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Pics of Color Chalking: Plus What to Charge and How To Promote
Karen Gordon, MODERN Facebook fan and co-owner of Chicago's J. Gordon Designs, has now introduced hair chalking as a professional service called "Lock Chalking" in their salon. She was so kind to not only share the details of how she has added the service to her salon's menu, but she also gave us the scoop on how to introduce it at your salon, who to market it to, how much to charge and how to make it more professional.
Animal Print Make-up Brushes!
Want to take a walk on the wild side with some new make-up brushes to add to your beauty arsenal? I just found out about Japonesque's new print brushes, part of its new Safari Chic Brush Collection.
Emma Stone's NEW Blonde Hair Style
Did you know that Emma Stone is actually a natural blonde? Over the weekend Stone went from strawberry blonde to near-platinum, and debuted her new look at the Kids' Choice Awards. MODERN has the tips on how to achieve Emma Stone's beautiful soft, blonde waves from hair stylist David Babaii.
Want to Compete LIVE in Spain? Enter Wella's Trend Vision!
Wella Professionals is now accepting entries for the 2012 International Trend Vision!
PRAVANA Launches Revamped Website
PRAVANA launched its revamped website offering new features and content. Beauty industry professionals can gain exclusive access to resources including educational videos, vital industry information and expert advice in the PRAVANA Pro section.
by Anne Moratto
Rejuvenol's Glycóliss Smoothing Treatment
Rejuvenol has just formulated a new smoothing treatment—Glycóliss.To complement this treatment is the Glycóliss Xtending Spray, which can be used as a stand alone styling aid or as an accessory with the treatment.
Fun and Fancy Hues from Bodyography
New for the Bodyography Nail Lacquers is their Spring/Summer 2012 Wanderlust collection, which embodies the essence of travel and exploration. Wanderlust is made up of four off-beat fashion colors drawn from the gorgeous sea in the Mediterranean to the sunflower fields that inspired Van Gogh's famous paintings.
The Conch Shell Braid!—Get the How-to!
It's one of our favorite new hair styles for summer—the conch shell braid! Learn how to create this beautifully twisted braid!
Embellish With a Head Piece
Looking to create a delicate, elegant head piece? This how-to has the steps you can try to re-create this "Prim and Pastel" look.
Giuliana Rancic is NAHA '12 Host and Beautiful Humanitarian
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA), producers of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), is proud to announce Giuliana Rancic as the host for the 2012 NAHA Awards Ceremony. Additionally, Giuliana will be the recipient of the Beautiful Humanitarian Award, honoring her for sharing her own experience and educating others about breast cancer, as well as championing many other charitable causes.
Salon Coccole Delivers Dream Hair
Salon Coccole gives MODERN's Alison Shipley dream hair using Hairdreams hair extensions.
The Makeup Show LA: Inspiration, Education and Community
The Makeup Show LA launched with an evening event in downtown Los Angeles on Friday, March 16. In attendance were makeup artists, cosmetic industry professionals, media and models all coming together to support the two-day show.
by Anne Moratto
The Hunger Games Hair: How-Tos and Details
Joico colorist Cherry Petenbrink, and lead hair Jennifer Flowers dish on the hair cuts and colors of The Hunger Games movie.
The Best Shoes to Wear All Day at the Salon
MODERN SALON asks our Facebook fans: What are the best, least painful shoes to wear on the salon floor all day—while still maintaining some style?
Do You Remember Your Very First Client?
We ask our Facebook fans: Do you remember your first client? Were you terrified? Did he or she like the results?
What to do While Your Client is Processing
MODERN fan Shalee Candice Connelly needs your help... we KNOW there is something more productive/useful she can do while she waits for clients to process—such as prebooking, writing thank you notes, and working on getting so many clients she doesn't know WHAT to do! She says, "I'm wondering what everyone does to pass the time while their client's color is processing. In my salon we offer a bottle of water, diet soda a magazine or iPad, clean color bowls and then sit and visit!" Tips?
WANTED: 10 Teams of Cosmetology Students in the Miami Area
Millennium Software, known for its commitment to beauty industry education, is reaching out to cosmetology schools in the Miami, Florida area with a huge opportunity. Makers of the software are holding a contest to find 10 teams of cosmetology students that will host a hair show during The Millennium Experience, the company’s largest educational conference. This year's Millennium Experience will celebrate the company’s 25-year anniversary and pay tribute to 1987, the year the company was founded.