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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.”
A Day In The Life: Lucie Doughty
Lucie Doughty’s earliest memories are of spending Saturdays sweeping up hair and sorting rollers in her mother’s salon. Ever since then, she felt destined to become a hairdresser.
A Day In The Life Of A Platform Artist
They travel coast-to-coast, living out of a suitcase packed with hot tools, brushes, products and more. They are the experts and educators who demonstrate new techniques, products and trends to audiences both nationally and internationally.
PART II HOW-TO: Oribe On Recreating the Marilyn Hairstyle
Last week, MODERN interviewed Anthony Palermo, the colorist who recreated Marilyn Monroe’s iconic blonde color for actress Michelle Williams, as seen on the cover of Vogue. This week, we have the scoop on the hairstyle created by celeb hairstylist Oribe for the Vogue shoot. His inspiration for this look? Marilyn Monroe, of course, but also “old Hollywood glamour.”
Katy Perry Poses for ghd's New Scarlett Collection
Katy Perry is continuing her partnership with ghd and famed photographer David La Chapelle crafted vintage, fairytale photos of Perry alongside the new Scarlett Collection.
Glowing by Katie Swartout
H2PRO Styling Tool with Black Onyx Gemstone Plates
Read about this new H2PRO iron that has BAKED ceramic plates coated with tourmaline and BLACK ONYX gemstones! Associate Editor Lauren Salapatek provides you with the details and a review on this product.
Hair Bow by Amanda