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THE RESULTS: Red by Choice
Did you guess the right one?MODERN posted the first photo asking YOU to guess which one was NOT natural. Oddly many of you guessed #4! As mentioned in the originally story, these are all members of the same "family." Here are the ...
How-To: Monarch Butterfly-Inspired Rooty Ombre
More and more clients are popping up who want natural-looking color with a little oomph and low maintenance. For Kyle Locklin, stylist at Aurelio Salon in Howell and Toms River, NJ, nature served as inspiration." was level 6 with level 7 ...
by Lauren Quick
1 Guy, 2 Looks: Uptown/Downtown
Alterna’s 2015 collection marries the brand’s core cutting techniques with modern geometrics, creating unique, convertible looks that celebrate the differences in uptown/downtown style.“Individuals alter their personal ...
MEN’S HOW-TO: Modern Texture
“Some hair styles come and go, but classically clean lines and form are timeless for a great finish,” says Aileen Nunez, Andis international manager of education and style. “Andis clippers, trimmers and dryers in talented hands ...
QUIZ: What Product Should You Use on a Men's Style?
It's a MatchPomades. Waxes. Gels. Clays. Do you have a firm grasp on what they are and when they should be used? Although picking product for men’s styles doesn’t have to be cut-and-dry, it certainly ...
by Lauren Quick
MEN'S HOW-TO: Modern Rocker Pompadour
This summer is all about polish, according to Rocky Vitelli, global artistic board member for Farouk Systems.“Men today are not afraid to mix up their looks,” Vitelli says. “Many are keeping their hair a bit longer to ...
Red By Choice
These 5 redheads are all members of the same family (nieces, cousins, that kind of thing). All but one has been blessed with this natural shade. Can you guess which one?The NOT natural red head (what we call "Red By Choice") went ...
No More “Cover Band” Hairdressers
You know what they call a band that plays other bands music? That’s right, a cover band. And for most of us as hairdressers, we have been playing other people’s music our whole career. We have been recreating looks other ...
Layers of Red Box to Regal Dimension
Sadie Gray (@sadiejcre8s), based at Deja Vu Salon, Santa Rosa, California, posted this gorgeous transformation on Instagram and we had to know more."This is Marisol," Gray says. "She is a natural level 4 with ...
3 Men’s Trends of the Season: Rocker, High Fashion, Business Man
This summer is all about polish, according to Rocky Vitelli, global artistic board member for Farouk Systems.“Men today are not afraid to mix up their looks,” Vitelli says. “Many are keeping their hair a bit longer to allow for ...
More About Fitness Bands and Clips
It used to be all about Fitbit, but suddenly tracking your fitness has become a competition in itself. The good news is that when the market floods, the prices drop. Still, how can you choose among the many wrist bands and clothing clips you see ...
Precision Barber Cuts Are On-Trend in the “Homme” Collection
San Diego’s Bellus Academy, known for premier cosmetology curriculum, teamed up with hairstylist DJ Muldoon of The Factory salon and educational space to create signature precision barber cuts. Inspired by the era hair of Boardwalk Empire ...
Rock the Cure Cut-a-Thon Fights Cancer
Last Monday, May 18, salons across the country participated in the Rock the Cure Cut-a-Thon to help City of Hope raises funds to fight cancer. If your salon was unable to hold a cut-a-thon on that day, or if you didn’t know about the ...
Versatile Men's Cuts in Matthew Morris' "Bad Boys" Collection
Matthew Morris has always been drawn to greasers, outsiders and ’50s and ’60s screen idols. His passion for men’s hair has grown since being named Artistic Ambassador for grooming line Baxter of California.When Matthew Morris ...
Summer Trouble: Lyme Disease
“You may know me as the person who introduced eyelash extensions to the world, but you might not know that I have been battling lyme disease, chronic erlichiosis and babesiosis for 30 years,” says Sophy Merszei, founder of NovaLash. ...
Brightening up to Pearl Blonde
Carly Gillam (@hairbycarlygillam), an artist at Strawberry Blonde Salon in Charleston, SC, specializes in color - specifically balayage. "I love balayage because I feel like an artist," she says, "and every client is a new ...
On-Air Talent Auditions at Cosmoprof NA
Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) B2B beauty trade show has announced the return of its TV Shopping Auditions, to be held Monday, July 13th, during the show – July 12th to 14th, 2015 – at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. TV ...
by Anne Moratto