Editor's Note: Time to Shop
This month, we launch ShopMODERNSALON.com where you can buy the best in professional beauty education books, DVDs, streaming video classes and more. We are still building our library, but have already gathered works from more than 50 leading educators, artists and brands, with more being added every week. We’ll also have fun, tasteful items to help you show professional pride and honor your decision to choose beauty as a career.
HOW TO: Dreamtones Rainbow Bright Color
When Brig Van Osten shared this gorgeous techniclolor hair color creation on MODERN's facebook wall, we knew we had to hunt her down for the how-to! Luckily, she was just as thrilled to share it with us.
HOW TO: Tips on Mobile Barbering from Kenny Duncan of Andis
Learn more about mobile barbering from Kenny Duncan of Andis.
The Power of Advanced Education at Panico in New Jersey
The commitment to advanced education is just one of the reasons for the success of the Panico Salons of Northern New Jersey. MODERN stopped by during a "Training the Trainers" workshop and learned more from Director of Education Tom Harris.
THE OSCARS INSIDE SCOOP: Interview With Chris McMillan
Celebrity stylist and Living Proof spokesperson Chris McMillan gives MODERN the insider scoop on the Oscars and his thoughts about his favorite look. (It was Kate Hudson...and he did it!)
Master Wig Master Marisol Suarez Presents To The Press
Master Wig Master Marisol Suarez, Rene Furterer Artistic Director, presents several of her wigs to the press in NYC.
TEAM SPIRIT: Keratin Complex Keeps on Smoothing Ahead
With a new Academy opening in 2014 and an ever-expanding team, Keratin Complex is going strong and sees more smoothing ahead.
by Anne Moratto
COLLECTION: Aquage's Luis Alvarez Gets Inspired by the Details
Beauty is in the details. From the placement of each undulation to the killer silver nail tips, nothing elevates our work like meticulous attention to detail.
by Luis Alvarez
The Oscars 2014 : ClipperGuy Names Best Guy Hair and More
The Oscars are a wrap and now it is time for the guy hair analysis. Following are the ClipperGuy top five guy hair takeaways from the 2014 Oscar telecast.
by Ivan Zoot
COLLECTION: Fragile Beauty Inspired by a Lonely Luxury
When Oribe Hair Care challenged its network salons with creating a photoshoot inspired by a vignette shown at the brand’s annual Backstage event, it didn’t take long for runner up Gary Croteau, the education director for Boston’s salon Mario Russo at Fan Pier, to visualize his entry.
MODERN REPORTS: An Evening with TIGI
After a brief period of laying low, TIGI announced new campaigns and soon-to-come product launches to a select, invites-only audience in An Evening with TIGI.
by Lauren Quick
Artist Danielle Keasling Gets Inspired by Heavy Metal
The ’80s introduced a subculture of hair and fashion encouraged by heavy-metal music. It was this decade of over-the-top texture, geometric shapes and mohawks that inspired editorial hair stylist Danielle Keasling as she created these finishes.
Kristin Chenoweth's Long Layered Pixie and Side-Swept Fringe
Celebrity Stylist, Jonathan Hanousek created a playful long layered pixie with side-swept fringe that highlighted Kristen Chenoweth’s signature cocktail of refined whimsy.
HOW TO: Naomi Watts' "Grace Kelly" Moment by Giannandrea
Celebrity stylist Giannandrea worked with products and tools from Macadamia Natural Oil (MNO) to create a sleek, chic style for Naomi Watts at the 86th Academy Awards.
by Anne Moratto
OSCARS: Charlize Theron Dazzles With Short Pixie Crop
Actress Charlize Theron looked stunning on the Oscars Red Carpet wearing her signature soft, pixie cut and classic black Christian Dior dress. We still can't get over that silhouette!
4 Blonde Pixie Cuts Seen -- Plus an Ellen DeGeneres How-to!
The hottest hair trend seen at the 86th Annual Academy Awards was the pixie cut. A huge trend seen last year, it was just as hot this year. No one showcased the looks better than Oscars host Ellen DeGeneres, Jennifer Lawrence, Charlize Theron and Kristin Chenoweth.
OSCARS: Kerry Washington's Sleek Beach Waves & Dusty Purple Gown
"Scandal Star" Kerry Washington worked the Oscars Red Carpet in a dazzling dusty purple strapless Jason Wu gown and beautiful sleek beach waves created by celebrity stylist Takisha Sturdivant-Drew using HairArt tools.