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Hair Sewing: How To Create Editorial Hair in 15 Minutes
While at America's Beauty Show in Chicago, Steven Lightfoot stopped by the MODERN SALON booth to demonstrate a quick and fun way to create extremely editorial hair that can be used in photo shoots or runways by using a Salon Tech flatiron, little product, some thread (yes!), hair pieces or filler, and pins.
The Nymph Braid: Get the How-To!
It's another summer braid idea—the nymph braid! Created by Kevin Murphy at the Australian Fashion Week 2012, Murphy was inspired by Roman garden nymphs and the avante garde work of photographer Jock Sturges. Wondering how you can re-create this fun and whimsical style on your clients? The steps are inside...
Pics of Color Chalking: Plus What to Charge and How To Promote
Karen Gordon, MODERN Facebook fan and co-owner of Chicago's J. Gordon Designs, has now introduced hair chalking as a professional service called "Lock Chalking" in their salon. She was so kind to not only share the details of how she has added the service to her salon's menu, but she also gave us the scoop on how to introduce it at your salon, who to market it to, how much to charge and how to make it more professional.
Animal Print Make-up Brushes!
Want to take a walk on the wild side with some new make-up brushes to add to your beauty arsenal? I just found out about Japonesque's new print brushes, part of its new Safari Chic Brush Collection.
Emma Stone's NEW Blonde Hair Style
Did you know that Emma Stone is actually a natural blonde? Over the weekend Stone went from strawberry blonde to near-platinum, and debuted her new look at the Kids' Choice Awards. MODERN has the tips on how to achieve Emma Stone's beautiful soft, blonde waves from hair stylist David Babaii.
Want to Compete LIVE in Spain? Enter Wella's Trend Vision!
Wella Professionals is now accepting entries for the 2012 International Trend Vision!
PRAVANA Launches Revamped Website
PRAVANA launched its revamped website offering new features and content. Beauty industry professionals can gain exclusive access to resources including educational videos, vital industry information and expert advice in the PRAVANA Pro section.
by Anne Moratto
Rejuvenol's Glycóliss Smoothing Treatment
Rejuvenol has just formulated a new smoothing treatment—Glycóliss.To complement this treatment is the Glycóliss Xtending Spray, which can be used as a stand alone styling aid or as an accessory with the treatment.
Fun and Fancy Hues from Bodyography
New for the Bodyography Nail Lacquers is their Spring/Summer 2012 Wanderlust collection, which embodies the essence of travel and exploration. Wanderlust is made up of four off-beat fashion colors drawn from the gorgeous sea in the Mediterranean to the sunflower fields that inspired Van Gogh's famous paintings.
Makeover Magic for Unemployed Women
The other day I heard about this uplifting story of a salon owner changing lives of unemployed women. Not only is it a great story about giving back, it has given these women who were loosing hope in the job market, new hope and motivation. Read the makeover stories!
The Conch Shell Braid!—Get the How-to!
It's one of our favorite new hair styles for summer—the conch shell braid! Learn how to create this beautifully twisted braid!
Embellish With a Head Piece
Looking to create a delicate, elegant head piece? This how-to has the steps you can try to re-create this "Prim and Pastel" look.
Giuliana Rancic is NAHA '12 Host and Beautiful Humanitarian
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA), producers of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), is proud to announce Giuliana Rancic as the host for the 2012 NAHA Awards Ceremony. Additionally, Giuliana will be the recipient of the Beautiful Humanitarian Award, honoring her for sharing her own experience and educating others about breast cancer, as well as championing many other charitable causes.
Salon Coccole Delivers Dream Hair
Salon Coccole gives MODERN's Alison Shipley dream hair using Hairdreams hair extensions.
Nicole Parrillo Demos the Malibu Makeover
Nicole Parrillo,Malibu C Territory Manager, East Coast and Haircolor Spokesperson, came to the Modern Salon Media booth at the ABS show in Chicago to demonstrate the Malibu Makeover, in-salon service, designed to detoxify the hair to allow it to be more receptive to color.
The Makeup Show LA: Inspiration, Education and Community
The Makeup Show LA launched with an evening event in downtown Los Angeles on Friday, March 16. In attendance were makeup artists, cosmetic industry professionals, media and models all coming together to support the two-day show.
by Anne Moratto
The Hunger Games Hair: How-Tos and Details
Joico colorist Cherry Petenbrink, and lead hair Jennifer Flowers dish on the hair cuts and colors of The Hunger Games movie.