7 Ways to Make a Trade Show Booth Feel New Again
Your trade show exhibit is a total catch: It’s been there for you for years… traveling to different events week after week, living out of a suitcase, and putting on a great face in front of your potential new relationships at the ...
HOW-TO: Dimensional Red Using Tressa Color
Create a crimson glow with light and dark colors melting together, creating dimension and emphasizing movement in the hair using Tressa color. FORMULA & APPLICATIONNatural level 5 Formula 1: 1 scoop Tressa Watercolors Lightener ...
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Cool Platinum Blonde with Blue and Violet Accents
An icy, arctic blonde takes on softness and romanticism while transitioning into whispers of lavender that move into bold blues and violets using Aloxxi color. FORMULA & APPLICATIONNatural level 6 Formula 1: Aloxxi Blue Lightener ...
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Multidimensional Brown With Cool Blonde Balayage Highlights
This blonding technique creates maximum color impact with minimal work. Adding a soft, cool tonality using Keune color to a natural level 6 complements the skin, while accentuating the hair’s natural texture. FORMULA & ...
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Cool, Rooty Blonde Using L'Anza Color
A cool, ashy blonde melts into buttery tones with pearly accents in this rooted blonde formula. Customized color was achieved by over-directing color placement in front of the face, using L'Anza color. FORMULA & APPLICATIONNatural ...
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Ombre With Red Tones Using Beth Minardi Signature
Take a brunette ombre to the next level with shots of red for this "cherry bombre". Using this placement technique from Beth Minardi Signature, your client will rock a beautiful, auburn look. FORMULA & APPLICATIONNatural level ...
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Pops of Jewel Tones Using Pravana Haircolor
We like to call this one the "hidden treasure" technique. This technique replicates the variance in tones and dimension found in a perfectly cut gem. The flashes of spectral colors and brilliance found in jewels are only evident after ...
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Multidimensional Lavender Using GKHair Color
As precious as the complexity of crystals, amethyst defines an array of colors and brings a distinct character to anyone who possesses it. This color replicates the multidimensional facets of the lavender jewel. FORMULA & ...
by Jamie Newman
Are You Trending? Entries for Wella Professionals Trend Vision 2016 Due May 15
Interested in challenging yourself and championing your industry? Wella Professionals Trend Vision 2016 competition is accepting entries until this Sunday, May 15.To enter, fill out an entry form online. Wella Trend Vision offers ...
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Pastel Colormelt Using Pulp Riot Color
Who says cool colors can't beckon warm weather? Using Pulp Riot haircolor, get your clients painted pretty with these three shades that are blurred and melted to create a soft, summery look. FORMULA AND APPLICATION:Natural level ...
by Jamie Newman
Razor Cutting 101 - To Razor or not to Razor?
Razor cutting can be a valuable skill as a hairstylist - and it can add a lot of "effects" that traditional shears cannot do.According to Master Razor Cutter Nick Arrojo and NaturallyCurly.com, using a razor helps add more ...
Andis Sponsoring Premiere Barber Challenge at Premiere Orlando
Andis will be sponsoring the inaugural Premiere Barber Challenge at Premiere Orlando, June 5-6, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The freestyle men's haircutting comeptition is an opportunity for licensed ...
by Lauren Quick
6 Steps to a Rockstar Referral Program
One of the best ways to grow your salon business is to implement a solid referral strategy. We recently asked the Sola community what their number 1 source of new leads is…it’s no surprise that 45% said referrals! Another fun stat? ...
by Anne Moratto
Another Instagram Update
Doesn’t it seem like every other week a social media platform is announcing a big change? You know what they say – out with the old, in with the new! This time around, it’s one of our faves, Instagram!Instead of posts showing ...
by Kelly Ehlers
Hannah's First Guest! Plus, What it's Like Working at a Fashion Show
Hello Everyone,I am so excited to share with you guys what I have learned in the past couple weeks!I started a new phase three weeks ago. We have learned concave layers, triangular long layers, ombre, and balayage. Triangular long layers was a ...
Editor's Note: Color Cast
IN EVERY ISSUE OF MODERN, on our social pages and websites, we make a concerted effort to balance the range of styles and colors we feature—bobs and bangs, but also mohawks and undercuts. Gray coverage and balayage, but also pastels and ...
White Symphony Collection by Sonya Dove
For Sonya Dove’s first collection where she independently created the looks in their entirety from start to finish, she wanted the cut and color to take center stage—popping against soft, angelic backgrounds, fashion and photography. ...