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Why I Finally Grew Out My Bangs: PLUS Help Your Clients Do It Too
MODERN's Alison Shipley writes about the awkward stages of growing out her bangs, plus advice from Sam Villa on how to help your clients grow out theirs, too!
HOW TO: Guarantee Even Color Uptake
Deb Gavin of Keratin Complex Color Therapy shares HOW TO guarantee even color uptake.
Triple-Dipped Red How To: Red Hair Don't Care
Thanks to MODERN Facebook fan Vladmir Nogers for sharing his triple-dipped red technique in this before and after.
Red, White, Blue and HUE: Celebrating the 4th in Style
We asked MODERN's Instagram and Twitter followers, and Facebook friends, to upload your RED, WHITE, BLUE AND HUE pics using hashtag #rwbhue... and YOU DID!
HOW TO: Shatter Cut by Matt Beck
In this step-by-step, Matt Beck and Brian Haire create a look they call the Shatter Cut, consisting of strong lines at the base of the cut and a "shattered" (heavy layered) exterior, inspired by the recent Great Gatsby film.
Editor's Note: Watch NAHA Live!
Even if you can’t be in Las Vegas on July 14th, you can still be part of the greatest night in hairdressing. MODERN SALON Media, proud co-founder of the North American Hairstyling Awards, will be exclusively streaming the entire awards ceremony live and online at modernsalon.com/naha in real time.
Lesson in Lineage: Color Dreads How To
This “Color Dreads” technique creates gentle vertical color dimension on otherwise fl at color. Vertical sections are color alternated to bring shine and movement all tied together by a brighter colored cat-eye section over the natural parting. This alternative to traditional highlights offers even more opportunities.
Lesson in Lineage: Color Chameleon How To
Gustav Mendoza has hairdressing in his blood. For more than 100 years, the Mendoza family has been in the beauty business. His father, Richard, was responsible for creating the iconic slanted sideburn worn by William Shatner on Star Trek (“He created the slant to try to distract from the toupee Shatner wore,” Mendoza says of his father.)
Happy Mondays At Arrojo Studio: American Color Wave Launched
The "Happy Mondays" program at Arrojo is bursting at the seams. At the most recent, the new American Color Wave was launched to 100 salon professionals. Learn more about the program and wave here.
Summer Nights: Color
One of the finest collaborators and mentors in the professional salon industry is Beth Minardi. She has trained and guided some of the best colorists in the beauty world.
Summer Nights: Cut
For the silhouette, Mark Garrison created what he calls the “perfect model cut. I am responsible for maintaining the finishes of many of the models in New York City, and soft layers with a long face frame is the most requested, versatile look.”
Behind the Cover: July 2013
Beth Minardi and Mark Garrison met with almost 20 models for this MODERN photoshoot, but each knew immediately upon meeting her that model Anastasia was their girl.
How to Wake Up Pretty
My take is that waking up pretty is more about sticking to your goals and not confusing luck with getting to that desirable place in life. That great marriage, job, or body? It all comes from sincere effort.
How To: Pink Champagne Color Formula Using Paul Mitchell Color
How To: Pink Champagne Color Formula Using Paul Mitchell Color
HOW TO: Braided Crown and Icy Red Formula
Robert Brown shares HOW TO get his "White Queen" braid and haircolor, perfect for any bride.
Guy Tang Creates Balayage on Make-Up Artist Michelle Phan
Guy Tang Creates Balayage on Make-Up Artist Michelle Phan: See the results, hear from Michelle why she loves it.
Ted Gibson...Our Star On Today
Ted Gibson was the key hairdesigner on a segment on the Today Show about how many times a woman changes her hair color/style throughout her lifetime. Check it out.