True Grit: Microbead-Free Exfoliators
Sorry Barbie, life in plastic is actually not so fantastic. Now microbeads are banned, you may be wondering: what is the future of skincare bu ffng? Plastic microbeads are small particles less than five millimeters in size, but they are ...
by Jamie Newman
Sugary-Sweet Pink and Red Polishes for Spring
Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to let your clients take a break from their dark winter polishes and embrace pinks, reds and purples. These hues can take your clients from Valentine's Day to spring break. Here, experts from some of ...
by Jamie Newman
Coffee and Highlights: Open Up Your Service Menu for Increased Revenue
When Starbucks started getting into McDonald's pocket and impacting revenues in the coffee category, McDonald's made a decision to focus on the opportunity and create McCafé. Many of the same type specialty coffee creations Starbucks ...
2 How-Tos: Customized Cuts
When a fun opportunity comes our way, we jump on it. Industry PR executive Elizabeth Yong contacted MODERN to let us know both she and her mother, Susanne, had been growing their hair out for years and were ready for a makeover. Would we be ...
ENTER NOW: Paul Mitchell Professional Hair Color’s First Hair Color Competition
If hair color is your calling, Paul Mitchell’s Color Outside the Lines hair competition is a great opportunity to show what you’re made of as a colorist, demonstrate your craft and potentially win a trip to Gathering 2016.Paul ...
by Anne Moratto
Bang-In Collection by Lina Arrojo
Predicting a new season of full-on fringes, Bang-In, a new collection by educator Lina Arrojo, offers a selection of contemporary razor cuts with enriched colors and fringes that are luxuriously thick and playfully piece-y.“We’ve had ...
Cut Hair Better, Immediately: Tip #5 of Ten
Tip number five on my list of the things you can do RIGHT NOW to be a better haircutter is to section hair cleanly. A house is only as solid as its foundation. A haircut is only as good as the base upon which it is build. ...
by Ivan Zoot
Cut and Color How-To: Subtle Strobing
Not surprisingly, the strobing makeup trend of strategically placing shimmer and highlighters to add light has made its way to the other side of the salon, to colorists and stylists. Hair artists are using the color technique to create fresh ...
Two Pictures
Technology is like salt, a little bit can really bring out the flavor of the experience, but too much can be overwhelming. If you have ever had a guest come in with a full Pinterest board of the one haircolor they want, you probably know what ...
Lifestyle Haircuts: Personalized, On-Trend Styles for Every Client
As the creative director for Regis Corporation, Jamie Suarez sets the educational tone for more than 6,000 Regis salons. The teams he leads are responsible for educating stylists in the latest haircutting, coloring, styling techniques and trends ...
Matrix Destination: A Great NON-FOIL Color Tip From Nick Stenson
MODERN was behind the scenes at #MatrixDestination, the extravaganza that inspired and educated more than 2000 salon professionals who attended the three day event in Orlando, Florida. We met with Artistic Director Nick Stenson who shared ...
Male Call: Why One Stylist Recommends Entering the American Crew All Star Challenge
American Crew is accepting submissions for the 2015-2016 All-Star Challenge, the annual competition that brings together some of the best men’s hairstylists in the world and names one of them the best in the U.S. In addition to honoring ...
by Anne Moratto
Scruples Symposium 2016: Katie Nielsen's Tips for Cutting and Styling Long Layers and Wispy Texture
Katie Nielsen, Scruples Design Team member, demonstrated cutting and styling techniques from the new Scruples collections set to launch in 2016 during her Collection Cut and Style presentation at Scruples Symposium. The name of the game for the ...
by Jamie Newman
Your Time Is Money
Question: what happens if you book an airline ticket and then don't show up for the flight? Does the airline call you and say: “Hey sugar, see you didn’t make the flight, that’s OK, we'll just refund you, hit us back up ...
by Anne Moratto
5 Consultation Tips from Kris Sorbie at Scruples Symposium
Scruples Symposium brought launches, educators and special guests to Riviera Maya, Mexico this week. One of those guests was Redken Global Artistic Ambassador Kris Sorbie, who led a color technique presentation for all attendees. Sorbie, known ...
by Jamie Newman
Why Clients Don’t Like You
Ever dealt with someone who, even though going through the paces, you got the distinct feeling they really didn’t like you? I have. This is not someone I would come back to, would you? A client needs to like you or at least approve of you. ...
Cut Hair Better, Immediately: Tip #4 of 10
Tip number four on my list of the things you can do RIGHT NOW to be a better haircutter is to use comb teeth properly. Combs have different tooth spacing for good reason. The reason is hair texture and control. The reason is tension. Thin, ...
by Ivan Zoot