Career

New Cleanser, Conditioner & Styler from DevaCurl

Super DecadentFor super curly girls, DevaCurl has introduced No-Poo Decadence cleanser and One Condition Decadence conditioner. The sulfate-, paraben- and silicone-free products keep hair hydrated with chufa milk and quinoa for soft curls that ...

Amika Virgin System

Like a VirginVirgin, a two-step professional system from Amika, is used with chemical treatments or as a single service to protect and repair hair to bring it to a virgin-like state. New disulfide bonds are created and existing bonds are ...

Pureology's New Nano Works Gold Shampoo & Conditioner

Good as GoldPureology has revamped its Nano Works Gold shampoo and conditioner to make hair renewed and more youthful. Golden marula oil provides nutrients and antioxidants, and vitamin C, vitamin B and shea butter restore movement, ...

New 7Seconds Glossing from Unite

Like a Gloss7Seconds Glossing is the latest innovation from Unite. The anti-humectant shine spray provides UV and thermal protection, fights frizz and smoothes hair. Spray is weightless, dry and works for all hair types. Good for use ...

New Studio LED Light from OPI

Lighten UpThe new OPI Studio LED Light has a sleek design with fast-drying technology to set OPI GelColor manicures. The white casing makes the light look modern and chic, and finger separators are built in to prevent GelColor from smudging ...

Cracking the Male Market

In case you haven’t noticed, the male grooming market is going through somewhat of a boom right now, but getting those commitment-phobic modern-day Tarzans into your salon or barbershop on a regular basis is a whole new ball game.Guys are ...

Pretty Woman: 10 Tips for Selecting a Female Model

Maggie Mulhern, beauty and fashion director for MODERN SALON, consistently works with models while shooting magazine covers, judging competitions and directing Artist Session, a workshop that offers  direction and inspiration to ...

Lend Me Your Hair: Conversation Starters

You’ve spotted a potential model and have worked up the con? dence to approach her, but what should you lead with? Try one of the following conversation starters to get the prospect in your chair:QUESTION: "Have you ever considered ...

7 Nail Shape & Polish Pairings

Let's Get DigitalMany clients now view a mani/pedi as maintenance—not luxury—and as such, mastering that skill set makes you an important member of a salon team even if you do spend most of your time doing hair. Nail shape ...

Model Behavior: Selecting and Securing the Perfect Model

Securing hair models is vital when it comes to learning new concepts and building confidence in your abilities in the beginning stages of your hairdressing career. As your career progresses, the need for models doesn’t diminish; success ...

Men to Be: Diana Schmidtke's Journey in Beauty

Men to Be: From assistant to celebrity stylist and men's-grooming expertIt all started innocently enough. Diana Schmidtke’s mother tells a story about her having her comb confi scated in fourth grade because she was combing hair too ...

What is Periscope, and How Can it Help Your Career?

Scoping Things OutIn the ever-changing social media landscape, new app Periscope lets you connect with people in real-time—but how can this help your career? Kelly Ehlers, president of social media firm Ideas that Evoke, helps make sense ...

Tips from the Top: Industry Leaders Share the Ins and Outs of a Successful Career in Beauty

Managing Stress at the Salon

Stress on the job has been shown in study after study to be a major source of health problems. Salon professionals have always been fortunate that a major reason people report feeling stress on the job—a fear of being fired or laid ...

Academy Tour: Heather Chapman Braids & Bridal Workshop

Passion-PerfectAttending a class led by Heather Chapman is likely different than classes you’ve been a part of. First off—she’s particular. Even in her kit list, Chapman indicates specific brands of hairspray (and where ...

5 Strategies to Improve Your Male Clients' Salon Experience

This summer, men are looking for versatile styles and a convenient salon experience that won’t slow them down.

New Volumizing Products from Schwarzkopf Professional

Va-Va-VolumeVolume is the focus of Schwarzkopf Professional’s newest range of products. The additions include: BC Volume Boost Shampoo: features a silicone-free formula that replenishes hair cells from cuticle to cortex and seals ...