Southern in the City
After spending years servicing guests in his Louisiana-based salon, Sam Brocato now calls New York City’s Soho home to his eponymous salon. “The Soho salon is the same essence of my past salons, only now the celebrity factor and price point are increased, and of course, the competition,” says Brocato. “I love the intensity of knowing we are building a business within a short walk of some of the world’s best salons.”
Justin Bieber Cuts Hair for Charity
Justin Bieber just cut his hair again—this time for charity! See his new crop and find out his styling product of choice.
Proview Panel: Celebrity Inspired
When new trends hit the beauty industry, Hollywood’s hottest celebrities are the first to wear the new styles. We asked MODERN’s Proview Panel, “If you could style any celebrity past or present, who would it be and why?”
Jennifer Aniston's New Bob
Jennifer Aniston has rocked hair styles from extra-long in 2000 to her famous '90s cut "The Rachel" in honor of her character on Friends. Her hair looks have evolved throughout the years, but this time she's cut her hair into a shoulder-length bob!
The Light at the Tunnel's End
FINALLY, THERE’S SOME SOLID EVIDENCE that the economy is recovering for the professional beauty industry. Professional Consultants & Resources, the leading strategic consultant and industry data source in the beauty industry, recently released its 2010 Professional Salon Industry Study, which reports overall salon industry growth at 4.5% and salon hair care growth at 4% in 2010.
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Rising Star Competition
Vivienne Mackinder recently announced an exciting new contest for North American cosmetology students. The Rising Star Competition is a new division of Intercoiffure America Canada (ICA), a group of top salons and stylists in North America.
Naturallycurly.com President Reports from Atlanta's Bronner Bros Show
Michelle Breyer, President of naturallycurly.com (who partnered with MODERN for its ongoing Texture series) is currently at the Bronner Bros show in Atlanta, Georgia—which includes three days of exhibitions, hair battles, seminars, competitions and even a comedy show! Breyer sent MODERN her report:
Q&A: Creating Beauty Gurus
How do you position your stylists as beauty experts to your clientele?
UPDATED: TELL CONGRESS S.O.S. (SAVE OUR SCHOOLS!)
The future of professional beauty needs your help and they need it NOW, say leaders at the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS). AACS Executive Director Jim Cox says the association is urging the entire industry to contact their U.S. House of Representatives member(s) to support a bipartisan amendment to block the Department of Education’s proposed gainful employment regulation¸ which could be devastating for cosmetology school business and have a negative ripple effect for the entire beauty industry.
MSTV: Learn about the Life of a Hairdresser Backstage at a Drag Show
Step into the wonderful world of the Las Vegas drag revue Frank Marino's Divas Las Vegas at the Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip! Dubbed "Ms. Las Vegas" for his longtime starring role as Joan Rivers, Marino is a female impersonator who has worn hundreds of lavish wigs and all kinds of eye-popping make-up. MODERN goes behind the scenes of the show to bring you Frank's tips and secrets behind his beauty routine.
Kim Vo Shares Behind the Scenes ISSE Secrets
Join Celebrity stylist Kim Vo shares behind-the-scenes ISSE secrets, plus footage of his amazing Rock n Roll to the Red Carpet Collection! Give Kim 10 Minutes to show you his secrets. Plus, the latest in extensions by Ramsey McLean Friz Fab locks by Taylor Spriggs.
Paula Abdul & IT&LY Hairfashion on CBS's Live to Dance
Professional hair care company IT&LY Hairfashion is proud to announce their very own educator Russell Latham, was secured as Hair Department Head for singer/dancer Paula Abdul's new hit TV show Live to Dance.
Clip For the Cure Raises $1 Million
In their annual October Clip for the Cure event, Regis Corporation, a leader in beauty salons, hair restoration centers and cosmetology education, helped raise over $1 million for the Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer Research.
2011 ISSE Long Beach…Quite the Show
This 2011 International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) is turning out to be an amazing show. Chock full of education, product launches and industry celebs, you need at least 2 days to do this show justice.
MSTV: Cruise Ship Salon/Spa Luxury
If you have ever been on a cruise ship, then you know it's all about good times and most of all, relaxation. So what better place for guests to relax than a salon/spa? MODERN'S Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern, takes us on a tour of ...
Kohler Academy VIP Gathering
Joico International Artistic Director Damien Carney hosted a VIP gathering for Joico salons and special guests at Kohler Academy recently.
5 Things to Evaluate in Curly Clients
Waves, Curls, Frizz and Volume. Where to begin? In a recent hair webinar, a viewer asked the guest artist how the featured technique could be used on curly hair. The silence was deafening. Then the babbling, stammering and creative fill-in was comical. The stylist had no answer. Even worse? The shared concept was not adaptable to the curly client.Waves, Curls, Frizz and Volume. Where to begin.