Career
El Perro Ate My Homework: Advice on Time Management
Carlos Valenzuela returns with another blog post on time management and honesty. "Mi papa (a cattleman in 1950’s Mexico) would say, 'If you are not fifteen minutos antes, you are tarde.'"
Runway How-to Trends: Voluminous Blowouts and Retro Pin Curls
Blowouts add character to your client’s fabulous hair. The experts at Blow, a New York blow dry bar, have created various catwalk-ready styles for their clients in quick and easy steps that have their clients feeling transformed. In these steps, learn how to create luscious body and pin curls using Blowpro products.
Curl Play
Playing up the texture in your clients’ hair can be easier than you think. Whether you’re creating retro waves, fashioning ringlets, adding bounce and definition or reshaping the curl pattern, here are some ideas for giving clients the hair they crave.
Mirabella Hosts Los Angeles Press Event
Mirabella beauty and cosmetics hosts press event, debuts movie, new looks and products.
by Anne Moratto
Behind the Cover: September 2012 Texture
The cover style for this issue’s Texture! was created by Kansas City stylist and 2012 NAHA finalist Rusty Phillips.
Corporate and Curly
Every stylist has had a curly-haired client ask for a smooth blow-out in order to look professional at a work conference or to make a good impression at a job interview.
Frizz! The Skinny on Fat Hair
Just when we’re laser focused on the matter and finally winning the battle against frizz, we glance up to notice something on the horizon. Frizz is making a reappearance! But wait. It’s different. It’s—it’s pretty!
How-To Get Audrina Patridge's New Look
Minardi certified colorist Sherry Ratay shows HOW TO get Audrina Patridge's new ombre haircolor.
How-To: New China Glaze Magnetix II
Glaze introduces Magnetix II, an expanded second collection of magnetic nail lacquers. Watch this step-by-step video.
by Anne Moratto
John Heffner Joins OPI as President & General Manager
OPI Products, Inc. announces John Heffner as the brand’s new President & General Manager. With this change, George Schaeffer remains Founder & CEO. Suzi Weiss-Fischmann will retain her title as EVP & Artistic Director.
2012's International Salon & Spa Expo Returns to the Midwest
Produced by the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) The International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE), a cash-and-carry expo and educational event for licensed beauty professionals, will return to the Chicago area November 4 – 5, 2012. Read the details.
Review of Scruples Self-Tour of Haircolour Advanced Academy
MODERN’s Advanced Academy Tour heads to Scruples Professional headquarters and training facility in Lakeville, Minnesota, for Self-Tour of Haircolour.
HOW-TO: Faux Python Nail
Right when we thought nail art was at its peak, CND just introduced a new way to offer more creativity and color to nail clients with 12 cosmetic-grade, pure pigments and lustrous effects called Additives. This colorful powder can be blended into any CND sculpting powder or gel, and layered over CND Shellac for a sophisticated, runway-inspired and chic look. Learn how to create the PYTHON look!
How To Cut Extensions
Frank Rizzieri, Creative Director of the soon to be launched VoMor line of extensions, demos how to best remove length and shape extensions.
Learn How to Communicate Behind the Chair and on Stage
Want to become a platform artist? Or simply improve your communication skills with clients? Naked Audience Productions is conducting a lab called Stages that will help you take home practical actions to control your career, make more money and create a name for yourself in the professional beauty industry.
The Reluctant Biker Chic with Carlos Valenzuela
How many of your clientes just disappear? Porque? Well, the cut, the color, the water temperature, the coffee, and the music. The reasons are endless; many are beyond your control. But, there is one thing you can control: your attitude.
RED 7 SALON Styled Artists for Lollapalooza!
Every summer in Chicago, the streets by Grant Park line up with thousands of people for a three-day festival called Lollapalooza. And, every year, musicians and celebrities gather at the VIP Music Lounge at the Hard Rock Hotel Hard Rock to spend a little down time before the festivities. For the past seven years, RED 7 SALON has been working at the lounge for Lollapalooza. This year, they worked exclusively with CK1 and offered hair services (to compliment CK1's make-up services) to invited VIPs/Artists in the lounge area.