Career
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, ...
TRANSFORMATION: Adding Depth and Drama
Elena Rosas (@Sweetpeaelena) of Kinshoppe Salon and Day Spa, Ventura, CA. decided to add some depth and drama to her client who was finding her shade was getting a bit brassy. "I wanted to give her a more natural, softer look that was a bit ...
This is Next: Modern’s Photoshoot with the Winners of the 2015 Sebastian’s What’s Next Awards
Sebastian’s What’s Next Awards (WNA) is an annual competition inviting artists to submit photos based on a collection created by the Sebastian team to be used as inspiration. This year the collection was called “Totemic,” ...
TRANSFORMATION: Light, Bright and Seamless Blonde
Jon Alexander Frawley (@jonnystylez), a color and balayage specialist at Bangz Salon and Wellness Spa, Montclair, New Jersey, had an exciting opportunity with his client. "I love creating customs colors that are both bold and individual, ...
The Golden Ticket
Throughout my career, salon professionals often ask me for advice on how to be a platform artist who also teaches and gets to do editorial work too, while also being able to work in the salon!! And, I always joke with them that they want ...
Behind the August Cover: Heather the Storm
Instagram is a great tool not just for stylists to connect with MODERN editors, but for us to connect with you. When we first caught notice of stylist, blogger and educator Heather Chapman’s page, @heatherchapmanhair, we were beyond ...
FORMULA: Blue Ocean Storm
Jennifer LoPiccolo (@ jennifer_lopiccolo_) of Union Salon, Pasadena, California, says her very blonde client never really changed up her color much. "Just lighten and tone," says LoPiccolo. "She's a natural level 5. I ...
COLOR CORRECTION: Babylights Perfection
Kimemily Pham, (@excellenthairsalon) a master stylist and owner of Excellent Hair Salon & Spa Inc., Fremont, California, had an interesting challenge. "My client came to me with a year old ombre/balayage wanting to be as blonde as ...
Nebula Beauty
Hailey Mahone (@haileymahonehair) of The Style Studio, Texarkana, Texas, says that "With this particular client, we had previously done a fashion color with purple, blue and dark green. It had been 6 weeks since her last color, so her hair ...