2 Hot Hairstyles for Hats
It’s time to bundle up, in other words, time to fight hat head. Whether topping off with a cashmere beanie, a ski helmet or a wide brimmed chapeaux, it’s all about preventing hat head. There are usually two camps - take control or submit – Sam Villa, founding partner of the Sam Villa® brand and education artistic director for Redken 5th Avenue, offers How To’s.
A Dolly for the Holi-Day
Here's why a Dolly should be on your wish list this holiday season.
Happily Ever After with Michael Albor
Inspired by fairy princesses, white witches, wenches and conniving queens of fables, Michael Albor, Matrix artist, pays homage to the style and influence of his mentors, including Matrix Artistic Directors Nicholas French, and Brian and Sandra Smith.
Party Tricks: Extensions
The holidays aren’t coming, they’re here! No need to stress, MODERN has got you covered with five glam extensions looks to try on clients.
Bestsellers: Nail Files
With winter in full swing, chip-resistant manis are a client favorite because of their long-wearing power and convenience. MODERN asked our Facebook fans (nearly 200,000!) What their favorites are—here’s what you had to say.
Colin Walsh Named New President of DevaCurl
DevaCurl, professional hair care brand dedicated to curly hair has partnered with Tenegram Capital Partners, LLC, a Connecticut-based private equity firm. Concurrent with this investment, Tenegram has recruited Colin Walsh to serve as President of the Company.
Ted Gibson Comments on Rihanna's AMA "DO"
Ted Gibson weighs in on Rihanna's controversial hairstyle worn for the AMA's last night.
HOW-TO: Celeb Stylist’s Holiday Chignon
Chignon looks are hot for holiday. Celeb stylist Josue Perez shares steps for the chignon he crafted for Rosario Dawson.
HOW TO: Braided Holiday Hair Style in Four Easy Steps
Get the steps to create a braided holiday hair style that's easily achieved in four steps.
HOW-TO: Chemical-Free Highlights and Hair Color to Avoid Breakage
While at the Hotheads hair extension headquarters in Hollywood, Florida, MODERN editor Alison Shipley got the low down from educators on how extensions aren't just great for adding volume and body, they can also be a solution to chemical-free hair color!
China Glaze Nail Lacquer Announces Holiday Nail Art Contest
Enter your best holiday-themed designs to win cash prizes and China Glaze collections, in China Glaze's holiday nail contest: "How Will You Live in Colour This Holiday Season?"
Hair Talk with Catching Fire Hair Department Head Linda Flowers
Linda Flowers designed the hair for both Hunger Games and Catching Fire. She spoke with MODERN SALON on what it's been like to be part of this film phenomena.
by Anne Moratto
Buying The Dream
With great hope, we set out to find a new home where I could have a creative center to shoot pictures and videos, a studio to care for guest’s hair and a guest suite so stylists could come to train with us - a tall order, but we were looking for a dream.
TEAM SPIRIT: Arrojo
Nick Arrojo, founder of Arrojo Studio in New York and a master hairdresser, started his core company based on the belief that those who do should also teach what they do.
by Anne Moratto
CHOOSE BEAUTY: A Profile of Michael Baker
Michael Baker, Creative Director at Neil Corporation, co-director for Serious Business education event, editorial stylist and founder of the 2nd Hand Scissor Project, like a rock star, got into beauty for the girls.
by Anne Moratto
Second Hand Scissor Project Update
Michael Baker offers an update on The Second Hand Scissor Project.
HOW TO: Sharon Peake’s Soundwave Color Technique
Matrix colorist Sharon Peake of Ethos Hairdressing in Manchester, England used Schwarzkopf color to create her “Soundwave” technique.