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Wella Professional's Sound of Color Hair Trends for 2013
At the 10th Annual International Trend Vision Awards, Wella Professionals revealed four emerging styles in a collection inspired by the Sound of Color that are predicted to influence future styles in the year ahead. The new 2013 trends created by Global Creative Directors, Eugene Souleiman (Care and Styling) and Josh Wood (Color) explore the synergy of aesthetic beauty and the world of music. See the trends.
Sparkle Headbands and Barrettes, New 2013 Winter Hair Trends
Flashy headbands and barrettes are this winter’s most popular fashion accessory.
New Guest Blogger, Harold Leighton: Telling Stories About Hair
Our newest Guest Blogger, Harold Leighton, has had a distinguished career as a hairdresser. In these blog posts, he will share what he has learned, what he has experienced, and his never-ending enthusiasm for hair.
Rona O'Connor Gives Valerie Azlynn a Makeover for Little Rascals
Colorist Rona O'Connor, who will appear on TV's The Balancing Act, gives a makeover to create a '50s inspired Little Rascal blonde on actress Valerie Azlynn.
HOW TO: Blonde, Brunette, Red With Beth Minardi Signature Color
Minardi Artistic Colorist Sherry Ratay uses Beth Minardi Signature color to create a blonde, brunette and red that will definitely turn heads!
NEW COLLECTION: Vogue Noveau, inspired by Redken and Sassoon
Matthew Tyldesle's new collection, Vogue Noveau, inspired by Redken and Sassoon.
How To Create Power Finger-Waves
In this video, stylist and educator Crystal Lockinour demonstrates finger waving using Joico's new Power Gel and Power Spray, combined with just two combs (OK, and a ton of talent!) to create effortless, unforgettable finger waves.
What Are You Wearing to the Golden Globe Twitter Party?
We're throwing a party! Join Celebrity Makeup Artist David Maderich and Celebrity Hairstylist and Blogger Kristan Serafino for Red Carpet coverage of the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
by Anne Moratto
Antoinette Beenders' TIP OF THE DAY
Aveda's Antoinette Beenders offers a TIP OF THE DAY on how to use a tool from the hardware store to achieve a special wave.
HOW-TO: Unique Diffusion: Concave Look With Simple Disconnection
“Unique Diffusion” (from modernsalonlearning.com) teaches you how to create a strong but dimensional concave shape with soft disconnected lines. Learn how to work both horizontally and vertically in the exterior and through the interior to create multiple weight differences.
Pop-Up Foil Dispenser
Product Club has introduced a dispenser that will allow colorists to handle pop-up foil in a whole new way...
Hail the Nail! Trends for 2013 and How To Get the Look
Sideways french manicure, pale nail, half-moon--we take a look at nails and what looks will be hot this year!
Dermalogica Expert Program
Dermalogica has announced the Expert Program, a three-tiered education pathway and rewards program for accounts which carry the Dermalogica product line and skin therapists who use the Dermalogica brand in their professional treatments.
Repêchage Introduces Hydra-Amino 18 Hair Spa Collection
Repêchage has just introduced its Hydra-Amino 18 Hair Spa Collection which includes a Hair Spa Seaweed Mask, Hair Spa Serum and hair Spa Thermal Seaweed masks.
100k POST WINNERS: I shine the brightest in the salon when ______
MODERN Facebook fans share, "I shine brightest in the salon when ______" for a chance to win a bottle of Oribe Hair Care's Shine Light-Reflecting Spray.
McIvor Speaks: Modern's Exclusive Interview with Patrick McIvor
Patrick McIvor grants Modern Salon Media the exclusive interview on his appointment as Artistic and techniCulture Director for Kao, the parent company of Goldwell and KMS.
Resolve to Remove: Nufree Founder Talks Hair Removal
Hair removal is a growth industry. Norma Jean Fusco, the CEO of Nufree, a wax-free hair removal system, encourages hair stylists to incorporate hair removal into their skill set.
by Anne Moratto