Behind the Cover - May 2011
When the Farouk Artistic Team got together to create the look featured on this month’s cover, they took inspiration from light. “We were inspired by how you can use light to expose color,” says Artistic Director Lisa Marie Garcia. “We call the collection ‘Exposed’ based on how we could expose vibrant color in one style, and then by changing the direction of the hair, expose another color.” The final result, a champagne blonde with a warm, bold orange shade streaking through was nothing less than stunning, and the team couldn’t have been happier with the look.
The Benefits of Keratin
Doreen Guarneri, Master Keratin Artist and Simply Smooth Co-creator, discusses the benefits of keratin.(photo to the left)How important is the consultation regarding a keratin treatment?The consultation for a keratin treatment is imperative for ...
City of Hope Spirit of Life Honoree: Sara Jones
Sara Jones, Joico vice-president and general manager, and this year’s City of Hope Spirit of Life honoree, has a special and long-standing connection to the facility. As a beauty industry veteran, she worked on City of Hope Spirit of Life ...
Q&A: Training Staff on New Color Line or Technique
How do you train your staff on a new color line or technique? In this edition of Ask The Experts, we hear from Jenny Grisham, Kim Marshall and Coral Pleas.
Station Break: Frank Rizzieri
Curved lines and straight edges make for a nice contrast in Rizzieri Salon & Spa, owned by Frank Rizzieri in Marlton, New Jersey (also a location in Sewell, New Jersey). When not running his salons and taking care of clients, Rizzieri is busy with the line of tools he founded, RSession.
MSTV: Cloud-like Hair Demo and Backstage at American Idol
Want to learn how to style the cloud-like texture that NAHA winner Steve Elias created for the cover of April MODERN SALON? In this episode of Modern Salon TV you will learn how to do exactly that (and, all he used were three products!) Later in the episode, Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern takes us backstage of American Idol where we get an exclusive interview with lead hairdresser Lynn Tully.
Bridal Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2011
The Fall/Winter 2011 Bridal Fashion Week hair styles took a fresh approach to embrace a modern, youthful bride. Redken Session Stylist Giovanni Giuntoli created the hair styles in the Christos, Kenneth Pool, and Amsale collections, taking each in its own direction.
ROYAL WEDDING! William and Kate: The Dress, The Hair, The Day
The bells were pealing at Westminster Abbey as thousands gathered in London to watch Prince William and Kate (Catherine) Middleton get married today. Adorned in an in intricate, off-white gown, designed by Sarah Burton, creative director at the ...
Redken Launches Intra Force and the NEW Extreme
At a press breakfast yesterday, Redken shared some important news about one new and one refreshed line. Introduced was the next generation of protein science: Fortifying Complex and Interlock Protein Network (IPN) featured in the renovated Extreme haircare regimen.
Aveda Master Jam 2011
Aveda showcased top talent from its global network at the Aveda Master Jam show on April 10-11 in east London’s Old Billingsgate venue on the bank of the River Thames.
Smoke and Mirrors
Recently released from Joico’s International Directors Damien Carney and Sue Pemberton, the Smoke and Mirrors 2011 trend and technical collection celebrates the esthetic of simplicity—clean lines, uncluttered silhouettes, crisp shapes and appropriate colors.
Get Kate's Face
Believe it or not, Kate – with lessons from make-up artist Arabella Preston– did her own make-up on her wedding day. See what make-up artist David Maderich has to say about her royal look.
Eye on Apps
Schwarzkopf Professional has developed a stylish application called the Igora Educator App, which provides users access to hundreds of hair color formulas. The app contains four primary functions: Create Formula, My Clients, Hints and Tips, and Browse Educator.
Anne Hathaway's Healthy Highlights
“Smooth, soft curls and natural, undone texture are two of the most popular trends we’re seeing for spring and summer, and Anne Hathaway’s ’do is a little bit of both,” says Sonya Metzler, Creative Director of Vim Fitness Spa and Salon, Cambridge, Massachusetts. “Her style is grown-up, but still playful, and the slight curl conveys an air of liveliness.” Hathaway’s style is one that moves beautifully, and the glossy shine makes hair look healthy and beautiful.
Celebrity Style: Melissa Leo's Effortless Texture
Achieve Melissa Leo’s naturally curly look and hair color with these tips from Ernest Brooks of Hairapy PDX Salon in Portland, Oregon. Try it: “I would start off her re-growth with a natural Organic Color Systems 5N Light Brown and add to that equal parts of 6GD Dark Golden Blonde. Then I would add an equal part of 6% (20 volume) developer to make sure any gray is covered, yet not lifted. This will give her re-growth area a soft, shimmering glow,” says Brooks.
Celebrity Style: Julianne Moore's Flowing Tresses
Stepping away from her glamorous routine, Julianne Moore has been seen wearing her signature red tresses not only wavy and straight, but without much styling at all—or so it seems. To achieve this natural look, Redken Session Stylist Giovanni Giuntoli provides us with his steps.
Beat Out Box Color
About 62 million American women are home hair-color users, 25 million are dual salon/home users and, according to Mintel market research, last year, of 1,000 women surveyed who got salon color, 15 percent shifted to doing it themselves. To address the elephant in the room, Lauren Gartland, founder of Inspiring Champions, a beauty industry business training company, suggests using creative, targeted promotions.