
How To: Create BOLD Orange, Blue and Red Color Formulas
Get the color formulas and how-tos to create Chrystofer Benson's high-fashion color collection inspired by Technicolor film!
Checking It Twice...
Your annual list of can’t-miss holiday trends and opportunities.
Hair Post-Chemo: Breast Cancer Awareness at the Salon
Show your post-chemo clients pixies and other cute, short-hair looks celebrities wear after their own treatment for breast cancer.
Goldwell's Color Zoom 2013...The Details and Reallusion!
Goldwell's Color Zoom 2013 wrapped up with some surprises and impressive results. Learn more about the Reallusion trend for 2014. Details here!

Cosmetology: A Mindless Career?
As a school owner, parents would slip in that hairdressing was a perfect answer because their daughter/son had no business mind. I would gaze into the young person’s eyes and see passion.
How To: Peacock-Inspired Color Formula For Men
We are loving this INTENSE color created by Rebecca Taylor, Joico Advisor, from Pensacola, Florida, who was inspired by the chameleon and peacock for this HAUTE HUE look!
Behind the Cover: Holiday Vision 2013
Luis Alvarez is a superstitious guy. “I don’t usually like to go backwards,” he explains. “When all the buzz about the movie revival of The Great Gatsby started, I resisted. I didn’t want to do a retro story. I always encourage my Aquage Artistic team and all the stylists we educate and collaborate with to keep looking and moving forward.”
Competition Alert: Check Out the Winning #indiecontest Looks!
Shears down, hand up. In August, Indie Hair called on stylists from across the country to participate in the “#indiecontest.” Here, we share the 20 winning looks.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Fall Fantasy
Associate Publisher and Editorial Director Michele Musgrove gives you her insight on MODERN's October issue plus gives you tips you can be doing to step-up your services during Fall 2013.
Brazilian Blowout Split End Repair
Brazilian Blowout has introduced it's new express Split End Repair, a 10-15 minute in-salon treatment with results that last up to four weeks.
The Minardi Light...Cool New Color Tool
Candace Bossendorfer used the new Minardi flashlight during a photoshoot and was so impressed she offered to show what a perfect device it is for all colorists.
Stencil Graffiti: Lucie Doughty's Street Art Inspiration
On the heels of New York’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, runway-infused inspiration surrounds the world of professional beauty: from bold clothing with brave prints, to graphic patterns and color experimentation.
Sam Villa and Geneva Cowen Get Inspired By The Jetsons
When cutting and color duo Sam Villa and Geneva Cowen decided to team up for a photoshoot—they wanted to create finishes that featured vibrant, unnatural hair color, “anti-head forms” and avant garde shapes.
Bejeweled
Vibrant shades continue to be on trend, offering fun finishes on just about any silhouette.
EasiLengths Tape-In Hair Extensions
EasiLengths tape-in hair extensions, from easihair pro, are lightweight extensions that can be comfortably worn flat against the head. See the benefits and features of these extensions.
Modern-Day Gatsby
When the “Roaring ’20s” are mentioned, images of decadence, indulgence, romance and luxury come to mind. It was these images that moved Nick Stenson, Artistic Director of the JCP Salon group, to create this texture-infused photoshoot.
HOW-TO: Effortless Fishtail Braid
Learn to create an effortless hairstyle with shabby-chic braids of both fishtail and classic variations.




