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Aveda Congress 2011: A Global Gathering
Aveda hosts its Congress every three years and each time (and I have attended a number of them) the global management and artistic teams set a new standard. Congress 2011 was held Sunday October 2 at the Minneapolis Convention Center and was titled “Pow Wow.”
Photo Feature #3 Late Night Show with Antoinette Beenders at the Aveda Congress
Approximately 3,000 people from the Aveda network gathered together in Minneapolis for the 2011 Aveda "Pow Wow" Congress this weekend. The Late Night Show directed by Aveda's Creative Director Antoinette Beenders was mindblowing—see the photos!
Photo Feature #2 of the Aveda Congress
Approximately 3,000 people from the Aveda network gathered together in Minneapolis for the 2011 Aveda "Pow Wow" Congress this weekend. See some MORE of the photos!
Photo Feature #1 of the Aveda Congress
Approximately 3,000 people from the Aveda network gathered together this weekend in Minneapolis for the 2011 Aveda Congress. See the photos of the educators in action, the model shots, and the presentations!
Aveda Congress 2011: At A Glance
This weekend, the Aveda Congress has been full of educational seminars, a tribal baazar, and a number of presentations showcasing the Aveda North American Artistic team, Earth month, Tippi Shorter, Peter Gray and more.
HOW-TO: Jessica Alba's Bombshell Brunette
Rich brunette color is hot this fall, and Krista Beahm, a colorist at Patrick McIvor Color Studio in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, reports that she’s been fielding tons of requests recently for sexy shades like Jessica Alba’s. Here, Krista reveals her favorite formula to achieve the star’s shiny strands with subtle, face-framing highlights.
100 Years of Beauty at America's Beauty Show 2012
America's Beauty Show is going to be here before you know it! Cosmetologists Chicago invites all salon professionals to celebrate its 100th anniversary at the show this year, March 3-5, 2012 at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago.
"The Bachlorette" Ashley Hebert Gets a New Style
"The Bachelorette” Ashley Hebert stopped by The Vince Smith Hair Experience in downtown Manhattan recently and got a whole new look! See the look.
Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Style with Hair Flairs
Hair Flairs, a hair tinsel and hair feather extensions distributor just launched its Pink Breast Cancer Edition Hair Feather Extensions to support Breast Cancer Awareness in the month of October.
Video: Three Men's Clipper Styles
Join Patrick Dockry of ENJOY Professional Hair Care as he creates a current men’s clipper cut. Leaving texturized length on top, he produces three distinct finished styles that are easy to re-create on your male clientele. Watch the video.
Behind the Scenes: A Movie Star’s Rockin’ Transformation
Ever wonder what it would be like to do hair for film? MODERN talked to movie hairdresser Frank Barbosa, straight from the set of “Greetings From Tim Buckley.” The movie, due out in spring 2012, centers around the legendary 1991 New York City tribute concert to ’60s folk singer Tim Buckley, where his son Jeff Buckley (played by Penn Badgley of “Gossip Girl”) gives his career-defining debut performance, along with other music stars of the era.
MSTV RECAP: Beauties Throughout Time
Last episode of MODERN SALON TV highlighted some of Hollywood's legendary beauty icons like Raquel Welch, Olivia Newton John and Jane Fonda plus more. See a preview of some before and after images of these leading ladies.
Looks by Kevin Murphy at Melbourne Fashion Week Spring 2012
Melbourne Fashion Week Spring 2012 wrapped up last week, with KEVIN.MURPHY was the official hair care sponsor for the shows held September 5-11. As the event’s Hair Director, Kevin Murphy created the hair looks for the main Designer Series shows held the evenings of Tuesday 6th—Friday 9th. See how to create some of Kevin Murphy looks featured at Fashion Week.
IFC's Whisker Wars and the STATS on Beards
In honor of the debut of a new reality series about the world of competitive beard growing, Whisker Wars, the Independent Film Channel (IFC) executed an online poll answered by 10,000 Americans who cast votes for their favorite bearded notables, for the chance for these stars and historical luminaries to be enshrined in the IFC Whisker Wars Hall of Fame.
ENTER MATRIX'S 2012 SPREAD THE LOVE!
Matrix is "combing" the country for tech-savvy, socially engaged students and recent beauty school grads who will travel throughout the U.S. on a 6-month, all-expense-paid inspirational tour. There's no catch—if you are chosen, all you need to do is share your experience—post your stories...and spread the love!
HOW-TOs: Five Hot Looks from Emmy Night
The red carpet for the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards could not have been hotter, with the biggest celebs pulling off astonishingly elegant looks for the biggest night in TV. We couldn’t take our eyes off the uber-glamorous gowns, the blingy jewelery, and of course, the chic updos and smooth waves. We’ve got the scoop on creating the hairstyles as seen on five of our favorite stars. Here are the steps, using Wella Professionals products, straight from their stylists.
New York Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Spring Summer 2012
New York’s Mercedes Benz Fashion week just wrapped and MODERN SALON Media editors covered the week-long fashion frenzy in full force to share the latest in beauty including hair, make-up and nails.