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HOW-TO: Create a Pomp and Chic Ponytail
In an in-depth, hands on workshop featuring Tearsheet’s Giovanni Giuntoli at Premiere Orlando 2013, Giuntoli shared with MODERN how to create this chic ponytail with the roll on top. In the class, participants were taught how to work with hair wefts and forms. In this look, both were used.
The Importance of Clarifying the Hair Before Applying Hair Color
It’s a crucial and simple step that ever colorist should do before applying hair color to their client’s hair: Clarification. See why you should incorporate this step into every color process.
Sport Clips’ “The Look” Nat'l Competition Names Winners
Five stylists were invited to the Vegas strip to show off their all-star haircutting skills and creativity in Sport Clips Haircuts’ “The Look” competition.
by Anne Moratto
SHEAROLOGY 101: How to Properly Store, Clean and Sharpen Shears
At Premiere Orlando 2013, we visited a Shearology 101 class which taught stylists all about how to properly use and care for their most precious tool in their career—their shears.
ARTIST SESSION: Lisa Wagner Breaks Down "Russian Haute"
Lisa Wagner created one of the most beautiful finishes at the most recent ARTIST SESSION. She breaks down the look n this one minute video.
Age Beautiful at Premiere
Mike Petrizzi breaks down a favorite Age Beautiful look shown at Premiere.
HOW TO: StripLac, The Peel Off Professional Nail Polish
StripLac, the Alessandro International peel off nail polish, was introduced at Premiere. Here is a video demo.
Kristi Blanson Collection
Photo Collection by Kristi Blanson at Modern Beauty Academy
Ashley Nichols Collection
Photo Collection by Ashley Nichols at Aveda Institute Las Vegas
LAUNCHED: MiraCurl by BabylissPRO
MiraCurl was launched at Premiere. The BabylissPRO tool was one of the most exciting introductions at the show. Get the demo here.
HOW-TO: Men's Style With a Rebellious Edge
Created by stylist Mark Dotson and colorist Melissa Powers from Salon Ten80 in Atlanta, Georgia, this cut and color is what they would like to call, "The Rebellious-Allure." Watch the video to see how they achieved the cut and style.
HOW TO: Nioxin Design Principles Used At Premiere
Diane Cole Stevens and Vinny Ferrera used Nioxin and Sebastian to create beautiful finishes for the Premiere Show in Orlando this past weekend. Here the artists breakdown 2 looks in this short video.
HOW TO: Creating Ombre with HALOCOUTURE
HaloCouture was easily one of the hottest booths at the Premiere Show. This video offers HOW TO use a 20 inch piece extension to get Ombre color.
Nail Pointers: What I Wish I Had Known in Beauty School
Salons are saying they can’t hire manicurists fast enough to keep up with demand for their services. Julie Kandalec, a manicurist and nail artist in New York, offers these “what I wish I had known in beauty school” tips.
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Pool Hair Makeover With a Full Twist
Read about Olympic springboard diver Cassidy Krug, who after spending a lifetime in the pool suffered from severely damaged hair. Fortunately, Krug met Karie Bennett, owner of the Atelier Salon and Spa in San Jose, California. who gave Krug a Malibu Makeover. Read about the result...
by Stacey Soble
HOW TO: Great Color and Finish by Ammon Carver and Chyrs Benson
Ammon Carver and Chrystofer Benson break down a look shown on the Matrix stage at Premiere.
Martin Parsons Launches His New Spray and Offers UPDO Tips
Martin Parsons launched his long awaited spray at Premiere in Orlando, Florida. It sold out in one day. Get a breakdown of the spray and one of his finishes here.