Career

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jae Lace Stylist Wear Created By and For Hairdressers

Jae Lace LLC Wear is the apparel and accessory line created by sisters Cassandra and Lacey DeRosa designed to be worn by stylish stylists.

8 Steps to Opening a Salon Studio

You’ve been dreaming about owning your own salon, about the flexibility and autonomy of being your own boss. But, how do you know if you’re really ready?

Sponsored by Sola Salons Blue

World Stage: Unite Global Session 2016

Stylists from across the country and as far as Australia, the U.K. and South America gathered in San Diego for Unite’s annual Global Session.

What You Need to Know About Snapchat Spectacles

Snapchat Spectacles just launched, but how does this social media gadget help stylists and salons?

2016's Best Hair & Nails on Instagram

2016 was YOUR year! MODERN's more than 730,000 Instagram followers continue to impress with stunning before-and-after imagery, truly artistic color and chic nail art. Take a look back at some of the most striking images you tagged with #modernsalon this year.