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HOW-TO: Chocolate Brunette with Balayage Highlights
To enhance the depth of a chocolate brunette, create natural-looking balayage highlights, lift the base for shine and add caramel-toffee tones. Get the formula provided by the Aloxxi Artistic Team.
Golden Girl Overview...Behind The Scenes
Robb Dubre and David Lopez offer an overview of the Golden Girl finish in MODERN's April issue.
Platino Collection by Pasquale Caselle for IT&LY Hairfashion
The Platino collection was recently introduced by Pasquale Caselle for IT&LY Hairfashion. Get the HOW TO here.
TIP OF THE DAY: The Secret to High End Highlights
There are ordinary, pretty highlights and then there are platinum-level, A-list highlights-delicate, luminous, natural-looking highlights that evoke the impression of luxury, privilege and a client who is decidedly well-cared for.
TIP OF THE DAY: The Rules of Brunettes
I believe that some of the most innovative and interesting color effects are being done on brunettes these days.
It's the Little Things: A Hint of Dimension in a Single Process
Sometimes, it's just the "little things" that can make a huge difference, particularly when it involves professional hair color!
by Beth Minardi
Behind the Cover: April 2014
Papanikolas chose a model who needed some oooomph in her color and could benefit from the new Matrix Biolage hair care line which he used to both finish and enhance his modern design.
FORMULA HOW-TO: Level 7 Roots to Shiny, Silver Blonde
Jodi Stormshak of Harlow Salon in Nashville, Tennessee, shares how she transformed her client's level 7 roots and gold ends to a pristine, silver blonde.
by Lauren Quick
FORMULA: Caramel-Blonde Balayage
Iris Smith, owner of Lux Salon in Sockton, California, created this gorgeous caramel balayage technique with Saran Wrap.
HOW-TO: Subtly Blended "Sombre" -- The Softer Side of Ombre
Hair Colorist Jordin Christen recently submitted this subtly blended sombre technique to MODERN's hastag #hairdressermagic, and we had to share with you the steps!
BEFORE & AFTER: Beautiful Beige Summer Blonde
Hair and Make-up Artist Azelle Santa Ana (aka @xazellex) shared this beautiful beige summer blonde hair color before and after with MODERN by using our #hairdressermagic hashtag to show off her work. Learn the formula inside.
FORMULA HOW TO: Sun-Kissed Blonde Balayage
David John at Sally Hershberger Los Angeles used L'Oreal color and a balayage technique to create a dimensional blonde.
by Anne Moratto
FORMULA HOW-TO: Strawberry-Blonde with High/Lowlights
A lovely strawberry-blonde with a highlight/lowlight formula from David John at Sally Hershberger in Los Angeles.
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: "Gold Star" Celebrity Blonde Hair by JPMS
“For ‘Gold Star,’ we were inspired by blondes you might see on celebrities,” says team John Paul Mitchell Systems. “We wanted to translate that into color upgrade for the salon.”
HOW-TO: Icy Cool, Pale Blonde by GKhair's Misha Belfer
"What I envisioned with this design was to construct an icy cool, pale blonde that has the shine and luster of beautiful, healthy hair," says Misha Belfer, GKhair Educator and Platform Artist
FORMULA HOW-TO: California Blonde
Wendee Hanlon of Nico Bella Salon transformed a client's level 7 hair into a light, bright, multidimensional blonde and shares the formula with MODERN.
by Lauren Quick
FORMULA HOW-TO: Blonde with Pastel Tangerine Peeking Through
#BlondeWeek continues with this pretty peach we spotted on Instagram by Desirre Lee.
by Anne Moratto