Brig Van Osten Gives Radical Makeover
Shear Genius season three winner and always creative stylist Brig Van Osten knows the keys to keeping loyal clients. By remaining professional, appreciative and a good listener, Van Osten has earned the most important element of a stylist-client relationship: trust. It was this sense of trust that allowed 11-year client, Kelly Wahlstrom-Jackson, to undergo a radical makeover at Van Osten’s hands.
2011's Premiere Orlando: Modern's Wrap-Up
Premiere Orlando just wrapped and, wow, what a show! On June 4, 5 and 6, 2011, the industry's leading names gathered at Orlando's Orange County Convention Center for the latest in education, competitions, trend setting and product launches in hair, nails, spa, make-up and business.
Pravana's Show Us Your Vivids Contest
Unleash your creativity and make a color statement by entering the Pravana Naturceuticals Vivids Competition. The "Show Us Your Vivids" contest calls for its competitors to generate intense, bright and color-popping styles where you can use any ...
Premiere Orlando... Few More Hours!
It’s officially here! Premiere Orlando! As I write this, I’m sitting at the airport, eagerly anticipating the big show crowds, the exciting product launches and demonstrations, the inspirational education and the familiar faces I’ve grown accustomed to seeing each industry show! What I’m not excited for? THE ORLANDO HEATTTTT. Ugh. It’s going to be so hot and muggy, I’m just not prepared for it.
Cry Baby Semi-Permanent Mascara Demo
The days of daily mascara application may soon be a thing of the past as Cry Baby introduces a semi-permanent solution. Modern Salon TV checked out the new service from Cry Baby in a recent episode.
Orlando's Premiere Preview!
Premiere Orlando is right around the corner and MODERN SALON Media is so excited for the event to kick off Sunday, June 5. MODERN editors will be at Premiere's Orange County Convention Center in Orlando (booth #1866) covering all the action on the showfloor and educational forums and events off the floor. Look for our MODERN SALON TV crew and our editors each day!
Molly Sims Hair Color
Known as the Kentucky woman in the $30 billion diamond bikini (Sports Illustrated, 2006), Molly Sims has her own jewelry line, Grayce by Molly Sims, which is influenced by icons like Jackie O. and Brigitte Bardot. No wonder the natural Level 5 now favors a less “beachy” more multi-faceted blonde, which comes from celebrity colorist and Redken Creative Consultant Tracey Cunningham:
Ombre/Puddling Coloring Technique
Krista Beahm and Patrick McIvor demonstrate how to do the Ombre/Puddling coloring technique. Note Krista’s unique foil folding technique—neat little triangles to anchor the foil and create chatter among studio guests.
The Make-up Show Chicago
The Make-up Show Chicago has announced a lineup of keynote speakers from today’s top celebrity make-up artists, icons, legends and leaders. Join the industry’s top artists as they share their tips and tricks from working on the cover of magazines to becoming the go-to artist for some of today’s most celebrated celebs.
Dancing with Ardell
The make-up department of the hit show Dancing With the Stars on ABC uses Ardell faux lashes to glamorize all the female (and some male) cast members on the show. Creating looks that range from subtle and cute to vampy and dramatic, Ardell helps make it happen with its variety of faux lashes.
Empire Students Compete for a Postition at Arrojo Studio
Every student dreams of landing a great job right of after school, but for one lucky Empire Education Group student, that dream will become reality. Empire, along with two-time Platform Artist of the Year and the star of Empire Education Group’s Masters of Beauty advanced education program, Nick Arrojo, have kicked off a new on-line contest open exclusively to students at Empire schools. Read this article to find out more information and the prizes.
Holly Madison and Tabatha Coffey for NAHA
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA), producer of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) has announced renowned hair stylist, author and star of Bravo's Tabatha's Salon Takeover, Tabatha Coffey, as host of the 2011 NAHA Awards Ceremony (founded by Modern Salon). In addition, actress, model and star of Peepshow, Holly Madison, will receive the 2011 Beautiful Humanitarian Award, which will be presented at the NAHA Awards Ceremony.
The Man Behind The Feather
Scottish garb, designer hats and jackets, trademark hat feather—yes, we are talking about Robert Cromeans! You may have spotted him at an industry tradeshow as a platform artist or walking around one of his five salons, but if you’ve every spotted the legend you may have wondered…where does he get his style? Well, you’re in luck because in the last episode of MODERN SALON TV, MODERN’S Beauty and Fashion Editor Maggie Mulhern gets an exclusive interview with the man himself about what he likes to wear and why.
Wedding Brows
NYC Celebrity Make-up Artist and Eyebrow Specialist, Elke Von Freudenberg does more than just create the perfect brow for her bride. She also makes sure that on that special day, their brows are the perfect shape in their wedding photos.
Materialize Program
Joico International Creative Director Damien Carney spends the majority of his time on photo sets, backstage at fashion shows, and preparing celebrities for the red carpet. Now he will bring that unique perspective and experience to Materialize, his new class at Joico’s stunning Artistic Institute near New York City.
Red Hues for Fall 2011
Nicholas Penna, Jr., owner and lead stylist of SalonCapri outside of Boston, MA predicts that red is going to be the new trend for Fall 2011. See what he has to say about what shades of red go with different skin tones.
3 Most Common Hair Color Mistakes
Educators at Empire Beauty Schools say the hardest concept for colorists to master is formulation—particularly for corrective color. “Most new stylists think faster is better,” says Gina Pieper, student educator trainer for Empire Beauty School in Madison, Wisconsin. Here, a three-part correction reveals the most common color mistakes, when plotting a course from color A to color B: