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5 Questions For Doug Cox, Author Of "SH-BOOM! The Power of Positive Aging"
Have you heard about Sh-Boom! The Power of Positive Aging? This new book, by industry legend Doug Cox, is targeted for everyone between the ages of 50 and 100. Maybe it should be your next on your "must-read" list?
American Crew's Blue Suede Barbershop Stops at North Coast Music Festival in Chicago
The American Crew Blue Suede Barbershop jived its way onto festival grounds across the country this summer to give out free cuts and samples to festival-goers. MODERN SALON was at its Chicago stop at North Coast Music Festival.
by Jamie Newman
She Hair USA Helps Stylists Succeed Through Coaching Days
Extensionist and educator Bernard Ory explains the brand's hair extension coaching days and how they help boost stylists' skills and business.
by Jamie Newman
Color Correction: The Better Blend
Jennifer Diaz (@jenni4president) of @thegreststudio, Poughkeepsie NY, says her client came to her looking for something ashier, blended, softer and with more dimension.Here Diaz shares the steps to this correction using a weaving and ...
Adding A Pop Of Color On Natural Hair
Joie Wallace (@Joiewallacehair), Artistic Educational Director for "Sessions By Joie", specializes in hair coloring, hair cutting and cutting edge styling. Based at Flawless Hair Salon, Hampton Virginia, Wallace ...
Which Angle Should You Use for Clipper-Over-Comb Haircuts? Horizontal or Vertical?
Andrew Carruthers, education director for Sam Villa, demonstrates how using vertical versus horizontal sections while clipper cutting can yield very different results.
ClipperGuy’s Top 10 Tips for Managing Your Appointment Book
Your appointment book is your interface between you and the world of your clients. Your appointment book does way more than just tell you who to cut and when to cut them. In the following 10-installment blog post series I will share my top 10 tips for managing your appointment book.
by Ivan Zoot
Fish Oil: Keep Eating It!
New research indicates that unsaturated fats like fish oil are even better for you than previously thought.
Tiffany Steele: four children, a business and a plan to stay healthy
A busy Kentucky solo artist and mom makes time for fitness and a nutritional diet.
My TEDx Experience
As many of you know I love TED Talks. I learn from them, share them in my classes, with my friends, my family (sharing them with our daughters, my wife and I share talks we love with each other) I even share some on social media. To ...
Daydream Pink and Lavender with Hairdreams Nano
For this photoshoot with MODERN, Erin Hayden, Hairdreams Master Trainer, puts her passion into play with looks inspired by the innocence, surprise and surreal atmosphere of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Hair Color Base: ...
Tips for Being a Successful Salon Professional from Van Council
MODERN spoke with Van Council about some of the things he suggests for building a successful career in the salon industry.
by Anne Moratto
Makeover: Fixing The Home "Fix"
Hannah Peterson (@hannahnoelhair) of Gina Bianca Hair (@ginabiancahair), Southington, Connecticut, says "I have seen clients attempt to color or ‘fix’ their own hair, but I have never come across something like this! I ...
Wahl Goes Abroad: Educator Travels to Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong
Wahl Global Educator Garland ‘G-Whiz’ Fox brings his passion for hair abroad. Fox travels to Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong to performs men’s haircutting techniques using his favorite Wahl tools.
by Lauren Quick
The Journey: From Black to Blonde - And Everything In-Between
Melissa Flathers (@melissadoesyourdo) a Pravana Certified Colorist at Innov8 Hair Design, Long Beach, CA., says "This client has been coming to me for about 3 years now. Her natural color is a level 6 auburn and has a very fine ...
NAILS: How to Determine Skintone and Choose the Best Fall Colors for Your Clients
Fall is a time of transition reflected in both fashion and beauty. Speaking with confidence to clients by sharing trends, analyzing skintone to pick the best shade and offering complementary nail shapes will make your nail business soar.
by Jamie Newman
Celebrity Style: Tales of Texture
Fall styles continue to veer away from smooth and sleek and play up hair’s natural movement.
by Jamie Newman