How to Clean Your Styling Brushes
In this video, Jesse Linares shares a simple way to clean brushes, as well as a hot tip on how to use a blow dryer with a round brush to prevent the bristles from burning.
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.
SALON TOUR: David Ryan Salon, NYC
Marie Lanza take you on a tour of the David Ryan Salon in the Hell's Kitchen area of NYC.
SPA TOUR: Fit For A King
MODERN’s Editor Alison Alhamed and Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern took a tour of The Spa at Ashford Castle in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland. Here they share why they think this is a spa/castle/hotel is worth a visit.
Phorest Salon Software Announces #30Days2Grow Challenge
Following its outstanding success in July of last year, Phorest Salon Software’s #30days2Grow challenge is back and ready to help more salon owners grow their businesses.
HOW-TO: Beautiful Beach Balayage from the Ulta Beauty Pro Team
MODERN invited the Ulta Beauty Pro Team to the Water Street Studio in New York City to share three fresh looks designed to inspire and excite both professionals and clients.
The Ulta Beauty Pro Team Shares Three Looks Designed to Inspire
In this MODERN collection, the Ulta Beauty Pro Team shares their take on three classic clients.
Hair Hack: How To Protect Hair From Elastic Damage
Sam Villa shares his hack on how to protect and prevent damage on hair that is frequently worn in a ponytail or is regularly placed in elastics.
From Blonde to Red: Simple Steps For a Big Change
Beth Minardi shares the very simple details for this blonde to red makeover.
NYFW: What To Bring When Working Behind the Scenes
Jason Backe just wrapped up NYFW. Here he shares his list of things to bring if given the opportunity to do hair for a fashion show (number 8 is a MUST.)
MATRIX DESTINATION 2018: Destined For Success
Matrix Destination 2018 was held in Orlando, Florida. More than 2500 salon pros were there to learn, get inspired and have fun. Details here.
PERSONAL STYLE: Jennifer MacDougall
That Soul Cycling Virgo – who has been on the hair team for Project Runway for the past 6 years (earning the lead this past season!) – is Jennifer MacDougall (@JenniferMacDougall,) L’Oreal Professionnel Artist, celebrity hairdresser and academy educator. Learn more about her here.
Pastel Melt - DELICIOUS!
Melody and Michael Lowenstein of Ross Michaels Salon, the PRAVANA Collective hair artists behind the holographic hair movement, drew inspiration from the ever-popular Valentine’s Day sweet to create this seriously beautiful Candy Hearts-inspired look! Formula here.
Tabatha Coffey Shares Business Tips (Like Raising Prices!!!)
Tabatha Coffey was at Matrix Destination and sat down with MODERN to share her tips on business including raising prices and No-compete contracts.
Tabatha Coffey Shares Business Tips (Like Raising Prices!!!)
Tabatha Coffey was at Matrix Destination and sat down with MODERN to share her tips on business including raising prices and No-compete contracts.
HOW-TO: The Perfect Editorial Braid on Extensions
Danielle Keasling is an extension and braiding expert and is frequently asked how she creates her unique styles that have won her covers and international competitions. Here, she shares tips for braiding and extensions.
VIDEO: George Papanikolas Demonstrates His Signature Highlights
George Papanikolas, the Matrix Celebrity Colorist who was an educator at the most recent Matrix Destination, shows how-to apply his signature highlights (in a great video demo) and then chats about his insider secrets to celebrity style.
MAKEOVER: Correcting the Correction
"My client had an old balayage professionally done to which she then covered up with some 'at home' color," says Tosha Tuzon. Details for correction here.