HOW TO: A Braided Chignon, The Perfect Bridal Updo Called a HIPDO
This braided chignon is perfect for any bride. Get the HOW TO from Emily Dantoni of Aurelio Salon, Howell, NJ, using KMS.
Maggie Mulhern
Beauty and Fashion Director, MODERN SALON
MODERN's Beauty & Fashion Director is the NYC based Editor and Art Director for Modern Salon Magazine and modernsalon.com. Maggie joined MODERN in the 1980's and has spent more than 3 decades covering the professional beauty industry around the world. In addition to writing articles, Maggie travels globally as a journalist to report on the latest trends, products and techniques in the professional beauty world. Known for a keen eye, Maggie has judged hundreds of national competitions including NAHA, and international competitions such as Wella International Trend Vision and Goldwell Color Zoom among others. As an Art Director, Maggie is responsible for hundreds of magazine covers and thousands of inside pages and features for Modern Salon and her sister publications. Among her many professional passions is ARTIST SESSION, the 2-day workshop she founded which offers direction and inspiration to hairdressers interested in learning how to do successful photoshoots. A graduate of Boston College, Maggie is the author of Great Looks (Doubleday) and, in the few minutes of spare time she has left, is working on a book for children that has NOTHING to do with beauty.
HOW-TO: Kim Kardashian Wedding "DO"!
Chris McMillan was the hairdresser for the Kim Kardashian wedding. Get the HOW TO here.
3 Tips to Feeling Better Today
3 tips from Dr. Frank King on making you feel and function better immediately.
TIP OF THE DAY: Eyeglass Guards For Your Clients
Eyeglass guards for your clients! Learn from Amanda Lenz why it is a great TIP OF THE DAY.
Finding Inspiration, Tips From Rusty Phillips
Rusty Phillips shares his thoughts about inspiration and how to make a great picture. Phillips was inspired by a look from fashion week by Jon Reyman for Concept Korea.
HOW TO: Kate Bosworth Copper/Blonde Formula
Rebecca Gregory of Organic Salon Systems offers her formulation for Kate Bosworth's copper/blonde ombre color design.
RETAIL TIPS: From DePasquale The Spa
Tips for retail from one of the best retailing spas/salons in the United States: DePasquale The Spa of Morris Plains, NJ. Co-owner Justin DePasquale takes us on a tour and gives an overview.
The Perfect Man's Cut, a 360 Degree View Of This ON TREND Look
Jody Taylor of label.m offers a 360 degree view of his look, created for the opening of the label.m Academy at the Alibi Salon in NYC.
The Perfect Ponytail: It's Not So Easy
Amit Abraham shows HOW TO create the perfect ponytail.
HOW TO Create Volume At The Crown Properly
L'Oreal Professionnel artist Drew Schaefering shares HOW TO create volume at the crown to add balance and shape.
HOW TO Create Column Waves, The Perfect Texture
Pepper Pastor
HOW TO Apply Blush, and When To Use Cream Vs. Powder
Top Editorial make up artist James Vincent offers tips to the professional on HOW TO apply both cream and powder blush and offers tips on make up brushes. He also demonstrates application on a model and a "mature" editor.
TIPS FOR WINNING A HAIR COMPETITION
Frequent judge Josh Wood, Wella Professionals Global Creative Director, Color, offers tips for winning a hair competition.
HOW TO: Thermal Foil Setting For Maximum Texture
Jose Perales shows HOW TO create a thermal foil set for unique texture. He used this for his ARTIST SESSION shoot.
TIP OF THE DAY: Hidden Braid to Secure Bridal Veil
Sherri Jesse offers her TIP OF THE DAY on how to create a hidden braid to secure an accessory or veil.
HOW-TO: Scissor Over Comb for Men By LAKME's Carlos Vidal
Carlos Vidal helps to introduce Lakme to salon professionals at Depasqaule in NJ and offers his scissor over comb technique for male clients.
MODERN REPORTS: Repêchage Rx For Success
Repêchage held its Rx For Success conference this week in NYC. Hundreds of skin care specialists learned about the latest treatments and products, and were motivated by inspiring speakers.