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Texture event focuses on tips for curly hair
At the Texture! event at America's Beauty Show in March, eight panelists educated the audience on hairstyle trends, hair tips and salon products for textured, curly hair.
Hair color conundrum
We asked, “A woman with dark, Level 3-4 hair (virgin) walks into your salon and says, “I want my hair color to look exactly like Jessica Simpson’s for my 10th high school reunion tomorrow night.” She has no gray. How do you proceed?”
George Papanikolas creates hairstyles inspired by the ocean
Joico celebrity stylist George Papanikolas teaches hairstylists how to create loose, wavy hair inspired by the ocean at a class at Andy LeCompte Salon in West Hollywood, CA.
Hairstyle tips for mulitcultural hair
Tips for dealing with multicultural hair.
Winners announced in Rising Stars make-over contest
The Rising Stars Hair Make-up and Fashion Makeover Photo Contest is sponsored by Cosmetologists Chicago and the winners are announced at America’s Beauty Show.
Mannequin Mania Announces First Finalists!
Today Matrix announced the April semi-finalists for Matrix Mannequin Mania. See who won, and their mannequin entries!
Southwest Storm Affects Salons
The massive storm that devastated parts of the Southeast, including Tennessee, Mississippi and Kentucky, has not only wreaked havoc on homes and residents, but it has affected salons in these areas. Now the PBA/NCA Disaster Relief Fund is asking all beauty industry professionals to make their tax-deductible donations to the PBA/NCA Disaster Relief Fund, in an effort to help support fellow beauty professionals in need.
*June 8th Updated*: Read Soundbites of Salons That are Helping! Salons to the Rescue: Hair Mats Aid Oil Spill
All around the United States, beauty professionals are coming together in an effort to help clean up the Gulf oil spill. MODERN is doing an ongoing blog where you can see the latest updates on what salons and stylists are doing for the cause. If you are a salon that is already contributing, we would like to hear from you (contact information is in the blog.)
What's Your 'Be'? Millennium Wants to Know.
Millennium SpaSalon software invites stylists everywhere to share what keeps them motivated every day and how they are inspiring others in their salon and the community in their upcoming "Don't Just Be" ad campaign. The campaign features Joel Warren, Edward Tricomi, Ted Gibson, John Paul DeJoria, Robert Cromeans and Carmen DePasquale.
Hair color tips: A color mash-up
Tips for creating a look that incorporates darker roots and lighter ends by using a hair color "mash."
Wedding hair styles: Tips for getting great hair color
Secrets to giving brides great hair color that will be highlighted in their wedding photos.
Redken offering templates to help salons boost profits
A new section of Redken’s website, “My Business Toolbox,” provides everything salons need to promote their salon and boost profits.
Compete with retail stores for sales of beauty products
How salons and spas are competing with retail stores for dollars spent on beauty products.
The 26th Annual America's Beauty Show
The 86th annual America’s Beauty Show, held March 27 to 29, 2010 at McCormick Place in Chicago, was a hug success.
Irvine and Louise Rusk Launch Ilka
After years away from the industry, beauty veterans Irvine and Louise Rusk have launched a new line. Ilka, which features plant ingredients from Scotland, is divided into three functional groups: Color Treated, Fine-Limp and Coarse-Thick. There is a regimen of three products for each three hair types: shampoo, conditioner and foundation/styling prep. A strong follow-up plan of styling, finishing and specialty items will be launched in summer 2010. MODERN Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern recently sat down with Irvine Rusk to chat about the creation of Ilka. Click here to read her exclusive interview.
Round 2 Winning Photo of Sebastian's What's Next Awards
Sebastian Professional has announced the second round winning photo for it's What's Next Awards. Take a look at winner, Beatrice de Jong's interpretation of voluminous hair!
Millennium Perfect Match Winner
The grand prize winner of the Millennium Perfect Match Winner goes to…David Salon in Costa Mesa, CA! As part of their winnings they will receive the Millennium Platinum Edition, implementation and set up of the software, data conversion, up to $1,000 in hardware, “What if” forcasting tool and one year of free support.