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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 ...
The Gentle Journey To A Red LOB
Gabrielle Frosinos (@sirengabrielle) of Siren Salon Vancouver, Washington, recently went on a fun journey with a client and shares the HOW TO:Session 1: Our first appointment together she had about 2 inches of level 6 regrowth and a faded ...
6 Foot and Ankle Exercises
Since our Healthy Hairdresser Challenge for June involves taking care of your feet and legs, Healthy Hairdresser did a little research to see what exercises are recommended. You stand much of the day, so moving your feet and ankles is critical ...
“What I Live For”
To mark June as National Safety Month, the National Safety Council (NSC) is celebrating people’s passions that give them a good reason to stay safe. The NSC’s 2015 theme, “What I Live For,” encourages you to share your ...
The Social Flip
The social flipSocial media is a great way to connect with current and potential clients.Try flipping your social strategy for a powerful bump in exposure.Put down your phone. Stop taking pictures of client haircuts with your phone. ...
by Anne Moratto
TRANSFORMATION: Color Day!
Berlinda Anguiana (@b.shangrila) of Shangrila Hair Studio, Corona, California, had a potential client that just wouldn't give up. "This wasn't my guests first visit with me," says Anguiana. "She had actually come in ...
DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION: Nailing the Inspiration Photo
Katlin Starks (@hairbykatlin), a mentor stylist for Regis Salon in Albuquerque, NM, had an opportunity with a first time guest who had not been happy with her hair for a while."She had been left with a burned scalp in the past, warm toned ...
TRANSFORMATION: Sombre Perfection
Haley Ferreira (@mermaidhairs) of Cutting Loose Salon in Sarasota, Florida, is also a National Educator for John Paul Mitchell Systems. She has been working with this client for several months, tweaking her color on each visit.FIRST ...
SEE THE AFTER! Big Cut/Big Color
Lisa Hart-Walker (@superstylist5711), a stylist at Creations Salon and Spa, Rochester Hills MI, "loves everything about doing hair and I'm well versed in all hair textures but over the last few years my main focus has been color. ...