer. The cases will include six of OPI’s most popular and fashion forward colors, with additional colors coming later in 2013.
This modern style is versatile because it can be styled for many ways for different occasions. The cutting technique of pivoting from the crown reduces weight and allows the hair to move especially around the face area.
The search for trend setting colorists has begun—Goldwell has just announced their Color Zoom 2013 Beautify Challenge. Learn about this year's competition and see pictures of the trends.
Actress Kristen Stewart’s twisted raffia braid is easy to achieve and looks amazing for special occasions, whether it be a day or evening event,” says Doreen Guarneri, co-creator of American Culture brands and co-owner of The Look Spa Salon, American Culture Premiere Institute, Greenlawn, NY.
Neroli Salon & Spa in Milwaukee, WI, will celebrate the move of their original downtown location after 20 years by participating in a global 24-hour cut-a-thon on Earth Day, April 22, with Aveda. Aveda stylists in salons worldwide – from Tokyo, to Sydney, Moscow, London, New York and Milwaukee – will volunteer their time to offer haircuts in return for a donation to Earth Month.
A new partnership with Schedulicity gives CosmoProf and Armstrong McCall customers an easy, affordable and versatile method of offering online booking.
Having transformed the art of hairdressing and special occasion hair worldwide, updo extraordinaire Martin Parsons encourages stylists to find their own sense of style. Here, Parsons shares with us five examples of special occasion styles you can try on your clients this Spring/Summer.
Learn how to create the Sidewinder Braid and "Curl Hawk." Inside is information about Shaper and Shaper Plus Minis.
Bridal and prom season brings a wave of French manicure clients who want a flawless application with a perfect smile line and worry-free, smudge-proof wear even if they come in a day or two ahead of the big event. With Dashing Diva’s French Wrap Plus, which lasts up to two weeks, you can supply all of that and more.
What’s the #1 accessory for special occasion looks? Skin! Smooth, tan, shimmery skin makes the dress beautiful and the girl sparkle with a healthy glow. SoBronze Professional Sunless Tanners and Coconut Fusion Shimmering Body Soufflé are must-haves this season for clients attending prom, weddings and parties of all types.
From fashioning wavy looks for a springtime weekend at a bed-and-breakfast to designing the most formal updo, you’ll need your Sultra Bombshell 1-Inch Rod Curling Iron at your side all season long!
Cosmoprof has announced the Fashion Frenzy finalists, a student-exclusive hair styling competition. The six finalists will compete live on stage at the Intercoiffure Spring Symposium in Hollywood, Florida for the chance to win big prizes. Read their stories.
