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Rusk Elixir Mist
Mist-er RightRusk is launching its new Elixir Mist in September 2015. The mist contains the benefits of a traditional serum in a patented, air-driven delivery system. Hands-free serum application is more user-friendly and instantly absorbs ...
by Lauren Quick
New Cleanser, Conditioner & Styler from DevaCurl
Super DecadentFor super curly girls, DevaCurl has introduced No-Poo Decadence cleanser and One Condition Decadence conditioner. The sulfate-, paraben- and silicone-free products keep hair hydrated with chufa milk and quinoa for soft curls that ...
by Lauren Quick
Amika Virgin System
Like a VirginVirgin, a two-step professional system from Amika, is used with chemical treatments or as a single service to protect and repair hair to bring it to a virgin-like state. New disulfide bonds are created and existing bonds are ...
by Lauren Quick
Pureology's New Nano Works Gold Shampoo & Conditioner
Good as GoldPureology has revamped its Nano Works Gold shampoo and conditioner to make hair renewed and more youthful. Golden marula oil provides nutrients and antioxidants, and vitamin C, vitamin B and shea butter restore movement, ...
by Lauren Quick
Lighter Brighter: A Closer Look at Balayage, Ombriage, Sombre and Babylights
BALAYAGE:THE EXPERT: Eva Scrivo, New York City salon owner and educatorTHE 101: Balayage means “to sweep” or “sweeping” in French. “It’s been around for decades, prior to foils or frosting, brought to ...
New 7Seconds Glossing from Unite
Like a Gloss7Seconds Glossing is the latest innovation from Unite. The anti-humectant shine spray provides UV and thermal protection, fights frizz and smoothes hair. Spray is weightless, dry and works for all hair types. Good for use ...
by Lauren Quick
New Studio LED Light from OPI
Lighten UpThe new OPI Studio LED Light has a sleek design with fast-drying technology to set OPI GelColor manicures. The white casing makes the light look modern and chic, and finger separators are built in to prevent GelColor from smudging ...
by Lauren Quick
Cracking the Male Market
In case you haven’t noticed, the male grooming market is going through somewhat of a boom right now, but getting those commitment-phobic modern-day Tarzans into your salon or barbershop on a regular basis is a whole new ball game.Guys are ...
by Jamie Newman
Pretty Woman: 10 Tips for Selecting a Female Model
Maggie Mulhern, beauty and fashion director for MODERN SALON, consistently works with models while shooting magazine covers, judging competitions and directing Artist Session, a workshop that offers direction and inspiration to ...
Lend Me Your Hair: Conversation Starters
You’ve spotted a potential model and have worked up the con? dence to approach her, but what should you lead with? Try one of the following conversation starters to get the prospect in your chair:QUESTION: "Have you ever considered ...
7 Nail Shape & Polish Pairings
Let's Get DigitalMany clients now view a mani/pedi as maintenance—not luxury—and as such, mastering that skill set makes you an important member of a salon team even if you do spend most of your time doing hair. Nail shape ...
by Lauren Quick
Family Matters: Zak Mascolo's Journey to the Top
The Mascolo name is synonymous with hairdressing—and despite a sprawling family tree filled with creative masterminds, Zak Mascolo has charted his own path in this industry. Mascolo, creative director of the Americas for Toni&Guy, ...
by Lauren Quick
Beauty Changes Lives: Paul Laurie's Story
The American Association of Cosmetology Schools is a network of more than 900 schools dedicated to providing excellence in beauty education and to championing a message of “beauty changes lives.” Paul Laurie of Buffalo, NY, ...
by Jamie Newman
Model Behavior: Selecting and Securing the Perfect Model
Securing hair models is vital when it comes to learning new concepts and building confidence in your abilities in the beginning stages of your hairdressing career. As your career progresses, the need for models doesn’t diminish; success ...
Men to Be: Diana Schmidtke's Journey in Beauty
Men to Be: From assistant to celebrity stylist and men's-grooming expertIt all started innocently enough. Diana Schmidtke’s mother tells a story about her having her comb confi scated in fourth grade because she was combing hair too ...
by Lauren Quick
5 Tips To Creating Beautiful Waves
Mustafa Avci (@hairsalonm), owner of Salon M in Brooklyn, NY and educator (check out www.mustafaworkshop.com), is the king of glamorous waves and large, elegant updos. He just shot these gorgeous looks and asked if we wanted to share with our ...
Nice and Pretty Blonde To WOW Blonde
Clare Ptolemy (@clarissad7) of the Branded Spade Salon in Texico, New Mexico, is doing a lot of great color in her small town. When we saw this transformation on her Instagram page, we had to know more. Here she shares the HOW TO in her own ...