Career
FORMULA: Marilyn Inspired
Mary Ott (@maryhanna65) of Bethlehem, PA, says, "There is something so powerful in short cuts like this. Kara, my client, has always been open and free with coloring and reshaping her mane. I had free range to do what I please, which ...
TRANSFORMATION: Rose Gold Sombre
"This was Janesa's first time seeing me," says Gina Atkinson (@ginaatkinson) of Sola Salon, Las Vegas. "She had highlights when she came in that she didn't love. The color was a bit on the warm side for her and the ...
Eryn Harrison's Perspective: Critical Issues Impacting Salons
Eryn Harrison knew she wanted to be a stylist at age eight when she saw her mom re-do her hair after coming home from the salon. In kindergarten, she bought Barbie Dolls from her friends so she could cut their hair. After her first ...
by Anne Moratto
TRANSFORMATION: Neon Turquoise Mermaid
Taylor is a chameleon," says Alyssa Wiener (@lysseon) of STYLIN' Norwalk, CT. "She loves to change her color up so naturally I asked her to be my model. Her hair previously was blue with some purple in it, but I wanted to amp it up ...
The REAL Guy Tang
The name Guy Tang (@Guy_Tang) is synonymous with beauty. Best known for his magnificent haircolor designs, Tang is also known for his expertise in the social media world (he has 402K followers on instagram!) Based in West Hollywood, California, ...
The Fringe: Tips For Creating The Perfect Frame For The Face
Andrew Carruthers is focusing on the fringe as one of the most important aspects of a cut. “The most influential element that affects face shape and highlighting and/or detracting from certain facial features is the fringe area," he ...
TRANSFORMATION: Rose Gold In Action
Moran Gallagher (@morangallagher), a Master Colorist and Head Educator for Mizunyc, really struck gold with this transformation. "This is what I call 'kitchen' color," she says. "Her friend had colored her hair at home. ...
HOW TO: Icy Rainbow
Alix Maya Clymer (@thereal_omgiloveyourhair), an artist at Shear Image Salon, Woodbridge, VA, has been a stylist "since I could sneak scissors and paint to play salon with my dolls," she says. However, it was after becoming a LICENSED ...
COLOR CORRECTION: Patience, The Key Ingredient
Lily Duong (@hairbylily408) from Hair by Lily at Salons by JC, San Jose, California, has been quite patient with client Maya. "She went to her hairdresser that cuts her hair and asked for an ombré," sats Duong. "She came out with ...
Eat Your Way to Health: Advice From a Hairdresser Certified in Plant-Based Nutrition
A hairdresser's day can be a hectic one and often self-care takes the backseat to client care, especially when it comes to nutrition. Lisa Botts, a hairdresser certified in plant-based nutrition who blogs at ...
by Anne Moratto
Penrose Academy Partners with ERGO
Penrose Academy in Phoenix, AZ and ERGO Styling Tools, Valencia, CA are partnering to make ERGO’s Ionic Ceramic Brushes available to Penrose students in their Cosmetology Kits and retailed in their Student Salon.According to Penrose ...
by Anne Moratto
MANNEQUIN MONDAY: All About That Finish
This issue of MANNEQUIN MONDAY includes 4 fantastic finishes: Upper Left: @Modaxhair Upper Right: @julian_valentin Lower Left: @obebeautiful Lower Right: MANNEQUIN MONDAY superstars: ...
HOW TO: California Blend
Rosvelt (@rosvelt) a Miami based hairstylist, tagged MODERN with this beautiful sombre makeover and we had to know more. "This is my signature foiling technique called California Blend haircolor," he says.Here he shares the how ...
How-To Get Camera Ready Skin in Five Easy Steps
As a makeup artist, it’s my job to make whomever sits in my chair gorgeous. Unfortunately, brutal winter winds often turn the prettiest skins into a rough and dry canvases. As any beauty professional knows, sandpaper skin is no ...
by Anne Moratto
New Haircolor Trend: Pixelated Hair
The future is now! New on the haircolor scene is pixelated designs—some are subtle and some are more obvious, but the geek-chic styles are nothing if not eye-catching. X-Presion Creativos in Spain seems to be heading up the ...
by Lauren Quick
TRANSFORMATION: Blah To Red LOB
Laura Kaszoni (@lalasupdos) from Roost Salon and Skin Studio, Sacramento, CA, met Alina who wanted a vibrant red with shades of blonde on her level 6-7 in a brown tone.Here she offers the HOW TO:Step 1: In foils place fine weaves and apply ...
The Forgettable Platform Artist
Forty-two years as an educator, and I am still the happiest when attending a fresh, well-organized presentation with information I can use, plus an action plan. Without a plan, no matter how cool or hot the experience, it becomes just an ...
by Anne Moratto