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Rose-Inspired Updo from MODERN's Facebook: The How To
When we posted this rose-inspired updo on MODERN's Facebook page—it was love at first sight for our 52,000 Facebook fans. In fact, this updo, which was created by Beverly Melendez at Salon Pasca in Wilmington, Delaware, is MODERN SALON's most-requested updo tutorial of.all.time. Seriously. So, we got you the how to!
Fire-Over-Comb Barbering Technique? The "Singe" Cut
In an article posted in the MokenaPatch, a local newsletter for Mokena, Illinois, Dina's Barber Show groomer uses an open flame and a comb to cut the editor's hair—in a technique he calls the "Singe Hair Cut."
Faatemah Ampey Uses The Legacy Iron
Faatemah Ampey is always coming up with something new, exciting and inspirational. We caught up with her at the ONE booth at the ABS show in Chicago where she shared her latest creation: the AMP-WAVE.
Cosmetologists Chicago Announces Competition Winners
Cosmetologists Chicago announced the winners of its Star Photo Competitions at America's Beauty Show
How to Cast the Perfect Model for a Photoshoot
What should a stylist look for when casting models? How do you effectively screen and consult with models? What is the difference between casting a model for a photo shoot vs. a show or a class? Dimitrios Tsioumas, Goldwell International Artistic Master and NAHA Haircolorist and Editorial Stylist of the Year, gives practical and creative advice for picking the perfect model who wants to work with you again and again.
How To Create a Storyboard Concept for a Photoshoot
How do you create a winning concept? Bring together all of your inspirations and see your concept emerge. Dimitrios Tsioumas, Goldwell International Artistic Master and NAHA Haircolorist and Editorial Stylist of the Year, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how he creates a storyboard concept.
Hair Bow Updo: The How-To
MODERN's Facebook fans went CRAZY when we posted this pic of Vicki Desouza Houghton's "hair bow" updo on our Facebook page. In just an hour, this pic got 520 "likes", more than 50 comments, and 47 shares. Obviously we had to get the how to from Vicki!
Photo Album of NAILS Seen at The CND Shellac Runway Show
One of my favorite events to attend at America's Beauty Show (ABS) in Chicago is the CND Shellac Runway Show. I tried to get up as close as I could to these models to show you these nail designs. Flip through the album below. They are fantastic!
Photo Album of The Runway and FasciNATURE Collection at ABS
Photo Album of The Runway and FasciNATURE Collection at ABS
Kevin Murphy's Color.Bug: The How-To
Check out this how-to video from Kevin Murphy himself to learn all about COLOR.BUG, and how it can help you experiment with new colors on your clients, or allow them to wear fashion-forward highlights for a night out.
Photo Album #2 of Hair Styles Seen at America's Beauty Show
See more hair style photos from America's Beauty Show in Chicago, March 3-5, 2012!
Photo Album #1 of Hair Styles Seen at America's Beauty Show!
For the past three years, every time I visit America's Beauty Show I take as many photos as I can for all of you to see! See the exciting hair styles I saw on the show floor this year from Schwarzkopf Professional, TIGI, P&G Salon Professional and MORE!
Where's Margot? Mercedes Benz Fashion Week
We invited our intern, Margot Becker, to find out what people wear to attend fashion shows during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York.
Hair Chalking: How-To Get the Dipped Dyed Look
COLORISTS! Every time MODERN SALON posts a pic on Facebook of someone sporting hair reminiscent of hair chalking, you guys go nuts! This last time I posted a pic from MODERN fan Theresa Ferrer Contreras, it got 445 shares, 1,580 "likes" and nearly 300 comments. EVERYONE loves this look!
Margaret Vinci Heldt On Inventing the Beehive Hair Style
While at America's Beauty Show 2012, live at the Cosmetologists Chicago's BeautyBASH, MODERN's Alison Alhamed got the opportunity to chat with Margaret Vinci Heldt, who designed the world's first beehive hairstyle that debuted in February 1960 on the pages of MODERN SALON—formerly known as MODERN BEAUTY SHOP.
Behind the Cover March 2012: Blaze of Glory
She is perfect!” said Sonya Dove to fellow Wella Creative Director Christopher Dove and Wella international top stylist Paul Nasrallah as she ran her fingers through her model’s short, high-lifted locks. “She will make the perfect lighter base version of Blaze
Dj Victory on her Pastel Purple Hair and Spring Trends
While at America's Beauty Show, we ran into MODERN SALON Facebook fan DJ Victory—whose work always gets hundreds of "likes" whenever she shares her talent on our wall. DJ has pastel purple hair and, though she won't reveal her secret trademark formula, she talks with us about her head-turning hair, and why pastels will make a big comeback in spring.