Career
Tool Upgrade: As You Transition from Student to Professional You Will Need to Invest in Tools
As you transition from student to professional you will need to upgrade your tools. Thermal tools and shears can be the most expensive investments. Take care in choosing the best options and protecting them to increase longevity.
The Right Fit: Finding Your First Salon
Researching and choosing your first salon can seem daunting. As you begin your journey as a beauty professional, it’s important to find the best fit for your talent, personality and lifestyle.
Career Strategies: 30 Beauty Specialties Open to Licensed Cosmetologists
30 career possibilities or specialties open to licensed cosmetologists. Some are glamorous, some are deeply satisfying, some are fun and some are extremely lucrative.
How To Cut Blunt Bangs
Jesse Linares shares his guide to cutting perfect blunt bangs.
MAKEOVER: Lived-In Balayage and Long Chop For the Young Client
Christina Luck (@cjluck_hair) of the Cole Taylor Salon, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, says her virgin haired client showed inspiration photos of a lighter balayage and a long lob. Because her new client is young and inexperienced in the color world, Luck decided to go with a lived-in balayage and long dimensional chop.
5 Questions for Great Lengths Executive Artistic Director Danielle Keasling
NAHA 2018 Hairstylist of the Year and Great Lengths USA Executive Artistic Director Danielle Keasling kicked off a recent GL Elevate event in Chicago with tape-in extension training, which included details on color placement techniques for attachment, servicing thin-haired clients, and instruction on extension cutting, blending and styling.
by Jamie Newman
From Virgin Black To Rooty Ash Blonde Chop In Just Seven Hours
Get the details for this HUGE makeover by Andreana Nunez (@dreeanaloveee).
Tips for Targeting Male Clients this Father's Day
Today's healthy salon businesses are growing their male clientele, and Father's Day is the perfect time to capture these clients while perfecting strategies for retaining them year-round. DaySmart's Jeff Dickerson offers a collection of helpful tips on grooming a robust male market.
FORMULA: The Most Beautiful Red For Fall (Winter, Spring, Summer)
Get the details for this powerful red by Steven D. Waldman (@stevenDWaldman), Director of Technical Training for the Ratner Companies.
Great Lengths Takes Tape-ins to Next Level with First Elevate Event
On June 10 artists from around the country learned how to boost their tape-in extension skills, business strategy and branding.
New Baby? Promotion At Work? Time To GO BOLD
Get the details for this makeover on the client who wanted to "Go Bold."
Makeover: Covering Gray and Going For Blend
“Using liquid color is the best way to get blended, yet dimensional results,” Redken Ambassador Patricia Nikole (@paintedhair) says. Get the details for this makeover, which includes balayage and toning.
Mini Refresh and Simple Color Conversion For HUGE Impact
Get the details for this color conversion that involves balayage, a root shadow and proper toning.
$1,970 Total Hair Makeover
This 6-1/2 hour makeover by Chrissy Danielle (@hairbychrissydanielle) included color and extensions.
Color Correction: Slow and Steady for the Blonde
Time and talent were the two main components in this makeover.
by Anne Moratto
Makeover: Bright Blonde for the Client Who "Took A Break"
This client took a break from hair color, but decided it was time to return to bright blonde. Get the details for this lovely makeover from one of MODERN's favorite colorists.
Root Touch-Up and Ashy Goodness
Careful monitoring of the processing and a great toner helped her achieve this awesome ash.
by Anne Moratto