NYIB Gatsby Competition Raises Over $10,000 for Autism Speaks
Each year the New York Institute of Beauty, and Long Island Beauty School hosts a hair, nails and make-up competition to support and raise awareness for Autism. Anthony Civitano, the co-owner of the Long Island Beauty Schools and the Hair Design Institutes & New York Institutes of Beauty, has a son named Jacob, who is on the Autism spectrum.
Behind the Scenes: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Matthew Morris
Matthew Morris offers his Victoria's Secret Fashion Show behind the scenes scoop. The team used the ghd dryer for the show.
CHI Crowns Miss Universe with Winning Curls
CHI was the Official Hair Care Sponsor of Miss Universe 2013 Competition which took place in Moscow, Russia on Saturday, November 9. The CHI Backstage Styling Team was on-site for over 2 weeks creating the styles seen on all of the 86 contestants for preliminary photo shoots, events and the live telecast of the competition.
by Anne Moratto
SALON TOUR: Martino Cartier, Sewell, NJ
The Martino Cartier Salon in Sewell, NJ, is a gem. Take a tour, offered by Cartier himself.
Update on Business Card Challenge
October is over. How did you do? How many business cards did you pass out last month during my challenge? I want to know. You can comment here on this posting or on my facebook page. You can also send me and email and I will share your experiences (anonymously if you wish).
by Ivan Zoot
HOW-TO for Two Sideswept, CMA-Inspired Looks
How-to's for popular sideswept loose hair and sideswept ponies help you recreate looks from the 2013 CMAs.
HEADQUARTERS TOUR: Millennium By Harms Software
The new Millennium Software Headquarters is spectacular. Take a tour here and see why some are calling this the "Google" of the salon industry.
Second Annual ART + SOUL Benefit
Recently, Art + Science Salon held its second annual Art + Soul benefit. Hundreds of guests arrived to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Greater Illinois.
SALON TOUR: Dieci Uomo
Dieci Uomo, Salon For Men, is a multi-level space in Livingston, NJ. The salon offers men skin care, nail care, color and hair cutting services.
5 Questions With Michael Shaun Corby, Stylist for Project Runway
This season, high fashion meets high-end hair care as Alterna Haircare joins the team at Project Runway All Stars for the first time. Led by Global Creative Director Michael Shaun Corby, Corby works backstage with the show’s designers to execute weekly hair styles. MODERN got an exclusive interview with Corby and asked him about his experiences on the show.
Hair Making Headlines: Celebs Go Short!
The past few weeks have hosted more hair headlines than we've seen in a long time... just as MODERN editors got over the excitement of Jennifer Hudson and Kristin Chenoweth cutting off their long hair into pixies, Jennifer Lawrence and Pamela Anderson followed suit AND THEN Jennifer Aniston cut her hair into a shorter look, too!
Jennifer Lawrence Debuts New Pixie Hair Cut
Jennifer Lawrence Debuts New Pixie Hair Cut
A Night of Wigs and Wishes, Martino Cartier Raises Funds
A Night of Wigs and Wishes, Martino Cartier's fundraiser for Friends Are By Your Side in Berlin, NJ was an amazing success. Details here.
Test Yourself on These 8 Beauty Bits of Information!
Test yourself on these beauty bits of information. Did you know...
FALL HAIR TREND: The Curtain Braid
Nicholas Penna Jr. owner/lead stylist of SalonCapri in Boston tells us how to re-create this peek-a-boo "Curtain Braid."
2014 Gwen Stefani Nail Polish Collection by OPI
OPI joins musician Gwen Stefani in announcing seven new limited-edition nail lacquers for 2014, including two that have a “semi-matte satin finish” that don’t require a top coat, a glitter polish and a special chrome hue.
Elegant Edge: Clipper Cut Men
The key, adds Jessica Zeinstra, is to work with a tilted head along vertical planes. “Also playing with tension—all that works to create different lengths and weight lines.”