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Editor's Note: Dreaming in Color
This issue of MODERN is all about reinvigorating your love for hair color. Though most clients think about hair color in terms of shades and simple patterns, your job is to consider the entire design and weigh color options against the existing cut and texture. And this season, say hair pros, it’s all about coloring the cut.
SOMBRE HOW TO: A Soft Ombre Created With Balayage
We love this balayaged ombre formula (AKA "sombre") and finish created by Zsofi from Capella Salon in Studio City, California. When her salon owner Shai Amiel shared the image with us on Instagram by tagging @modernsalon and using our hashtag #hairdressermagic, we knew we had to track down the steps for you!
FORMULA HOW-TO: A Pop of Pink
Jose Luis Salon stylist Theresa Przybyla styled a blonde wig with an on-trend pop of pink for a bridal couture shoot, and MODERN has the formula!
by Lauren Quick
Catch Word: Silioilmin
Bleach getting blotchy? Color separating? Noticing uneven distribution of hair color? Silioilmin may be to blame.
COLLECTION: Whisper by Scruples
Stunning, effortless beauty is what’s hot this spring. Featuring the season’s go-to hues; rose gold, platinum blonde and cool brown, Scruples’ latest color collection has something for every client.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Color Extras
Accessories to help you deliver an amazing color service
by Lauren Quick
BEFORE AND AFTER: Orange is the New Blah!
When MODERN Instagram follower Garth Crittendon, a stylist at Sizzorworks Style Studios in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, shared this before and after with us, we knew we needed to track down the formula!
4 Options to Consider When Taking Your Client Blonde
Years ago, there were only two ways to create a blonde – bleach and bleach and tone. Now, there are more options, so every stylist can have their way with a blonde. Patrick McIvor, artistic and TechniCulture director for Goldwell and KMS California shares his four options for creating blonde and saving time.
SHORT STORY: Luisa Hartema's Versatile Bob
German model Luisa Hartema has the perfect bob. Find out how three experts would style and/or color her endlessly versatile style.
by Lauren Quick
THE TALK: Five Questions About Going Blonde
Redken Expert and Haircolor Consultant, David Stanko, answers five questions on how-to avoid fading and brassiness and replenishing moisture on color treated hair. Plus, he also shares the latest on Redken's new Blonde Idol line.
COLLECTION: Fragile Beauty Inspired by a Lonely Luxury
When Oribe Hair Care challenged its network salons with creating a photoshoot inspired by a vignette shown at the brand’s annual Backstage event, it didn’t take long for runner up Gary Croteau, the education director for Boston’s salon Mario Russo at Fan Pier, to visualize his entry.
COLOR HOW TO: Mixed Metal Formula of Gold, Silver, Rose
Zach Schneider always creates some of the coolest looks at his Hairborn Fashions salon in Villa Park, Illinois. And when we spotted this silver fox on Facebook, we knew we had to track down the hair color formula and steps.
COLOR HOW-TO: Formula and Steps to Reach Platinum Blonde
Stylist Ashley Hubbard created this platinum blonde and we knew we needed to track down the steps and formula for you! Here's how she did it.
COLOR HOW-TO: Level 10 Blonde with Virgin Application
Learn the steps to create a beautiful, soft level-10 blonde using a virgin application technique and Matrix lightener.
Britney Spears Trades in Brunette Hair for Auburn Reverse Ombre
Pop star Britney Spears has transitioned from blonde to brunette to auburn hair in just a matter of weeks. Get her latest auburn formula here!
by Lauren Quick
Julia Roberts Goes Blonde
Julia Roberts has been spotted with blonde hair just before the 2014 Academy Awards.
by Lauren Quick
HOW-TO: "!Pop!" Collection Blonde Micro-Crimped Style
A styling how-to for the blonde look from Adam Sculnick's "!PoP!" collection.
by Lauren Quick