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Jessie Sporer's playground
Jessie Sporer's playground
SALON TOUR: Gary Manuel South Lake
Take a tour of the brand new Gary Manuel Studio in the South Lake Union area of Seattle, Washington.
Finding The Perfect Professional Make Up Brush
Finding the perfect professional make up brush is made easier with advice from beautyADDICTS brand manager and make up artist Jenine Pizza.
Competition Alert! Living Proof's Flex Hair Styling Challenge
Living Proof is calling all stylists to enter their Flex Styling Challenge! The challenge is simple, submit a look you created using Flex Shaping Hairspray! Read the details.
The Secret to My Enormous Fortune
Salon professionals will leave the industry due to lack of income, yes. But, I wonder, was there was a bit of magical thinking prior to hitting bottom? Here, a few reality checks I offer beauty schools, assuming you want to succeed
Goldwell's Color Zoom 13 US Training Kicks Off
Meet the finalists and learn more about competition at Goldwell's Color Zoom 13 training, led by Dimitrios Tsioumas and John Simpson.
What Is Your Strategy: The Importance of Having a Plan to Succeed
If you currently don’t have a five year strategy plan, stop what you’re doing and start planning. Having a strategic plan is essential to having a long rewarding beauty industry career.
by C. Jeanine
Lies I Tell My Clients
Hairstylists lie. It's in the job description. I fudge the truth because it is often an insult. Truth has no concern nor does anything for a client’s comfort.
Apply Now for Beauty Changes Lives Sassoon Scholarsharship
The $1.5 million Scholarship Fund, provided by Wella, the salon professional division of P&G,will serve 200 students and professionals from 2013 through 2017.
by Anne Moratto
Lollapalooza Recap: Red 7 Salon VIP Suite at the Hard Rock Hotel
From fishtail braids and topknots to dip-dyed beachy bedhead waves, the possibilities Red 7 Salon offered to visitors in their VIP suite at the Lollapalooza Hospitality lounge were endless. See pictures and read the details.
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