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Announcing the 2017 Excellence in Education Top Honorees
MODERN SALON Media has collaborated with the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) to develop MODERN SALON’s Excellence in Education program. Two top honorees are recognized in each category—one individual school location and a multi-location school organization—and were announced at the AACS Annual Convention & Expo.
by Lauren Quick
Ribbons of Blonde: Golden Blonde Color Formula from Keune
Prelightening is key, as is choosing the most skin-tone suitable shade—inthis case, a soft, golden tone using Keune Haircosmetics with an ashcharacter for an iridescent effect.
Vibrant Pastel: Vibrant Violet Pastel Formula from MyDentity
This incredible prismatic effect is created by overlaying vibrant #mydentity pastels for a unique take on balayage.
Bold Rose: Rose Gold Color Formula from Kenra
The rose-gold obsession leads to a hypnotizing version of the shade thathas unique dimension and a shimmery finish using Kenra Color.
Violet Queen: Smokey Quartz Color Formula from Eufora
This fierce Eufora violet is as tough as it beautiful. With smokey quartz thrown in, the royal color combo makes a statement.
Precious Nature Color: Rich Red Formula from Alfaparf Milano
Inspired by cherries, this Alfaparf Milano color design features a deep, rich red that melts into a copper-red hue.
Violet Opal: Lilac and Lavender Color Formula from Paul Mitchell
With Paul Mitchell The ColorXG swirls of lilac and lavender, Violet Opal is said todetract from negative energy.
Violicious: Purple Color Formula from CHI
“I am Violet” is inspired by the colors of nature for harmonized tonesthat are in perfect balance.
Pastel Lavender: Light Purple Color Formula from Goldwell
A sophisticated fusion of subtly varying depths of pastel lavender adds dimension anddepth to the regrowth of this look. Goldwell color seamlessly blends outward into acooler, glimmering pastel shade.
Geometric Split: Chocolate Toned Color Formula from ColorDesign
Fashion color placements can be used in a salon-friendly, wearable way.In this formula using ColorDesign, chocolate tones are placed oppositeone another, based on large, geometric shapes.
Enchanted Forest: Blue, Green and Yellow Color Formula from Balay Powder
Inspired by the enchanted forest, which includes rich greens, blues and yellows, the results are magical when applied with a paint-on balayage technique using Balay Powder.
Ice Queen: A Rooted-In-Silver Look from Truss
This Truss technique uses strategic positioning to create light and color in a rooted-in-silver look.
Blush Rosé Hair Color from Scruples
The placement of the lightener, the type of lightener used and the level of lift achieved all come together to create this dimensional Blush Rosé shade, which uses a Scruples smudge root formula and one toner.
Enriched Pastel: Pink and Fuschia Color from Schwarzkopf
This Schwarzkopf Professional look releases creativity with an alluring pastel palette, which is intensified with on-trend, hidden fuchsia panels.
Electrified Spectrum: Rainbow Prism Color from Pulp Riot
The full spectrum is the band of colors produced when sunlight passes through a prism and creates an array of colors, such as a rainbow. This technique uses the intensity behind the spectrum to beautifully capture the hair in motion with Pulp Riot color.
Switchback: Copper Color Formula from Aloxxi
The power of Aloxxi copper provides an aura of energy, as well as confidence at work or play.
Candy Bowl: Purple and Orange Color Scheme by Aveda
In sweet potato farms, crops come in a myriad of colors. The shadings are pastel and fun.