Repêchage Introduces Hydra-Amino 18 Hair Spa Collection
Repêchage has just introduced its Hydra-Amino 18 Hair Spa Collection which includes a Hair Spa Seaweed Mask, Hair Spa Serum and hair Spa Thermal Seaweed masks.
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.
Turn Back the Hands of Time With BioBliss
Founded on the principle of providing a simplified, yet effective anti-aging product to use in conjunction with a current skin care regimen, BIOBLISS has found a new way to improve the effects of anti-aging.
Patrick McIvor, New Artistic and TechniCulture Director for Kao
Sandra Humphries, Vice President of Education, Salon, for Kao USA Inc., announced today that Patrick McIvor will work with the company as Artistic and TechniCulture Director.
STATION BREAK: Joseph Cartegena's Genacelli Gem
From musician to award-winning stylist and platform artist, Joseph Cartegena’s transition was meant to be. "I had the calling to be a hairdresser," says Cartegena. "I created and cut the hair of all my band members. In that I found my calling." Now, after 26 years in the beauty industry, Cartegena oversees everything on the salon floor as Director Stylist and President of Genacelli Salon and Day Spa. As the newly elected President of Cosmetologists Chicago Board of Directors, Cartegena takes a hands-on roll in Chicago's America's Beauty Show.
ONES TO WATCH: Stevee Lynn from Freddie B Salon
Even at a young age, Stevee Lynn from Freddie B Salon in Ventura, California, knew she wanted to be an artist. Growing up in Southern California, she finds inspiration for beauty everywhere, from city streets to sunsets over the ocean. She believes that make-up should always enhance natural beauty, never mask it. Read her full story...
Mila Kunis, Nikki Reed & Amanda Seyfried's Valentine's Day Looks
Keep your clients looking and feeling beautiful this Valentine’s Day. These looks featuring Mila Kunis, Nikki Reed and Amanda Seyfried are some romantic ideas you can try on your clients this Valentine's Day.
COLLECTION: Simply Beauty
Carl and Belinda Keeley of Australia’s Chumba Concept Salon conceived their Barely There collection as a minimalist expression of hair beauty. "My goal was to present a clean, simple and elegant collection expressing understated beauty," says Carl. Belinda, the colorist for this collection said the colors were designed to appear minimal in line with the collection's intent.
Ask the Experts: Planning Ahead
What advice would you give to improve a salon’s promotion planning strategy? What salon promotions are most effective in driving client traffic? How does an online strategy drive client traffic? What can stylists do to better promote their services?
Milady Launches the Milady Education Network
Milady has launched the Milady Education Network, a full service website for salon professionals to network and access education.
Runway for a Day
After receiving more than 1,200 online votes for her entry in the Sexy Hair My Sexy Style photo contest, stylist and winner Mabernis Morales got to experience what many in the industry only dream of doing—being part of a hair team for a New York Fashion Week runway show.
Bangin’ Bangs
Fringe can complement or transform face shape. Cameron Diaz, Zooey Deschanel and Taylor Swift's bangs.
COLLECTION: Visage D'Anges
The collection Visage D'Anges by the Angels Art Team, features a mixture of textures all captured in black and white photography. Many of these looks were inspired by pure fashion and the latest catwalk trends. See the inspirations inside.
HOW-TO: A Short Lesson About Bobs
Stacy Martin, a Director/Instructor at Bella Academy of Cosmetology in Oshkosh, WI, tells her students that you can't have a great hair style without a great hair cut, and without a great consultation you won't have either. In this story, Martin provides MODERN with her advice on how to achieve the perfect Bob for your clients.
HOW-TO: New Year's Eve Party Curls
Watch this video by Solano on how to achieve the perfect party curls on your clients for their big New Year's plans!
MDG Salon | Studio Announces Second New Location
MDG Salon | Studio has recently announced that it will be relocating their Carmel salon to a 6,000 square foot location at 820 E. 116th Street in Indianapolis with an opening date of February 2013. The new space will echo the overall concept of MDG Salon | Studio’s downtown location, which opened this past July in the McGowan Legacy Building at 355 Indiana Ave.
Tips For Growing a Male Clientele in The Beauty Industry
If you want to know where your most wide open market is, who are ready and willing to invest in hair care, look no further than male clients. Make a 2014 New Year's Resolution to gain more male clients!
2013 Bridal Trend Forecast
Cosmetologists Chicago member and owner of MAREK Bridal, Marek Hartwig, released his bridal hair trends for the 2013 season. In addition to his Bridal work, Marek is an Artistic Director at Frank Gironda Salon & Day Spa in Wheaton, IL.