Career
TRANSFORMATION: Making A Dream Come True
Kaylie Babajan (@kaylierb) based at Boheme Salon and Spa in Redding, California, was thrilled with the opportunity to transform this first time client. "She was a referral," she says. "Her 'dream' hair is something more ...
TRANSFORMATION: Pretty Red Curls
Amanda "Eve" Galmiche (@TheHairColorExpert), a level 2 colorist at Arrojo Studio NYC, knew "we wanted to do something fun with a drastic change. We discussed the possibility of doing a double process or using foil highlights to ...
Valentine's Service and Décor Tips from Sola Salon Studios
It doesn’t take much to show your love for someone, including your clients. Take the time to make them feel special and you will be their stylist sweetheart 4-ever.Sola Salon Suites shares great tips on their blogs for independent stylists ...
3 Options for Parts on Disconnected Undercuts
Hard-parts and undercuts don't seem to be going anywhere in the world of trending styles, but some of these meticulous cuts can be tricky. One such decision you have to make as a stylist when placing disconnection in undercut shapes is where ...
by Lauren Quick
FORMULA: Deep Roasted Chestnut
Amanda LoCastro (@HairByAmanduhh) of DiRosa Haircare in Franklin Square, NY says, "hair is my passion and I truly love what I do!" A color specialist, LoCastro still cuts and styles as well. Here she shares the HOW TO for this ...
HOW TO: Short and Chic
Renee Zamastil (@reneeMstylist) has a "Special place in my heart for short hair." Based at Salon Coccole, Lake Zurich, IL., Zamastil gives a special shout out to her mentor and salon owner Donna Gentile. The color for this finish is by ...
Pale Plum Sombre
Brittany Fritchley (@britts_hair__art) of Exclusive Beauty Salon in Stockton, CA. says she is "not your average hair stylist. I see myself as a non-conventional colorist who likes to break the rules. Not everyone would go about this color ...
HOW-TO: Going From an Intense/Vibrant Haircolor to a Neutral Tone
When Nicoletta Whitaker of Aureilo Salon had a guest request to change her haircolor from red to blonde, she knew she was in for a challenge. She informed the client that it would not happen overnight and would take multiple visits, but both ...
Plan to Rejuvenate!
Beauty industry icons Ann Mincey-Jetton and Mary Wilson have joined together to create an annual Destination Rejuvenation that generates relaxation, renewal and rejuvenation. This year, the event will be held May 3-5, 2015, at the Inn at Laguna ...
For Stress Relief: Aveda Rituals of Renewal
While Aveda Rituals of Renewal allow stylists to connect with guests in a meaningful way through the power of touch, breath and aroma, these rituals also can be directed toward stylist self-care. Each of the five core rituals can provide a ...
Andrea Drugay: Stylist Makes Health a Priority
For the early part of her professional life, Andrea Drugay was a busy writer/editor. She did technical writing and wrote for marketing and advertising firms. A yoga enthusiast, she also became a yoga trainer while continuing to do ...
HOW TO: The Modern Blonde Bob
Amira Ashiblie Valdez (@hairbyuhmeraw), a stylist at Imana Sky Salon, San Marcos CA, says "Hair is my passion. I love letting my creativity flow freely. The ultimate reward is that you can truly make people feel like a million dollars ...
HOW TO: Dimensional Blonde Extreme
Emily Johnson (@eljohnson14) of Southern Roots Salon & Spa, Chattanooga, TN, created a BEAUTIFUL dimensional blonde that earned more than 6,700 "likes" within one day when posted on MODERN's Instagram page. We tracked ...
#SalonConfessions
We’re sharing the nitty, gritty details of everyday salon life. The gross, the inappropriate, the strange or otherwise, these stylists have experienced it all!SLIGHTLY TOASTED"I had a client bring me a salad crouton once to show me ...
TRANSFORMATION: From Pretty Blonde To Red Hot
Meredith Curry (@hairbymeredithcurry), a Master Colorist and Goldwell Educator at Dirosa Haircare, Franklin Square, NY, was thrilled with the opportunity her new guest presented. "She came in wanting a change and was ready to be Red ...
TRANSFORMATION: Lavender Color Melt
Alexis (@alexisbutterflyloft) of Butterfly Loft salon (@butterflyloftsalon) in Los Angeles, CA got a call from her client Melissa. Melissa follows the Butterfly Loft Instagram page and was inspired to do something fun, bold, and ...
FORMULA: Purple To Pink, The Journey
THE AGE OF THE ARTIST MOVEMENT was inspired by the "UNICORN TRIBE" collective vibe," says Toni Rose Larson (@hairitagesaloncarlsbad), owner of Hairitage Salon (@hairitagesalon), Carlsbad, Cal. "My 'Born On A Journey' ...