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THE JOURNEY: 11 Hours To Slate
Crystal Ponnuchamy, a master stylist at Beauty Brands, Lawton, Oklahoma, posted this incredible makeover that she says was "the most challenging hair transformation I have ever done." This journey, not surprisingly, took ...
Getting Stitched
Everyone is buzzing about STITCH, the amazing new styling tool designed by Matrix Artistic Director Daniel Roldan. In this short video, Roldan demonstrates how to use it. For even more detail, make sure to click on the first two links below to ...
Going To The Derby!
This "hair hat", designed by Alice Ness, was totally worth the HOURS she and colleague Destiny Harmon spent creating it at the last ARTIST SESSION. In these 2 short videos Ness shares details. In the first video she chats about the ...
COLOR CORRECTION: A Mess to GORGEOUS Blonde Ash Sombre
Kimemily Pham (@excellenthairsalon), owner of Excellent Hair Salon & Spa Inc, Fremont, CA, is regularly challenged with color corrections. "The last time I did a color correction on my client, Veronica, was 35 weeks ago. Since ...
TRANSFORMATION: Going Pewter!
Alyssa Wiener (@lysseon) of STYLIN' Norwalk, CT, is meeting new clients the old fashioned way - FACEBOOK! "My lovely guest Naded came for a consult about 2 months ago in February after finding my professional facebook page ...
Instagram Hit: The Dark To Red Transformation
Saretta Bowerman (@hairbysaretta) of Blue Water Salon, Naples, Florida, says "My passion for beauty started at a young age and my motivation in life, and in my career, is to NEVER let yourself become stagnant whether it is in your ...
TRANSFORMATION: Pretty Blonde To Purple, Blush and Gold
Angelina Stranieri (@lechandeliersalon), owner of Lé Chandelier Salon and Boutique, Philadelphia, PA, was ready to transform her blonde client into a bombshell redhead...but "As I was about to mix up her formula, she stopped me and ...
CHOOSE BEAUTY with Tom Porter: Wellness, Willingness and Water
Tom Porter, CEO and founder of Malibu Wellness in Malibu, CA, has always emphasized health and wellness. Both have flowed together throughout his life, with water being an essential connecting element of the story.
by Anne Moratto
How-To: Braided Updo for Pravana Festival Look Day 3
Pravana artists created custom color (click here for formulation) and style inspired by the laid-back, fun-loving festival vibe that spring and summer usher in. The styles are designed to build upon one another as a three-day festival goes ...
by Lauren Quick
TRANSFORMATION: Two Sessions For Pretty Purple Sombre
Stephanie McArthur (instagram: @studiosteffieerose), a Designer1 at Ulta Salon in Henderson, NV, has less than one year of experience, but clearly knows how to create beautiful color. "I love doing earthy toned hair colors as ...
TRANSFORMATION: Touch Of Teal
Kimemily Pham (@excellenthairsalon), owner of Excellent Hair Salon & Spa Inc, Fremont, CA. met with client Alexa "whom I have not seen for over a year. She came in wanting just to get a haircut. Her hair was down to her waist with ...
SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Classy Cashmere Blowout
Enhanced with a formula containing heat activated cashmere proteins and a complex of four precious oils, George the Salon Chicago’s Cashmere Blowout service adds rich volume and texture, while supplying tresses with a soft, touchable, ...
COLOR CORRECTION: From Grown Out Blonde To Dimensional Pale Wheat
Rosvelt Ranses (@rosvelt) of La Bella Salon, Miami, Florida, has a beautiful Instagram page filled with amazing transformations and inspirational finishes, particularly in the blonde family. MODERN can’t get enough. This color correction ...
TRANSFORMATION: Icy Silver Blue Color Melt
Kait Marie (@kairmariehair) of Salon Republic in Studio City, CA, posted this ashy blue shade that made our hearts (color) melt. “Transforming people and color corrections are my favorite part of my job,” says Marie. “I ...
5 Ways to Separate Awesome from Average Stylists
In high school, I left the beauty salon one too many times crying over a failed up do for a dance, only to be left to begging any friend for help who was available last minute. Years later, I have finally learned to speak up, as I realized the ...
What's the Forecast in Men's Hair? These 3 Predicted Trends.
This coming season is all about the individual, it's about stepping out from the crowd and being seen for your style and uniqueness, says Uros Mikic, Creative Director of Kinky Curly Straight and MATRIX Australia. "We will see a step ...
TRANSFORMATION: Going Chrome
Cassandra McGlaughlin of Platinum Salon in Tampa, Florida, sent the details for this gorgeous transformation we found on her Instagram page: @cassandraplatinum.Here she shares the HOW TO in her own words:"This guest came in with previously ...