Career
Winners for Pivot Point's "Funk Up Your Head" Competition Announced
Pivot Point International, a global leader in hair and beauty education, has announced the winners of its first global-level student “Funk Up Your Head” photo competition.The competition, which began with Pivot Point Australia, has ...
Stylist Spotlight: Bio Ionic's Rebecca Taylor
Rebecca Taylor is the founder and leader of Vivid Education. When not working on editorial projects, webinars and tutorials, she’s constantly on the road—bringing her unique brand of coloring to salons all over the world.Taylor has ...
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New Career Options for the Newly Licensed Salon Professional
Carlos gets shaped up and chats with a popular stylist, Rick Ramirez, of 977Hair, about options in today’s job market for newly licensed salon ...
by Anne Moratto
Blonde To Rich Copper Sombre
Amber Mahaffey (@tatted_blondeee) of Myrtle Beach, SC, says "My favorite things to do are transformations that involve rich color!" Well, she got that opportunity with this client looking to go a deep, rich red. Here she shares the HOW ...
Transforming To Teal
Stevie Diaz (@Steviescissorhands) of A Lux Salon, Stockton, California, had a client looking for a new look. "My client came in wanting Kylie Jenner hair," says Diaz. "She hadn't put color on it for two years so she had ...
COLOR CORRECTION: Hot Red To Classic Highlights
Alisha Jared (@alishajaredhairartistry) from Siren Salon in Vancouver, WA, has been seeing this client for 6 months and "she has been everything from a level 4 red-violet to a 'Little Mermaid' red. When she came in and said ...
TRANSFORMATION: Super Cool Icy Blonde
"This client went to someone else originally and he never understood what she wanted," says Marcus Byerly (@marcusbyerly) of Studio 135, Knoxville, Tennessee. "She wants to be a super cool icy blonde. However, in the past, her ...
10 Aspiring Nail Technicians Awarded BCL | CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarships
Ten students enrolled in professional nail education programs have been awarded BCL | CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarships, funded by CND and administered by the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation. Each scholarship winner will receive ...
Intense Color Correction For An EVEN Blonde Bombshell
Amber Buxton (@amber_buxton_salon) of Amber Buxton Salon, New Orleans, LA was faced with a challenge. "My client came in with a lot of banding, after another colorist attempted to base break with color. After assessing her hair. I decided ...
EVOLVE PHOTO SHOOT: Behind The Scenes
MODERN stopped by a very special and emotional photoshoot taking place in NYC. The EVOLVE team was there, transforming several models and clients, as they were all looking to create a beautiful head of hair. President Sue Hanson shares an ...
TRANSFORMATION: Faded Red To The Perfect Sombre
Amanda LoCastro (@HairByAmanduhh) of DiRosa Haircare, Franklin Square, NY, has done it again, with another breathtaking transformation. We love this blonding journey and had to know more.Here she shares the HOW TO:Prior history: ...
DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION: The Follow-Up
When we posted this story last week, we never expected quite the reaction it created. Bottom line, three artists came to the rescue of a young woman who experienced a haircut and color she was unhappy with at a different salon.Many of the ...
Three Sessions To A BEAUTIFUL Balayage LOB
Carly Gillam (@hairbycarlygillam) of Strawberry Blonde Salon in Charleston, SC, went on a journey with her guest. "My client came in and was tired of maintaining her level 4 permanent red hair color (with her natural being a level ...
MANNEQUIN MONDAY: Perm Excellence
Juliana David (@uniquehairdesignsalonspa), owner of Unique Hair Design, Turlock, California, challenged herself with creating a unique design and we love the results. As you read this you will see that at first David did not like the finish, but ...
Key Actions for Protecting Nail Technicians from Chemical Exposure
In light of recent news reports, I would be remiss if I did not discuss the protection of nail technician health and safety. As a provider of liability and workers’ compensation insurance and risk management to salons and spas, we are ...
by Stacey Soble
TRANSFORMATION: Going For BOMBSHELL Blonde
Marie Negron (@glamhairbymarie), owner of Flawless Beauty Salon in Cleveland OH, says "My number one priority is the health and integrity of my guests' hair and of course the smile on their faces after each transformation." The ...
Donald Scott Launches New Tools And Products
Donald Scott is at it again. The legendary artist has a special cult following and is constantly designing tools, equipment and products to meet the needs of stylists working with razors and beyond. Scott just launched a new selection of ...