Career
$121,000 Hair Cut—"Razing" For a Good Cause
This was one expensive hair cut! Take a look at what one celebrity cosmetic dentist did for a good cause.
How to get Voluptuous Hair
Taking inspiration from Sebastian’s Volupt Collection and its corresponding education program, “Velvet Vertigo,” Janine Jarman, member of Sebastian Professional Stylist Design, shares expert tips and techniques for creating three bold, gravity-defying looks that seamlessly juxtapose fearless edge with soft femininity.
Green Up Your Salon Tips
Looking to make your salon more eco-friendly? Take a peek at these tips offered by Pravana Naturaceuticals...
Renegades on a Mission: Chile Relief Fund
David Guerin, Global Artistic Director for Oster Professional, has created Renegades on a Mission, a non-profit corporation that raises money, equipment, and man power for individuals faced with devastation beyond their control.
5 Questions for Hilton Bell
MODERN asked President of International Hair & Beauty Systems Hilton Bell five questions about Organic Color Systems. Here’s his insights on the color line:
Zotos Bottom Line on Going Green
In the past year, 100 million tons of garbage has flooded landfills. While some industries have made steps to reduce their global footprint, others—like the beauty industry—are lagging far behind. However, Zotos, the parent company of JOICO, ISO and Bain de Terre, has made strides ahead—making it their goal to be more eco-responsible.
Joico Pitches In
Haiti's devastating earthquake left millions in need, so Joico rallied immediately, signing up as a sponsor of the Reality Cares and In Touch Weekly Heroes of Haiti Hollywood Fundraiser. VIP guests at the event included celebrities from The Hills', Million Dollar Matchmaker, Celebrity Fit Club, Million Dollar Listing's, American Idol and Dancing with the Stars.
How-To's...Oscar Style
From Cameron Diaz to Charlize Theron, these divas hit the red carpet with style! MODERN's got the insider's look at how these celebrity's hair stylist's fashioned their do's.
CHI Environmental School
Cosmetology schools across America now have the opportunity to join the Farouk Systems family by becoming a CHI Environmental School. Interested?...
Matrix Mannequin Mania!
Mannequins have always been stylists’ best clients—since the beginning at beauty school—always ready for anything and willing to try new things. Now, you will have the chance to work with them again. Matrix has announced their first annual Matrix Mannequin Mania competition—where stylists’ all across the nation can express their creativity and talent by styling a mannequin head however they choose.
Hop on the Rock 'N' Roll TIGI Tour Bus
This Bus is full of Rock 'N' Roll—and a salon!
2010 ISSE Video Showcase
We captured exclusive interviews with two of the industry's most intriguing business people at ISSE (January 30-February 1, 2010). Suzi Weiss-Fischmann of OPI and John Harms of Harms Millennium give the inside scoop on the latest news and trends from their companies. Take a look at the videos below:
Harms Millennium from ISSE 2010
Struggling with making your front desk staff more productive? John Harms, president and founder of Harms Software shares tips and strategies on using your salon software to create a more productive staff and a more secure business. Tune into his advice! Visit www.harms-software.com.
L.E.O. Recipients Announced
Every year at America's Beauty Show, the presentation of the L.E.O. Awards is an annual tradition. The L.E.O. Awards represent: Leadership in the salon industry, Excellence in designer education and Outstanding Pivot Point alumni, while also honoring the founder and chairman of Pivot Point, Leo Passage.The 2010 L.E.O. Awards will be presented to five salon industry leaders who acknowledge their Pivot Point education as the basis for their success in many areas of professional beauty.
Luis Alvarez's "Mood Swing" Shoot
Chagrin Falls, Ohio, is a picturesque little town outside Cleveland that surrounds the beautiful natural waterfall on the Chagrin River. Chagrin Falls is also home to the Aquage headquarters and the new photo and video studio created by Luis Alvarez. MODERN SALON editor Maggie Mulhern and Alvarez conducted the very first shoot at the studio in early January. The 50-by-30-foot studio is designed for both video and still photography, with lights suspended from the ceiling.
Mood Swing by Luis Alvarez of Aquage
In this exclusive shoot for MODERN SALON, Luis Alvarez was inspired by his two favorite beauty events—the Academy Awards in Hollywood and America’s Beauty Show in Chicago. Alvarez, who is a photographer as well as a hairdresser, has an eye for shapes, which he cultivated carefully on his red-hot models in this collection, titled “Mood Swing.”
Windblown Volume and Texture
Thomas Dunkin and the Sebastian hair team were all about edgy, erratic hair at the William Rast Fall '10 Fashion Show last week. Here's some inside tips on how to get these free-spirited hair styles.