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Going Bright Blonde: Consultation and Formula
Gary Yeung (@eclipsesalonsf), master colorist and founder of Eclipse Salon in San Francisco, says he loves helping clients with haircolor transformations."When I begin doing a color consultation, I base any change on five factors," ...
Winter Vacation Guidelines for Perfect Bikini Zone Skin
For women planning a winter getaway to a warm-weather destination, the bikini zone suddenly becomes a big concern! If you have a spa at your salon, your problem is solved; you can book an appointment with the esthetician. If you don’t, ...
Your Time Is Money
Question: what happens if you book an airline ticket and then don't show up for the flight?Does the airline call you and say: “Hey sugar, see you didn’t make the flight, that’s OK, we'll just refund you, hit us back up ...
by Anne Moratto
Healthy Hairdresser Hero: David McCann
When he saw an ergonomically designed chair in an office supply store, London hairdresser David McCann was intrigued. The chair put the seated person into a sort of kneel, resulting in an upright position that improved posture. “Why not ...
Color Contouring! Cool! See How It's Done
Famed color educator Wendy Bond, using Lakme, shares how to contour the hair using ...
Simon Miller Shares HOW TO Create A Perfect Wave
At the most recent National Guest Artist Training for the Goldwell and KMS teams at the Goldwell/KMS Academy in Santa Monica, California, Simon Miller was working on a mannequin perfecting his wave technique. Here he ...
Balayage vs. Hair Painting: How They Differ
Isn't balayage the same as hair painting?"No," says Eva Scrivo, balayage expert, salon owner and founder of the Eva Scrivo Academy (NYC). "There is a lot of misinformation out there. They are different, and the more you learn ...
Scruples Symposium 2016
The Event: Scruples Symposium 2016, January 17-21, 2015, at the Barceló Maya Colonial in Riviera Maya, Mexico.The Details: MODERN joined nearly 400 salon professionals, including stylists, salon owners, distributors, educators and more, gathered ...
by Jamie Newman
The Valley Girls Collection Inspired by '70s Socialites
The Valley Girls Collection was a concept created by Callum Standen and the creative team at The Egg Salons. The ethos of the collection was to capture an essence of minimal beauty that was inviting and pleasing to the eye.The name Valley Girls ...
Cut Hair Better, Immediately: Tip #6 of 10
Tip number six on my list of the things you can do RIGHT NOW to be a better haircutter is to create and follow good guides. If you cannot see the guide, don’t cut. If you lose the guide, go back and find it. If you cut the ...
by Ivan Zoot
Consumer Protection Quiz
See how up to snuff you are with your state of cleanliness and take our Consumer Protection quiz! Top scorers will earn a certificate to prove you know your stuff.
TRANSFORMATION: Going Neon Nebula
Alicia McLaughlin, AKA Lish Mac (@thehairstylish), was thrilled with this opportunity to create what she calls a "Neon Nebula" finish for client Nicole."This color story is long," says McLaughlin. "This year she had been ...
World Cancer Day 2016: We Can. I Can.
This year’s theme—“We can. I can.”—will carry us from World Cancer Day 2016 on February 4 through World Cancer Day 2018. Together, we can make a real difference by raising research funding and awareness, but ...
HOW TO: The Road To A Perfect Razor Cut
Lori Panarello, a member of the KMS International Team, was leading and learning at the recent National Guest Artist Training for the Goldwell and KMS teams at the Goldwell/KMS Academy in Santa Monica, California. MODERN was there and intrigued ...
HOW TO: Get Maximum Volume When Blow-Drying Hair
Sonna Brado, KMS California Artistic Director, was participating in a recent training at the Goldwell/KMS Academy in Santa Monica, California, and agreed to demonstrate how to get maximum volume in a blowout. Get some tips and check out the very ...
Take the February Healthy Hairdresser Challenge
Make the Leap to Healthier Finances! Share your personal salon business wellness story—or wish—and you could earn a $50 Ulta gift card!February has an extra day this year. What better time to think about what you could do with ...
Healthy Hairdresser Hero: Donna Judson
Donna JudsonSalon manager, market trainer and master business facilitatorUlta Store #225Phoenix, AZDonna Judson was 43 years old and had spent 25 years in the salon industry when a divorce and house foreclosure left her with little choice but to ...