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Ultra CHI Glamfetti Tools
Glitz and GlamSparkle-dusted flatirons and dryers from Farouk Systems Inc. are just in time for the holidays. The Ultra CHI Glamfetti Collection hot tool line features glittery, ergonomically designed tools that create silky, shiny ...
by Lauren Quick
New Vivids Black from Pravana
Back in BlackPravana’s ChromaSilk Vivids line is expanding with the addition of Vivids Black. The dark addition to Vivids allows stylists to deepen, darken or dim Vivids shades—vibrant shades become rich jewel tones, and pastels ...
by Lauren Quick
Glow Dry Oil from Redken
Glow Dry style enhancing blow-dry oil from Redken uses heat-responsive silicone technology for high shine, style and control. The oil can be used with Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express Primer to reduce blowdry time and reduce breakage while ...
by Lauren Quick
TRANSFORMATION: Damaged To Classic Brunette LOB
Alyssa Springer (@lyssa_loop), a hairstylist at Fierro Hair (@fierrohair), San Luis Obispo, California, says "The salon where I work is great. Everything that I do in the hair world would not be possible without the people that I work with. ...
Fave4 Launches Shampoo & Conditioner
Pro styling line Fave4—known first four its four hairsprays and then for its four styling creams—is launching shampoo and conditioner. How many? You could probably guess!The two shampoos and two conditioners are designed to mix and ...
by Lauren Quick
Long Story Short
Tina McIntosh, owner of Hair by Tina McIntosh in Tampa, Florida, shares how to select the best hair extension system for your client.GAUGE CLIENT EXPECTATIONS.Does the woman in your chair want extensions for a week, a month or ideally for the ...
Salon Makeup Success
Laura Halasz, a full-time makeup artist at Yellow Strawberry’s Bee Ridge Salon in Sarasota, Florida, says working in a salon doing makeup gives you a great opportunity to build strong relationships with clients. Knowing what her clients ...
2015 Excellence in Education Finalists
Five years ago, MODERN SALON Media teamed up with the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) to create Excellence in Education, a program that helps the school community collect and share examples of great work being done across the ...
by Lauren Quick
New Marrakesh for Men
Craft BrewsEntering the men’s product arena is Marrakesh for Men. The five products all feature natural ingredients, such as hemp seed and argan oils, along with proteins and vitamins to improve the health and appearance of hair and ...
by Lauren Quick
Living Proof's Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo
Real CleanLiving Proof has launched Perfect hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo powered by a tripleaction cleansing technology that absorbs and removes oil, sweat and odor. The brand sought to create a formula that wouldn’t just be an ...
by Lauren Quick
Kenra Color Collaborates with Guy Tang for Metallics Line
Metal GuyKenra Color has announced a collaboration with social media industry icon Guy Tang (Instagram @guy_tang) to promote its new Silver and Violet Metallics line. The blue- or violet-reflecting colors are designed for pre-lightened hair ...
by Lauren Quick
Fuel Hair Introduces Styling Range
Style SavvyFuel Hair is introducing a styling range of products to accompany its existing cut and style tools. The eight-product line includes:Cutting MistCurl Defining LotionNourishing OilFoundation HairsprayVolume FoamSea Salt MistTexture ...
by Lauren Quick
Select Stylists Attend Skyfall Academy with Nicholas French
French InfluenceTwenty-four stylists were selected out of more than 300 to attend a special education event, Skyfall Academy, at Nicholas French’s home in Palm Springs, California, August 29-31. The stylists were chosen as winners of the ...
by Lauren Quick
Solo Artist Biz Builder: Don Eddy on Relating to Client Needs
At the eight Body Spa Salon & Wellness locations in Las Vegas, Don Eddy assists the owner with marketing and operations, and works his own rental chair about 30 percent of the time.
Solo Artist Natalie Beri: The Natural
Going from an upscale salon owner to a Salons by JC suite renter, Natalie Beri had ample business experience to draw on when it came to running a business.
Solo Artist Ann Riordan: Valuable Lessons
To guarantee satisfaction, Ann Riordan teaches every client styling techniques and home hair care.
Solo Artist Profile Romi Cortier: Art House Approach
When celebrity stylist Romi Cortier created and later re-branded his rental salon, artwork was front and center.