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Runway “Hard” Wear
Here are a few of the best looks featuring “hard” wear as adornment.
Makeover of the Month
A great new shape has to be complemented with strong color, which often requires higher developer volumes when hair has a tight cuticle and is a natural Level 2.
Texture Enhancers
Jeffrey Paul, owner, Jeffrey Paul Restoring Beautiful Hair, Rocky River, Ohio, sees thousands of hair-addition clients every year. Find out what he says most women are looking for.
Yesterday’s Textures Today
For years, state boards taught “outdated” skills like pin curling and roller setting. Just when they upgraded requirements, the trends hit a fever pitch on the red carpet.
Ask the Experts: Environmentally Friendly Color
What are some ingredients and features to look for in hair color products that are more environmentally friendly?
Salon Today Investigates Brazilian Keratin Services
This emerging category has people talking. Salons, manufacturers, clients, consumer press and bloggers are all abuzz: “Where are the opportunities? What are the concerns?”
Spring Slideshow
Here’s a sneak peek at the hair colors and make-up palettes that will inspire fresh, new looks for winter-weary clients.
Style Check
How many times have you had a client admire your cut or ask about another stylist’s hair color? As we move into a new season, think about what you can do to inspire clients to continually update their styles.
Alterna's 'Equilibrium' Exposed
When Alterna’s Global Creative Director, Michael Shaun Corby, conceived the Equilibrium collection, he searched the globe for inspiration. View or download technicals for these four looks.
Luis Alvarez: Paradise Lost
Luis Alvarez turns up the heat in Miami with full, lush styles for spring. Click here for more of his inspirational shoot.
The Thin Chromatic Line
At iDaburn Salon, in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, stylists used rocker runway looks as inspiration for rebellious hair.
Working the Desk
Does your desk generate money, or do you view it as pure expense? At Robert Jeffrey Salon in Chicago, owner Robert LaMorte applied a two-pronged approach to profitizing his desk.
Name Game
Edgy service names give clients new ideas, too, as do the mirror-embedded touch-screens, which show movie clips, local ads and individual stylists’ portfolios.
Tell and Show
Seasonal trends are change-makers best friends—if they get clients hyped about the looks. At Hair Café in Santa Monica, owner Philippe Schaedler has every base covered.
Recharging Retail
“Bring-in-your-products” programs are intended to get clients to switch to your salon’s brands. For extra kick, try this one:
VIDEO: Kevin Murphy, Making Waves
Murphy created a strong cut and two variations of the seasons hottest trend—waves—exclusively for MODERN. His boho-chic soft waves, and defined waves are two trends to watch this season.
Refresh Yourself
Feeling bored with your clients and the same old color services? Below are a few ways to get inspired to try new color tactics on your clientele. Break out of your rut today!