How-To's...Oscar Style
From Cameron Diaz to Charlize Theron, these divas hit the red carpet with style! MODERN's got the insider's look at how these celebrity's hair stylist's fashioned their do's.
CHI Environmental School
Cosmetology schools across America now have the opportunity to join the Farouk Systems family by becoming a CHI Environmental School. Interested?...
Matrix Mannequin Mania!
Mannequins have always been stylists’ best clients—since the beginning at beauty school—always ready for anything and willing to try new things. Now, you will have the chance to work with them again. Matrix has announced their first annual Matrix Mannequin Mania competition—where stylists’ all across the nation can express their creativity and talent by styling a mannequin head however they choose.
Hop on the Rock 'N' Roll TIGI Tour Bus
This Bus is full of Rock 'N' Roll—and a salon!
2010 ISSE Video Showcase
We captured exclusive interviews with two of the industry's most intriguing business people at ISSE (January 30-February 1, 2010). Suzi Weiss-Fischmann of OPI and John Harms of Harms Millennium give the inside scoop on the latest news and trends from their companies. Take a look at the videos below:
Harms Millennium from ISSE 2010
Struggling with making your front desk staff more productive? John Harms, president and founder of Harms Software shares tips and strategies on using your salon software to create a more productive staff and a more secure business. Tune into his advice! Visit www.harms-software.com.
L.E.O. Recipients Announced
Every year at America's Beauty Show, the presentation of the L.E.O. Awards is an annual tradition. The L.E.O. Awards represent: Leadership in the salon industry, Excellence in designer education and Outstanding Pivot Point alumni, while also honoring the founder and chairman of Pivot Point, Leo Passage.The 2010 L.E.O. Awards will be presented to five salon industry leaders who acknowledge their Pivot Point education as the basis for their success in many areas of professional beauty.
Luis Alvarez's "Mood Swing" Shoot
Chagrin Falls, Ohio, is a picturesque little town outside Cleveland that surrounds the beautiful natural waterfall on the Chagrin River. Chagrin Falls is also home to the Aquage headquarters and the new photo and video studio created by Luis Alvarez. MODERN SALON editor Maggie Mulhern and Alvarez conducted the very first shoot at the studio in early January. The 50-by-30-foot studio is designed for both video and still photography, with lights suspended from the ceiling.
Mood Swing by Luis Alvarez of Aquage
In this exclusive shoot for MODERN SALON, Luis Alvarez was inspired by his two favorite beauty events—the Academy Awards in Hollywood and America’s Beauty Show in Chicago. Alvarez, who is a photographer as well as a hairdresser, has an eye for shapes, which he cultivated carefully on his red-hot models in this collection, titled “Mood Swing.”
Windblown Volume and Texture
Thomas Dunkin and the Sebastian hair team were all about edgy, erratic hair at the William Rast Fall '10 Fashion Show last week. Here's some inside tips on how to get these free-spirited hair styles.
All Pink. All the Time. Sweet.
“Nothing says ‘pretty’ and ‘romantic’ the way pink does,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Every woman can wear the shade—and these luscious light pinks are completely irresistible!”
Patriotic Hair Prank
What better way to show team U.S.A spirit than sporting an American flag on your head? Look and see what older teammate Chad Hedrick persuaded long-track speedskater Ryan Bedford to do Monday night.
3 tips for saving money on hair color
Dennis Bartolomei has three business tips for saving money on hair color in your salon.
Authentic hues big for spring
Jet Rhys, owner of Jet Rhys in San Diego, says hair color trends for this spring include authentic hues and balanced highlights.
Spring hair color trends: Refined reds
This spring, hair color trends include more refined reds, rather than shriller shades of red.
L’Oréal Professionnel launches hair color line
L’Oréal Professionnel introduces INOA, a new hair color line, at a two-day event in New York City.
Salon industry legends honored at ISSE
Christopher Dove, Ann Mincey, Sonya Dove and Robert Cromeans were all honored at the Legends and Icons Gala at the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach, CA.