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Terrence Davidson, Lovin ONE and Nicki Minaj
Terrence Davidson shares details of his Nicki Minaj wig creations and his love of ONE Styling tools.
Don't Be a Beauty Bully: Lessons from Facebook
Don't be a beauty bully: A shaved side hair cut creates controversy at Premiere Orlando beauty show.
Fernando Romero Offers Inspiration and Advice
Fernando Romero of Bio Ionic offers advice and inspiration, and chats about the importance of advanced education.
Oh Milady! Beyonce's Single Ladies Inspires a Cosmetology Student
Jason, a student at Arrojo Cosmetology School, not only has a passion for hair, but he also has a passion for music! Jason, who was a dancer most of his life, filmed this cosmetology-inspired song/video six weeks into his education at Arrojo, but started writing the lyrics just one week in.
Caring Reminder from MODERN
As you introduce clients to lighter, brighter summer beauty options, be sure to complete each service with a personal recommendation on how to care for their updated style, along with a caring reminder about summer health.
Sci-Fi Geisha Updo
After five bags of synthetic hair mixed with natural hair, and 3-4 hours of styling and designing, stylist Kalizya Hutchinson from Nival Salon and Spa in Chevy Chase, Maryland, created this updo which she calls, Sci-fi Geisha. “Our salon collaborated with an idea to use a technically challenging updo,” says Hutchinson. “We wanted to show the juxtaposition of soft earthy textures with hard urban chic. My model, Rachel, was the ultimate inspiration, statuesque and polished. I named this updo Sci-Fi Geisha, to me it showcased a classic undo with a modern edge.” Get the steps inside.
Ceramic, Ionic, Tourmaline. What Does It All Mean?
Karen Delzell of Cricket offers a breakdown of the importance of ceramic, tourmaline and ionic technology in professional salon appliances.
Fashion Frenzy at Intercoiffure
Carolyn Corporon, Vice President of Marketing of CosmoProf, offers an overview of the Fashion Frenzy competition. The results were announced at the Intercoiffure 2012 Spring Symposium held this past weekend in Miami, Florida.
HOW-TO NAILS: Flame and Marbleized Nail Designs!
Get your client's nails summer-ready with these steps by OPI on how to achieve flaming nail tips and marbleized nails.
Millennium's Winners of The Experience Hair Show: See the Work!
Millennium Software's The Experience event in Miami, Florida, will have a first-ever hair show—presented by local cosmetology students and mentored by Robert Cromeans!
Love and Beauty
Frank and Belinda Gambuzza share their secrets of having a happy marriage and salon partnership.
Braided Updo on Alicia Keys at Billboard Music Awards
Alicia Keys wore a body-hugging gown and an elaborate braided look at the Billboard Music Awards. Here's how it was done!
Miley Cyrus: Short Hair, Short Dress at Billboard Music Awards
Miley Cyrus shows off a shorter 'do at the Billboard Music Awards—and a thigh-skimming Jean Paul Gaultier blazer-inspired dress.
Day 1: Empire's 2012 Future Professionals Expo
In the chocolate capital of the U.S.—Hershey, Pennsylvania—students representing 109 of the Empire Beauty Schools in 22 states came together for the first day of the 2012 Future Professionals Expo yesterday. The day was full of student competitions, education and fun.
Vivienne Mackinder On a Beautiful Braided Updo
Vivienne Mackinder offers an overview of the crimped braided updo that she presented at the Intercoiffure 2012 Spring Symposium.
Bohemian Bride: Frothy Curls
From the gown to the hair, a bride on her wedding day wants everything to play out perfectly. Hair stylist and make-up artist Alima Korchinskaya Bryan provided MODERN with a step-by-step (photos included) of how to achieve this '70s-inspired bohemian babe hair style. "After creating this style, observe your work," says Bryan. "Make sure all sides of your style look smooth, the wave is continuous, and all curls have a beautiful flow as well."
Here Comes the Bride: A Wedding Updo
Learn how to create a beautiful, clean, Martin-Parsons inspired-updo for your summer brides, bridesmaids and prom-goers!