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COOL TOOL: One Styling's Penguin Hair Clips With Quick Release
One Styling's Penguin Hair Clips features a dual spring design, which allows the user the ease of use with it's quick release function. The penguin design helps to maintain the integrity of the hair and prevents any damage or creasing to the cuticle.
Edgy Celeb Looks: Inspiration for Holiday 2013
Edgy celebrity looks provide inspiration as you create 2013 holiday styles for your clients, including a quickie how-to from Nick Ciarletta.
CELEB STYLE: Julianne Hough's New Hair Extensions
Do your clients want to get Julianne Hough's new look? Her secret is that she uses blonde hair extensions. Find out which brand she chose.
CHI Lone Star College Grand Opening Celebrates Beauty
The red ribbon was cut on the new CHI Lone Star College-North Harris School of Cosmetology in Houston, Texas on Dec. 6, 2013.
by Anne Moratto
Bravo! Julius Michael Creates Real Style for TV Housewives
The man in the house with the wives, Julius Michael, is the go-to stylist for many of the women in the casts of the Bravo “Housewives” series.
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Warm Copper Redhead Formula and Braided Style for Winter
Wella Top Artist Nicole Leal of Salon Nine Zero One in Los Angeles was inspired by the warm tones and braid in the Bronze Opulence Updo from the Olympics collection to give her client Suzanne a dazzling warm copper that’s perfect for winter.
Editor's Note: Be Excellent
A commitment to excellence is required to ensure this busiest time of year remains your and your salon’s most profitable. Here’s how to maximize good cheer for your clients and great income for you.
Extension Invention: Industrial Lengths Tape-in Extensions
Salon 1800 in Lincoln Park, Chicago, offers a new method of hair extensions—a virtually invisible, easy to apply, tape-in system called Industrial Lengths. SALON TODAY talked with Helene March, creator of the line, CEO of Fine Line Distributors and owner of Salon 1800, about her new extension invention!
Natalie Dormer, Sasha Alexander, Bryan Greenberg's NYC Styles
ECRU and New York Streets recently participated in the 24 Hours Plays NYC (celebrity shows that benefit a variety of worthy causes. Get the steps on how to re-create Game of Thrones Natalie Dormer's hair, Rizzoli and Isles Sasha Alexander's hair and Bryan Greenberg's style from Friends with Benefits.
Hold a "Bear Hugs" Holiday Workshop Drive for Needy Families
John Amico salons are getting ready for the holiday season by kicking off their first Annual Bear Hugs Holiday Workshop Drive for thousands of needy families across the United States. Partnering with Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop, John Amico is calling out to all John Amico salon professionals to join the cause.
HARD HAT TOUR: The Goldwell KMS California Academy NYC
Take a hard hat tour of the Goldwell KMS California Academy NYC, scheduled to open in April, 2014.
14 Shows, 120 Models, One Day: Aubrey Loots Styles LA
Aubrey Loots, Wella Top Artist and owner of Studio DNA in Los Angeles, can be accused of major multi-tasking. Loots has been working with Concept Fashion Week in Los Angeles for five years as Lead Hair Designer. Most recently, Loots and his team styled 14 shows, 120 models and all in one day.
by Anne Moratto
CC's First Mondays Event with Chris Baran
Early this week, Modern Salon joined Cosmetologists Chicago at the historical Cultural Center in downtown Chicago to learn Redken Education Artistic Director Chris Baran 's quick tips to recreate haute holiday looks for your clients.
SALON TOUR: Lovella West NYC
Take a tour of the Lovella West Salon NYC, the first in NYC to have the Repechage "Facial Bar" concept front and center.
HOW TO: Pastel Pop Stars
At last Sunday’s American Music Awards, candy-colored strands set off long, stately gowns. Both Bonnie McKee and Ke$ha gave the red carpet an edge with pastel hair.
HOW-TO: Apply Great Lengths' New Tape-in Extensions
Great Lengths USA National Artistic Director Darren Brokaw is finding the new GL Apps, the long-awaited tape-in extension offered from Great Lengths, opening the door for more clients and artists to enter the extension market. Learn how to apply the tape-in extensions on your clients with this how-to.
HOW-TO: Pop of Cherry Color Design
Aloxxi platform artist Candace Bossendorfer wants to bring hair color into focus this season, but in a subtle way. The focus of this color design is the pop of cherry along the rounds of the head. “Even though this is a strong shade, it is made more traditional with the surrounding classic base. It’s a nice little surprise and perfect for the holiday season.”