COLOR CORRECTION: She Let Me "Play" With Her Hair
Jessica Love (@jessicaa_lovee) of The Woodlands, Texas, revealed her artistic abilities through this color correction by creating an astonishing masterpiece. Love actually approached this client outside of the salon stating that she had a vision. "I got inspired and couldn't help myself but to ask if she'd come in and let me play with her hair," says Love. "We clicked instantly and booked an appointment." Here's the how-to.
Healing Good: Repairing Formulas and Restorative Color
Making sure nails are in a healthy condition to be lacquered is just as important as the manicure itself.
by Jamie Newman
Shag Revival: Cutting and Styling the Season's Hottest Shape
If 2016 was the year of the lob, this year spotlights the modern-day shag.
by Jamie Newman
Salon Pros Started the Year Right at Face & Body Midwest 2017
The 2017 Face & Body Midwest Spa Conference and Expo connected pros to brands and education that offered business and beauty inspiration for the year ahead.
MAKEOVER: Softening Lines To Create A Cool blonde
Lauren Kovalick (@laurkhair) of Bombshell Salon (@Bombshellsalon), Ellicott City, MD, says her guest "came to us with a grown out ombre that had really harsh lines. Our goal was to create a more organic balayage of blonde and her natural with cool tones running thru the ends.” Here she shares the details for this makeover.
Makeover: Color Melted
Coryn Eyring (@corynneylon_hair.) of Charles Scott Salon (right outside Cleveland, Ohio) says her client "came in with level 2 hair, in her words 'not black', and brassy orange ends. She begged me for an ashy/natural level 6/7 root. She did not want to see any red, which is always a task."
7-Step Greenery-Inspired Makeup Look
For guests ready to transition from winter to spring, Anne Skubis, makeup artist and director of marketing, Aveda Institutes, created a look that adds a dose of greenery to their face beat using Aveda cosmetics and skin care products.
by Jamie Newman
MAKEOVER: Fuzzy Fade To Sleek Raspberry/Pink Melt
After trying out a subtle red ombre, this client was ready to go bolder and brighter.
MAKEOVER: Too Subtle To Too Fab
Kelsey Brogan (@kjb_hair), a Redken Color certified artist from Mequon, Wisconsin, says she has a "passion for making people blonde!!" Here she had the opportunity to put that passion to the test. "This client came in with previously subtle highlights feeling very dull and wanted a complete makeover." Brogan first cut off about 6 inches and then got busy with color. Here she shares the how-to
6 Tips for Successful Salon Retailing
Alan Benfield Bush encourages stylists to educate first and the sales will follow.
by Anne Moratto
Makeover: Years Of Henna To Silver
Jamie Millmather (@jmillmather) of La La Luxe Salon, Providence, Rhode Island, is a certified Wella master color expert and a Wella brand educator. Client Renee “was referred to me by another hairstylist when she wanted to take the journey to silver hair." Here Millmather shares the how-to.
Bond Girls: Using Keune Bond Fusion in Cut and Color Services
MODERN SALON editors Jamie Newman and Elizabeth Jakaitis experience Keune Bond Fusion—which can be added onto ANY service—incorporated into a balayage service and a modern shag haircut. See the complete tutorials (including formulas)!
Balayage For A Brighter and Dimensional Design
This client wanted brighter, cooler-toned highlights...but she didn't want to sit in the salon for hours. Here's how her colorist, Sharon So, made her wish come true.
Is Foiling Dead? NOOO! 5 Tips To Foil Perfection
Although balayage is all the rage, celebrity colorist Jason Backe still loves the magic of foil high and low lighting. In this video, he shares his top five tips for foil perfection, plus, how to achieve this look!
She Was "Up For A Change" - DONE!
Connor Lange, (@connorlangehair) a stylist at Bob + Paige Salon in Toronto, says "This client in particular is always up for change, and this time she was ready for something dramatic." Details here.
Salon Owners React To Ted Gibson Salon Closing
When Ted Gibson and Jason Backe announced they were closing the Ted Gibson Salon in NYC at the end of December '16, it sent shock waves through the professional community. Here's the industry's response.
MAKEOVER: Faded To Captivating Blue
Ashley Nocera (@makeoversbyashleybrooke) of Aella Salon and Day Spa (@aellasalonandspa) of Meadville, Penn., had a fun challenge, bringing her faded fashion client back to life. Here she shares the how-to.