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#Caper15: Stellar Lineup Planned for Paul Mitchell Schools' Event
“Lights, Camera, Action!” That’s the theme of Paul Mitchell Schools’ Caper event, a smoke-free, alcohol-free, hands-on educational extravaganza that brings over 2,500 “future professionals” to Las Vegas ...
by Anne Moratto
6 Ways to Keep Nails Strong and Hangnail-Free
Although winter is particularly notorious for wreaking havoc on nails and hands, some of your clients might experience brittle nail woes and dry cuticles year-round. Whether the issues are seasonal or constant, Essie Director of Education Gino ...
by Lauren Quick
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Supports Chicago International Salsa Congress
A team of cosmetology students and instructors from Tricoci University of Beauty Culture (TUBC) are set to style the hair and makeup of some of the world’s most talented salsa dancers at the upcoming Chicago International Salsa ...
FORMULA: Silver To Lavender Sombre
Liz Robson, a hair stylist at Salon Blonde, Davis, California, shared this beautiful color melt with MODERN. "This was the second time we did a lavender color on this sweet client, Ana," she says. "The first time she went a little ...
COLOR CORRECTION: Ombre To Sombre
Walker (@walkerbespokesalon), an artist at Bespoke Salon in Scottsdale, Arizona, was challenged with a client who wanted to soften her ombre. Being a first time client, a thorough consultation was performed to uncover haircolor ...
TRANSFORMATION: Dimensional Hot Pink
Veronica Delgado (@veronicaampmstylist) of AMPM Salon, a Paul Mitchell Focus Salon, Albuquerque, New Mexico, had an opportunity to make her guest pink and she went for it. "We're seeing fashion colors more than ever now in the ...
5 Reasons Why You Should Go Organic With Your Haircolor
As a beauty professional, you’ve probably heard the term “organic” haircolor. Maybe, you scoff at idea. Maybe, you’re a health-conscious hairstylist whose ears just perked up. Either way, step away from the ...
COLOR CORRECTION: Regal Purple
Cynthia Lumzy (@cynthialumzy), owner of “My Alter Ego Salon” in Dixon, Illinois, had an opportunity to correct a banded pink shade into something quite beautiful. Although it was a challenge, Lumzy, a color expert, managed to create ...
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 ...