Career
COLOR CORRECTION: Brass Out, Gorgeous In
Kelly Pham-Do (@excellenthairsalon), a senior hairstylist at Excellent Hair Salon & Spa Inc in Fremont California, sent us thIS wonderful transformation and we asked for more details. Pham-Do shares how she corrected this color, ...
TRANSFORMATION: The Save
Jessica Mendieta (@jessdomyhair) of the Butterfly Loft (@butterflyloftsalon) in Los Angeles, CA., had a challenge. "My client came in to me with a very interesting color! Anywhere I parted her hair, there was a different color ...
TRANSFORMATION: Tasteful and Gorgeous Blonde
Ben Hoagland (@benhoagland), a senior designer at Platinum Salon (@platinumsalontampa) in Tampa, Florida, has a passion for visual arts which led to his journey into becoming a hairdresser. "In the salon, the majority of my ...
Internal Texture: 2 Great Techniques
Want to learn how to get some great internal texture? Sebastian Professional's Inspirational Artist Anthony Cole demonstrates two great razor techniques (Skimming and Pen Cutting) in this short ...
Which Brush To Use For Balayage
Balayage can result in beautiful results, but not having the proper tool may prevent the colorist from getting perfect placement and saturation. Check in with Eva Srivo, the "Princess of Balayage," who shares her tips on choosing the ...
TRANSFORMATION: At Home Boo Boo To Professional Peacock
Kayla Becker (@hairbykaylasue) of Hair Cuttery in Dunkirk, Maryland, says "My favorite thing to do is the bright, vibrant, not so common colors." When she met with this client she had the chance to put that "favorite thing" ...
Deb Gavin: Bending, Boxing and Body Position
“This is a very physical career,” says Deb Gavin, international artistic director at Keratin Complex and owner of Fresh Hair Studio in Southampton, Pennsylvania. “When you’re young, you think injuries won’t happen ...
PERSONAL STYLE: Thomas Osborn, Creative Director and Vice President of TIGI Education US
Thomas Osborn, Creative Director and Vice President of TIGI Education US, has been on the TIGI team since 1989. He is based at the TIGI Academy in New York where he designs courses to inspire hairdressers of all levels. Osborn also collaborates ...
by Anne Moratto
Paul Mitchell Schools Empowering Female Veterans with Makeovers That Matter
Makeovers That Matter (MTM) recently partnered with three Paul Mitchell Schools to help female veterans in the Los Angeles, CA area. The new partnership with the Sherman Oaks, Pasadena, and Costa Mesa Paul Mitchell Schools will provide ...
by Anne Moratto
5 Questions for Sean Hayes on Precision Cutting
MODERN asks Matrix Artistic Design Team Member and Master Cutter Sean Hayes about his methods.1. How does one master precision cutting?SH: Mapping out the cut is so important. We get into ruts and allow ourselves to get lazy, like in how we ...
Khloe Blonde Sombre
Camille Plourde (@hairbycamillegp) of Hair by Camille in Milford, Connecticut, channeled Khloe Kardashian for this transformation. Sometimes just a little tweaking can make a big difference!Here she shares the HOW TO:Step 1: Lighten and cover ...
2 Sombre Formulas & Techniques
Sombre, or soft ombre, has been a beauty buzzword for a few seasons now, and it's really taking hold with clients across the country. The understated color style allows for an easy transition between seasons and low-maintenance color.Redken ...
by Lauren Quick
FORMULA: Adding a Little Zest To Virgin Hair
Jon Alexander Frawley (@jonnystylez), a color and balayage specialist at Bangz Salon and Wellness Spa, Montclair, New Jersey, introduced this level 3/4 virgin haired client to color by adding some balayage highlights which added a little ...
TRANSFORMATION: Ice/Blue Root to White Colormelt
Kristi Waldrop (@Kristi_Mac_of_Hair) a stylist/makeup artist at Head Rush Salon in Gonzales, Louisiana, wows us with this ice/blue to white colormelt. Here she shares the how-to:FORMULA:Lightening formula: Keune bleach + 20 volume ...
TRANSFORMATION: Minimizing The Line of Demarcation
Trish O'Connor (@trish_oco) of Panther City Salon, Fort Worth, Texas, was thrilled with the opportunity presented by her client. “She was so frustrated with having such a harsh line of demarkation during her grow out period,” ...
FORMULA: Classic Platinum Ash
Christina (@xtina209) of Tracy, California, posted this silver months ago, but we still feel it works today.Here the artist shares the HOW TO on her level 4-5 client:Step 1: Lighten using a balayage technique with Redken Flash Lift with 20 ...
Beauty Changes Lives Announces 2015 Mentorship Program Winners
The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation (BCL) has awarded four BCL mentorships to aspiring hairstylists. The BCL Mentorship Program is open to students enrolled at an American Association of Cosmetology Schools member school and pairs a highly ...
by Anne Moratto