I Miss My SalonTech
I can always tell when a blowdryer is "hot". It's when it "goes missing" from our studio after a model casting!
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.
Whirlwind Tour of DePasquale The Spa
Despite the economy, business is booming at the DePasquale Salon and Spa of Morris Plains, New Jersey. Justin DePasquale takes Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern on a whirlwind tour of the magnificent multi level space. The place covers an area of 24,000 square feet. Artists see 2,200 clients per week and field 500 phone calls and appointments each day! Check out their website at depasqualethespa.com.
A Great Way to Cover a Tattoo
This heavy duty camouflage cream is used by some Hollywood heavyweights and make up artists to cover blemishes, dark circles, stretch marks and other skin imperfections.
Fancy Tweezers
Who says tweezing can’t be pretty! Have you seen these? The la-tweez tweezer could probably be the most attractive grooming tool I’ve ever used!
Green Beauty by Lisa Vann
These eco-inspired looks by Lisa Vann bring an urban edge to natural beauty. Hair accessories and texture give the final styles a unique touch.
Multi-purpose Iron
This ceramic iron can curl, wave, straighten, condition....all in one!
Nature-Inspired Finish for April Cover
When we asked Susanna Romano, co-founder of Salon AKS in New York City, to create a look with the environment in mind for our annual “green” issue, she took us quite literally.
ABS...What a Great Show!
Many wonderful things took place at ABS, but Maggie Mulhern's interviews with salon celebrities was a highlight. Conversations with Kim Vo, Nick Arrojo, Beth Minardi, Anthony Mascolo, Ruth Roche, and special guest Dr. Gary Smotrich earned standing room only crowds at the Modern Salon Media booth.
"How to Get on Shear Genius" by Janine Jarman
Janine Jarman, owner of Hairroin Salon and Shear Genius Season 3 contestant, chats with editor Maggie Mulhern about her television experience. Here, Janine tells stylists how she got on the show and who should be a part of it.
A backstage look at hairstyles from Fashion Week
MODERN SALON got a backstage pass at the New York Fashion Week, which featured the fall/winter 2010 collections, and captured hairstylists as they created magic before the models hit the runway.
Sophia Navarro of NOVALASH Offers Tips For Success
Sophia Navarro, owner of Lash Co. of Houston, Texas, is one of the most successful eyelash extension artists in the United States. She uses Novalash and is also a top trainer for the company. Modern Salon asked her some questions on how you can UP your own profile in the eyelash extension world.
Jerseylicious...the Premiere
Maggie Mulhern attended the premiere of Style Networks Jerseylicious in Hoboken, New Jersey. She had a blast.
New Nail Shades Hit the Oscars
Nail artist Jenna Hipp used essie's "Pillow Talk" on actress Zoe Saldana (Avatar) for the Academy Awards.
Lisa Loves Agadir
Lisa Barchetto of Allendale Hair Studios in Allendale, NJ is a huge fan of Agadir Spray Treatment and uses it on just about every client for just about every service.
The Pro-Tech Faceshield
We love finding new products that serve a purpose. Christian Colbert has created the PRO-TECH face shield, a disposable, 100% hypo-allergenic shield designed to protect a clients face during a salon service including cut and color design. “It’s perfect to use even for a finish spray to protect make up and to prevent inhalation of fumes,” says Christian.
Creighton and Mirren...a winning look for the Oscars
Creighton Bowman used Rene Furterer products to create the Bridgette Bardot inspired look on Helen Mirren for the Academy Awards.
How To Do the Best Blowout
Modern Salon editor Maggie Mulhern goes on a search for the "Best Blowout in Hollywood." With help from her friend Hank, Maggie was able to meet Cristina Rocha, a stylist at Andy LeCompte Salon. Watch as she demonstrates her skills with the blow dryer. Get tips about products, practices and customer service from this experienced stylist.