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Kim Vo Shares Color Tips And Secrets
Celebrity colorist and blonding expert Kim Vo was one of the featured artists at The Millennium Experience 2015: Join The Movement. Vo held an intimate class sharing some of his special blonding tips and techniques. In this video, Vo ...
Investment vs. Expense
There is a systemic problem in our industry, and honestly much of our society at this point, but it always seems to be prevalent in our industry. Whenever it seems we need something to better ourselves, buy new tools or if an unexpected expense ...
Helping The Serial Scalp Bleacher
Jessica Zappia (@jessicazappiahair) of Studio250, Wetherill Park, Sydney, Australia, wanted to help her client who has "been a serial scalp bleacher for many years. Her hairline couldn't cope anymore." Zappia knew she could help. ...
Hologram Neonic Vivid Transformation
Ash Fortis (@XoStylistXo) of Norfolk, Virginia, has been celebrating fashion color to "give hair a bold but beautiful finish. I combine my signature smokey muted neons with neonic pastels to create what I call Hologram Neonic Vivid ...
Magic Before...Magic After
Kimberly Handy (@Khimandi) of Khimandi Hair Studio, Arlington, Texas, has a special client who looks great in just about any style. When we saw the latest transformation, we asked for more info. Handy obliged:"I wanted to transform her ...
Guy Tang Shares His Pricing Strategy For Private Suite Artists
If you are in a suite, how much should you charge?MODERN's Beauty and Fashion Director checked in with superstar GUY TANG who shares his own pricing strategy. Tang, who does everything from sweeping the floors to folding the towels, devotes ...
TRANSFORMATION: Pink To Teal
Rianna Taylor (@rianimal_) of Salon Head Candy, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, says, "Hair painting and bright colors are a particular love of mine, since I have always had a huge passion for art which translates into my work as a ...
10 Things You Need to do to Prep for Styling a Bride
Weddings can be a stressful time for you and for your client because they're typically more high-stakes than a standard cut and color. After all, pictures from her wedding can live on for all eternity, as far as she is concerned!Geneva ...
by Lauren Quick
TRANSFORMATION: Damaged Ombre To Pretty And Tasteful
Bekah Fritze-Goodyear (@deuceshair and @demajsalon) of DeMaj Salon, Lafayette, Colorado, had an interesting correction opportunity:"This client had come in after a long time family friend had been doing her hair for years. She said that she ...
Nailing A Guy Tang Inspiration Photo
Great Guy Tang inspiration photos are popping up in salons around the world. Marcus Byerly (@marcusbyerly), a freelance artist based in Knoxville, Tennesse, uses them himself to help guide his own clientele."This client wanted to be much ...
Correcting The "Trend"
"Vibrant and pastel colors are quite the trend," says Eric Anthony (@ericanthonyhair), a master-colorist at The Canyon Salon, Westlake Village, California. "Eventually, as one might imagine, our adventurous clients will choose to ...
Lighter, Brighter and Low Maintenance
"My new guest Jeanine came into Di Rosa Haircare (@dirosahaircare) after waiting weeks for an appointment," says Jennifer Correale (@hairbyjenniferann). "She found me through Instagram."Jeanine's previous hairdresser ...
THE FIX: Correcting A Box Blonde Botch Job
Marcus Byerly (@MarcusByerly), a free-lance artist from Knoxville, Tennessee, has done it again. "This client came to me to fix a mistake she made by coloring it herself with box color," says Byerly. "She said her natural ...
Retro Men's Shoot from Michael's Salon & Day Spa
Boys & their ToysWill the real Great Gatsby please stand up? The design team from Michael’s Salon & Day Spa in Centerville, Ohio, used a time-honored motif—men and cars—for its recent men’s photoshoot. Styles ...
by Lauren Quick
Modern Man: Brush Hour
New men’s brushes from Spornette focus on polishing your male clients’ hair.Four brushes specifically designed for men join Spornette’s expansive lineup. The Bolero styling brushes are eco-friendly and have various designs for ...
by Lauren Quick
Modern Reports: Premiere Orlando 2015
The Big PremiereThe Event: Premiere Orlando 2015 at the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, May 30 through June 1, 2015. The Details: More than 57,800 salon pros and owners, students,educators, product manufacturers ...
by Lauren Quick
From Natural To Smokey Silver/Lavender
Eddie Avalos (@scixxorhands) of Carlton Hair, Montclair, California, had a chance to update his guest, a natural level 3. "Jennifer is a regular guest who was trying to grow out her hair. She decided to cut her hair short because it's ...