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TRANSFORMING TO ROSE GOLD: Striking But Soft On The Eye
Presley Poe (@presleypoe) a Platform artist and Artistic Educator based at The Parlour in St. John's Portland, Oregon, specializes in color corrections had an opportunity to do something interesting with this client. ...
TRANSFORMATION: Nice Blonde To Rooty Icy Melt
Cyrell Cook (@hair_by_love) of Mane Trendz Salon, Austin, TX, shares that "This client had a terrible last experience at the salon leaving her with a sensitive scalp and a 3-4 inch level 7-8 yellow band that was extremely ...
Gem Of A Transformation For A Gem Of A Client
"My client - or gem, as I refer to them - is the daughter of another gem of mine," says Ang Holland (@hairbyangholland ) of Pricilla's Hair N Nail Salon, Peru, Indiana. "She's 15, and her mom is all about letting her ...
Wash Your Hands: 5 Common Mistakes
Hand-washing is among the top suggestions for making sure you don’t catch what your clients and team members bring into the salon...make sure you're doing it right!
Mamma Mia! Mother's Day Salon Promotion Ideas
We love these ideas from Sola Salon Studio's Jennie Wolff on promoting some paternal pampering for Mother's Day. Read more terrific content and learn more about Sola here.Mother’s Day is right around the corner – ...
by Anne Moratto
Salon Owner Posts Video for Autism Awareness Month
Back in 2013, Nicole Hitchcock, owner of NH2 Salon in Novato, California, wanted to do something special to promote autism awareness during April Autism Awareness Month. She did two things. First, Hitchcock got permission at her ...
How-To: Breaking the Base (+video!)
For blondes, base-breaking is typically a necessary part of color maintenance. Highlights can look unnatural next to regrowth, and Pravana has launched its new ChromaSilk Ultra Hi-Lifts to aid in the base-breaking process.Pravana stylist Jamie ...
by Lauren Quick
Ask the Extension Experts: Weft-Brained
We asked industry leaders about the latest happenings in hair extensions and how you can make the most of them in your own services. Hairdreams What method creates the most natural-looking effect using colored ...
by Jamie Newman
Modern Reports: America's Beauty Show 2016
THE EVENT: America’s Beauty Show 2016 at McCormick Place in Chicago, March 12-14. THE DETAILS: More than 70,000 salon pros and owners, students, educators, product manufacturers and more attended this year’s show. The exhibit ...
by Lauren Quick
Modern Reports: ColorFest 2016 at America's Beauty Show
MODERN teamed up with America’s Beauty Show to bring ticket-holding attendees ColorFest 2016 on Monday, March 14, in the main ballroom just off the show floor. Colorists and salon owners got exclusive access to the latest color trends, ...
by Lauren Quick
In Studio: Braid of Honor
For the cover of our April 2016 special-occasion issue, we entertained many ideas of what would best tell the story of what’s happening in the beauty world in April. Summer brides are beginning hair trials, salons are booking prom ...
Modern Reports: BCL Experience 2016 at Soldier Field
THE EVENT: The Beauty Changes Lives (BCL) Experience hosted by America’s Beauty Show and powered by Pivot Point International at Soldier Field in Chicago, March 12.THE DETAILS: One thousand brand leaders and industry professionals ...
by Lauren Quick
The Big Day: 5 Ways to Help Brides Feel at Ease During Makeup
When a future bride envisions her wedding day, the dress takes center stage, but hair and makeup complete the package. Here’s how to help her feel like a princess.The day of the wedding is ?lled with last-minute details that can stress the ...
Plait Expectations
Anyone who's ever tied the knot knows the research and stress involved before the bride can even begin to think about her walk down the aisle. In addition to picking a date, location and invitations, the couple has to plan seating charts, ...
Top Tips on How to Incorporate Trends and Explore New Color Options for Your Guests
We spotted this excellent advice piece from Eufora's Joanne Rempel, the color development manager, and are sharing it because it offers terrific suggestions and entry points into more creative color for your guest--and more satisfying work ...
by Anne Moratto
Sign Up to Win a Session with Your Favorite Beauty Industry Leader at Premiere Orlando
Enter Premiere Orlando’s “Beautiful Experiences” contest for the chance to win an exclusive session with one of six beauty industry leaders:Larisa LoveRobert CromeansJan ArnoldAnna CantuSam VillaKelley BakerYou must ...
BALAYAGE: Great How-To, Tips And Best Practices
Balayage is perhaps one of the most important coloring techniques these days. Although many people (pros and clients) refer to it as a design, it IS a technique. A balayage application results in beautiful and seamless color placement and is ...