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HOW-TO: Two Looks from TV’s “Revenge”
TV’s juiciest new drama has plenty of suspense, intrigue…and high-glam looks. The Hamptons setting makes it a hotbed of beauty, class and style. MODERN talked to the show’s hairstylist Carl Bailey, a veteran of television shows and movies, for his how-to’s on creating the signature looks of the show’s stars, Emily VanCamp and Madeleine Stowe.
Pivot Point's Robert Passage Wins N.F. Cimaglia Award
Today, live at the American Association of Cosmetology Schools' annual convention in Phoenix, Pivot Point's Global Ambassador Robert Passage was awarded with the N.F. Cimaglia Award, a top honor in the beauty school industry, for his outstanding achievements in promoting cosmetology education for more than 25 years.
American Association of Cosmetology Schools Annual Convention
Navigating the New Beauty Landscape: Looking to the Future is the AACS Annual Convention theme for 2011 taking place this weekend at the Hyatt Regency and the Phoenix Convention Center.
Novalash Expert Shares Her Favorite Tip
Novalash Lash Artist of the year Christina Perez shares her favorite tip on finishing eyelash extensions.
MODERN Announces 2011 Excellence in Education Honorees
MODERN SALON Media Editorial Director Michele Musgrove today announced the 2011 “Excellence in Education” finalists in its annual program recognizing leadership and best practices among cosmetology schools. MODERN SALON Publisher Steve Reiss and First Chair Editor Alison Shipley will announce the top honorees in each class and the Overall Honoree for each category during a special presentation at the AACS (American Association of Cosmetology Schools) annual convention in Phoenix on Saturday, November 5th. See the finalists.
ABS Stars Photo Competition Call for Entries
Cosmetologists Chicago is sending out the call to all hairdressers, nail techs, make-up artists and students to enter the annual STARS Photo Competition.
ISSE to Host New Hair Competitions
The Professional Beauty Association's International Salon & Spa Expo, which will be held January 28-30 2012 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California, is hosting a new hair competition.
Wella's International Trend Vision Winners Announced!
Wella's International Trend Vision Winners have been announced in the People's Choice, Hair Color and Young Talent categories. See the results, plus a look at the 2012 new Trend Vision trends!
HOW-TO: Formal Hair: Up and Down
When it comes to styling hair for formal events—whether it’s a wedding, prom or gala—you can go either Up or Down. At this year’s Emmy Awards show, Padma Lakshmi showed off a chic undone updo, while Gwyneth Paltrow wore her hair down, going sleek and straight. While both celeb styles took top honors in our book, we want to know: Which formal hair look do you typically prefer, Up or Down?
First Look at 2012 Wella Trend Vision Trends
Wella Professionals kicked off the International Trend Vision Awards weekend with an elaborate and informative press event earlier today in NYC. MODERN's Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern is reporting LIVE from the event. See today's news--a preview at the 2012 NEW Wella Trends!
Oribe Visits Illusions Color Spa: The Whole Experience!
I just returned from such an incredible day full of passion, creativity and inspiration--all thanks to Oribe Hair Care and Illusions Color Spa in St. Louis, Missouri.
Live from St. Louis! Oribe Visits Illusions Color Spa
Hi everyone! I'm writing this live from St. Louis--where I'm here for a very exciting, hands-on education/training class to be held at Illusions Color Spa for the stylists and staff... taught by Oribe himself!
Day of Inspiration at Eufora Global Connection
As Eufora Founder Don Bewley welcomed nearly 700 stylists to the 2012 Global Connection in San Diego, he implored them to suspend ego for the two-day event and open up their hearts and minds to learn something new. "You have to unlearn to learn," he stressed. "The more you educate yourself, they more you realize there's a lot you don't know."
by Stacey Soble
Set Sail with Ted Gibson and Jason Backe on an Educational Cruise
Set Sail with Ted Gibson and Jason Backe on an Educational Cruise! Read about the highlights and details!
OPI Launches Non-Chip GelColor
OPI has announced the launch of GelColor, a professional treatment featuring full-gel lacquers for manicures and pedicures that last two to three weeks. The line will include 28 of OPI's most popular hues—along with base and top coats—to produce glossy, smooth, chip-free color.
A Day In The Life: Anita Gutierrez
Anita Gutierrez remembers the exact moment she got her first taste of fame—the moment she credits as “starting it all.”
A Day In The Life: Chrystofer Benson
Chrystofer Benson remembers back to his student days when he would attend hair shows and study the people he saw on stage. “I was totally mesmerized,” says Benson. “I loved watching the teams function together and how a variety of manufacturers came together and presented their collections.”