Shear Madness/Hurricane Sandy Update
Hurricane Sandy destroyed so many homes, businesses and lives. The PBA donated money to several salons in an effort to kick off rebuilding. Modern caught up with Shear Madness owner David Adair to get an update.

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.
Hurricane Sandy destroyed so many homes, businesses and lives. The PBA donated money to several salons in an effort to kick off rebuilding. Modern caught up with Shear Madness owner David Adair to get an update.

The dates for The Make Up Show in NYC have been announced: May 5 and 6. Here are details.
HOW TO get bandless braids from Alterna's Michael Shaun. Shaun created the braids for the Nonoo collection during fashion week.
Jeff Grissler chats about his new book: Ready, Set, Go, A salon Owner's Guide To Wealth.
Jennifer Mulvaney of Panico Salon demos the new Great Lengths "Flow Strands".
HOW TO get the look: Michael Gregg breaks down how he got the look for the full finish featured in Modern's March issue.
Karrie Fonte shows HOW TO help clients stretch color visits professionally with the "2 Minute Root Touch Up" by Alterna Haircare.

Beauty school student William Hayes created quite a stir while walking the floor of the ABS. Meet him here in this video.
Johnny Stuntz is the new celebrity hairdresser for LUXHAIR WOW. He chats about his favorite pieces and one of his favorite clients: Kelly Osbourne.
Wella Educator Shriley Gordon shares her formula. Watch this video and learn HOW TO get her fab ashy shade.
Grace Ray and Rachel Cooper share their thoughts about THE CHOP, with a bonus overview from Chris McMillan.
Kris Sorbie offers a unique mentorship. Here are the details.
Adam Fleischhauer offers some make up DON'Ts while backstage with Wella during the ABS.
Tabatha Coffey chats about the HOW line with Maggie Mulhern at the LUXHAIR booth at the ABS show in Chicago.
Jack Panico offers update on Fashion and Beauty Week to be held March 19, 2013 at the Venetian in Garfield, NJ.
HOW TO recreate the look for the Haider Ackermann winter 2013 collection by Eugene Souleiman, Global Creative Director for Wella Professionals.

The Pearl Laguna is a "retreat" in Laguna Beach, California. I stumbled upon it on a recent visit to the area. Here is a tour from its founder, Katresha. Also, a look at Katresha Face Oil.