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Game Changers 2016: Bianca Hillier
Bianca Hillier’s Instagram feed acts as her portfolio. It’s laden with professional photos of models, bloggers, actresses and more, all whose hair she colored. She works with newMARK models, NEXT, No Ties LA faces and Osbrink agency. ...
by Jamie Newman
5 Secrets to Fashion Week Hair
Philip Carreon is no stranger to Fashion Week. The Eufora International Creative Director and celebrity stylist has worked his magic at numerous shows and shares his 5 Secrets to Fashion Week Hair:The most important thing about Fashion Week ...
Makeover: Platinum To Dimensional Copper
Stephany Huizing-Smith (@stephygnarstagram), Creative director and Senior stylist at Parlour e.lev.en (@parlour.eleven), Huntington Beach, CA, shares details on this lovely makeover we found on Instagram:The Story:"A friend of mine from a ...
Going Blonde: Under Promise, Over Deliver
Jenna Faicco of Salon Brielle (@ SalonBrielle) in Holbrook, NY, says that "Hair painting and balayage has brought my color game to an exciting new level." She is clearly doing something right! We found this ...
Game Changers 2016: Nail Artist Jeanettte Vazquez Alfaro Is Catching the Dream
Backstage at New York Fashion Week, on set at photo shoots and in the pages of magazines, Jeannette Vazquez Alfaro (@iLuvUrNailz) creates distinctive nail art designs that get thousands of social thumbs-up. Her impressive following caught the ...
by Anne Moratto
Game Changers 2016: Stylist Gabie Vossler's Steady Stream of Good Work
What do we love about Gabie Vossler? She has created a space for herself on modernsalon.com by consistently posting her work and commenting positively on that of other professionals. And editors have taken notice.
by Anne Moratto
A Beautiful Bronde Via Balayage
"This client had a grown out ombre and had not had her hair highlighted in more than one year," says Eva Scrivo (@evascrivosalons), owner of the Eva Scrivo Salons in NYC. "Living in California allowed her to maintain her light ...
Postpartum Depression in Men
Guys go through a lot that they don’t talk about and, even though they’re not the ones who give birth, up to 10% of new dads experience postpartum depression, according to research from the Center for Pediatric Research at the ...
When You’re Serious about Kicking Smoking
Approximately 17% of Americans still smoke. If you’re among the 70% of them who would like to quit, you have support! First, probably every nonsmoking family member, coworker and friend will be happy to help you in any possible way. Even ...
Game Changers 2016: Beachwaver Founder Sarah Potempa
Learn more about celebrity stylist and Beachwaver founder Sarah Potempa, including her tips to get results on a social post, favorite hashtags and more.
by Lauren Quick
Makeover: Silver Blonde To Dimensional Bright Copper
Stevie Vincent of Stevie Vincent Hair Artistry, color educator and unicorn tribe member from Perth, Western Australia, says, "I've been in the industry for 8 years and have found my niche in vibrant colors and deriving inspiration ...
Meet Dilek Onur-Taylor: The Educator, Artist, Mom, Boss and NAHA Winner
Chicago-based stylist Dilek Onur-Taylor, who is part of the core team for The Salon By InStyle inside JCPenney, isn’t just a master stylist. She’s a master colorist, educator, cutter, platform artist and, adding to her long list of ...
The Butterfly: Meet NAHA Hairstylist of the Year Matt Swinney
When Matt Swinney was in high school, a promising career in professional football was derailed by an injury, and his dreams of going to Arizona State University took a detour. And though the Minneapolis native has had plenty of jobs ranging from ...
Wella Education Names 2016 National Instructor of the Year
After being nominated regional instructor of the year, Danielle Markley of Hays Academy was announced as Wella’s National Instructor of the Year for 2016. As instructor of the year, Danielle Markley was awarded an all-expenses paid trip to attend the National Trend Vision Awards in Las Vegas on July 25, where she will receive her instructor of the year award live on stage.
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Dolce & Gabbana-Inspired Nail Art
From the runway to everyday. Ayumi Namaizawa of Mars the Salon in Hollywood shows you step-by-step how to achieve Dolce & Gabbana-inspired nail ...
by Jamie Newman
#8 of the Top Things You Should (or Should Not) Say to a Male Client
This is number 8 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.
by Ivan Zoot
Fingerwaves: Get the How-To for the Classic AND Modern Look
MODERN recently stopped by the Moroccanoil Academy in NYC to attend the "Reinventing The Reel" class.