Ruth Roche: American Hair Idol
Ruth Roche’s tryout for a prestigious artistic team years ago jump started a career filled with awards, celebrity clients and salon ownership.
Q&A: Holiday Retail Blitz
What’s the best way to boost retail numbers in the upcoming holiday season?
One of Lady Gaga's Favorite Stylists!
Know for his voluminous wigs and fancy, extravagant clothing, stylist and designer, Charlie Le Mindu, presented his new collection for Spring/Summer 2011 at London Fashion Week. He used hair extensions exclusively by the European hair extension company, Hairdreams. Parts of the collection have even already been reserved for Lady Gaga...
Recession Depression? Grow Your Hair Color Services!
Hair color services have been a bedrock anchor for many salons during the recession and continue to be a leading source of salon revenues. Cyrus Bulsara, president of Professional Consultants & Resources, (proconsultants.us), and expert consultant in the salon industry, recently released PC&R’s 2009 Salon Haircolor Study.
Clip for the Cure
In October, Regis Corporation will kick off its annual Clip for the Cure, a month-long campaign to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To date, the company’s dedicated stylists and clients have raised more than $6.5 million for the cause.
Win Big in Clairol Professional's No Damage Color Challenge Contest
Test your hair coloring skills by entering the Beautiful Collection No Damage Color Challenge Contest. By entering your best hair color look on Clariol Professional's Facebook page, you can get a chance to become a team member at the Bonner Show and win some cool prizes!
Hilfiger Designs T-Shirt for Charity
As b.cause founder and president Rudy Sprogis celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the b.cause Foundation, he has several other reasons to celebrate. To date, the foundation has raised enough money to provide meals to half a million hungry Americans, and in its ongoing efforts, will use the money earned from the sales of a specially designed t-shirt by Tommy Hilfiger to expand his Hairdressers Fighting Hunger program.
Aquage Fights for a Cure
Aquage has partnered with Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the unrelenting fight to save millions of lives and to end breast cancer once and for all.
MSTV: Escape to an Oasis at the Cape Grace Spa
MODERN escaped to Cape Town in South Africa for a chance to tour the Cape Grace Spa, located in the Cape Grace Hotel. Our Beauty and Fashion Director, Maggie Mulhern got an exclusive interview on what this spa is all about.
Orlando Pita's Station
“It’s OK that my station is messy,” said celebrity stylist Orlando Pita. “It’s the way I work.” Pita’s station in his Orlo Salon is very much like Pita himself—to the point, humble and high-functioning. Located in a third-floor walk-up in Manhattan, Pita does not often allow anyone to shoot in Orlo. “This is really very special that you are here,” he told us. “The only other magazine to shoot my space was French Vogue, and that was when I first opened.”
Stylers for Males
Like these looks? Try them on your male clients! Mimic the styles with these styling products designed with the male in mind.
Who's Your Hero?
Eufora Hero for Men is asking people to nominate the hero in their life to appear in the “2011 Hero Calendar,” benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters International.
Biz Tip: Take It Outside
Since warm, sunny months are at a premium in Minnesota, it can be harder to get clients to commit to a lengthy hair appointment, especially on Saturdays, when they’d rather be enjoying one of the state’s 10,000 lakes. For that reason, Lili—A William and Friends Salon (salonlili.com) in Minnetonka created a patio area for clients who are waiting for an appointment or whose color is processing.
Five Questions for Sara Jones
Joico Senior Vice President and General Manager Sara Jones was recently named the recipient of the 2011 Spirit of Life Award by the City of Hope. A long-time supporter of City of Hope, she has announced the proceeds from the Spirit of Life Awards dinner in 2011 will be earmarked for women’s cancer research and care. Jones talked to MODERN about one of her other passions— best practices for staying green.
Sneak Peek: Eye on ABS 2011
It’s only September, but the team at America’s Beauty Show is in full planning mode for the big event March 12-14, 2011, at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago. This year, ABS is working with Aquage’s Luis Alvarez and his team to create the imagery to market and promote the show. Over the summer, Alvarez brought in a full entourage of models, stylists, make-up and of course, his camera, to McCormick place for a high-fashion, haute-hair ABS photoshoot.
Behind the Cover (September 2010)
As the pioneer of the curly hair industry, Ouidad has created more than just terminology to describe interesting silhouettes. In addition to a product and tool line, she has designed several cutting and styling methods to maximize and beautify curls and waves. The “Carve and Slice” method has been trademarked and the “Rake and Shake” is also one of her signature styling methods.
Sept 2010 MODERN Contributors
How do you handle clients who are particular? MODERN SALON September 2010 contributors give their answer. Our contributors include Ouidad, Steve Elias, Amoy, Ric Pipino, and Tommy Buckett.