Career
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.
COLLECTION: Cryptogram: Superhero, Tribal and Rubic Looks
Recently named Australian Hairdresser of the Year, Emiliano Vitale's winning collection, Cryptogram, translates international hair fashion trends into wearable hairstyles and looks. Crytogram takes the form of three different influences from futuristic pop culture, to tribal warriors to geometric forms.
Marinello Schools of Beauty Offers $100K in Scholarships
Marinello Schools of Beauty's 6th Annual Raw Talent Scholarship Competition will provide more than $100,000 to high school students.
by Lauren Quick
HOW-TO: Fix Stripey Highlights for a Brunette
Los Angeles colorist Sema Conde shares how to fix a common color-gone-wrong scenario: stripey highlights.
by Lauren Quick
HOW-TO: Caramel Honey Brown With Dimensional Highlights
“We need to add dimension and excitement to brunettes, and the Forgotten Brunette technique is the way to achieve it," says Marco Pelusi. "Adding strategically placed, off-the-scalp highlights, to create more of a caramel honey brown, is a wonderful way to spice up your brunettes."
HOW-TO: Chocolate Brunette with Balayage Highlights
To enhance the depth of a chocolate brunette, create natural-looking balayage highlights, lift the base for shine and add caramel-toffee tones. Get the formula provided by the Aloxxi Artistic Team.
BRIDAL HOW-TO: The Weaved Chignon "Down 'do"
This weaved chignon was seen recently at Spring/Summer 2014 Bridal Fashion week at Oscar de la Renta. Learn how to re-create this loose braided look using products from L'Oréal Professionnel.
Adrienne Rogers Offers "Coloring the Cut" Overview
Adrienne Rogers and Nick Cerruti offer an overview of their look published in MODERN's April issue.