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On Rite Conference 2014...A Hair Loss Extravaganza
The 2014 On Rite Conference held in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, offered intense education and information to 350 international salon professionals.
HOW-TO: Create Finger Waves 1930s Gangster Style
1930s gangster coifs were seen in Zang Toi's Fall/Winter NYFW collection. Hairstylist Eiji Yamane of Eiji Salon created finger waves on each model for a decadent look with a hint of "danger."
Jenny Balding Styles Celebs for NYFW Red Dress Show
Jenny Balding styled celebrity hair for New York Fashion Week's Red Dress Show.
by Lauren Quick
Classical Kimono Meets Harajuku Hair Fashion in Iro Collection
2013's AHFA New South Wales (State) Hairdresser of the Year, Kobi Bokshish recently created this collection that draws influence from the classical Kimono Japanese dress and contemporary Harajuku fashion--see the result!
Bring the Salon to Your Clients: White Sands' Hair Dryer Bonnet
This Dryer Bonnet by White Sands makes it easier than ever for you or your client to turn their average hair dryer into a salon hood dryer in mere seconds. This flexible, soft bonnet attaches easily to a blow dryer and provides even heat distribution to avoid hot spots and increase total comfort.
Cyborg-Terminator Body Painting Creation by Orlando Barsallo
Body painting with clay and other natural pigments existed in most, if not all tribalist cultures. Today, you are likely to see different forms of it at art/music festivals, in face painting, in glitter tattoos, hand art or henna tattoos. Recently, MODERN attended an art gallery exhibition at the Robin B Gallery in Chicago, where we caught up with make-up artist Orlando Barsallo — a skilled body painter. See his cyborg-terminator creation!
Battle of the Strands 2014 Begins Preliminary Rounds
Battle of the Strands — a hair, makeup and wardrobe competition — is gearing up for its Oct. 6, 2014 competition date with preliminary competitions throughout the U.S.
by Lauren Quick
LOOK Style Society Grand Opening Feb. 21 in Las Vegas
LOOK Style Society in Las Vegas is set to have its grand opening on Feb. 21. The beauty venue will be a one-stop shop for hair, nails, spray tans, make-up, skin and spa services.
by Lauren Quick
HOW-TO: Edgy Finger Waves at Chromat Fall 2014 Collection
T. Cooper, co-founder of Metro Look in New York City shares a how-to on the edgy finger waves seen at the Chromat Fall 2014 Collection during MADE Fashion Week.
"American Hustle" Make-up and Hair Team Wins BAFTA Award in UK
MODERN SALON congratulates Evelyne Noraz, Lori McCoy-Bell, and Katherine Gordon on their 2014 BAFTA Award for Make-up and Hair.
by Anne Moratto
Different/Better not Better/Different
Today, I think businesses, in particular, realize that better, when it is only different, is not necessarily better, just maybe more convenient. But, when different is better, well then the world can be changed and people notice.
Kayla Martell, Gemtress Spokesperson and OnRite Star
Meet Kayla Martell, Gemtress Spokesperson, Miss Delaware 2010 and star of the On Rite conference 2014.
The Helen Oppenheim Site Update
Helen Oppenheim, creator of HelenOppenheim.com, has made available important images and information for salon professionals looking for inspiration from some of the industry greats. Get an update from Oppenheim herself.
The Mammogram Controversy
City of Hope provides a response to the latest study casting doubt upon the wisdom of annual mammograms.
Debbie Boehm: Keep Moving!
Maryland salon owner Debbie Boehm at Xtreme Hair shares the healthy living diet and fitness tips she adopted after a knee and hip replacement.
Hairdresser Health Advocate Horst Rechelbacher (1941-2014)
Pioneering beauty industry icon Horst Rechelbacher, founder of Aveda and Intelligent Nutrients, was a lifelong advocate for healthy living.
COLLECTION: b Confident—A Wink and a Nod to '70s Hair Styles
"b Confident" hair collection by Bennie Pollard, creator of BennieFactor and GAGE FOR MEN products. This collection features tone-on-tone dimensional color with layers, texture and personality.