FASHION WEEK: Didier Malige Offers Texture at Band of Outsiders
Style superstar Didier Malige used Aveda products to create carefree waves and textured chignons at the Band of Outsiders Spring/Summer 2012 Collection shown this weekend the Mercedes Benz tents during New York Fashion Week Two finished styles made the catwalk: whirled waves and textured, tousled chignons.
Remembering 9/11: Beauty Heals
Ten years ago, when the tragic events of 9/11 happened, many of our MODERN SALON Media team was doing what we still do today—busily traveling and working to cover salon industry events, trends, education. NY-based Beauty Director Maggie Mulhern was on her way downtown to a photo shoot. SALON TODAY Editor Stacey Soble was in Los Angeles attending a spa management conference. Editorial Director Michele Musgrove was enjoying a quiet, radio-free commute from Chicago to MODERN’s suburban offices during her first week back from maternity leave. Those were our last moments of normal before everything changed
Modern Salon Media Hits Fashion’s Night Out
I fired up my video camera, started early and managed to hit multiple hot spots throughout the city. My goal was to visit one “club”, one salon, one manufacturer event and one upper east side designer store.
FASHION WEEK DAY 1: And They're Off!
Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern reports LIVE from Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2012. Check out all of the cool hair styles from Day 1!
KMS California Debuts New Look and Products
Dozens of bloggers and members of the press were invited to attend an inspiring and exciting event held last night at the Rivington Hotel in NYC. KMS California introduced its new look and 12 new products to show the freedom of styling in a "make-over" setting called "Real People, Real Lives, Your Style".
Matrix's Facebook Tab and Partnership with Fashion Night Out
Matrix has just launched its new Matrix Family Facebook Tab and they have announced their partnership with Fashion's Night out, which takes place nationwide September 8th.
Proper Shear Maintenance
Shears should be cleaned and oiled every day—Sam Villa gives a demonstration.
Color Questions Answered
Matrix Artistic Director Patrick McIvor answers your color questions.
Curly Case Studies: Helping Women Transition
Key Martin Key Essentials Hair Studio, Atlanta, Ga.
Curly Case Studies: Curl Education
Melanie Higgins-Day Seasons Salon and Spa, Lexington, Kentucky
Texture! Products: Do the Wave!
Create ringlets, waves, curls or calm the frizz.
Curly Case Studies: Natural Hair Styles
Mushiya Tshikuka Damn Salon, Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami and Montreal
Curly Case Studies: The Power of the Deva Cut
Shai AmielCapella Salon, Studio City, California Training: Learned curl techniques on his own and trained with Lorraine Massey from Devachan SalonBackground: Fifteen years ago, Amiel noticed how hard it is for curlyhaired clients to find the ...
Oils and their Benefits
Descriptions of the latest oils and their benefits
David Babaii on Dianna Agron’s Sexy Cosmo Cover Look
David Babaii weighed in on versatile bobs last month. He’s back to talk about the sexy cover looks he created for Glee’s Dianna Agron, who appears on the September issue of Cosmopolitan. Babaii, who made news when he created Dianna’s texturized bob style this spring, has taken her look further with a trio of different styles on three Cosmo covers.
Six Common Curl Mistakes
Four curl experts share their curl mistakes, so you can avoid making the same ones.
The Most Buzzworthy Looks from the MTV Video Music Awards
The looks at Sunday night’s MTV Video Music Awards were truly headline-worthy. In particular, we noticed Beyoncé’s gorgeous glow as she revealed her pregnancy, witnessed Lady Gaga in drag try to smooch a more subdued Britney Spears, and observed Nicki Minaj walk the red carpet with a cartoon-crazy Dayglo updo. With viewers and the media still buzzing about the show, we got the rundown from Kelly Franiak, stylist/colorist for the past seven years at Salonblonde in Chicago, about her take on the event.