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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 ...
Dollars and Sense
Figure out your finances to eliminate one major source of stress. The other benefit? You just might make your dreams come true.Do what you love, and the money will follow. If that bit of conventional wisdom has disappointed you, that's a ...
Why Men Make Great Clients and How-To Tips
At the end of 2015, something hot was just getting started at Sport Clips headquarters in Austin, TX. The newly-created Sport Clips Artistic Team, a select group of talented stylists who share technique, tips and inspiration on stages and ...
by Anne Moratto
My Top 5 Skin-Saving Tips
My TOP FIVE skin saving tips:PRE CLEANSEMy number one skin secret to combat dry skin is to pre-cleanse. Heralding from the skin savior land of Korea, pre-cleansing products are hitting the shelves of salons and stores everywhere. How to ...
HOW TO: Great NON-FOIL Color Tips
Danielle Keasling was working hard behind the scenes while prepping for Matrix Destination, the fantastic 3-day event that took place last week in Orlando, Florida. MODERN caught up with her and asked her to share some of her favorite NON-FOIL ...
Tabatha Coffey Cuts! See Her In Action As She Preps A Wig At Matrix Destination
Does industry superstar Tabatha Coffey still "do" hair? You bet she does! MODERN caught up with her at Matrix Destination where she was behind the scenes prepping a wig shortly before showtime. In this short video she gives tips on ...
DEMO: The Backcombing Balayage Technique To Create That Kardashian Sombre
George Papanikolas, the color genius behind that gorgeous Kardashian seamless balayage sombre, shared the details this past weekend while presenting at the grand Matrix Destination event held in Orlando, Florida. MODERN caught up with him ...
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Continues Expansion
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture (“Tricoci University”) welcomes three new campus locations to its growing family of schools. The addition of these campuses allows Tricoci University to serve new markets while leaning into the ...
by Anne Moratto