CHOOSE BEAUTY: Yolly ten Koppel
“If I help educators become better teachers or teach students how to design hair or if I create a new hairstyle on a salon client—then I change lives. This is what I love to do. It is truly fulfilling, inspiring and makes every day a different experience.”
by Anne Moratto
Behind the Cover: August 2013
The Matthew Morris Salon in Denver, Colorado, offers five levels of hairdressers to its clientele. Each level is based on talent, experience and expertise. The photoshoot for this cover was created by salon owner Matthew Morris and five Level 2 hairdressers, each with an eye to Level 3. Reaching Level 3 requires intense creativity, including portfolio building, story boarding and presentation.
Editor's Note: Trending
The MODERN editorial team just got back from spending a long weekend with the professional beauty industry in Las Vegas. We were busy covering and participating in Cosmoprof North America, the City of Hope “Spirit of Life” reception, the North American Hairstyling Awards and the Beacon program for future professionals.
3 Insider Notes From Beth Minardi's Advanced Haircolor Soiree
Beth Minardi held an advanced color soiree this week in NYC. Here she offers three insider tips shared at the seminar.
Salons For The Cure Walk-A-Thon...New Jersey Style
Details announced for the "Salons For The Cure Walk-A-Thon" to be held in Verona, NJ, Sept. 29, 2013
Team I.C.A.N.'s Next Generation Collection
When five new stylists were brought together for serious mentoring by Wella, the Salon Professional Division of P&G, they got a look at how limitless a future can be with a career in beauty.
Live Webinar on How to Transition From School to Salon
During a LIVE webinar on Monday, August 26, at noon EDT, Winn Claybaugh, Steve Gomez, and Damien Carney will offer you a free online event that will help you transition from school to salon in style.
No More Towel Dropping! Secure Your Client's Towel With Sur-Cape!
It is estimated that nearly 40 towels per week are dropped during a visit to the beauty salon. This mostly happens because of the slick material of the cape along with the movement by the client to or from the hair dryer, salon chair or even the restroom. Sur-Cape, is a new design for a shampoo cape that will solve towel dropping problems!
HOW-TO: Create Curls With a Round Brush
Sam Villa, Founding Partner of the Sam Villa brand and Education Artistic Director for Redken 5th Avenue, has a tip for getting round brush curls to LAST. Watch the video
How To: Create a Bridal Updo That Will Last All Night
In this how-to, Great Lengths Artistic Director Darren Brokaw, of J Brokaw Solutions for Hair in St. Louis, shows how he gave this bridal client a total hair transformation by combining the makeover power of hair extensions with the elegance of a special occasion style.
Beyonce's Hair Emergency: Best Response Ever
Beyonce's Hair Emergency: Did she flail her arms and scream? Negative. She played it off like a total all-star and, get this, KEPT SINGING. She didn't miss a beat even as she attempted to unwind her hair from the fan blades.
Hat Trick: Matthew Morris and Team Push Creative Boundaries
Industry icon and NAHA 2013 winner Matthew Morris challenges five emerging artists to advance to Level 3 in a game of creativity.
Peaches and Cream: Before and After PLUS Steps
Get the formula to take your blondes to a beautiful peaches and cream using Goldwell Elumen color.
COLLECTION: Vintage Vogue by Michael's Photography Team
In this recent photo shoot by Michael's Photography team, they decided to have some "Good Old Fashion Fun" with a Vintage Vogue theme. The hair designers, Michelle Montemore, Ashley O'Dell and Reese Melvin created their own interpretations of vintage vogue hair and make-up. See what inspired them, and more.
HOW-TO: Men's Cutting Technique for Soft Texture
Do you have male clients that say they love the texture of their hair 10-14 days after it’s cut? Andrew Carruthers, Director of Education for Sam Villa shows you here how to give those clients the texture they love the day they walk out of the salon. Watch the video inside.
HOW-TO: Melted Pink and Purple Subtle Ombre
PHOTO SUBMISSION SPOTLIGHT ARTIST! Recently, I received a photo submission from Adeline Hutmacher, from Embellir Total Image Salon in Toledo, Ohio. She created this beautiful subtle ombre look with pink, purple and blue highlights...see how she created the look inside.
Ale Bonilla Breaks Down His "Modern Mullet" and Fun Coloring
Ale Bonilla has cool coloring, a fun moustache and a mullet that is so much fun...it may help make the retro look come back. In this short video he breaks down his look.