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Editor's Note: New Classics
MODERN’s Executive Editor Alison Shipley directs this constant stream of social media team coverage, along with coordinating and editing our features, step-by-step education and other core content in the magazine. I asked her to summarize “what’s new” from our guest artists this month, and her answer was resoundingly “the classics.” Reinventing what’s old is truly new. Again.
Stand and Deliver: Four Things to Know About Healthy Feet
Four things every hairdresser needs to know about healthy feet.
2014 Time: Make a Plan to Make it Happen
I am planning to rock 2014. It will not be a good year it will be a great year. I know it because I am planning for it. These things do not just happen. Here are my plans for making it happen.
by Ivan Zoot
MEN'S COLLECTION: Confident and Cool by Vaughn Acord
Celebrity stylist Vaughn Acord creates shapes and silhouettes using V76, his new product line inspired by timeless American classics like muscle cars, the Blues and Elvis.
CHOOSE BEAUTY: A Profile of Nick Stenson
14,000 JCPenney stylists are watching Nick Stenson as he takes them into the New Year and beyond.
by Anne Moratto
Behind the Scenes: Trying Tri-Texture on Sexy Hair Photo Shoot
Out of the creative brain and nimble fingers of Sexy Hair Artistic Director Rafe Hardy and his right hand, Sexy Hair Artist and Educator Nadirah Volpe, a beautiful shoot emerged.
by Anne Moratto
Your 2014 Astrology Forecast Part Two (Virgo-Pisces)
Part Two of a 2014 Astrological Forecast.
Your 2014 Star Forecast Part One (Aries-Virgo)
These 2014 forecasts are no fortune cookie quotes. Plus, you know I wouldn’t present you with anything but a bona-fide, excellent astrologer. Enter Jyoti Wind, a renowned astrologer, highly visionary, making her second appearance on my blog. The forecasts are divided into two posts.
You Could Be What's Next: Enter Sebastian Competition on Facebook
Winning Sebastian Professional's "What's Next Awards" changed Daniel Lozado's life. The same could happen to the 2014 winners. Enter before February 1, 2014 and show the beauty world what's next--you!
by Anne Moratto
HOLIDAY HOW-TO: Create a Christmas Wreath Updo
A staple of the holidays, the wreath can also be created as a hair style. MODERN interviewed Nada Yono of Nadwa Hair Spa on how she created this beautiful Christmas wreath updo.
HOLIDAY HOW-TO: Create a Christmas Tree Updo
Full of Christmas tree ornaments and curls, this Christmas Tree updo by Nada Yono, owner of Nadwa Hair Spa can be easily created. Learn how.
HOLIDAY HOW-TO: Winter Vintage Victory Roll
In preparation for the holiday party mania that’s just around the corner, senior stylist Graziella Lembo of SalonCapri in Boston has created two festive hairstyles to rock at any holiday shindig- - from an office party to an A-list New Year’s Eve bash! Here, you can learn how to re-create the Winter Vintage Victory Roll.
Learn Makeup from the Best: The Makeup Show LA Keynotes Announced
The keynote speakers have been announced for The Makeup Show LA to be held on Saturday, March 1, 2014 and Sunday, March 2, 2014.
by Anne Moratto
HOLIDAY HOW-TO: Create the Brigitte Bardot Bump
In preparation for the holiday party mania that’s just around the corner, senior stylist Graziella Lembo of SalonCapri in Boston has created two festive hairstyles to rock at any holiday shindig- - from an office party to an A-list New Year’s Eve bash! Here, you can learn how to re-create one of the styles, the Brigitte Bardot Bump!
Chuck Amos + Mizani = MAGIC
MODERN stopped by the Mizani shoot while the team, led by Chuck Amos, created images for the 2014 ad campaign. The images won't be revealed until early 2014, but get some of the background from Amos and Mizani Lead Educator Robert Thomas.
Alès Group USA Appoints Ryan Sieverson as President and CEO
Alès Group, USA today announced that it has appointed Ryan Sieverson as President and Chief Executive Officer effective December 9, 2013.
L'Oreal Professionnel Balayage Certification
L'Oreal Professionnel is on a mission to step up their Balayage offering and formalize their training to salons across the country to meet the growing and diversifying interests in it. Hence, they are creating a full Balayage Certification Program. Read more about it.