Career
Eye on Israel: Makeup Artist Tal Peleg's Eye Art
Tal Peleg has attracted hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram for her detailed, intricate eye art inspired by everything from Disney to dimensia.
Game Changers 2016: Meet Mia De Vries @thefoxandthehair
We’ve been following @thefoxandthehair for a longggg time now, and the page gets better and better. We were so excited when we saw one of the Australia-based salon’s posts of glitter buns go viral, working its way all the way to Lacy Hale of Pretty Little Liars’ feed.
Game Changers 2016: Meet Farrukh Shamuratov @fshairdo
If you follow hair pages on Instagram, chances are you’ve seen Farrukh Shamuratov’s work on the explore page under “Videos you might like.” While his hometown is in Russia, Shamuratov recently moved to Los Angeles and ...
#9 of the Top 10 Things You Should (or Should Not) Say to a Male Client
This is number 9 in a 10-installment blog series of the top 10 things you should say, ask or tell (or should not) when consulting, selling to or interacting with a male client. "Your sideburns should be here." Sideburns ...
by Ivan Zoot
Game Changers 2016: Meet Shelley Gregory
We can remember when @shelleygregoryhair had only a handful of Instagram followers—we were early followers of the Las Vegas-based colorist/stylist because her hair creations were always so beautiful. But everything changed in November 2015 when Shelley, inspired by a fellow Instagrammer, posted the progress shots of her “candy unicorn” haircolor creation, formulated with Pravana Pastels, and, of course, the glorious “after.”
American Hairlines: Providing Hair-Replacement Solutions
Hair-replacement studio owners across the country rely on American Hairlines for high-quality products and comprehensive professional services. To suit every client’s preferences and budget, a variety of human-hair options are available, including 100-percent Eastern European human hair.
Game Changers: Meet the 2016 Class of Social Media Beauty Influencers
MODERN's must-follow list for inspiration, before-and-afters, and all things beauty.MEET THE 2016 CLASS of Game Changers. Each year, MODERN’s editorial team compiles our list of people you should follow—and who they’re ...
What Was Your Game Changer?
This issue of MODERN celebrates industry game changers—stylists and artists who are reinventing, reshaping and bringing new energy and ideas to the salon craft. This month’s Healthy Hairdresser Challenge encourages you to celebrate ...
Healthy Hairdresser Hero: Mary Beth Janssen
“If you think you’re your body, you’re mistaken,” says salon industry health guru Mary Beth Janssen, a health and wellness advisor to Healthy Hairdresser August sponsor PARODI Professional ...
New Directions - Making Pivotal Changes in Your Life
When psychology researcher Jeffrey A Kottler asked people to tell him about a major transformation they'd made that continued to the present, most people had a quick response. Try it yourself and see whether something comes to mind—an ...
The Softer Side of Competition Hair
Competition hair, by design, can be and frequently is, extreme. Colors and silhouettes often scream for attention. This hair tends to be a bit “much” for the everyday client, but can certainly serve as inspiration for the client who wants something special. MODERN invited Goldwell Global Zoom winners on set to create competition-worthy color and edge that can still be worn by the everyday client.
Conscious Beauty: Oil Slick Color How-To
Kelsey Deuel, winner of the Bio Ionic Style Awards, looks to her own lifestyle choices—both artistic and environmentally ethical—for inspiration in this “oil slick” collection.
Makeover: Effortless Beauty With A "Money Piece"
Erik Gutierrez (@hairerik), owner of Agence Salon, San Dimas, California, (@agence_salon) says his client "came in with level 5 hair and warmth on the ends. She wanted to be brightened up with effortless lived in color."Here ...
Game Changers 2016: KL Christoffersen
KL Christoffersen is best known for her coined way of highlighting hair, fluid hair-painting, which uses a balayage-esque painting technique while the client is reclined at the edge of a color table.
by Jamie Newman
Game Changers 2016: Najah Aziz's Edgy, Textured Cuts
Najah Aziz left behind a 16-year corporate career when she decided it was time to pursue her passion for hair. She opened Like The River The Salon and began working to elevate clients and fellow stylists through beauty and education.
A Great Second Half
It’s funny to think that as many of us sit here in the midst of a heat wave or “heat dome” as they are now calling it, it's less than 160 days until New Year's Eve. And, for the next five months, it will be prime time ...
Game Changers 2016: Texture Expert Isabella Vázquez is Elevating the Curl World
Isabella Vázquez became a licensed cosmetologist in 2000, and she hasn’t slowed down since. She has been a Redken artist, a DevaCurl artistic director and is the founder of curlpopnhair.com, a platform for sharing curly hair inspiration and education.