Career
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' ...
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 ...