Career
Babylights, Glam Wash, Toner and Extensions For Dramatic Makeover
From brass to class! See how this colorist transformed her client into a beautiful, winter blonde goddess.
Dull and Damaged To Rich Dimensional Chocolate
This client came in with a grown out ombre and wanted to try out some deeper, rich tones for fall and winter.
Health-Hack Your Holiday Cookies
If you want to fire up a recipe that doesn’t set you back five pounds this holiday season...try this healthy alternative.
’Tis the Season for Ivan Zoot’s 12 Days of Christmas Workout
Ivan Zoot shares his tough holiday—and everyday—workout routine that tones the whole body.
Big Cut, Beautiful Balayage, Nice Donation
This client grew her hair for years and wanted a change. After some layering, face framing and texturizing, they cut off a total of 12 inches that was later donated to Wigs for Kids.
MAKEOVER: Faded Cherry To Vibrant Violet
Marianne Lohr (@mannie_mak) of Bethlehem, PA., has been "coloring my client a deep cherry red with balayaged vibrant red pieces throughout for awhile. At her last appointment she wanted to lean more towards the violet side!" Here she shares how she achieved a vibrant violet.
MAKEOVER: Faded Balayage To Silver Sombre
This makeover that we found on Instagram stopped us in our tracks. Get the details for the finished color here.
Personal Style: Oribe Platform Artist Coby Alcantar
Oribe Educator and Platform Artist Coby Alcantar is always a joy to watch onstage. Sometimes goofy, other times sage, but always an excellent educator who is clearly passionate about what she does. It’s really refreshing.
Enter Now for NAHA 2017! Deadline is Feb. 10
The 2017 entry process for the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) is officially open.
Choose Beauty: Fashion Week Powerhouse James Pecis
At just 36 years old, James Pecis has become a highly sought-after editorial stylist, educator and brand ambassador, packing in 30 shows per fashion week season and countless classes around the country.
by Lauren Quick
COLOR CORRECTION: Uh Oh To Ice Melt
Molly Romano (@belladonnabymollymomano) of Public Salon, Arlington, Heights, IL, says her new client came to her after a not so great experience at a different salon. "She then tried getting it fixed at yet ANOTHER salon and finally came in to me with two completely different styles of hair coloring on one head." Here Romano shows how she corrected this color.
L'ANZA's B.I.G. Event 2016
B.I.G. stands for Believe. Inspire. Grow—three words the people behind L’anza Healing Haircare live by. But the brand’s B.I.G. Event November 5-8 in Montego Bay, Jamaica lived up to that word in more ways than one.
by Jamie Newman
Kenra Platinum's HiDef Winner and Her Bridal How-To
Braided, bling-y, bridal, beautiful: Kenra asked stylists to upload their best, most beautiful finishes created with Kenra’s HiDef Hairspray on social media, using the hashtag #KeepItUndone... and we finally have a winner! Congratulations to Hannah Holsomback.
11 of 2016’s Top Hashtags in Professional Beauty
Here are some of the most popular beauty hashtags on social media. How do you hashtag?
Instant Gratification: How Celebrities Experimented with Hair Styles in 2016
MODERN SALON’s HAIR+ research revealed younger clients love to experiment with hair styles, thinking of hair as a part of the vibe they’re portraying to the world.These celebrities are the trailblazers of the hair-as-an-accessory movement.
by Jamie Newman
Making the Move to Your Own Space
You’re at the top of your professional game. You have clients who love you, and you have a solid vision of where you want to go, career-wise. But you find yourself constantly wondering… Could there be something more? It might just be time to make a move –– time to go out and become an owner.
Nail Your Instagram Caption
Get the most out of your Instagram captions with these five tips.
by Kelly Ehlers