Career
FORMULA: Bubble Gum Pink
When we posted this on Instagram to show the power of lighting more than 3,800 followers "liked" this pix (so far) and many asked for the formula. We asked colorist Kelsey Jeanne (@kelsey_scissorhands) of Nicole's Salon and Day Spa ...
Balayage For Strawberry Blonde
Stephanie Shellenberger (@Stephanie_stylist), a balayage expert at Randy Currie of Currie Hair Skin Nails in Glen Mills, PA, says this first-time balayage guest came to her to transition from an all-over foil design. "I blended away her ...
What’s Coming in Wellness for 2016?
When the Global Wellness Summit met in Mexico City in November, experts identified a number of shifts in the way we’ll approach wellness in 2016. They forecasted that healthcare will become more truly integrated in our lives, in government ...
Editorial and Special Occasion Styling from Solo Artist Kortney Norris
Kortney Norris has specialized in editorial, updos and haircolor for 5 years. Her Soul by Kortney at Salon Lofts Keystone at the Crossing is in Indianapolis, Indiana, and she’s rented there for two years. Being entrepreneurial is in her ...
Business Builders for Indies
Chad Clark shares his best business-builders, which he personally used with great success when moving from LA to the “central valley,” where high ticket prices don’t fly.
For Weight Control, Not All Fruits and Veggies are Equal
If you’ve been eating your fruits and vegetables as recommended but you’re still having trouble with the bathroom scale, a new study published by PLOS Medicine sheds light on what’s going on. Researchers following more than ...
The Five-Star Stylist
Judit Hillman emigrated from Romania to pursue her American dream, but she mastered five-star service before venturing out on her own.
Career Interrupted
When Tyra Lynn Wahl married a military man, she had to build and re-build her business from California to South Carolina. Business cards, referral programs and a strong educational foundation served her every time.
The Full-Circle Career
After owning a salon for 14 years, Paul Orlandi went solo to re-focus on educating. The payoffs were huge.
The Other Social Network
Corrine Mathison used what mentors taught her, client relationships and referrals to build and maintain her business. She doesn’t even have a Facebook page.
The Happy Hairdresser
After years learning the business aspects of salons, Brandi Crosson realized she was only truly happy when she was doing hair. Her background helped her build business fast.
Mastering Client-Communication Skills
In addition to educating for Wella Professionals, Peg Cribari founded her own Cribari Advanced Salon Seminars.
Kathy Jager: Journaling Toward Health
Her story wasn’t unusual—a single mom struggling to support two daughters—but what was uncommon about Kathy Jager was her intuitive understanding that she had to take care of herself if she wanted to be there for her children ...
FORMULA: Star Wars Inspired Green!
Kaitlyn Chandler (@kcerenahair) an artist at Klipz Salon, Angels Camp, CA. shares the details for this Star Wars inspired green design on her client, a natural level 2:"Her hair was mostly natural from a grown out ombre."STEP 1: Start ...
HOW-TO: Full Feathered Brows
Feathered brows, as opposed to harsh, sharp lines, are a more natural-looking take on the bold-brow trend we have been seeing this year both on and off the runways. This Cara Delevingne-inspired look calls for some perfectly organized ...
by Jamie Newman
Takisha Sturdivant-Drew: A Celeb Hairdresser Likes Feeling Light
With a busy schedule that revolves around not only a full clientele and traveling to do hair on movie sets but also a husband and 4-year-old twins, Takisha Sturdivant-Drew depends heavily on exercise for fitness and focus. “Working ...
How to Cover a Tattoo in 5 Easy Steps
MODERN caught up with celebrity make up artist David Maderich (@davidmaderich) who is frequently asked to hide all kinds of things when applying make up for covers, photoshoots or ad campaigns. But sometimes it goes beyond. "As a makeup ...