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Danny Amorim Chats About His Handlebar Mustache
Andis educator Danny Amorim shares how he keeps and creates the perfect handlebar mustache.
Marchesa Bridal, Beauty By Akemi Tamaribuchi for Kerastase
Akemi Tamaribuchi (for Kerastase) created a beautiful up-do for the Marchesa spring bridal collection. Get the HOW TO here.
Nick Stenson Offers 4 Prom Looks on The Today Show
Check out JCPenney Salons Nick Stenson's appearance on the Today Show, offering the latest in prom looks.
HOW-TO: Subtly Blended "Sombre" -- The Softer Side of Ombre
Hair Colorist Jordin Christen recently submitted this subtly blended sombre technique to MODERN's hastag #hairdressermagic, and we had to share with you the steps!
BEFORE & AFTER: Beautiful Beige Summer Blonde
Hair and Make-up Artist Azelle Santa Ana (aka @xazellex) shared this beautiful beige summer blonde hair color before and after with MODERN by using our #hairdressermagic hashtag to show off her work. Learn the formula inside.
The '40s Making a Comeback: Rolls, Flat Waves, Low Side Parts
According to Wade Blackford, a KEVIN.MURPHY Ceative Team & Style Master Educator and Creative Team Educator for Chumba Concept Salons in Australia, the ‘40s will make a big come back in summer 2014 with rolls off the face and onto the face, flat waves and very low side parts.
FORMULA HOW-TO: Strawberry-Blonde with High/Lowlights
A lovely strawberry-blonde with a highlight/lowlight formula from David John at Sally Hershberger in Los Angeles.
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: "Gold Star" Celebrity Blonde Hair by JPMS
“For ‘Gold Star,’ we were inspired by blondes you might see on celebrities,” says team John Paul Mitchell Systems. “We wanted to translate that into color upgrade for the salon.”
HOW-TO: Icy Cool, Pale Blonde by GKhair's Misha Belfer
"What I envisioned with this design was to construct an icy cool, pale blonde that has the shine and luster of beautiful, healthy hair," says Misha Belfer, GKhair Educator and Platform Artist
TV's Trendsetting Hues
Since clients frequently request the color of their favorite television personalities when they visit the salon, here are recreations of three of TV’s top trendsetting hues.
HOW-TO: Platinum Blonde With a Slight Tint of Blue by Keune
Diamonds in their pure state are colorless, but the rarest are blue. Adding the slightest hint of blue with the Keune Blue booster in Tinta 3001 makes this blonde a rarity. Learn how to re-create this tinted blue platinum hair color.
HOW-TO: White Hot Platinum Blonde by Sebastian Professional
“I wanted to explore the capabilities and functionality of the Cellophanes line, using artistic chemistry,” says Marylle Koken, Sebastian Professional Design Team and Salon Owner The Harlot, Venice CA. See how she created this look.
HOW-TO: Classic Platinum Blonde by Clairol Professional
Learn how to create platinum blonde hair by Clairol Professional Celebrity Colorist, Kiyah Wright. Formulas and steps inside.
HOW-TO: High-lift Platinum Blonde by Sue Pemberton
“This was a look created for Joico’s new brand imagery to go with its new tagline “Joico—Turn Heads.” We wanted a high-lift blonde that showcased a beautiful, lustrous shine,” says Sue Pemberton, Joico Vero K-PAK Color International Artistic Director.
Tips From the Top: Sophy Merszei, CEO & Founder, NovaLash
Sophy Merszei, CEO, Founder, NovaLash Eyelash Extensions shares her tips for success.
by Anne Moratto
Positive Image Center at City of Hope
A new hairdresser health survey and a remodel for City of Hope's Positive Image Center were announced at a reception during America's Beauty Show.
OPI Polish Supports Organ Donation Month
OPI offers Taylor Blue nail color to raise money for Taylor's Gift Foundation to support organ donation during National Donate Life Month.