Career
Hair Talk with Catching Fire Hair Department Head Linda Flowers
Linda Flowers designed the hair for both Hunger Games and Catching Fire. She spoke with MODERN SALON on what it's been like to be part of this film phenomena.
by Anne Moratto
Buying The Dream
With great hope, we set out to find a new home where I could have a creative center to shoot pictures and videos, a studio to care for guest’s hair and a guest suite so stylists could come to train with us - a tall order, but we were looking for a dream.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Clipper Cut HOW TO
Jessica Zeinstra of Andis offers an overview of her finish in the November, 2013 issue of Modern Salon Magazine.
HOW-TO: "Autumn Spendor" Fall Hair Color Idea
Rosa Hawkins, Goldwell North America Artistic Team Member and owner of Di Rosa Haircare & Esthetique (Franklin Square, NY), has a favorite fall color formula called “Autumn Splendor” that captures the essence of the season.
One Pixie, 5 Looks (Thanks, Charlize!)
Show clients a variety of ways to style a pixie by studying the looks Charlize Theron has worn in 2013.
TEAM SPIRIT: Arrojo
Nick Arrojo, founder of Arrojo Studio in New York and a master hairdresser, started his core company based on the belief that those who do should also teach what they do.
by Anne Moratto
MODERN Announces 2013 Excellence in Education Honorees
MODERN SALON Media has released the list of 2013 “Excellence in Education” honorees in MODERN SALON’s annual program recognizing leadership and best practices among cosmetology schools. See the honorees.
CHOOSE BEAUTY: A Profile of Michael Baker
Michael Baker, Creative Director at Neil Corporation, co-director for Serious Business education event, editorial stylist and founder of the 2nd Hand Scissor Project, like a rock star, got into beauty for the girls.
by Anne Moratto
Second Hand Scissor Project Update
Michael Baker offers an update on The Second Hand Scissor Project.
The Oribe "Backstage Inspiration Challenge" Winners Announced
The results of the Oribe "Backstage Inspiration Challenge" are in. The five winners are announced here.
HOW TO: Sharon Peake’s Soundwave Color Technique
Matrix colorist Sharon Peake of Ethos Hairdressing in Manchester, England used Schwarzkopf color to create her “Soundwave” technique.
5 Truths Behind the French Balayage Service
The truth behind a balayage service.
NYIB Gatsby Competition Raises Over $10,000 for Autism Speaks
Each year the New York Institute of Beauty, and Long Island Beauty School hosts a hair, nails and make-up competition to support and raise awareness for Autism. Anthony Civitano, the co-owner of the Long Island Beauty Schools and the Hair Design Institutes & New York Institutes of Beauty, has a son named Jacob, who is on the Autism spectrum.
Behind the Scenes: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Matthew Morris
Matthew Morris offers his Victoria's Secret Fashion Show behind the scenes scoop. The team used the ghd dryer for the show.
CHI Crowns Miss Universe with Winning Curls
CHI was the Official Hair Care Sponsor of Miss Universe 2013 Competition which took place in Moscow, Russia on Saturday, November 9. The CHI Backstage Styling Team was on-site for over 2 weeks creating the styles seen on all of the 86 contestants for preliminary photo shoots, events and the live telecast of the competition.
by Anne Moratto
SALON TOUR: Martino Cartier, Sewell, NJ
The Martino Cartier Salon in Sewell, NJ, is a gem. Take a tour, offered by Cartier himself.
CAREER CHOICES: What Does it Take to Be a Cosmetology Instructor?
Many people choose to attend cosmetology school so that they can go on to become an instructor. This course of action might be right for you. Investigate what it takes to become a cosmetology instructor here.
by C. Jeanine