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MAKEOVER: Fuzzy Fade To Sleek Raspberry/Pink Melt
After trying out a subtle red ombre, this client was ready to go bolder and brighter.
8 Bedtime Snacks that Might Be OK
You don't have to go to bed hungry if you choose your nighttime snacks wisely!
Hair and Scalp Wellness Helps Clients Dealing with Hair Loss
A ribbon ceremony will celebrate the opening of Hair Scalp and Wellness in New Jersey, which officially opened in March 2016.
by Jamie Newman
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.
Bond Girls: Using Keune Bond Fusion in Cut and Color Services
MODERN SALON editors Jamie Newman and Elizabeth Jakaitis experience Keune Bond Fusion—which can be added onto ANY service—incorporated into a balayage service and a modern shag haircut. See the complete tutorials (including formulas)!
Beth Minardi: “YOU are Pretty Wonderful!”
Industry icon Beth Minardi encourages you to value your contribution to people's lives and protect yourself emotionally.
Balayage For A Brighter and Dimensional Design
This client wanted brighter, cooler-toned highlights...but she didn't want to sit in the salon for hours. Here's how her colorist, Sharon So, made her wish come true.
Is Foiling Dead? NOOO! 5 Tips To Foil Perfection
Although balayage is all the rage, celebrity colorist Jason Backe still loves the magic of foil high and low lighting. In this video, he shares his top five tips for foil perfection, plus, how to achieve this look!
She Was "Up For A Change" - DONE!
Connor Lange, (@connorlangehair) a stylist at Bob + Paige Salon in Toronto, says "This client in particular is always up for change, and this time she was ready for something dramatic." Details here.
Salon Owners React To Ted Gibson Salon Closing
When Ted Gibson and Jason Backe announced they were closing the Ted Gibson Salon in NYC at the end of December '16, it sent shock waves through the professional community. Here's the industry's response.
Health Checklist
Make sure the health screenings and vaccinations are up to date for you and your family.
BREAKING NEWS: JCPenney's The Salon by InStyle Launches Project Cinderella
The Salon by InStyle inside JCPenney announces Project Cinderella, a new employment program and compensation structure uniting all the benefits of working for a salon and the autonomy of being a independent stylist.
Modern Shag Shape and Copper Penny Color
A beautiful shape and shade by Lisa Satorn.
by Anne Moratto
Sola Salon Studios Announces International Expansion to Canada
Sola Salon Studios, one of the largest and fastest-growing salon studio franchise in the United States, today announced expansion plans to bring the franchise to Canada.
by Anne Moratto
MAKEOVER: Faded To Captivating Blue
Ashley Nocera (@makeoversbyashleybrooke) of Aella Salon and Day Spa (@aellasalonandspa) of Meadville, Penn., had a fun challenge, bringing her faded fashion client back to life. Here she shares the how-to.