Industry News

A Glossary Of Salon Terminology, Courtesy Hair.com

Are your clients coming in with all kinds of on-target and insightful terminology? Perhaps they’ve been going to Hair.com to learn how to use “Insider speak” to chat properly with the professional hairdresser.

Booth Rental Vs. Suite Rental: Which is Best for You?

Would you rather rent a studio suite or rent a spot at an existing salon? Here are some questions to ask yourself to help you in making your choice.

News

Fashion Enhanced With That Special French Flair

Nicholas French created the hair art for the Emilio Pucci Resort 2019 collection, recently on display at the designers Miami boutique to coincide with Art Basel.

Makeup

The Makeup Show To Host a Pop Up Shop In NYC Dec. 15-16, 2018

The Makeup Show is having a special two-day holiday Pop Up Shop on December 15th and 16th in NYC. David Maderich, NAHA's 2018 Makeup Artist of the Year, shares details and why he is going.

Hair Extensions

She's with the Band: 3 Stylists Put Hotheads' The Band to the Test

Three stylists demonstrate the ease and versatility of The Band, an extension accessory that can be swapped in and out of hair with no tape, glue or clips.

Hairstyling & Updos

The Secret to Perfect Special Occasion Updos? Tape-In Extensions

Updo gurus Saretta Bowerman and Heidi Marie Garrett Villa show that extensions make the perfect base for special occasion styles.

Don’t Be Afraid to Charge What You’re Worth

When it comes to discussing her hair, your techniques, the newest trends and even the best place to get gluten-free food, you can talk to your client confidently and endlessly. But when it’s time for her to pay the bill, your poise plummets, you avoid eye contact and you try to wrap up the transaction as quickly as possible.

Expert Advice

Filtered Vs. Reality: How One Colorist is Managing Client Expectations with Hair Inspiration Photos

See how colorist Kristin Grip is using her Instagram platform to share side-by-side comparisons of filtered images and unfiltered images, in an effort to educate clients and the industry about the realities of today's hair inspo photos.

NAHA

2019 NAHA Finalists: Student

Collections in the NAHA Student category display creativity, versatility and expertise in hair styling. Students must be enrolled in school or performing required hours in a salon and NOT be a licensed cosmetologist as of the entry deadline.

NAHA

2016 NAHA Finalists: Newcomer Stylist

The NAHA Newcomer Stylist category features stylists with less than three years of experience as a licensed cosmetologist.

Career

Salon Success Story: Improving Systems, Morale and Hiring with Coaching

In the midst of buying out her partner and becoming sole owner, this salon owner had seven employees walk out. She knew where she wanted to go with her business, but not how to get there, so she tapped into a coaching system,

Industry News

Team MODERN Calls Out to an SOS at a Women's Shelter

The SOS Salon inside Strengthen Our Sister women's shelter just had a grand opening, and MODERN SALON was there to help.

Industry News

Larisa Love Joins Bellus Academy “Style for the Road” Event Celebrating Beauty, Barbering and Bikes

On Saturday, December 1, barbering, bikes, American Crew and Bellus Academy will come together to celebrate the opening of Bellus Academy’s Chlula Vista campus. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. the “Style for the Road” event will feature style demonstrations by some of American Crew’s most accomplished guest artists and offer free haircuts to guests. Larisa Love will be sharing all the excitement on Instagram.

Industry News

Redken Symposium - Tickets Still Available

Get the details for the 2019 Redken Symposium to be held Jan. 20-22 in Las Vegas.

Hair Extensions

Achieve a Technicolor Dream with NO Lightener

Ricardo Santiago's client had three requests: LOTS of hair, a red/pink base, and no lightening. So, how did he make her technicolor dream come true?