The Right Introduction
Introducing a stylist into a new salon environment can be a challenge. Whether you are a salon owner or a stylist you probably have either trained or been part of some type of mentoring program. MODERN’s Proview Panel shares how they introduce new stylists to the salon floor.
Q&A: How to Integrate New Stylists into Your Staff Culture
First, I meet as many applicants as possible,” says Amanda Williams, owner of Arabella Salon & Spa in Portland, Oregon, and recent Davines’ Premier Eco-Salon winner. “I pick honesty and kindness over attitude any day. There is only room for diva clients—not diva staff. Don’t get me wrong, I encourage individualism and creativity but I know it can coexist in kind people. Next, I invite them to spend a day styling friends and family. My staff and I can check them and they get to check out our culture.
Elke Von Freudenberg Offers Eyebrow Tips
New York City based celebrity eyebrow specialist (and make up artist) Elke Von Freudenberg held a press event at her recently opened 4 station "Model Brow Specialist" studio on Broadway and 23rd Street in Manhattan. Editors watched as Elke altered models, filling in spaces, cutting away strays and tweezing to perfection.
Philip Pelusi Introduces Tela Beauty Organics to the West Coast
Philip Pelusi, founder of Tela Beauty Organics, introduced his line of USDA certified organic hair care products to the West Coast at a wine and cheese reception at Detox Market, a pop-up store of eco-friendly brands that is enjoying a limited run on trendy Abbott Kinney Blvd. in Venice, CA. The internationally recognized hairdresser and entrepreneur created age-appropriate looks for women in their 20s, 30s and 40s using products from his Tela Beauty Organics line.
MSTV: Harry Potter Hair Transformations
For seven different movies we have seen several different hair styles worn by the Harry Potter main characters who have grown up in front of our eyes. MODERN SALON TV Reporter Melissa Hill takes viewers on a magical journey through the different styles worn by Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. Tune in now to MSTV!
Goin' Gaga
Miami Beach-born Aura Friedman, who works out of Serge Normant in NYC, knows what to do when Lady Gaga is in town. Then, Friedman packs up what she needs to get that famous pearly blonde tone and makes a house call. Her secret formula, from Wella:
Your Makeovers: Party Favors
At Stilo Salon in San Mateo, California, colorist Sara Espinoza says “tasty” colors add flavor to holiday looks. For stand-out shades, she likes roast-coffee, espresso, mocha or chocolate for brunette bases with milk chocolate, latte, cappuccino, caramel and butterscotch over the top. Here, a Level 4 with washed-out Level-8 highlights gets tri-toned panels plus layers to boost fine hair:
Ones to Watch
This month’s MODERN sponsors showcase the talented faces representing their companies. Here’s a peek at the exceptional professionals making their mark on the beauty business and samples of their work.
PHYTO Universe Pop-up Salon
Fort Worth’s Jenna Rabideau and her team of experts at Halo Salon and ColorLab have been invited by PHYTO, an international line of botanical hair care products, to become a partner for their “pop-up salon” concept in Midtown Manhattan.
Calling All Colorists For the Next ColorAmerica
The next ColorAmerica In the Company of Patrick McIvor conference is right around the corner! Cosmetologists Chicago invites all career hair colorists, stylists, salon owners and students to its conference which will be held January 23-24, 2011 at the Sheraton Fort Worth in Fort Worth, TX.
The Gift of Gold 'N Hot
Celebrities passing through the Soul Train Awards Gift Lounge in Atlanta Nov. 9 and 10 were gifted with two products from the new Inks by Gold ‘N Hot Graffiti collection. Academy Award nominee Elise Neal, Tamia, Chrisette Michele, SWV, Jasmine Sullivan, Cee-Lo, Gyptian, and others received the 1875 Watt Ion Salon Dryer and the Professional 1” Ceramic Straightening Iron.
MSTV: A Salon Just for Kids!
The most recent episode of Modern Salon TV highlights a children’s oasis—Cozy’s Cuts for Kids. It’s a children’s hair salon and toy boutique in one! MODERN’s Maggie Mulhern takes a salon tour with owner Cozy Friedman, while she fills us in on what makes her New York based salon unique from others.
Four Looks by NAHA's Steve Elias
NAHA Editorial Stylist of the Year Steve Elias has created four new looks for Tela Beauty Organics.
Caribbean Dream Smoothie
The new Caribbean Dream Smoothie Treatment is a new way to straighten hair without formaldehyde. Designed for all hair types, the CDR Smoothie requires no flatiron and clients will have smooth hair results in less than two hours—lasting up to twelve weeks.
Salon Drive for Troops and Toys for Tots
Clark Russell Salon, as seen on the style network show “Split Ends”, is helping out the US Marine Corps and Blue Star Moms Group by hosting a “Toys for Tots” toy drive. The salon is also helping the Blue Star Moms Group with finding donated items for care packages to send overseas to the troops abroad.
2011 STARS Photo Competition
Cosmetologists Chicago (CC) and its more than 8,000 salon professional members, invites all licensed cosmetologists to participate in the 11th annual STARS 2011 Hair, Make-up and Fashion Photo Competitions for salon professionals!
Help Your Clients See Reds
Maybe she’s a client whose natural red color has faded over the years; maybe she’s someone who you’ve always sensed wanted to try red, but has hesitated. ‘Tis it the season to unleash those inner redheads? “Sure!” says Joico Vero K-Pak Hair Color Spokesperson Beth Minardi, “Red hair always commands great attention.” (Think screen icons from Lucille Ball to Ann Margret to Nicole Kidman.)