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HOW-TO: Mirrored Ombre: Dark Chocolate, Carmel, Honey Tones
A mirrored ombre look from Scruples Whisper Collection. “The color transitions softly from dark chocolate, to carmel, to honey, then back to carmel, ending in dark chocolate,” says Amanda Evans, Scruples Artist.
HOW-TO: Illumina Blonde by Wella Professionals
“In a world where we all want to shine, Wella Professionals Illumina Color offers new shades for a new year and a new look,” says Dean Roybal, Wella Professionals Top Artist.
HOW-TO: Lavender, Mint & Blue Faux-Hawk Inspired by P!nk
Kelly Anne Churnside of Salon Cielo in Covina, CA, created a cut inspired by the singer Pink and a vibrant Pravana color combo.
by Lauren Quick
COLOR CORRECTION: Homemade Hot Mess
All colorists have had the pleasure of experiencing that hot mess that walks through the door – it can be intimidating, but oh so satisfying figuring out the puzzle.
TEXTURE HOW-TO: Heat-free Voluminous Curls
Define and accentuate your clients' waves without the use of thermal tools for three customizable looks.
TEXTURE HOW-TO: Half-up and Half-down Finish
Dress up and party down with Paul Mitchell’s Big Night Out finishes. True Romance, one of four exclusive party looks features a half-up half-down style.
American Crew All-Star Global Challenge to Take Place in Lisbon
American Crew puts men’s cuts and style center stage in Lisbon, Portugal, for the 2013-2014 All-Star Challenge, the annual global competition to recognize the best men’s hair stylists in the world. The competition finals and crowning of the 2013-2014 Global Champion will take place at the MEO Arena in Lisbon on April 28th.
by Anne Moratto
The Hair Story: From Curly to Straight and Back
The hair industry lost its largest earnings when permanent waves or “perms” came off the salon menu. They were thought too old fashioned a method for the younger generation.
PERSONAL STYLE: Theri DeJoode, an American Girl
Theri DeJoode, technical director for American Crew, is an American Girl and we love her style.
by Anne Moratto
Jay Bulluck: Hair and Honey
Hair services and honey sales are both available at Local Honey, a salon in Greensboro, NC, owned by Jay Bulluck, who promotes health and fitness for his staff.
Green Beauty for Earth Day 2014!
Honor Earth Day and help your health by doing more to reduce, reuse and recycle. Here are tips to make your salon environmentally responsible.
Check Out the New “Shop MODERN”!
Visit ShopModernSalon.com to find books and DVDs related to health, motivation and emotional wellness.
BEFORE & AFTER: Cezanne, Next Generation of Smoothing Treaments
Nestled in downtown Barrington, Illinois at The Main Event Salon, is where I met Cezanne Master Stylist and Executive Educator Alex De Rango, who transformed my hair with the new Cezanne Perfect Finish Keratin Smoothing Treatment. The treatment is an exciting, new next-generation formaldehyde-free smoothing treatment that offers smoothing ability, without the use of harmful chemicals that could be a health concern for stylists and clients.
BEHIND-THE-SCENES: Photo Shoot with Kenra in Venice, CA
The Kenra crew recently landed in Venice, CA to collaborate on their latest photo shoot to accompany their "Sunrise/Sunset" collection of hair cuts, color and styling.
by Anne Moratto
HOW TO: Intense Brunette to Blonde Makeover by Meri Kate O'Connor
Learn the details of this intense makeover by Meri Kate O'Connor, colorist at the Eva Scrivo Salon. This natural blonde client turned dark brunette returned to a light blonde with a lot of care and attention.
Wella's TrendVision Spring/Summer 2014 Trend: Urban Native
As part of Wella Professionals globally recognized platform, TrendVision, the company has identified the emerging styles of 2014. See inside for the Spring/Summer looks.
NEW TREND: The '20s-Inspired Flat Finger Wave (Using a Flatiron!)
Inspired by fabrics, patterns and fashion silhouettes, the latest collection of "Expressions & Expertise" created by Pureology Artistic Ambassador Ruth Roche, features this statement making "flat finger wave" technique.