Celeste-A-Thon...The Update
More thank $120,000 was earned (so far) for Celeste Corcoran, the Boston Marathon bombing victim. Learn more about how that staggering figure was collected during the Celeste-a-thon.
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.
Star Trek Sideburns by Gustav Mendoza
Gustav Mendoza, Wahl Platform Artist, chats about the slanted STAR TREK sideburn he created for his Modern Salon photo shoot, an homage to his father, Richard Mendoza.
HOW TO: Clipper Tips With Gustav Mendoza
Gustav Mendoza of Wahl offers his favorite HOW TO's to get a perfect Clipper Finish.
The Lab Report..A Visit To The Living Proof Lab and Test Salon
Modern got a first hand report from the head of Living Proof Research and Development and head stylist on how the company comes up with (and tests) the products to create desired results.
Celeste-A-Thon...Great Turn Out For Injured Boston Bombing Victim
The Celeste-a-thon, the beauty-a-thon to help build funds for Celeste Corcoran, was a great and emotional success. The Emerge Salon and Spa stylist who lost her legs in the Boston Marathon, stopped by the salon during the event. Get the details here.
Facial Scanning...HOW TO Analyze A Face Shape For a Perfect Cut
Sonna Brado, KMS California Artistic Director, shares how to best analyze a face before cutting.
HOW TO: Madonna's "Lived In" Wig At The Met Gala
Andy LeCompte shares details of how he gets a perfect basic wig shape, and gives the HOW TO get the look he created for Madonna for the Met Gala.
HOW TO: Andy LeCompte's Perfect Halo Braid
Andy Lecompte shows HOW TO create a perfect halo braid, using the new Wella Oil Reflections, in less than 4 minutes.
A Bridal Make Up Kit, Perfect For The Professional Make Up Artist
The new Mirabella Bride has created the Bohemian bridal make up kit available now. Get details here.
HOW TO: Big Hollywood Curls For Wedding Or Prom
Dan Sharp of T3 shows HOW TO create big, Hollywood, magazine cover curls, great for wedding, prom or red carpet.
HOW TO: Veronica Chu Creates Dramatic Shape For Coco Rocha
Veronica Chu, using Moroccanoil, created a dramatic "punk" look for Coco Rocha for the Met Ball. Here's the HOW TO.
HOW TO: Modern Punk, Perfect for A Wedding or Prom
Jim Crawford, using Rene Furterer, created a glamorous updo on Meredith Melling Burke for the Met Gala. The gorgeous modern "punk" finish is perfect for wedding and prom season. Here's the HOW TO.
Jennifer Aniston Joins Chris McMillan To Share Living Proof News
Jennifer Aniston has gorgeous hair. She credits it with her 20 year association with celeb stylist Chris McMillan and with Living Proof products. Modern met with both today to get the latest, including more about The Good Hair Day web series. livingproof.com/goodhairday.
HOW TO: Blake Lively's Triple Ponytail By Rod Ortega
Rod Ortega, using T3, created a modern triple ponytail for Blake Lively for the Met Gala. Here's the HOW TO.
Nicholas French Shows HOW TO Create His "Game of Thrones" Finish
Nicholas French, using SheUSA by So.Cap, shows HOW TO create his Game Of Thrones finish with extensions and a home made foundation.
Punks, Courtesy Guido, Everywhere at Met Gala
Guido Palau created 50 punk looks for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Gala last night, as well as collaborating in the exhibit called PUNK: Chaos to Couture. Details here.
The Miami Beach Beauty Show...Right Around the Corner
The Miami Beach Beauty Show will be held May 19 -20 in Miami Beach at the Miami Beach Convention Center. There will be a kick off party on May 18 at the Mansion Night Club. Get the details here.