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OPI Announces New Limited Edition Outrageous Neons
OPI launches its first neon nail lacquer with the Outrageous Neons mini pack with four limited edition neon shades, a neon white base coat, and OPI Top Coat.
SPIDERMAN NAILS: Create the Blue Moon Look
For the next three weeks up until the premiere of The Amazing Spiderman, premiering July 3, MODERN and FIRST CHAIR will be posting one OPI nail-how to per week from their exclusive Amazing Spider-Man nail collection that depicts nail art ranging from how to create faux webbing to the detailing on spidey’s mask! See how to create the look, BLUE MOON.
Win a Day Working with an Industry Icon
Enter the Beauty Changes Lives Student Scholarship to put yourself on an even faster track to career success!
Six Updos Real Clients Will Love
Six updos your clients will love, how-to steps created by Jennifer Unger of Tonic Salon in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
HAIR TREND: Bold Color and Bright Hues
A-lister celebrities of all ages have been experimenting with bold hair color choices. Whether it is in the form of streaks, dipped ends or overall base color, bright hues have been gracing the heads of many celebrities, says Pravana Color Director Vadre Grigsby.
How-to Nail: Criss Cross
With a total of 30 Gelcolor Colors available for application, OPI is now coming out with more how-to steps for professional nail technicians on how to creatively use different polishes in the line.
The Make-up Show is Coming to a Town Near You
Hairdressers have all the fun. With numerous shows and events devoted to celebrating the joys of hair, we makeup artists have felt left out. Well, no more. Let me introduce the The Makeup Show--the largest event devoted exclusively to the artistry of make-up.
Dean Banowetz Demos Instyler Rotating Iron
Dean Banowetz demos the new Instyler IQ at the Premiere Show in Orlando.
Don't Be a Beauty Bully: Lessons from Facebook
Don't be a beauty bully: A shaved side hair cut creates controversy at Premiere Orlando beauty show.
Oh Milady! Beyonce's Single Ladies Inspires a Cosmetology Student
Jason, a student at Arrojo Cosmetology School, not only has a passion for hair, but he also has a passion for music! Jason, who was a dancer most of his life, filmed this cosmetology-inspired song/video six weeks into his education at Arrojo, but started writing the lyrics just one week in.
Sci-Fi Geisha Updo
After five bags of synthetic hair mixed with natural hair, and 3-4 hours of styling and designing, stylist Kalizya Hutchinson from Nival Salon and Spa in Chevy Chase, Maryland, created this updo which she calls, Sci-fi Geisha. “Our salon collaborated with an idea to use a technically challenging updo,” says Hutchinson. “We wanted to show the juxtaposition of soft earthy textures with hard urban chic. My model, Rachel, was the ultimate inspiration, statuesque and polished. I named this updo Sci-Fi Geisha, to me it showcased a classic undo with a modern edge.” Get the steps inside.
HOW-TO NAILS: Flame and Marbleized Nail Designs!
Get your client's nails summer-ready with these steps by OPI on how to achieve flaming nail tips and marbleized nails.
Millennium's Winners of The Experience Hair Show: See the Work!
Millennium Software's The Experience event in Miami, Florida, will have a first-ever hair show—presented by local cosmetology students and mentored by Robert Cromeans!
Braided Updo on Alicia Keys at Billboard Music Awards
Alicia Keys wore a body-hugging gown and an elaborate braided look at the Billboard Music Awards. Here's how it was done!
Miley Cyrus: Short Hair, Short Dress at Billboard Music Awards
Miley Cyrus shows off a shorter 'do at the Billboard Music Awards—and a thigh-skimming Jean Paul Gaultier blazer-inspired dress.
Day 1: Empire's 2012 Future Professionals Expo
In the chocolate capital of the U.S.—Hershey, Pennsylvania—students representing 109 of the Empire Beauty Schools in 22 states came together for the first day of the 2012 Future Professionals Expo yesterday. The day was full of student competitions, education and fun.
Vivienne Mackinder On a Beautiful Braided Updo
Vivienne Mackinder offers an overview of the crimped braided updo that she presented at the Intercoiffure 2012 Spring Symposium.