FASHION WEEK: Sassoon at threeASFOUR
The Sassoon team, led by Michael Forrey, created a classic shape for the threeASFOUR collection presented during New York Fashion Week. Here he offers an overview.
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 Use The Miracurl Properly
Jim Roberts demos HOW TO use the new BaBylissPRO MiraCurl.
DJ RIGGS...Get Busy
DJ RIGGS of Mainentrance chats about the importance of "getting out there" and participating in all that our industry offers.
HOW TO: The Behind The Scenes Of Modern's September Cover
Deb Gavin offers an overview of the color design she created for Modern's September cover.
FASHION WEEK: Frank Rizzieri at Milly...How to Handle DRAMA
Frank Rizzieri chats about his modern look for the SS 2014 Milly Collection presented at MBFW, and the DRAMA of changing a look last minute.
FASHION WEEK: Beauty at J. Mendel
Anthony Turner (for L'Oreal Professionnel) describes his beautiful finish for the J. Mendel SS 2014 collection presented at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week,
FASHION WEEK: Moroccanoil at Rachel Zoe
The effortless heavily textured braid at Rachel Zoe was a hit, courtesy Antonio Corral Calero for Moroccanoil. The nails, by Sunshine for Maybelline, added icing to the cake.
FASHION WEEK: Low LOW Ponytails at Elizabeth and James
Mark Townsend, for Chi, created low and shiny ponytails for the Elizabeth and James SS 2014 collection. Details here...including the bonus video with Townsend about his fresh Mary Kate Olsen cut!
ARROJO Expo...Inspired Education
Nick Arrojo and the Arrojo team offered great education at the ARROJO Expo held this week in NYC. 300 salon professionals were there to get the best in color, cut, style, trend and business direction.
FASHION WEEK: Betsey Johnson...The Best EVER!
The Betsey Johnson SS 2014 Collection had it all...great hair, nails, make up AND fashion. Here we check in with lead hair designer Rodney Cutler and lead manicurist Danielle Candido for Morgan Taylor.
FASHION WEEK: Rusk Beauty for Nolcha Fashion Week
Gerard Caruso, using Rusk, created beautiful finishes for Nolcha Fashion Week.
FASHION WEEK: Beauty at Sass and Bide
Renya Xydis (Wella) and Marian Newman (MAC nails) created great beauty for the Sass and Bide SS 2014 collection presented at NYFW
FASHION WEEK: The Blonds, Let the Party Begin
It was much fun backstage for The Blonds SS2014 collection. Let's check in with Nick Irwin (TIGI) and Jan Arnold (CND), and learn more about the front of house action.
FASHION WEEK: Nick Irwin for TIGI at Alon Livine
Nick Irwin (TIGI) created futuristic braids for the Alon Livine show, held during MBFW. Here he offers an overview of the look.
FASHION WEEK: A Tour of Front of House and Backstage at MBFW
Maggie Mulhern takes us on a tour of both front and "back of house" of the tents at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in NYC.
FASHION WEEK: Guido at Diesel
Guido used Redken to create an elegant braid for the Diesel SS2014 collection. Modern was there and grabbed an interview with the Fashion Week superstar to get an overview of the look and tips for aspiring session artists.
FASHION WEEK: Anthony Cole for Christian Siriano
Anthony Cole using Sebastian created a beautiful finish for the Christian Siriano SS2014 collection.