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Behind the Cover: Bag of Tricks

Creating new structures and shapes is easier than ever today with all kinds of products and tools designed to alter texture, width, length and color. Take extensions, for example. They are now refined and customized by professionally trained ...

Editor's Note: Catering to Your Client's Needs

A few years ago, when the economy was crumbling and clients began to space out appointments, requests for ombre color quickly began to rise—allowing clients to stay on trend while stretching their color investment. The category of no-chip, ...

Get Your PhD in Facial Hair

Winter is coming and as it gets colder many of your clients will be questioning to themselves, “To beard, or not to beard.” Do you experience clients coming in for beard consultations? Prepare now, because you’re likely to ...

12 Surprising Facts About Skin Aging

Sure, you have probably heard of the many factors that can contribute to skin aging -- environmental pollution, ultraviolet radiation, excess alcohol or drug consumption, etc. Even if you think you are doing everything right in the fight against ...

6 Makeup Brush Maintenance Tips

Proper makeup brush maintenance is crucial for keeping your brushes looking pristine and clean. Here are some tips you should follow when taking care of your brushes:Tip 1: Get rid of any cracked make-up and keep your trays clean. Everything ...

Nails 911

“Nailebrity” Elaine Watson is the VP of marketing and global education director at Star Nail. Watson also judges high-profi le nail competitions, works on-set for editorial and runway events, and has her fingers on the pulse of ...

Student Submissions

Want the opportunity to be published? The process just got a little easier with First Chair's Student Submissions section. Take a pic of your best hair style, nail or makeup design, a look from a hair competition or an image from a ...

How-To: Jet Black to Copper Using Olaplex

Managing lift with deep, dark haircolor is not a simple task; don't let anyone tell you any differently. Breakage is a huge concern, but Josie Sanchez, master stylist at Dop Dop Salon in NYC, was able to transform her own hair from ...

Tips from the Top

How to Open and Run Your Own Salon: 7 Tips

There are a lot of factors at play when considering if you want to open and run your own salon; being the most talented stylist on your team doesn't necessarily equate to business savvy, according to Sam Villa, founding partner of Sam Villa ...

7 of the Best Things You Can do For Your Hair OVERNIGHT

The saying, “get your beauty sleep” is no joke, says Mario Russo, owner & lead stylist of Salon Mario Russo in Boston. The industry veteran of over 30 years shares that some of the best beauty tricks can be done while ...

5 Steps for a Flawless Blowout

A good blowout is a key skill for stylists, and a good brush-up (pun totally intended) is always helpful. Mirian Lima, master stylist at Dop Dop Salon in NYC shares a few tips for a bouncy, shiny, flawless blowout that lasts. First: ...

How Beauty Changed Miranda Todd's Life

Beauty Changes Lives.The American Association of Cosmetology Schools is a network of more than 900 schools dedicated to providing excellence in beauty education and to champion a message of “Beauty Changes Lives.” Being a ...

5 Expert Tips for Clipper Cutting

If you've been paying attention, you know barbering and men's style is your ticket to more tickets.A man who knows all about that area of expertise? Tone McGill, Andis educator and owner of Ultimate Barber Lounge in Charlotte, ...

HOW-TO: Pink, Orange, Yellow Color Melting Technique by James Gartner

It may have started as a dream, but it ended with the reality of a first-place win for James Gartner in the inaugural Pravana 2014 Show Us Your Vivids contest for educators.Gartner, 30, is co-owner and chief creative ...

5 TIPS From Judges On HOW TO Win A Competition

Getting judged? MODERN was at the Goldwell Color Zoom Challenge in Berlin, Germany and I was on a panel of 9 industry experts judging the 75 semi-finalists from around the world.In my 33 years with MODERN I have judged possibly thousands of ...

Now THIS Is a Professional Resume

  Jessica DeAngelo is looking for a job and this recent graduate of Casal Aveda Institute of Austintown, Ohio, has put together a "resume/condensed portfolio" that is truly AMAZING. The 12 page brochure is set up like a ...