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How-To: Blonde to Edgy Silver
Vanessa (@vanessashairaddition) from Butterfly Loft Salon (@butterflyloftsalon) says that her longtime client wanted something different but still bright. "She was 'over' the usual blonde," Vanessa says. The ...
Sam Villa: 5 Tips for Choosing High-Impact Education
Improving your chances of having a long, successful career depends not only on how healthy you keep your body, but also on how wisely you plan your business moves. As any successful hairdresser will tell you, continuing education is key to ...
1 Posture “DO” and 4 “DON’TS”
Healthy Hairdresser thanks our friend and health guru Mary Beth Janssen for posting this look at the way we stand. It’s easy to fall into one of these problematic postures, so think about your back and shoulders whenever you’re ...
Nice Save! Correcting A Home "Color Job"
Sheena Payer (@sheenap1129) has been a licensed Cosmetologist for 12 years and is an international platform artist for GKhair. The artist will be showcased and representing GKhair in Dubai at the Beautyworld Middle East Show in May. "This ...
The Fix: Green to Blonde with Olaplex
Cathy Tran (@prostylistcathyt) was needed for a fix. This client drove 2 hours and spent 6 hours in the salon for this correction. "To achieve this look, I used Olaplex with Redken Flashlift and cool shades developer using 20 turning into ...
TRANSFORMATION: Vintage Rose Gold With Dimension
Gosia (@Malgorzatala), based in Los Angeles, held back a bit for her new client looking for a change. "This young girl came to me with her hair already balayaged to a blonde but brassy shade and she wanted a soft pink," says Gosia. ...
FORMULA: Kylie Jenner's Aqua
Kylie Jenner (@kylizzle) posted her new aqua 'do on Instagram, and in less than 18 hours she had more than one million "likes" and 70,000 comments, many (not all) very positive. The color chameleon captioned the pix "The road ...
Always On Trend: The Dimensional Blonde LOB
Stephanie Von Meijer (@von_meijer) is a stylist in Las Vegas and a Wella Master Color Expert."I am a huge advocate for investing in yourself with extended education," says Von Meijer. "I make it a point to take at least one class ...
How-To: Mood Ring Haircolor for Festival Season (+Video!)
Longer, warmer days usher in carefree festival season. This is a great time for you to fill your book with creative color, blowouts that will last for days (showers and festivals are not typically associated with each other) and quick, braided ...
by Lauren Quick
COLOR CORRECTION: Babylights And Balayage To The Rescue
Rebeca Deanne (@rebelnoel_hair) of Studio 145, Corona, CA. gets inspired to try new techniques and challenges herself by following some of the best colorists on Instagram. "I really love the whole beauty industry community, as ...
COLOR CORRECTION: Going For The Perfect Blonde
Whitney Elizabeth (@HairArtisan916) of Sacramento, CA, finds inspiration from other artists, especially Guy Tang and his timeless, beautiful and wearable designs. MODERN was inspired by Whitney and this gorgeous transformation ...
TRANSFORMATION: Grown Out To Icy/Frosty/GORGEOUS!
Galina Mrochko (@galinamg), a master stylist at Mane Chicago, Chicago, was thrilled that first time client Brook found her on Yelp."She acknowledged she couldn't walk around like that anymore," says Mrochko. "This was an old, ...
For Him: Box Boo-Boo To Platinum
Batzy Zaid ( Batzy @TheGreatBatzy) had been looking for a guy to go platinum for quite a while. Then, she stumbled upon Cole, "who had attempted to make himself platinum!" \What a score! The Canada-based artist was thrilled. ...
So God Made a Hairdresser
And on the 8th day, God looked down upon his creation and said, I need a person with the hands of an artist and the heart of an angel that will openly and willingly share their gifts and give of their time to others so that they will feel their ...
by Anne Moratto
Paul Mitchell Schools Announce National Open House May 7
On May 7, 2015, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Paul Mitchell cosmetology schools across America will host their first National Open House Night, sharing information in their local communities about career opportunities in the beauty industry.“With ...
by Anne Moratto
GoPro How-To Video: Lala's Updos' Braided Flower Updo
Laura Kaszoni (@lalasupdos) has reached considerable Instagram fame for her stunning updos, and we can't say we're surprised.Her meticulously braided, twisted and coiffed styles range in elegance from everyday to The Big Day, and ...
by Lauren Quick
Julianne Hough's Pink Hair Formula
She did it! Actress and Dancing with the Stars judge Julianne Hough revealed her new unicorn-inspired, powdery pink look via Instagram, giving credit where credit is due: to her trusted stylist and friend Riawna Capri ...