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It Starts With a Snip: My First Hair Designs at Beauty School
WOW. That’s all I can really say to sum up the past few weeks in beauty school at Pivot Point International. We’re learning so much—more than I thought was possible—and I have soaked up every word like a sponge! Check out my collection of cuts—including one on a REAL. LIVE. HUMAN!!
The Gift of You
As you prepare for the holiday season in the salon and in your own home, remember to take a moment each day to reflect on the value of what you, personally, bring to the salon and beauty community. To help remind you and guide you through the busy and exciting weeks ahead, here are a few of our wishes and affirmations. We hope you will revisit them often.
Stay hyped up during the holiday season
A rigorous holiday season adds stress and drains stamina. Geno Stampora (genostampora.com), recently named by NAHA into the prestigious Hall of Leaders, knows how to keep salons and their teams hyped up for the holidays.
Special Hair Styling Tips
To create a strong curl, suggests KMS’ Edwin Johnston, apply a volumizer like KMS California addvolume Body Build Detangler to damp strands and dry the hair. Then mist individual sections with a heft enhancer like KMS California Sea Salt Spray, reheat the hair with a blow dryer, curl each section around a round brush, slip out the brush and replace it with a smaller Velcro roller. Wait until the hair cools completely before removing the roller.
Head Case
I'm wrapping up my fourth week into beauty school—whew! Everyone told me it would be hard work, but no one said it would be SO. MUCH. FUN!
Keep Holiday Hair Color Business Vibrant
While the mainstream press is busy proclaiming the professional hair color business is going down, down, down, many salons are actually seeing gains, even in the current economy. Why? Because they’re offering innovative services and enticing their clients with smart promotions and business-building strategies. What’s more, many of their ideas are simple and straightforward. The lesson is clear—all it takes is a consistent focus on your color business to keep it going strong!
Brain Conditioner
Alright, friends... it's Week Three into beauty school—which means another test. See if you retained all your knowledge on hair sculpture by taking this 20 question, multiple choice test. Can you do it? Good luck!
Chicago Fashion Frenzy Competition
When Beauty Systems Group held its recent Fashion Frenzy hair styling competition in conjunction with a regional show in Schaumburg, Illinois, MODERN Editor Laurel Smoke and Associate Editor Alison Shipley helped judge the results with industry consultant Geno Stampora on stage to emcee.
Classroom Antics
This week at school has been SUCH a blast. While yes, we did have a 50-question test to study for, we also got to learn how to sculpt an increased-layered form cut and we got to shampoo and drape each other. Awesome!
Popular hairstyles for prom
It’s prom season! Are you ready to get your teen clients ready for the big event? We asked stylists around the country what prom styles are hot in their area.
Ask the Experts: Being a Wellness Expert
What can skin care professionals do to better position themselves as wellness and skin health experts when so many skin care brands focus on the appeal of glamor, luxury and pampering?
The Color of Spring
Each season, Pantone, the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, releases the Pantone Fashion Color Report.
Jump on the Head-Band Wagon
Coveting that chic headband style, but don’t know hot to get the look just right? Stylist Ryan Nickulas of the Ryan Darius Salon can help you jump on this season’s hottest look.
On-Set Color Secrets
Of course celebs need fabulous hair color but what’s the secret to consistent color when a movie crew shoots a portion of a scene, then picks up the rest six months later?
How Do You Break Into Fashion Hairdressing?
Read the response from Freelance Hollywood and fashion hair stylist and author of "Shortcuts to a Successful Career as a Hairstylist or Make-Up Artist for the Fashion and Entertainment Industry," Diana Schmidtke.
Top 10 Reasons to Come to Work in December
It’s the most hectic month of the year. All of your clients want their color refreshed and their nails done and an updo for a holiday party… But here are a few reasons to get excited about being a hairdresser this month!
Finding the Right Mentor
Having a mentor at work is an important part of your professional development. Here are a few guidelines to help choose the best mentor for you: