COLOR CORRECTION: Multiple Bands to Desired Blonde
This client came in with two inches of her natural color, about two inches of a level five band, another few inches of level seven band and pre-lightened ends. She wanted to be white blonde!
The Interrupted Journey: Faded Blonde To Fun Purple Melt
Learn more about this lovely makeover from faded blonde to dimensional purple.
The First Timer: Going For It!
Ludovic Geheniaux (@@hairbyluu), a color ambassador for EUGENE PERMA Professionnel says this level 3-4 model shared she had never colored hair hair before. Here Geheniaux shares details for this makeover.
CONVERSION: From Warm to Cool
"This client came in with very brassy, yellow and orange tones throughout her hair," says Austin Senior. "She was all levels 8 and 9 with about 5 inches of her natural level 7 regrowth. Her goal was a very cool platinum blonde with no silver and a shadow root slightly darker/cooler than her natural level." Here Senior shares the details for this makeover.
Speaking Polish: Essie Team Spirit
With their major focus being instilling the pro back in the nail professional, the Essie education team is putting a focus on business building classes to guide the professional nail business this year.
by Jamie Newman
This Season’s "IT" Cut Is the Textured Shag
Matrix Celebrity Stylist George Papanikolas has named the textured shag the most on-trend cut this season. Its messy styling is cool and casual, but color looks bright and expensive.
Gentle Update for the Long-Haired Client
This client came in with unwanted warmth and didn't feel blonde enough with her current color. She had uneven chunks of dark, old lowlights and a lot of her natural color. In this how-to she requested to go brighter!
MAKEOVER: From DIY to Pro Ice
Lana of Shear Bliss Salon in NYC (@shearblissnyc) located in heart of Manhattan says her client always wanted to go blonde. She tried out various salons and colored her hair at home for over 5 years. Every time she visited a salon she experienced failure and disappointment....until now.
Bringing in Clients With Goodwill Promotions
Goodwill promotions work like homeopathic medicine—a bit slower, but permanently. Just the kind of loyal clients you want.
Correcting a 9-Year-Old's Home Boo-Boo
This 9-year-old attempted to give herself ombre hair color. After it didn't turn out exactly the way she expected, her parents decided to take her to a professional.
MAKEOVER: Faded Blonde To Electric Apricot
Get the details for this amazing faded blonde to electric apricot shade here.
MAKEOVER: Heavy Highlights For A Summer Blonde
Erin Oliwa (@hair_by_er) of Hands On Salon, Freehold, NJ, says her client is a natural level 6 and has not highlighted her hair in more than 3 months. Here she shares details for the refresh.
BALAYAGE: The Five Most Common Mistakes and Misconceptions
It's important to make mistakes - how better to learn what NOT to do! MODERN checked in with color and balayage expert Eva Scrivo, owner of the Eva Scrivo Salons and Academy in NYC, asking her to weigh in on the topic. Here she shares her top five mistakes and misconceptions.
MAKEOVER: Caramel Balayage For Spring
Mike Petrizzi shares details for this makeover.
The Skinny On Salon Jobs: A Beauty Mentor for Students Who Need Beginning Advice and Career Stylists Who Need a Shot of Inspiration
"As a former school owner, I feel for the student who asks for a job at our salon without the interviewing, technical or social skills needed for the job. Although I felt badly, I was powerless--until now."
MAKEOVER: Dramatic Regrowth To Silver Ice
Marie Negron (@glamhairbymarie) of Flawless Beauty Salon, Cleveland, Ohio, shares the details for this dramatic correction and conversion:
How to Talk to Clients With Thinning Hair
Hair thinning can be a sensitive topic. How should stylists approach the subject?