MODERN Asks, Industry Answers: What is Your Proudest Professional Moment?
At the recent Beauty Changes Lives Experience 2017 at Chicago's Art Institute, MODERN editors Alison Alhamed, Maggie Mulhern and Stacey Soble ask industry icons, educators and leaders, "What is your proudest professional moment?"
Your Little Guide for BIG Spring Promotions
Do you dread thinking of new ways to reinvent promotions and special occasions? How many times a year can you discount the same service, the same way, without your clients becoming accustomed to a “holiday promotion”? Fortunately, the abundance of springtime holidays and special occasions allows for a variety of fresh ways to delight your customers.
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L'Oreal Professionnel At The Intercoiffure Spring Atelier 2017
Learn more about the looks presented by team L'Oreal Professionnel at the Intercoiffure Spring Atelier 2017.
The 5 Keys To Perfect Skin
Repechage's Lydia Sarfati shares the five keys to perfect skin.
VIDEO HOW-TO: 3D Rope Braid + a "Hair Net" Look
In this video, Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken Sam Villa shows how to create a round, 3D Rope Braid. Later in the video, he shows how to create a hair net with the model’s own hair.
2017 HAIR+ Meetup at ABS Provides Insight into Hair Loss
The 2017 HAIR+ Meet Up at America's Beauty Show was a glimpse at the type of content covered in MODERN SALON's annual HAIR+ Summit in Atlanta. ABS attendees gathered Sunday afternoon to hear from four industry professionals on the topic of hair loss, trichology and extensions.
by Lauren Quick
HOW-TO: Natural Level 2 To Smokey Blonde
Here's how to go from a level 2 to smokey blonde.
A Master Colorist Takes The Platinum Plunge
David Stanko shares the details on his platinum plunge, and tells why he thinks it's a good idea ALL colorists experiment on themselves.
Getting Balanced - Tips From A Master Cutter
Andrew Caruthers shares tips for getting balanced layers.
MAKEOVER: Going Fantasy Dimensional Pink
From faded and grown-out to fantastic! This client wanted something fun and fitting her lifestyle. The verdict? Blush and pastel colors!
MAKEOVER: The Big Tone Down
This client with natural level 1 coarse Asian hair had been lightened multiple times before this visit. "This time she wanted more of her natural black brought back into her color and to tone down the brightness," says her colorist, Brittany Briggs (@brittany_pro).
Slime Time: This Skin Care Line's Hero Ingredient is Snail Mucin
AllGlamR is an all-natural, anti-aging product line developed by Professional Skincare Expert and Esthetician Gina Caruso, and Celebrity Hairstylist Maurice Tidy.
by Jamie Newman
Three Steps To The Perfect Blonde
This makeover was created in 3 easy steps. How-to here.
Five Ways to Put a Business Card to Work
A business card can seem like an outdated tool in today’s fast paced, tech-obsessed world. However, the humble business card can still be a valuable asset and a great way to market your business.
MAKEOVER: Corrective Cut For a Big Difference
This client was growing out her naturally gray hair and was attempting to remove the tint of brown she had for many years. Check out the corrective color and cut by Eva Scrivo of the Eva Scrivo Salons and Academy (NYC).
Join Nicholas French, Vivienne Mackinder for an Immersive Workshop in Palm Springs
Vivienne Mackinder and Nicholas French are hosting Icons & Legends, a two-day immersive workshop in Palm Springs, CA. Held Aug. 6-7 at the Nicholas French Skyfall Academy.
COLOR CORRECTION: Banded To Silver
This client's previous stylist used a base breaker when toning her highlights, and it created a lot of unwanted warmth in her overall look. When she came to Sarah McDonald, a blonde and balayage specialist, she had an inch of virgin regrowth and grown out highlights. See how she fixed her look.