Career
Where in the World is OPI?
We found them! MODERN ’s Alicia Marantz Liotta visited nail salons and spas in Shanghai, China, and the common thread—OPI. Here are some of the spots she found on her journey.
Multi-Culture Coifs
Multi-cultural models on the runways this season wore unique styles that complemented and celebrated the couture designs they wore.
Keith Campbell Feels the Beat
Keith Campbell does his best work while wearing headphones. The self-styled “Hair Architect,” who has coiffed the likes of Missy Elliot and Serena Williams, must focus to create meticulous, artistic designs.
How to Lose a Client in One Visit
Think your salon has great customer service? You might want to think twice. Don’t forget, details mean everything to your clients. Here are a few common pitfalls to avoid.
Test It Yourself: Coloring Gray Hair
One of the most important swatch tests you can perform measures the effect of natural or neutral colors when covering gray. While you’re at it, consider whether permanent or demipermanent products are the best choice.
What They Like About You
Hair Color Salon in San Jose, California, gets rave reviews at CitySearch for perfectionist color and a true service attitude.
Swatch Smarts
In the following test, the results are based on just one permanent hair color brand we tested, but the principles remain the same.
Spa Success Story
In Your Own Skin in Virginia Beach, Virginia, was chosen as the winner of Repêchage’s Spa de Beaute of the Year award last summer.
Open House at Bennie Pollard's
To attract talented students to his salon, Pollard hosts an open house and invites beauty school students to tour the salon and learn about career opportunities.
Favorite Nail Looks
Jan Arnold, CND co-founder, is often seen either backstage or in the front row at the New York Fashion Week. Here are her 5 favorite nail looks.
What Does a New Salon Need to Succeed?
Peter Coppola, who has owned 30 successful salons in his career, with the latest in Boca Raton, Florida, and has started his own self-named product line, says being a great stylist, colorist or technician is not enough.
How Can I Keep My Hairdressers?
In his 38 years as a salon owner, Richard Calcasola, founder and owner of the Maximus Spa/Salons on New York’s Long Island, has built a reputation for one of the lowest employee turnover rates in the industry. How does he do it?
Highlight of the Summer
Highlights are on everyone’s mind during summer. What you don’t want: Clients getting the idea they should let the sun create their streaks.
Mount Your Own Economic Offensive
To counteract the natural tendency of business owners and consumers to hunker down until the recovery that analysts predict will come in 12 to 18 months, mount your own economic offensive.
Color by Numbers
Men’s color biz is a growing opportunity.
Sustainable Color
Fabian Bordelon uses his psycho-linguistic training to enhance his hair color artistry.
Purely Hair
Damien Carney goes on a visual journey of hair shapes.