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Create Couture Color
Take your clients to the next level of style with couture colors that keep them coming back - and bringing their friends.
Premium Products by Oribe
Beginning in early 2008, Oribe partnered with some of the former owners and team from Bumble & bumble to try and create what they termed “the Rolls Royce” of hair care. To build the line, they went all over the world to collect premium ingredients and the best people for each type of product.
Shaggy to Chic
Do you have a male client in desperate need of a good makeover? Here’s the summer’s hottest how-to from one of the beauty industry’s hottest stars. Charlie Price, Rusk consultant and owner of Click Salon in Denver brought his right-hand woman, Lisa Vann, owner of Etherea Salon and Spa in Seattle, to help him create this ultra-cool look for men at an exclusive MODERN SALON shoot in New York City.
Space is Money
If you don't have the money to expand right now, but you're looking for a new revenue stream for your salon, here's a quick and free solution: Roll up your sleeves, grab a broom and clean out that storage room.
by Stacey Soble
BREAKING: 2009 British Hairdresser of the Year Nominees Announced
The waiting is over and the nominees for the 25th British Hairdressing Awards have been announced. From a specially selected group of industry experts, beauty journalists and international trade press, 8 inspirational and influential ...
Know What Not to Cut
Sam Villa's Hot Tip on cutting fine hair.
Toasty Toes + A Perfect Pedicure
As an avid fan of pedicures, I’ve tried just about every kind of footwear designed to keep my toes smudge free, regardless of the time of year. Checi Futfriends are adorable - and boast a celebrity following.
Wild Wednesdays
When it comes to building a client community, Phillipo Caporrella, owner of Phillipostyle in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston, believes in a party atmosphere.
by Stacey Soble
Fall + Ash = A Cool Forecast
Good stylists and colorists know that to keep clients loyal, you always need to change it up. Build into your consultation a plan that goes beyond just today’s appointment. When clients come for their summer highlights, don't forget to talk to them about where to head for fall.
Rocking Bangs...No Commitment Required
Three of the editors here at Modern Salon Media have bangs—we love ‘em, but there are definitely those days where we wish we didn’t have them. There’s always a way to fake not having bangs, but there’s no way to fake having bangs… until now.
Flip it, Pin it, Snip it
Hot, sticky summer days can leave clients' locks limp and lifeless. John Gialluisi, Creative Director, and Anthony Muti, Style Director at Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas offer great snippets of advice for helping clients work with their tresses to beat the heat.
Cutting off the credit
When it comes to checking out clients, things have changed at Frank Anthony salon in Chester, New Jersey. Owner Frank Warner just says no to adding gratuities on slips when checking out - and the credit card processing fees that go along with it.
by Stacey Soble
Seen & Heard - Premiere Orlando
Missed the show? Here's a quick round-up of what we found, saw and did.
Breaking News from Paris: L'Oréal Professionnel's Color Breakthrough
Today in Paris, L'Oréal announced it's newest innovation—INOA. This line with no ammonia and no odor is a three-step mixing process.
Premiere's Plethora of Products
One of the best parts of any beauty show is discovering new products and since I’ve been on a constant quest since the age of 13 for the latest and greatest in beauty, coming to a show like Premiere is like visiting Mecca.
The Goods: Heat Styling Products
Check out these retail products designed to protect hair from heat styling.
The Goods: Small But Mighty Tools
Good things do come in small packages! Click here to see some of the best travel-sized goods: