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MSTV: Feather Extensions How-To
After all the wonderful feedback MODERN SALON has received on our Facebook page about the hot, new feather extension trend, MODERN'S Social Media Editor Alison Shipley thought it would be interesting to visit a salon who was offering feather extensions to clients. At Pink Hair Salon in Bloomingdale, Illinois, Alison learned the service and shows you in this episode of Modern Salon TV how to apply feather extensions! Watch the episode now and see what the craze is all about.
Ask the Experts: How to Let Clients Know About Your Environmental Efforts
How do you let your clients know about your salon’s environmental efforts?
Academy Awards Hit and Misses
MODERN editors, Facebook fans and readers were busy analyzing red-carpet styles on Oscar night in late February. As usual, there was lots of glam and a few major standouts. Here are a few of the Oscar hits and misses. And for next year’s red carpet, we want to know what it’s going to take for reporters to start asking the stars, “Who did your hair?”
Station Break: Eva Scrivo
Although she works as a L’Oréal Professionnel celebrity stylist and colorist and an elite-level educator at their New York and San Francisco academies, Eva Scrivo’s eponymous salon is where her personality really shines through. She’s an author, radio talk show host and frequent TV guest, but first and foremost Scrivo is a hair and makeup artist. Take a peek at the sleek space she has created for her clients.
ISSE Education with RUSK, Beth Minardi and Sue Pemberton
All kinds of educational events were going on this past Sunday at ISSE 2011. The RUSK team shared its 2011 Global Inspiration Collections at the International Fashion Theater, Beth Minardi held one of her classic color classes, and Sue Pemberton presented "Living Color" at the International Talent Theater.
ISSE Midwest at a Glimpse
Education was the name of the game at the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) Midwest this weekend—from the classroom to the infamous Legends and Icons Gala, educators were either teaching or being recognized all over the place!
ISSE Long Beach
The three-day event offered more than 250 educational opportunities to up your skills in classes offering specific and advanced education. The North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) class featured NAHA winners offering participants the tips on how to win a NAHA. Business-building classes focused on how to market and grow business. The ISSE Long Beach Latino Fashion Theater offered a venue for new cut and color trends for the Latino market. The EstheticsAmerica & Wellness Pavilion devoted to skin care, cosmetics, health and wellness products, services and education offered the latest information, products and services. Continuing Education credits were also available to massage and wellness professionals along with advanced training from Cidesco USA.
MSTV: Tour of Cromeans' Salon PLUS an Updo Technique
Legendary Platform artist, industry icon ad Global Artistic Director of John Paul Mitchell Systems Robert Cromeans showed MODERN'S Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern around his San Diego salon in the most recent episode of Modern Salon TV. Owning 5 salons total, MODERN got an exclusive interview with the man himself along with a look at the salon's reservation desk, color bar, wash room and more!
5 Questions for Suze Orman
Suze Orman is everyone’s go-to person for expert, clear-cut personal financial advice. She has a weekly show on CNN and is a frequent contributor on a number of others. She has authored numerous financial advice books and will have a new show on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network. Orman is appearing at ISSE Midwest on March 27 with solid advice aimed at the salon industry. Her newest book, The Money Class, also hits shelves this month.
Celebrity Style: Amy Adams
Amy Adams’ gorgeous red is a hot commodity. For clients are who want to achieve Adams’ shade, how you go about your service depends first on your client’s current hue. Aura, Wella Professionals Color Ambassador gives us a formula based on a Level-7 natural dark blonde.
Beauty Industry Pays Tribute to Elizabeth Taylor
MODERN reached out to its readers this week to get their reactions to the legendary style of one of Hollywood’s great icons—Elizabeth Taylor. Taylor, who died this week, made a major impact on the beauty industry with her classic beauty and violet eyes. Read on to see the impact she had on beauty professionals.
Get Jennifer Lopez's Glow, Make-up Tips
Get Jennifer's trademark J Lo Glow! David Maderich provides MODERN with his take on how to properly "luminize" the skin.
Celebrity Style: Nicole Kidman
To complement her white gown, Nicole Kidman wore an elegant wave in her hair for the 2011 Golden Globe Awards. MODERN asked Matrix Artistic Designer Ammon Carver how he would recreate the look.
Celebrity Style: Hailee Steinfeld
Hair care for a young client like Hailee Steinfeld should center on maintaining the hair’s good health and youthful freshness, says Mohammad Rahebi, stylist at Identity Salon in Encino, California. To achieve this look, Rahebi recommends using the Izunami Arrojo S125 flatiron for safe, fast and easy styling.
Celebrity Style: Helena Bonham Carter
Helena Bonham Carter’s hair is styled for display with a silhouette that enhances her high cheek bones and strong jaw line. Her extreme sexy-messy style—a kind of controlled chaos— is accessorized with extensions.
NY Fashion Week Runway Magic
MODERN took in the shows at Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week in February. Not only did we see amazing collections for fall 2011, the hair was equally fantastic. Hair and make-up that complemented the runway looks completed every show. Here’s a sampling of the looks we loved.
Q&A: How Do You Maximize Time at a Trade Show?
Consider the topics that can improve your business or inspire you as an artist. Select four or five classes, and using the show program, map out your schedule prior to the event,” says John Galietti, owner of Xena’s Beauty Company in New York, New York. “Shop the show floor early before the crowds. After two or three hours of shopping, have an educational class scheduled, and take a break from the floor.