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MAKEOVER: Faded Partial Weave To Platinum Ice
Taylor Rubio (@@TaylorRubioHair) of Legends Ladera Salon, Ladera Ranch, CA. says that although known for effortless/beach bum styles she "got to have fun bringing my normal full weave client to an all over pearly platinum. She ...
FORMULA: Lavender Ice
Brent Basore (@hair_by_brentandcarlyn) of the Sherry Mesa, Palm Desert, California, says regular client Jackie is known for her pixie platinum look. "She wanted to try the pastel hair trend without compromising her platinum blonde. We ...
Johnny Ramirez's Advice for Helping Clients Achieve Their Dream Blonde
Lived-in color. Bright platinum. Rooty warm shades. It's summer, which probably means you colorists are hearing these requests a lot during peak-blonde season.To help your bright endeavors, we asked Johnny Ramirez, L’Oréal ...
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Tips For Coloring Extensions
Do you have that client who wants to add "fun" to her look - but just temporarily? MODERN spent time with Corinne Brown and Harley LoBasso, winners of Goldwell's Color Zoom Challenge, who share how they use extensions to turn a ...
#4 in the Top 10 Things You Should (or Should Not) Say to a Male Client
This is number 4 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.Are you going to put anything in it? This is a simple consultation ...
by Ivan Zoot
MAKEOVER: Fun Summer Change For A Librarian
Wesley Palmer (@wesdoeshair) of Against The Grain, Houston, Texas, says his client, a high school librarian, is on "summer break wanted a fun summer change!"Here Palmer shares the details for this lovely makeover:Natural level 6 with ...
MAKEOVER: Going Platinum
Candice Marie (@candicemarie702) of Square Salon, Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in fashion colors, platinum blondes and extensions. "This is my beautiful hair model Ashley. This is Ashley's second time with me. She came in w ...
Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship Competition Opens
The Fall 2016 BCL|CND|Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship competition is accepting applications through August 15, 2016. Five students enrolled in a professional nail education program at a qualified school will each receive a $2,500 tuition ...
by Anne Moratto
Wella Color Craft: Essential Color
MODERN attended the Chicago stop of Wella’s Color Craft: Essential Color certification class, which took place June 12-13 at Fuga Centro Salon and Spa.Day one started with foundations in color—essential knowledge, understanding ...
by Jamie Newman
MAKEOVER: Balayage and Backcombed Weaves For A Power Blonde
Brandon Pate (@brandonandhair) of Cortello Salon, Jacksonville Beach, Florida, says his guest "started as a color correction one year ago and has been balayaged three times with lowlights and some highlights, mostly just around the face. At ...
MAKEOVER: Faded Coral To Peacock Sombre
Kylie Butler (@kylierose_hairartist) of The Nest, inside the Salons by JC, Seattle, WA., loves working with fashion colors. When MODERN saw this transformation on her Instagram page, we had to know more.Here Butler shares the details ...
Salon Break: Summertime is Family Vacation Time
Taking time away from the salon this summer to spend time with your family? You may agree with a recent Groupon survey finding that parents believe their kids are 18 times more likely to benefit from an experience than a toy. Don’t follow ...
Modern Reports: Sights and Scenes from Premiere Orlando 2016
THE EVENT: Premiere Orlando, June 4-6, 2016, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.THE DETAILS: Stylists, owners, educators, media and distributors from across the country (and beyond) flocked to the enormous show, which ...
by Jamie Newman
Guys, Be Careful with Alcohol
While excessive drinking is dangerous for everyone, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) cautions men especially to watch their alcohol habits because men are greater risk-takers in general. For example, they are more likely to drive fast or ...
MAKEOVER: Going Bananas!
Jaymz Marsters (@jaymz.Marsters), based In Norfolk, England, says that he's gained a reputation of "taking my clients dull lifeless hair and making it into something you would see in a candy shop or children's t.v show! The brighter ...
Take the June Healthy Hairdresser Challenge: How Do You Encourage Team Involvement?
Almost everything in the salon works better when the entire team focuses on one goal, one great result. Striving to improve your personal health inside and out of the salon is no exception. There can be great bene?t when you and your colleagues ...
MAKEOVER: Grown Out Blonde To Dimensional Raspberry
Breanna Weinhold (@breebirds_hair) of Butterfly Loft Salon, Encino California, says her client first came to her with "bands of uneven blonde/yellow areas in her hair. She wanted to be one solid color of blonde with absolutely no yellow ...