The Two Key Elements to Mentoring Talent in Hairdressers from Creative Icon, Robert Lobetta
MODERN asked Robert Lobetta to talk about his method for mentorship and how to encourage growth and increase confidence in hairdressers.
by Anne Moratto
MAKEOVER: Gentle Cut and Balayage For The Mature Client
"My client Lisa wanted a dramatic change but was insistent on not cutting her hair short," says Eva Scrivo of the Eva Scrivo Salons, NYC. "She also wanted to maintain her natural gray hair but was open to enhancing it with a tinted balayage." Details for the makeover here.
Larisa Love Shares Her Thoughts About Judging
Larisa Love offers her tip on how to win a competition. The artist just wrapped up judging Wella's International Trend Vision 2017 in London. In this short video she gives a great suggestion and an overview of the US finalists.
An Up Close and Fun Look At The ITVA 2017 Parade Of Nations
The ITVA 2017 Parade of Nations - one of the best ever. Look for your favorite team.
5 Questions For Eugene Souleiman
Wella Global Creative Director of Care & Styling answers 5 questions about fashion week and life as a master stylist during a break from his ITVA 2017 duties.
Wassup '90s? Decade-Inspired Halloween Hair
T3 micro teamed up with stylists from some of the most popular '90s TV shows and movies for these how-tos you can create on your clients (or yourself) this Halloween.
by Jamie Newman
5 Ways to Implement "Next Up" Service in Your Hair Business
You are getting busier and getting push back from long time walk-in folks about your wait times. Perhaps it is time to explore “Next Up” service.
by Ivan Zoot
Everything You Need to Know to Start a Blog
Blogging is a budget-friendly way to benefit your business long after hitting the ‘publish’ button. Interested in becoming a blogging master for your salon or spa? Use this guide by Millennium S.I. for creating powerful content that will help increase brand awareness, as well as your revenue.
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Eyelashes Work Wonders for Clients Who Like the "No Makeup" Look
Marilyn Burr, an esthetician and lash artist, has built a thriving business using NovaLash eyelash extensions. “I have many clients who need to look polished and professional, but who are not allowed to wear much makeup at work or they don’t think it looks appropriate for them,” Burr says. The answer? NovaLash!
by Anne Moratto
Managing Color Expectations: Lightening and Blonding
Making a brunette blonde can be one of the most damaging processes for a client’s hair. It can also be one of the trickiest.
Managing Color Expectations: Going Vibrant
From celebrity-inspired looks to a range of new color technology and more, you likely have more clients requesting a vibrant whole-head look or just some fun party pieces. But it’s important to remember when doing so, it must be done carefully and correctly.
Full Disclosure: Managing Clients' Color Expectations
No matter how outrageous the request, clients expect you to create beautiful color and keep their hair healthy and strong.
HOW-TO: Balayage Makeover on Virgin Hair
"It's not often we get to transform virgin hair into gorgeous dimensional blonde!" says Liz Calo (@hiphopkids) of Luxe Lab (@luxelab) Santa Monica, CA. Read on to get the how-to!
Transformation: DIY Purple to Blonde Color Correction
This client came in with dramatically grown-out "punky" purple hair (that she did herself). Ashley Feht (@ashleyfeht) took on the challenge!
Leading Ladies: News From Founder Tracey Hughes
Leading Ladies Founder Tracey Hughes along with her hand-picked panel of Eden Sassoon, Jenny Strebe, Candy Shaw and Sonya Dove, addressed the challenges of women in the industry and details about their personal journeys. Find out when the next Leading Ladies program will be held.
Top 5 Tips for How-To Fire a Client
Not all business is good business. Sometimes, for the good of the business, the good of the haircutter and the good of the client, it is time to fire a client.
by Ivan Zoot
MAKEOVER: From Grown Out To Stunning Dimensional Red
Enrique Lemus Lamboy (@Kique_Stylist) says his client used to be "very very blonde starting with a very dark natural color - level 3. I had to make sure her ends were filled so I would get richness and hold from her color." Details for makeover here.