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Monica and Josiah Groth: No Fumes
Monica and Josiah Groth, owners of Back to Bliss locations in Colby and Marshfield, WI, train their staff in Ayurvedic methods and maintain a fume-free salon.
Sally Hershberger Salon Manager on What Makes a Good Assistant
Salon Manager Andi Steloff and stylist David John share their thoughts on what makes a good assistant and why.
by Anne Moratto
HOW TO: DJ Victory Back with Another Pastel Formula
When we spotted DJ Victory at America's Beauty Show, she had her famous pastel purple hue--which had more of a silver/gray finish--but also some mint green spot color and we knew we had to track down her formula.
HOW-TO: Golden Sunrise Blonde by Kenra Color
Get the "Golden Sunrise" blonde hair color look created by Kenra Color for their Blonde Horizons collection.
BLONDE FORMULA: Gray Coverage and Lighter, Brighter Finish
Katie Gould, working out her salon Sweet Hair, used Wella color to create this lighter, brighter finish on her client.
by Anne Moratto
Beauty Changes Lives Announces Nail Scholarship Winners
The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation (BCL) is pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Beauty Changes Lives| CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship.
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Fierce, Vibrant Redhead by Redken's Lori Zabel
“It takes a special type of personality to be a redhead, they are fierce! They are the most rewarding to get right, and sometimes the hardest to keep. To make a stunning, vibrant redhead you must have a great palette to start," says Lori Zabel, Redken Artist.
HOW-TO: "Power Red" by Pasquale Caselle
“Power Red” to embrace the strength, love and emotion the color red signifies. Learn the process by Pasquale Caselle International Creative Director for IT&LY HAIRFASHION N.A.
HOW-TO: Dimensional Rubine Red by Organic Salon Systems
Learn the formula to this eye-popping, dimensional Rubine Red by Jennifer Andrews, Creative Director and Educator for Organic Salon Systems.
COLLECTION: Glamour by LAKME
Carlos Vidal, Creative Director of LAKME, was inspired by the 1950's, bringing the glamour of that era to this spring-summer, transporting us to a world of fantasy and sophistication.
HOW-TO: Refined Redhead by Kenra Professional's Robb Dubré
Refined red that creates maximum impact with superior durability by Kenra Professional Senior Artistic Director, Robb Dubré.
Why Guys: Top 5 Reasons the Guy Business is the Best Business
The inspiration for my post this week was not about the cold stats of the guy game but the warm and happy reality of why we love to build our guy business and why that buy business is our best business right now. Following are my top five reasons for why guys right now.
by Ivan Zoot
FORMULA HOW TO: From Dishwater Blonde to Dazzling, Rich Red
Another example of #HairdresserMagic found on Instagram, this one impressed with the dimension and shine hairdresser Stephanie Robidoux brought to her client's hair, which is a natural level 5 (on the Matrix scale).
by Anne Moratto
FORMULAS: Rose Gold, Peach, Rose Chocolate & Strawberry Blonde
Stylists and colorists at Jose Luis Salon in Austin, Texas, say rose gold is the hue-of-the-moment for 2014. Get formulas for rose gold, rose chocolate, peach and strawberry blonde hues here!
by Lauren Quick
COLOR CORRECTION: Brassy Blonde to Rich Redhead Transformation
Need help fixing a client with brassy blonde? Here's a color correction on how you can transform a blonde into a rich redhead without the brass by hair stylist and colorist, Jordin Christen.
Editor's Note: Dreaming in Color
This issue of MODERN is all about reinvigorating your love for hair color. Though most clients think about hair color in terms of shades and simple patterns, your job is to consider the entire design and weigh color options against the existing cut and texture. And this season, say hair pros, it’s all about coloring the cut.
Vibrant Hair Color at America's Beauty Show
The big trend with the stylists and the event goers this year was color, color, color!