Career
TEAM SPIRIT: Schwarzkopf Professional US
Already established as one of the top-three globally, Schwarzkopf Professional US wants North American to embrace their brand.
by Anne Moratto
CHOOSE BEAUTY: Yolly ten Koppel
“If I help educators become better teachers or teach students how to design hair or if I create a new hairstyle on a salon client—then I change lives. This is what I love to do. It is truly fulfilling, inspiring and makes every day a different experience.”
by Anne Moratto
Behind the Cover: August 2013
The Matthew Morris Salon in Denver, Colorado, offers five levels of hairdressers to its clientele. Each level is based on talent, experience and expertise. The photoshoot for this cover was created by salon owner Matthew Morris and five Level 2 hairdressers, each with an eye to Level 3. Reaching Level 3 requires intense creativity, including portfolio building, story boarding and presentation.
Editor's Note: Trending
The MODERN editorial team just got back from spending a long weekend with the professional beauty industry in Las Vegas. We were busy covering and participating in Cosmoprof North America, the City of Hope “Spirit of Life” reception, the North American Hairstyling Awards and the Beacon program for future professionals.
Calling All Lash Artists! Enter the 3rd Annual NovaLash Lash Off
Lash application is a hot topic in the beauty industry currently, and has increased in popularity significantly throughout 2013. If you are a licensed lash artist looking for recognition or a way to spice up your career, try entering NovaLash's Annual Lash Off Contest. It offers you a moment to steal the spotlight, not to mention winning $15,000 in prizes.
3 Insider Notes From Beth Minardi's Advanced Haircolor Soiree
Beth Minardi held an advanced color soiree this week in NYC. Here she offers three insider tips shared at the seminar.
Salons For The Cure Walk-A-Thon...New Jersey Style
Details announced for the "Salons For The Cure Walk-A-Thon" to be held in Verona, NJ, Sept. 29, 2013
Team I.C.A.N.'s Next Generation Collection
When five new stylists were brought together for serious mentoring by Wella, the Salon Professional Division of P&G, they got a look at how limitless a future can be with a career in beauty.
Live Webinar on How to Transition From School to Salon
During a LIVE webinar on Monday, August 26, at noon EDT, Winn Claybaugh, Steve Gomez, and Damien Carney will offer you a free online event that will help you transition from school to salon in style.
Farmhouse Fresh's Pink Moon Hand and Body Creams
Capturing the ephemeral pink hues of the night sky at sunset, FarmHouse Fresh has introduced their Pink Moon shea butter enriched hand and body cream, which envelops skin with a softly textured body whip.
No More Towel Dropping! Secure Your Client's Towel With Sur-Cape!
It is estimated that nearly 40 towels per week are dropped during a visit to the beauty salon. This mostly happens because of the slick material of the cape along with the movement by the client to or from the hair dryer, salon chair or even the restroom. Sur-Cape, is a new design for a shampoo cape that will solve towel dropping problems!
HOW-TO: Create Curls With a Round Brush
Sam Villa, Founding Partner of the Sam Villa brand and Education Artistic Director for Redken 5th Avenue, has a tip for getting round brush curls to LAST. Watch the video
How To: Create a Bridal Updo That Will Last All Night
In this how-to, Great Lengths Artistic Director Darren Brokaw, of J Brokaw Solutions for Hair in St. Louis, shows how he gave this bridal client a total hair transformation by combining the makeover power of hair extensions with the elegance of a special occasion style.
Beyonce's Hair Emergency: Best Response Ever
Beyonce's Hair Emergency: Did she flail her arms and scream? Negative. She played it off like a total all-star and, get this, KEPT SINGING. She didn't miss a beat even as she attempted to unwind her hair from the fan blades.
Hat Trick: Matthew Morris and Team Push Creative Boundaries
Industry icon and NAHA 2013 winner Matthew Morris challenges five emerging artists to advance to Level 3 in a game of creativity.
3 New Cordless Trimmers/Clippers From Andis
Andis has just introduced three new cordless trimmers and clippers for men’s grooming and touchups: The SlimLIne Pro Trimmer, Trim'N Go and the Supra 120 Ion Clipper.
Peaches and Cream: Before and After PLUS Steps
Get the formula to take your blondes to a beautiful peaches and cream using Goldwell Elumen color.