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HOW TO: Get the Formulation For This Champagne Blonde
Sandi Arensman of Sally Beauty Supply offers an overview of this champagne blonde, sharing formulas, technique and the HOW TO.
HOW TO: The Perfect Classic French Twist
Mary Brunetti demos HOW TO create a perfect French Twist. This video, less than 3 minutes, offers step by step instruction.
Behind the Cover: May 2014
Barcelona native Antonio Corral Calero taps into many looks from his extensive repertoire, but this season he favors romantic and ethereal finishes that incorporate a varietyof styling techniques, including braiding, backcombing and extension bundling. The dapper global creative director for Moroccanoil requested a model that could carry off something whimsical and confident. Recovering from an exhausting Fashion Week, Calero was relieved to meet model Valeria, who has a “coverface,” long neck and soft hair. “She is perfect,” he said when he met her.
HOW TO: Men's Polished Fade and Blend by Brent Bennett
Brent Bennett's beautifully blended and detailed work was as precise as the steps he outlined for how to achieve it. Brent owns Millennium QV Emporium in Melboure, Victoria, Australia, and his work appears regularly in editorial.
by Anne Moratto
HOW TO Be Part of FASHION WEEK! Learn From Brian C. Hawkins
Brian C. Hawkins shares how "out of towners" can get on a team for fashion week, and offers insider info on the test, the look and what really happens before the models hit the catwalk.
HOW-TO: Soft Half Updo at "Godzilla" Premiere on Jamie Chung
Emily Mott styled Jamie Chung for the "Godzilla" premiere in Hollywood with an effortlessly chic half updo that is soft and feminine.
by Anne Moratto
MY FIRST TIME: Professional Make-Up Application
MODERN editor's first-time adventures in the world of beauty continue with her first professional make-up application by Burke Daniels in Los Angeles.
by Lauren Quick
Dark Drama: Emphasize Color Placement With a Handful of Foils
As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, SALLY Beauty commissioned editorial stylist Sandi Arensman to create a special occasion collection, including hair color how-to’s. Here she discusses how she created this "dark drama" hair color.
How to Become an Educator in the Beauty Industry
How do you become an educator? There are different paths. There are different destinations. Every potential educator candidate is a different individual bringing different things to the table.
by Ivan Zoot
Congratulations 2014 SALONS OF THE YEAR!
SALONS OF THE YEAR, SALON TODAY’s renowned competition for salon and spa design is in its final judging stages for 2014. We are proud to announce this year’s 20 SALONS OF DISTINCTION, the finalists who will all be honored in the commemorative June 2014 issue, and who now proceed to the final round of judging.
by Stacey Soble
Brilliant Blonde: Banishing Home Hair Color Bands By Sally Beauty
As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, SALLY Beauty commissioned editorial stylist Sandi Arensman to create a special occasion collection, including hair color how-to’s. Here she discusses how she created this brilliant blonde hair color.
Skin Cancer Myths
City of Hope's Dr. Jae Jung explains seven myths about skin cancer.
Jennifer Friederich: Get a Massage!
Illinois salon owner Jennifer Friederich, owner of Hat Heads Sports Salon, urges salon staffers to take advantage of the massage therapy services right in their workplace.
Food Allergy Awareness Week
Check the symptoms of food allergies during Food Allergy Awareness Week.
HOW-TO: '60s Inspired Modern Bridal Beehive by Orlando Pita
Orlando Pita, lead stylist for BioSilk at the Carolina Herrera NYFW Fall/Winter 2014 show, created a look that was reminiscent of the classic 60′s beehive but with a whimsical play on proportions. The result was a streamlined, polished, sculptural updo.
STUDENT COMPETITION: Fashion Frenzy 2014
Calling all future professionals! Submit entries for CosmoProf's Fashion Frenzy 2014 by May 31.
by Lauren Quick
ON FACEBOOK: Hairdressers Share Their Proudest Moments
When we asked hairdressers to share their proudest career moments, the answers reminded us, again, why hairdressers are the most caring, loving professionals ever!
by Anne Moratto