Career
A DREAM COME TRUE: The "Do Whatever You Want" Model!
Lori Panarello (@rello4), KMS California Global Style Council Team Member and owner of I.D. Salon, Woodbury, NY, transformed her model on stage for a hair show, earning deserved applause and kudos from the crowd. "She was a last minute ...
Ready For A Change, Ready For The Challenge
Mikhayela Palich (@@hairbymikhayela) says client "Kate came in wanting to be brightened up and a lot cooler. She would previously just bleach and tone her hair but her ends were always a couple levels darker. She was ready for a change and ...
Choose Beauty: An Interview with Nine Zero One’s Nikki Lee and Riawna Capri
Nine Zero One’s Nikki Lee and Riawna Capri put their friendship first when they set out to design a salon that would feel like home.ABOUT CAPRILEE: Hometown: (Capri) Oxnard, California (Lee) Reno, NevadaCareer other than a ...
by Anne Moratto
DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION: The Update
Do you remember this story? This poor client, Camille, received the WORST cut and color from a local salon and three hairdressers joined forces, free of charge, to help her (see the first 2 links to the stories below). The three artists: ...
The ABCH Energizing Summit Continues to Grow and Spread Its Color Education
The 15th annual American Board of Certified Hairdressers (ABCH) Energizing Summit was held June 28-29, 2015 at the Marriott Hotel LAX in Los Angeles, CA. This year's event saw a 20% increase in attendance.56 educators held 142 ...
by Anne Moratto
FORMULA: Silver Blue Melt
We were wowed by this silver/blue melt by Eva Lam (@evalam_) of Vancouver BC and asked for the formula.She shares:Before: She came in with level 7 roots and 4 inches of faded dark brown dye, the rest of her ends were level 9/10 blonde.Bleach ...
This is Your Body on Soda
When we saw this graphic posted in a blog by Niraj Naik, known as the “Renegade Pharmacist,” we had to share it with our Healthy Hairdresser Coke drinkers. Naik created this to illustrate the damage a single 12-ounce serving of ...
Take a 30-Day Personal Fulfillment Journey with David Wagner
As an evolving Healthy Hairdresser yourself, you know that you must ensure your own wellbeing in order to stay healthy and strong enough to assist clients in their quest for health, peace and beauty. This approach is key to an initiative just ...
Education, Inspiration Happening Here: Events at The Wella Studio LA
The Wella Studio LA has been opening its doors to showcase the work being done at their seminars, classes and by their Signature Studio Artists and Design Team Members. At two recent events, it was standing room only.On June 25, 2015, an ...
by Anne Moratto
COLOR CORRECTION: The "Ash" Trick
Hedil Ameri (@heidiplum) of @reidunsharsalong in Sweden, wowed us with this transformation and we asked for more info.Here Ameri shares:"This Client came in for a color correction," says Ameri. "I started out by bleaching the ...
TRANSFORMATION: Faded To Sangria
Christina Fuentes (@christina_preensalon) of Preen Salon, Fresno, California, created this Sangria shade and we asked for more details. "My guest came in with very faded red hair, with about 1" 1/2- 2" outgrowth level 4. Her hair ...
“Follow” the Leaders
As we planned MODERN’s August issue, which features new and rising talent, it would be impossible to not focus greatly on social media as that is where talent, these days, is first noticed by the masses.Although our Ones to Watch section ...
Game Changers: Modern's 2015 'Who's Who' Guide to Industry Influencers
Before social media, trends were showcased from a platform, down a runway or in a magazine spread. Now, the real trendsetters are the working professionals uploading their images to platforms like Instagram and YouTube, engaging live with their ...
August Healthy Hairdresser Challenge: Share Your Hands-Up Experience
”Take a deep breath. You can do this. You have the talent. Here, let me show you how I do it. Let me know if you need more help. Let’s take a class together. Here’s how I talk to my client…”If any of that ...
Breathe Easy: Listen to Your Lungs
Standing at your station all day is tough enough. When you can’t catch your breath or you cough through your consultations, it can be miserable.Summer is high-season for allergies and asthma, but any nagging symptoms require attention no ...
HOW-TO: Midnight Fireworks
Most Instagram artists are learning the importance of taking “before” photos, but many are learning that taking some step-by-step shots can help when sharing information with colleagues and clients. For this how-to, we called upon ...
TRANSFORMATION: Muddy Gold To Bright Beige
Kiley Potter an artist at Salon Glo in Valencia, CA. and an Artistic Educator for Matrix, is a balayage specialist with a signature style she describes as a "textured unkempt look." When we saw this design on her Instagram page, ...