HOW TO: Paul Hanlon for Prabal Gurung S/S 2014
Paul Hanlon for Schwarzkopf created drama for the Prabal Gurung S/S 2014 Collection during New York Fashion Week. Here he offers the HOW TO.
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.
Jessica Tiddes Wins "Flex Your Styling Power" by Living Proof
Jessica Tiddes of HAIRT Beauty is the grand prize winner of the "Flex Your Styling Power" Contest. Details here.
HARD HAT TOUR: The Goldwell KMS California Academy NYC
Take a hard hat tour of the Goldwell KMS California Academy NYC, scheduled to open in April, 2014.
SALON TOUR: Lovella West NYC
Take a tour of the Lovella West Salon NYC, the first in NYC to have the Repechage "Facial Bar" concept front and center.
RETAIL: Depasquale Style
Retail is an important part of the business model at Depasquale The Spa in Morris Plains, New Jersey. MODERN stopped by to see how the 1000 foot retail "boutique" is transformed for the holidays.
A Fave Look From Christopher Dove's "Capitol Couture" Collection
Christopher Dove offers an overview of one of his favorite wigs inspired by The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, including the Wella color used on Hairdreams extensions and Quiklkies.
HOW TO: Remove Iron Marks From The Hair
Antonio Corral Calero shows HOW TO remove the dent or mark left by a curling or flat iron.
HOW TO: Christina Aguilera at AMA's by David Babaii
David Babaii (for Viviscal) created the elegant chignon for Christina Aguilera for the American Music Awards. Here he offers the HOW TO.
HOW TO: Remove Unwanted Warmth When Blonding
Arda Itez, National Director of Education, offers details on HOW TO remove unwanted warmth when blonding.
Ted Gibson Comments on Rihanna's AMA "DO"
Ted Gibson weighs in on Rihanna's controversial hairstyle worn for the AMA's last night.
HOW TO: Extension Placement Tip From Antonio Corral Calero
Antonio Corral Calero of Moroccanoil uses extensions frequently in his finishes and has learned that they don't always have to be placed as expected. Here he offers his TIP OF THE DAY.
HOW TO: Cut Extensions for Maximum Space and Volume
Antonio Corral Calero demos HOW TO cut extensions to create Maximum space and volume.
TIP OF THE DAY: Perming Extensions for Your Curly Haired Client
Patrick Melville chats about why stylists should perm extensions for their curly haired clients.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Clipper Cut HOW TO
Jessica Zeinstra of Andis offers an overview of her finish in the November, 2013 issue of Modern Salon Magazine.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Hope Is In Style
Alexandra Matiz and Marylle Koken offer a video overview of their model presented in the November, 2013 issue of Modern Salon Magazine.
Second Hand Scissor Project Update
Michael Baker offers an update on The Second Hand Scissor Project.
The Oribe "Backstage Inspiration Challenge" Winners Announced
The results of the Oribe "Backstage Inspiration Challenge" are in. The five winners are announced here.