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.
by Jamie Newman
15 Beauty Looks Celebrating Pantone's 2019 Color of the Year, Living Coral
In the midst of darker days and chilly temperatures, the timing couldn't have been better for Pantone to announce its 2019 Color of the Year, Living Coral. The warm, playful hue is perfect for all types of beauty looks. Prepare to be inspired!
by Jamie Newman
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?
by Jamie Newman
Offer Clients Creative Hair Color Options, in Minutes, with These Go-To Hues
In the hands of three color experts, Aloxxi InstaBoost Color Conditioning Masques are used to offer clients the thrill of creative color in an instant. Take a look!
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Pink and Peach Hair Color Formula Using Goldwell @Pure Pigments
Artist Connective member Tyler Plemmons (@tyler.art) creates a pink-y peach color formula using Goldwell's new direct dye additive, @Pure Pigments.
Pinned Pretty: French Braids and Updos Using Oribe's Dry Texturizing Spray
Oribe Hair Care's Dry Texturizing Spray is the hero product behind these updos, french braids and bubble buns. Get the steps on how Saretta Bowerman created the looks and her inspiration.
HOW-TO: Romantic Crown Braid Updo
Artist Connective member Heidi Marie Garrett Villa demonstrates how adding length using extensions makes all the difference with this boho upstyle using a base of Great Lengths' GL Tapes extensions.
by Jamie Newman
See How Drops of Goldwell's @Pure Pigments Create the Perfect Blonde
We sent MODERN SALON Artist Connective member Marissa Larson, a blonding and balayage expert, Goldwell's new @Pure Pigments additive to see the magic she would create. Here, she used it as a toner!
Change Up Your Client's Color in 15 Minutes or Less
Artist Connective member Jennifer LoPiccolo (@jenniferlopiccolo_hair) custom colored The Band from Hotheads Hair Extensions and transformed her client's purple mid-lengths and ends to a multi-colored nebula of cotton-candy inspired hues in an application that takes less than 15 minutes.
by Jamie Newman
The Secret to a Full Fishtail Braid? Hair Extensions!
Artist Connective member Katie DeLuca (@hairbykatied) is no stranger to braids. Find out what she used to create a full, seamless fishtail style.
by Jamie Newman
How to Achieve Amazing Volume With Fewer Extensions Using Great Lengths GL Tapes
Saretta Bowerman (@hairbysaretta) is known for her full, thick updos and hairstyles. See how she achieves the ideal hair density with Great Lengths' new GL Tapes extensions.
by Jamie Newman
HOW TO: Teal + Copper Pixie Using Color Conditioning Masques
The intense pigments in the InstaBoost Color Conditioning Masques from Aloxxi surprised--but delighted--this colorist.
by Anne Moratto
Hidden Pops of Color Using Aloxxi InstaBoost Conditioning Color Masques
Using these new color masques from Aloxxi, @beautybyhaleygarber was able to create a playful color palette that is a beautiful surprise.
by Anne Moratto
Salon Digital Summit: Grow Your Social Media Skills and Expand Your Influence
Are you going to MODERN SALON's Salon Digital Summit? If you don't have your tickets just yet, here are all the reasons why MODERN SALON Editor in Chief Alison Alhamed is SO excited for this event, all about the art of social and digital success. Nov. 4-6, Los Angeles, salondigitalsummit.com.
HOW-TO: The Yellow Color Formula your Clients will LOVE Using Goldwell Pure Pigments
There are few things that crush a colorist more than when hours of work goes into creating the ideal shade for your client only for it to fade as quickly as, sometimes, just a few shampoos. So when Kristi Waldrop created this vibrant yellow shade, she chose to work with Goldwell's new @Pure Pigments color additive, that resists the fade.
Expand Your Influence: Salon Digital Summit Takes LA in November
The intensive, hands-on learning experience will explore the art of digital and social media to grow a salon professional’s influence and business. VIP attendees will include members of the MODERN SALON Artist Connective, celebrity stylists and influencers.
HOW-TO: The Perfect Pink that Lasts Using Goldwell's @Pure Pigments
Watch the technique of how one artist used Goldwell's new @Pure Pigments color additive to create a holographic effect (Bonus: it has two-times the fade resistance of traditional color AND three-times the shine!)