L’Oréal Professionnel Hosts 4th Annual Artistic Foundation
Artistic FlareL’Oréal Professionnel hosted its fourth annual Artistic Foundation in Austin, Texas, this year with the theme “Curate Beauty.” The foundation is a three-day event that allows the ...
by Lauren Quick
Seven Tips for Recruiting the Perfect Salon Employee
EUFORA recently held their second quarter Eufora Salon Owner Network (ESON) meeting, which focused on teaching salon owners how to recruit excellent talent. Joanne Magana, Eufora’s head of ESON , put together these suggestions for how to ...
by Anne Moratto
Calling All Makeup Artists! The Makeup Show NYC Details
The Makeup Show is gearing up for its return to New York City on May 3rd and 4th. After announcing the first Keynote speakers by celebrity artists such as Ellis Faas and Derrick Rutledge, The Makeup Show is excited to announce three new ...
SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Classy Cashmere Blowout
Enhanced with a formula containing heat activated cashmere proteins and a complex of four precious oils, George the Salon Chicago’s Cashmere Blowout service adds rich volume and texture, while supplying tresses with a soft, touchable, ...
5 Ways to Separate Awesome from Average Stylists
In high school, I left the beauty salon one too many times crying over a failed up do for a dance, only to be left to begging any friend for help who was available last minute. Years later, I have finally learned to speak up, as I realized the ...
What's the Forecast in Men's Hair? These 3 Predicted Trends.
This coming season is all about the individual, it's about stepping out from the crowd and being seen for your style and uniqueness, says Uros Mikic, Creative Director of Kinky Curly Straight and MATRIX Australia. "We will see a step ...
5 Tips to Stay Energized Throughout the Day
After another harsh winter in #Chiberia, our team is more than ready to thaw out and transition our minds for the Spring season. Whether you’re putting in long days at the salon, spending all day on your feet in the classroom or devoting ...
Colorful New Branding from Pureology
Colorful CreationsPureology is, at its core, a color-protection and enhancing product line, and to embrace and enhance that vision, it is introducing new branding. The packaging will stay the same, but look out for colorful ...
by Lauren Quick
21 Ways to Spot a Hairdresser
Ok so you've had the exact same conversation 5 times today, you haven't gone to a friend's wedding purely as a guest in YEARS, and you can eat a rotisserie chicken (hunched over a garbage can) in 5 minutes flat (while your client is ...
5 Tips for Creating the Ideal Geometric Haircut
Creating a geometric haircut takes time, dedication, precision and attention to detail.Paul Mitchell Guest Artist Casandra Cutter (@casandracutter) has created a number of geometric cuts on her Instagram page so MODERN asked her to provide us ...
Show off Your Updo Skills with MODERN and HairUWear
Are updos your specialty? Ever added clip-in extensions to make your UPDOS even better? Here's your chance to show us your skills in HairUWear's Extend Your Creativity contest! Upload your best updo work at www.ModernSalon.com/HUW-PRO to ...
Why You NEED to Boost Your Bridal Updo Business
This month, as summer brides start counting their RSVPs and finalizing their seating arrangements, they’re also making their way into the salon for hair and makeup trials. Wowing her with your talent and special occasion expertise ...
Extension Creativity
When working with extensions, the possibilities for creativity, business and solving clients’ hair concerns are endless.
Missed Opportunities: 5 Tips to Update Your Salon Services
Are you missing out on offering services for your clients in need? Are there special requests that you just can’t fulfill because you don’t have the right systems or services in place. Many salons are losing thousands of dollars a ...
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8 Ways to Take Ombre to the Next Level
Many people think Ombre haircolor is on its way out, but in the opinion of Gina Bianca, owner of Gina Bianca Hair in Southington, CT, ombre is the base for many of today’s trends."The dark natural roots and lightness at the ends gives ...
Up From The Ashes
A devastating salon fire inspires Hot Tools’ Artistic Director Detra Smith to rebuild, reenergize and refocus for the new season.
Special Session
The hairstylists at the most recent Artist Session, MODERN’s two-day, hands-on photoshoot workshop, created special occasion silhouettes that would work for any bride, bridesmaid, prom, homecoming, red carpet or even the Kentucky Derby. ...