Career
A Closer Examination at Face Shapes for the Stylist
Determine your client's face shape with these descriptions and pictures offered by top hairdresser and educator in Istanbul, Turkey, Muzaffer Topal.
HOW-TO: 2 Broke Girls' Hair Steps Revealed
Winning the 2012 People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Comedy, CBS's 2 Broke Girls is a fan favorite starring the double duty beauty team of actresses Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs. Celebrity stylist Pixie Schwartz shows us how she creates the behind-the-scenes looks.
Joico Creates Moves for Jagger
Joico Celebrity Stylist Clyde Haygood created “edgy, undone waves” for Georgia May Jagger.
by Anne Moratto
Gelish Gel Polish at NYFW: 17 Sets of Custom Nail Tips
Gelish Gel Polish manicurist created 17 sets of custom nail tip designs for Fashion Week.
by Anne Moratto
Your 30 Second Elevator Speech for Interviews
Imagine, you enter an elevator and inside is the owner of the hottest salon in town that you would love to work for. Do you have a 30-second elevator speech prepared? This short speech, delivered in the time it takes for you to ride from the top to the bottom of a building in an elevator, can differentiate you from other interviewing candidates. It is a clear and concise explanation of yourself, what you want to achieve and how you can benefit the salon/spa interviewing you.
The Hottest Looks at The Emmys
The 64th annual Emmys celebrate excellence in primetime—awarding top honors to your favorite celebs. MODERN was watching—and we got the looks from the red carpet AND the stage.
How to Create Depth and Shadow on a Bob
John Simpson, Goldwell Artistic Master, demos how to give shadow and detail to a Bob cut.
Behind the Cover: October 2012
MODERN SALON Media is thrilled to be the first to create, host and debut the first session combining the essence of the two lines and talents of these premiere artists.
HOW TO Get Maximum Texture and Volume on Short Hair
Danielle Keasling demos how-to use a HOT TOOLS curling iron to get maximum volume and texture on short hair.
Helen Oppenheim Launches Site
Helen Oppenheim has launched a site chock full of hair and fashion pictures from the 1960's to today. Here she chats about the people she has worked with over the years.
Aveda Full Spectrum Video Contest Winner: Color Transformation
Aveda and MODERN SALON TV are so excited to bring you the winner of Aveda's Full Spectrum Video Contest, Irene Loveta, of Irene Loveta Studios. Loveta's video not only was incredibly well put together, but it also showcased the beautiful results achievable through using Full Spectrum Color.
HOW TO Find the Best Foundation For a Client
David Maderich, using BellaPierre, demos how to find the best foundation for a client.
HOW-TO: Japanese Sumo Hair
The hair look at the Haider Ackermann S/S ‘13 show was Catwalk Fusion; shiny, graphic and immaculate. “Haider Ackermann always creates clothes that make women beautiful and handsome. He has the ability to bring out the male psyche of a woman in an incredibly chic way,” said Eugene Souleiman, global creative director, Care & Styling, Wella Professionals.
Spilo Announces Raffle Prize Winners
Spilo, in celebration of its 70th year as a manufacturer, held a special raffle at Cosmoprof North America in July to thank the customers who helped make this milestone a reality. Every customer who attended the show and stopped by their booth to sign the log book had a chance to win. The winners were decided by a random drawing.
Italian vs. American Salons:an Interview with Giugiu'Parrucchiere
Giugiu' is famous in Eastern Rome for being a great hairdresser who uses only natural products. The word “parrucchiere” means hairdresser in Italian. His name is Giulio Esposito and I could not resist asking him for an interview, while getting my hair done.
Watch: NovaLash Lash Artists of the Year 2012
Watch NovaLash Lash Artists of the Year in action.
by Anne Moratto
The Deserted Island Challenge: #1 Haircutting Tool
The old question is: "You are stuck on a deserted island. You can only have one haircutting tool. Which tool would you bring?"
by Ivan Zoot