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Photo Gallery: International Salon and Spa Expo Long Beach 2017
Miss ISSE Long Beach 2017? We got you! See what was happening on stage and the show floor at the International Salon and Spa Expo.
by Lauren Quick
MAKEOVER: No Hassle Pixie
"This client had thought about cutting her hair for months. She was leaving out of country to make the world a better place and didn't want the hassle of dealing with long hair throughout her travels." Dani Emerson (@hairdodanigirl) shares details for the makeover.
Introducing Our Newest Blogger, Carrie Bailon
We are delighted to welcome a new blogger to our roster, Carrie Bailon. She is a full time hairdresser, business owner, educator, and editorial hair stylist.
FORMULA: Disrupted Rainbow
Inspired by the disconnection portrayed in Goldwell’s D!srupt collection, Tiffany Blair took those elements and translated them into an undercut with a surprise in the back.
Becoming A Rapunzel: Extensions To The Rescue
This client's continued goal is to get longer, lighter and fuller hair through extensions.
MAKEOVER: Baby Steps To A Darker Shade
This stylist chose to lowlight her client's hair, but add brightness with babylights.
What Really Brings A Client Back?
Major industries like real estate, finance and consulting know the answer.
Blend Game: Keune's Blend Launch Party Celebrates New Styling Line and Education Tour
The launch of Keune Haircosmetics’ new Blend styling line was celebrated with an explosive party in Atlanta, followed by the kick-off of the line’s corresponding education tour the next day.
by Jamie Newman
How-To: Men's Cropped Haircut
This cut is a timeless men’s style to have in your arsenal. Learn how to recreate the look with help from Andis.
HOW-TO: Give Your Client Height At The Crown
MODERN challenged James Pecis, asking him to show how Swept Up (which he refers to as his “new favorite product IN THE WORLD”) can be used to create immediate volume at the crown.
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.
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."
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.