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Lauren McFadden (@laurenmcfadden7) of Trinity Salon, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, sent the details for this gorgeous makeover to MODERN and we just had to share!
The Blonde Journey: Managing Expectations and Making Recommendations
Blonding expert Gabie Vossler constantly has clients coming in who haven't been properly consulted on how to maintain their blonde at home. Here's an example of how Vossler achieves the perfect blonde and helps her clients maintain it.
by Anne Moratto
Starting Level 3 Blonde Balayage Steps and Formula
Here's a gorgeous balayage blend on a natural level 3 captured in natural lighting.
by Anne Moratto
COLOR CORRECTION: Uneven and Faded to a Softer Blend
Lauren Kovalick (@laurkhair) of Bombshell Salon Ellicott City MD (@bombshellsalon) says, "Our Guest came in to the salon with grown out chunky highlights and faded uneven tones. She was looking for a more organic, softer blend and a more intense blonde on the ends." Here she shares the how-to.
Holographic Color Melt Collection from Matrix
The newest photo collection from Matrix combines two big trends for 2017: color melting and holographic effects. The Holographic Color Melt collection showcases four color-melt designs from an international team of Matrix artistic directors and stylists they mentored.
by Lauren Quick
COLOR CORRECTION: Grown Out and Faded To Icy Blonde Melt
Catherine Long (@catherinelovescolor) owner of Catherine's Hair Design inside of suite salon spa in Cadillac MI, says her new guest "wanted icy blonde hair with a soft shadow root. This is my number 1 requested look in my salon also my favorite to do!" Details here
BIG MAKEOVER: Level 6/7 to Ash Blonde in Four Hours
Justin Kieu( @taitkieuapril05) of Huynhchi's Hair Studio, Garden Grove, CA, was able to create this dramatic transformation in just 4 hours. Here Kieu shares the details.
MAKEOVER: Hot Strawberry to Gentle Blonde
Lori Weaver (@creationslori), a Senior Stylist at Luxe in Lancaster Pennsylvania, has been a stylist for 9 years and says "color is my passion, from corrective color - I love a challenge - to fashion colors and new techniques." Here she shares the details for this transformation.
The Rose Gold Color Formula of Your Dreams
Old Hollywood bling and retro-inspired model beckon a jewel tone by Sunlights Balayage.
Formula How-To: Drizzled with Irish Cream
Master Colorist and Unicorn Tribe member Sadie Gray (@sadiejcre8s) had a client come in with 1/2-inch grown out level 6 roots and chunky highlights from her previous style. The client expressed an interest in trying out balayage, but rather than ...
"Fiery Slate" Formula Using New Igora Royal Opulescence
Emmanuel Ramirez (@emmanuelkuthaus) of Kut Haus Salon in Claremont, CA worked with these new shades, hand painting his canvas to create a "Royal Fiery Slate" finish.
by Anne Moratto
The Interrupted Journey: Faded Blonde To Fun Purple Melt
Learn more about this lovely makeover from faded blonde to dimensional purple.
Balayage for Low Maintenance Auburn Highlights
Light auburn highlights for a client who flies in to see their fave stylist.
by Anne Moratto
MAKEOVER: From DIY to Pro Ice
Lana of Shear Bliss Salon in NYC (@shearblissnyc) located in heart of Manhattan says her client always wanted to go blonde. She tried out various salons and colored her hair at home for over 5 years. Every time she visited a salon she experienced failure and disappointment....until now.
BALAYAGE: The Five Most Common Mistakes and Misconceptions
It's important to make mistakes - how better to learn what NOT to do! MODERN checked in with color and balayage expert Eva Scrivo, owner of the Eva Scrivo Salons and Academy in NYC, asking her to weigh in on the topic. Here she shares her top five mistakes and misconceptions.
MAKEOVER: Caramel Balayage For Spring
Mike Petrizzi shares details for this makeover.
Aveda Formula: Blonde Meets Fire Red Balayage with a Blunt Texturized Bob
When formulating a red, why stop at just an all-over color? In this formula breakdown, Arsova Salon in Chicago takes a blunt texturized bob to the next level by creating a fire-y red balayage.