What's Trending for Fall/Winter 2018, According to Guido
Redken Global Creative Director Guido Palau talks the top trends seen at Fashion Weeks around the globe for the fall/winter 2018 season so you can forecast your clients' future requests.
by Jamie Newman
Talking Texture with the BabylissPRO Team
The BabylissPRO booth is a can't-miss spot at any industry trade show. MODERN stopped in to meet with the BabylissPRO Artistic Team members and get their thoughts about texture.
Tips for Applying Metallic Hair Color
Metallic color is a major fashion-color trend for 2018. In this video, see how to formulate and apply the new metallic shades from Matrix.
Diving into Fashion Color
This client was ready to dive into fashion color. Get the details for this new look.
COLOR CORRECTION: Two Sessions to Colormelt Perfection
This intense transformation required patience and creative formulation to maintain the integrity of the hair.
Dimensional Brunette Formula Inspired by Barbara Palvin
Model Barbara Palvin is known for her luscious brown color. William Beauregard explains how he would recreate the look using Alfaparf Milano color and the brand's upcoming line of stylers, Style Stories.
by Jamie Newman
Bald Fading Tips from Kenny Duncan
Kenny Duncan, United States lead educator for Andis and owner of Mane Attraction Unisex Salon in Philadelphia, shares his tips for the perfect fade.
3 Ways to be Successful on Purpose
If you want to be successful, find out what successful people do and do that! Seems simple right? Modern Salon blogger Patrick McIvor believes you should be doing these three things in order to be the best.
Using Technology to Increase Retail Sales
Let’s face it, we use our phones for everything—from making phone calls to texting to taking pictures for social media—so, why not use it for one more very important thing: managing your business?
He Said, She Said: How to Tell if Your Client is Concerned About Hair Loss
Jerry Holt, Senior Research and Development Manager at Aderans Hair Goods says if a client says the following comments or questions, they are looking for your professional guidance.
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: The Perfectly Messy Pony
A ponytail is timeless and international as shown by this gorgeous silhouette, the result of a collaboration of hair artists from the Moroccanoil Barcelona Academy. It takes just five easy steps to create this special day or evening finish.
Stylists, Stop Getting By: Financial Advice for a Long Career in the Salon
As you make your money, think of the future. Resolve to never live paycheck-to-paycheck. Here are a few rules I follow.
Tips for Working with Metallic Colors
Loving Metallics? Amanda Epstein of Lave Om Hair in Huntingdon, New York shares her favorite formulas using Matrix Metallics color.
Babylights and Proper Toning to Beat the Bands
Get the details for this color correction from a colorist who has a true passion for transforming blondes.
Dimensional Red Color Makeover
Jennifer Fiegura of Desert Garden Day Spa and Salon, Huntingdon, PA wanted to create a color for this first-time client that matched her firey personality.
What I Say to My Client vs. What I Actually Mean
Redken Creative Colorist Rebecca Taylor and Redken Artists Blake Reed Evans, Heather King and Kyle Pinneo, tell it like it is, differentiating between ‘what your stylists says’ and ‘what your stylist means’ when it comes to common haircare, color and styling woes.
Creating a Sensory Experience for Your Male Clientele
Amanda Olusanya offers her tips on how to connect with male clients by zeroing in on his five senses.