Career
2015 Excellence in Education Spotlight: Placement at Evergreen Beauty College
MODERN SALON's Excellence in Education annual recognition program celebrates leading cosmetology schools, highlighting innovative programs and best practices in eight categories and two divisions (single location and multi-unit schools).The ...
by Jamie Newman
2015 Excellence in Education Spotlight: Placement at Bella Capelli Academy
MODERN SALON's Excellence in Education annual recognition program celebrates leading cosmetology schools, highlighting innovative programs and best practices in eight categories and two divisions (single location and multi-unit schools).The ...
by Jamie Newman
The Story Behind the Hair
Harold Leighton, one of our wonderful guest bloggers and an award-winning hairdresser and editorial stylist with countless stories --some he can tell and some will remain his secret, forever--shares a little about his creative process in this ...
by Anne Moratto
My Take: Commission vs. Booth Rental
Recently, I added three days in a salon to my forty-three year beauty career. I waited a couple of months before sharing anything with my readers, because random observations are usually not what’s really happening. In order for me to ...
2015 Excellence in Education Spotlight: The Next Level at Toni&Guy Hairdressing Academy
MODERN SALON's Excellence in Education annual recognition program celebrates leading cosmetology schools, highlighting innovative programs and best practices in eight categories and two divisions (single location and multi-unit schools).The ...
by Jamie Newman
Meet Danielle June - Vintage-Modern Hairstyling Expert
Danielle June has been professionally styling hair for over 25 years. She began her career shortly after graduating from the John PieriBeauty School in 1989.Inspired by fashion, music and cars of the '40s, '50s and '60s, she’s ...
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Get Your Flu Shot!
This week is National Influenza Vaccine Week. Get your flu shot ASAP, since this is your busiest time of year. The more clients, the greater the chance that someone is spreading the flu virus! The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) now ...
Stretch, Rest, Protect: You’re Telling Us How You Do It!
At this busy time of year when hairdressers feel stretched in all directions, we’re inviting you this month to participate in the December Healthy Hairdresser Challenge, "Stretch, Rest, Protect," and tell us how you stretch ...
TRANSFORMATION: Dead Blonde To Frosty Sombre
Cathy Tran (@prostylistcathyt) of Corona, California says this correction took 14 hours. "This client has been through many sessions with other colorists, but was having trouble reaching her target shade," says Tran. "Even with ...
TRANSFORMATION: Old News To Dimensional Color Melt
Kathryn Hills (@hairbykkathrynn) of Chakras Spa and Salon, Greensboro, NC, says "Brantley is a fairly regular client. She only visits about every 4 months or so, so we have been doing a lot of ombre or balayage. She had been going ...
From Warm To Bright And Cool - Khaleesi Blonde!
Lindsay Algee (@lindsay.alg) a mobile/self-employed hairstylist in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, posted this transformation and we had to know more. "My client had been living away where she was getting foil highlights every so often for a ...
Old Blonde To New Ash
Cathy Tran (@prostylistcathyt) of Corona, California, says her new client drove more than four hours, asking her to correct her faded, banded, brassy blonde. Tran got busy and shares the HOW TO:Step 1: Section hair into 3 star sections. Working ...
Personal Style: Get to Know Jen Atkin
Who better to close MODERN SALON’s Best. Year. Ever. issue than Jen Atkin? We love her for her Snapchat glam breakdowns, Ouai product line, and Instagram adventures with her squad, but the world has come to know Atkin for her ...
Modern Reports: Pivot Point Creative Jam Chicago
THE EVENT: Pivot Point International's Creative Jam Chicago, Nov. 15-16, 2015, at Prairie Production Studios.THE DETAILS: Fifty beauty educators from far and wide attended to learn about how to expand creativity, teach effectively and ...
by Lauren Quick
TRANSFORMING FUN SHADES: Hot Pink To Mermaid
Megan Chiles (@hairstylist_MC) of Nico Bella Salon, Camas, Washington, was thrilled her her most recent challenge. "My client come in with about 2 and a half inches of level 6 grow out. Mid shaft to ends was faded Manic Panic red so it was ...
Red-Hot Red in One Step from Solo Artist Martina Neal
Solo Artist Martina Neal took this client’s daughter from Level 4 to intense red in one step.
Razor Cutting Tips From A Master
Hilary Bilstad, a Master Cutter/Stylist at Arrojo SOHO, regularly fields questions regarding one of her specialties: Razor Cutting. MODERN stopped by for a little demo and invited YOU to ask questions. Here, Bilstad shares her tips and ...