Career
Sebastian Professional's What's Next Awards 2017, Winners Announced
More than 1,000 salon professionals, friends and family gathered in Dallas, Texas to cheer on the nine finalists in Sebastian Professional’s 2017 What’s Next Awards (WNA). See who won in each category: Student, Professional and Affiliated Artist.
Top Tips for Selecting Scheduling and Management Software for Solo Salon Artists
Scheduling and management software can be very beneficial in helping to successfully run any salon or spa but how do you know where to start, especially as a solo artist? Here's how.
Spring 2017 BCL│MUD Make-Up Designory Scholarship Opens
Professional makeup artistry scholarship accepting applications through April 10.
by Anne Moratto
Dermalogica Announces Scholarship Opportunity for New Entrepreneurship Training Program
Dermalogica has just announced a new opportunity for salon industry professionals to boost their business skills and take their salon business to the next level, a full tuition scholarship to the Dermalogica Entrepreneurship Training Program with Santa Monica College.
Intercoiffure Nouveau Top Ten Finalists Announced
MODERN would like to congratulate the Top Ten finalists in the 2017 Intercoiffure Nouveau Creative, Cut, Color, and Texture Contest. These artists, all working at Intercoiffure member salons, were asked to to submit a dynamic haircut and texture displaying versatility and creativity with distinct color as a vivid component of the overall look. Learn more here.
FORMULA: Confetti
Learn the formula for this lovely galaxy-inspired color design.
MAKEOVER: Three Sessions Of Beauty
Jenn Malone (@jmalonehair) at Agence Salon, San Dimas, California, says her client "had 85% virgin hair. Her goal is to be a 'rooty' platinum blonde while still keeping the 'lived in' look. My main goal was to get her to her desired color, while still maintaining the integrity of her hair. Patience is the key in achieving this!" How to here.
Mark Your Calendar: Sebastian's What's Next Awards This Weekend
What are your plans this weekend? Sebastian Professional’s What’s Next Awards (WNA), a premiere hair styling competition for students and professionals, will broadcast live from Wella Education’s Facebook page at 6:30 p.m. PST/8:30 p.m. CST/9:30 p.m. EST.
MAKEOVER: 2 Steps To Ashy Ombre
Jack Martin (@JackMartinColorist) of Jack Martin Studio, Tustin, California, posted this impressive makeover and we just had to share. Here Martin shares the details for this makeover.
IN SPANISH: How-To: Create A Face Frame
MODERN stopped by the most recent educator training for Living Proof. Rafael Benitez, Director of Sales and Education - Latin America was working with Living Proof Educator - Latin America, Leonel (Leo) Sandoval. As he was perfecting the technique, Benitez asked Sandoval to demonstrate for our Spanish speaking audience.
Sabrina Marie: Back in Shape
A Rhode Island salon owner enters a fitness competition to motivate herself to work out and eat better.
L'Oréal Professionnel's Hair Touch Up, Temporary Concealer Spray
L'Oréal Professionnel's Hair Touch Up is a temporary root concealer spray that covers grays instantly, and can be used by clients in-between salon visits to maintain their color.
Is it Time to Reinvent Yourself? 5 Signs It Might Be Time to Transform
Deciding to stick with a situation, or go for something new, is one of the hardest decisions.
L’Oréal Professionnel’s Smartbond: For Strong and Protected Hair During Technical Service
Did you know that damage protection is one of the top concerns of women who undergo hair color and/or lightening services? Learn about a treatment that protects and strengthens the hair fiber DURING these technical services.
Sponsored by L'Oréal Professionnel
Women: 5 Health Habits to Start Before You Turn 40
The earlier you start taking care of key aspects of your body, the better chance you have of living a long and pain-free life.
Why Professionals SHOULD Sell Retail Products
It has been a problem in our industry for years - retailing. Many salon pros have trouble seeing beyond the artistry and find it difficult to sell products to their clients. In this brief video Cody Fullerton of Living Proof confronts the situation and shares why salon pros should encourage their clients to buy products to maintain their hair between salon visits.
Four Icy Blonde Formulas You Must Know
Four lovely icy blondes were chatting up a storm at a special training for Living Proof educators. The ladies, together, represented some of the prettiest dimensional pale shades ever seen. We had to know: WHAT IS YOUR FORMULA. Here they share.