5 Tips for Making Sanitation Job #1
In 1981 the Ford Motor Company launched a marketing campaign titled “Quality is Job #1”. This was at a time when The Japanese auto makers were threatening the market share and dominance of the American auto industry. They were doing ...
by Ivan Zoot
More Cosmetology School Adventures from Hannah Barnette
Hey everyone,The past couple of weeks have been pretty busy. I love that though! The days are full of guests and they go by pretty fast. I have been getting 4+ guests on THURSDAYS. That is not common at all. I also went on salon tours again. ...
HAIR+ Editor's Note
HAIR+ Editor Lauren Quick talks really bad toupees as perceived by a beer commercial, super sneaky hair systems and what's in this issue of HAIR+.
by Lauren Quick
Consultation Tips: Getting Clients to Accept Change
MODERN SALON Guest Blogger Carlos Valenzuela shares a consultation technique to help clients "see" themselves ...
by Anne Moratto
Hannah Barnette's Haircutting Journey
Hello everyone!I feel like it has been awhile since I have talked to all of you! I hope everyone had a wonderful July! I cannot believe it’s already August! The year is flying by!In the past couple of weeks I have been doing A LOT of ...
Recap: The North American Hairstyling Awards 2016
The North American Hairstyling Awards united the industry in a celebration of top talent and artistry.The Event The Professional Beauty Association’s 2016 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) ceremony, hosted by actor Alan ...
by Lauren Quick
#10 of the Top 10 Things You Should (or Should Not) Say To A Male Client
This is number 10 in a 10-installment blog series of the top 10 things you should say, ask or tell (or should not) when consulting, selling to or interacting with a male client.
by Ivan Zoot
Test Your Hair Loss IQ to Earn a Certificate
How much do YOU know about hair loss?Clients care about hair loss and need your help and expertise! The Hair Loss IQ quiz will show if you’re on your way to being able to have a thorough consultation and address clients’ hair loss ...
Behind the Scenes: Moroccanoil's 2016 NAHA Presentation
Moroccanoil made a beautiful statement during its 2016 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) stage presentation. Kevin Hughes, global ambassador and spokesperson for Moroccanoil, and the creative team displayed 12 models, including two men, that were inspired by royalty and love.
by Lauren Quick
How to Win at Men's Grooming with Sport Clips Coach and Artist Linda Casillas
One of the Sport Clips Area Coaches who comprise the elite Sport Clips Artistic Team, Linda Casillas inspires and instructs the stylists of Sport Clips on how to create a stellar experience for every Sport Clips client. MODERN SALON asked ...
by Anne Moratto
5 Questions for Nick Arrojo
Known for his skill in razor-cutting, his schools and his salons, Nick Arrojo was hosted by Cosmetologists Chicago at the Greenhouse Theater in Lincoln Park on Aug. 8, 2016.Arrojo and his creative team focused on Arrojo's American Wave, a ...
by Lauren Quick
Before You Move to Another Salon
We creative people like variety, fresh perspectives and new starts. We look for the support we feel we need to express our creativity. I personally cannot justify all my moves except to say it felt like I was moving toward something better. ...
Secrets to a Great Clientele
When I returned to working behind the chair a year ago, I set a goal to really understand who my client is, what they want, the time they spend on their hair, and what makes them happy and feel beautiful. Overshadowing this goal, like a tent in ...
Product Roundup: Solutions for Clients Experiencing Hair Loss and Thinning
There are options when it comes to hair loss situations. Offer your clients the products that create voluminous styles and encourage hair growth.
Natural Balance Photoshoot from Angelo Seminara for Great Lengths
Great Lengths collaborator and Davines Artistic Director Angelo Seminara has created a photoshoot reflecting the core of extension use: combining natural beauty with enhanced elements.
by Lauren Quick
COLLECTION: Hairdreams Extensions Color Blends
Incorporating one color of hair for volume or length might seem like the standard form of extension application, but to make hair look most natural, Hairdreams Master Trainer Erin Hayden suggests using multiple colors in the same range to add dimension.
by Lauren Quick
Channeling Style: The Launch of Beauty Coach TV
The Wunderkinds behind uber-successful salons NineZeroOne and 901too, Riawna Capri and Nikki Lee, recently launched Beauty Coach TV or BCTV, a mobile platform for sharing their tips, tricks, trends, tutorials and teaching. The duo have traveled ...
by Anne Moratto