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HOW-TO: The Messy 5-Strand Braid
The 5-strand braid is predicted to be a hot request this spring/summer. "It's really just a simple weaving of the hair back and forth in an over under pattern,"says braid guru, Melissa Cook of Latest-Hairstyles.com. Wip up this simple (yet intricate looking) braid on your clients making their style a walking advertisement!
Editor's Note: Queen for a Day
This issue of MODERN is dedicated to planning and preparing for “The Big Day”—whether it be her wedding, prom, holiday party or fundraiser, her hair style is the crowning detail of her total look, and she’ll be looking to you, the professional, to make it picture-perfect.
MET BALL 2014: Chrissy Teigen by Giannandrea for MNO
Macadamia Natural Oil’s International Creative Director and Editorial & Celebrity Hair Stylist, Giannandrea styled Chrissy Teigen for the 2014 MET GALA celebrating the opening of the Charles James: Beyond Fashion exhibition.
by Anne Moratto
Beauty Changes Lives Sassoon Scholarship Winners Announced
Beauty Changes Lives Foundation has awarded 20 Vidal Sassoon Professional Beauty Education Scholarships to honor the business and beauty legend and his work.
by Anne Moratto
Beauty Industry Mourns Loss of Frank Liguori, Scruples Co-Founder
The beauty industry mourns the loss of Scruples Co-Founder Frank Liguori who passed away on May 3, 2014.
by Anne Moratto
Want a $1,000 Scholarship? Matrix is Giving Away 50!
Are you a cosmetology student looking for ways to afford school? You're in luck because this may be your opportunity to get a $1,000 scholarship! Matrix is giving away this chunk of money to 50 lucky future students.
Free Sample! Magnetic Wiping Cloth
Get your free Aerovex Systems Magnetic Wiping Cloth during May, National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.
Fed Up: The Movie
Fed Up is a new documentary, narrated by Katie Couric, exploring the history of how sugar has become a big player in U.S. diets.
Melanoma Monday
Learn how to spot melanoma on yourself and clients for early detection.
New Towel Technology: The V-Cut Towel
Entrepreneurial hairstylist, David Leslie, owner of ISH Salon in Phoenix, AZ, created the V-Cut towel design to help your clients feel more comfortable in the chair (rather than a traditional towel bunched up around their neck).
Top Knot: Diffused Texture and a Flirty Finish
Warmer weather is here—and with it comes romantic hues, whimsical textures and ethereal finishes. In this MODERN session, Antonio Corral Calero, Moroccanoil’s artistic director, blends his love for diffused texture and braids with the top-knot’s trendsetting silhouette.
Short Stories: The Chic, Sophisticated Crop
With the collision of higher temps and Hollywood trends, this summer will be all about the chic, sophisticated crop. Collection by Gary Hooker and Michael Young.
New Wave: Intercoiffure Spring Trend Collection
In the latest Intercoiffure Spring Trend Collection, Intercoiffure Fashion Director Vivienne Mackinder brings shape variations to her model through texture, pinning and braiding.
Image Gallery: 2014 Hairworld OMC World Cup in Frankfurt, Germany
The 2014 Hairworld OMC World Cup in Frankfurt, Germany, brought the best in beauty, hair, nails and makeup, and these 21 images are proof!
INTRODUCING EDEN SASSOON: A Beauty Entrepreneur
I am so excited to share with you my journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the beauty/wellness industry.
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Natural Blonde to Platinum With a Fresh Shape
Meri Kate O'Connor and Annie Rush offer a fresh makeover to one of their favorite clients. Here O'Connor shares her platinum formula and Rush breaks down the cut.
Wella's 2014 Trend Vision Winners Announced!
Announcing the winners of 2014's live Wella International Trend Vision Awards in Frankfurt, Germany!