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HOW-TO: Dolce & Gabbana-Inspired Nail Art

From the runway to everyday. Ayumi Namaizawa of Mars the Salon in Hollywood shows you step-by-step how to achieve Dolce & Gabbana-inspired nail ...

#8 of the Top Things You Should (or Should Not) Say to a Male Client

This is number 8 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.

Butterfly Circus: Its Origins and What's Next

You're familiar with their social media handles: @theconfessionsofahairstylist, @jaywesleyolson, @bescene, @xostylistxo, to name a few. A force to be reckoned with on their own, but together, a powerhouse of cut, color and style ...

Lashes, Nails and Makeup: Chicago Artists Collaborate on Photoshoot

When MODERN found out that Chicago-based beauty stars Ashley Crowe and Lindsey Joslyn-Rohner were collaborating on a photoshoot, we knew they had to make it into our annual Game Changers issue.Crowe and Joslyn-Rohner’s paths crossed when ...

How to Motivate Your Employees with Goals

How are you motivating your staff to increase their service ticket and total sales? What drives them to up-sell, promote add-ons, or sell product? Your answer to these questions should be goals. Goals help maintain a forward-focus on growth. ...

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Strawberry Blonde to Dimensional Blue Hair Makeover by Hannah Barnette

Last week I started my new phase as a MASTER JUNIOR! I am so excited to be able to call myself a master student. I can't believe how fast this year is flying by! I now have a new instructor, who I am so thrilled to work with. She specializes ...

Expert Tips: NovaLash Waterproof Platinum Bond Adhesive

No more waiting to wash or swim or shower after lash extensions with NovaLash's Platinum Bond Adhesive. Lash artist Lindsey Joslyn-Rohner shares a NovaLash tip about when it's safe to get your lashes wet. And an added bonus to the ...

5 Ways to Get Your Clients to Respect You

Earning your clients' respect is a pillar for success in hairdressing. Getting your clients to remain loyal and trust you, is a job in itself. Need some tips on how to do this? Associated Hair Professionals gathered together these five ways ...

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#7 of the Top 10 Things You Should (or Should Not) Say to a Male Client

This is number 7 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.Asking for referrals of friends and family is important.  ...

#6 of the Top 10 Things You Should (or Should Not) Say to a Male Client

This is number 6 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.Rebooking, the art of getting a client booked for their next haircut ...

Frida Kahlo Paintings Interpreted as Photos

Frida Kahlo, the Mexican surrealist cult artist with one famous eyebrow (1907-1954) painted some 200 vivid, extraordinary self portraits full of symbolism and wit, often with incredible concoctions arranged on her head, many Mexican-influenced, ...

5 Questions: Why and How to Color Zoom

Last October, the U.S. took two country gold medals at the Goldwell Global Zoom 2015 in Las Vegas. Harley LoBasso of Hair by Scott & Company (Delray Beach, FL) won for Best Creative Colorist and Corinne Brown of Salon Circa (Seattle, WA) won as Best Partner Colorist. Brown offered some thoughts on how to create a stellar submission and why every stylist could benefit from going for the gold.

Aquage's Luxe Collection: Ageless Beauty on Gray Hair

Classic beauty is ageless—clients who choose to embrace gray and silver tones gracefully means big opportunity for stylists to give clients textural options and style versatility.“As a hairdresser, you need to help clients and their ...

Timeless Color, Seamless Balayage by Redken's Justin Isaac

It’s hard to imagine there will ever come a time when a good balayage will be dated. The trend for bold, chunky or streaking highlights may come and go, but a seamless, gently highlighted blonde is timeless.“Balayage is so hot right ...

Apparition Collection by diPietro Todd Academy

In the Apparition collection from California’s diPietro Todd Academy, Debi Alley, education director of cutting, teamed up with Development Director of Color Emily Kern and fellow educator Fernando Perez to create finishes inspired by ...

Summer-Inspired Haircuts and Styles by Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy stylists unite to collaborate on a photoshoot showcasing high-color and sharp silhouettes in a desert setting with couture garments and dressed wig work.The Anja CutPrime with Kevin.Murphy Body.Builder and Roll.Brush to add shine ...

Summer Time Opportunities

Summer for most salons can mean our numbers can be a bit off. But it’s not because our businesses are going in the wrong direction, it's just simply the fact that between our guests and our team it seems like someone is always taking ...