Career
Chicago Fashion Frenzy Competition
When Beauty Systems Group held its recent Fashion Frenzy hair styling competition in conjunction with a regional show in Schaumburg, Illinois, MODERN Editor Laurel Smoke and Associate Editor Alison Shipley helped judge the results with industry consultant Geno Stampora on stage to emcee.
Classroom Antics
This week at school has been SUCH a blast. While yes, we did have a 50-question test to study for, we also got to learn how to sculpt an increased-layered form cut and we got to shampoo and drape each other. Awesome!
Popular hairstyles for prom
It’s prom season! Are you ready to get your teen clients ready for the big event? We asked stylists around the country what prom styles are hot in their area.
Ask the Experts: Being a Wellness Expert
What can skin care professionals do to better position themselves as wellness and skin health experts when so many skin care brands focus on the appeal of glamor, luxury and pampering?
The Color of Spring
Each season, Pantone, the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, releases the Pantone Fashion Color Report.
Jump on the Head-Band Wagon
Coveting that chic headband style, but don’t know hot to get the look just right? Stylist Ryan Nickulas of the Ryan Darius Salon can help you jump on this season’s hottest look.
On-Set Color Secrets
Of course celebs need fabulous hair color but what’s the secret to consistent color when a movie crew shoots a portion of a scene, then picks up the rest six months later?
How Do You Break Into Fashion Hairdressing?
Read the response from Freelance Hollywood and fashion hair stylist and author of "Shortcuts to a Successful Career as a Hairstylist or Make-Up Artist for the Fashion and Entertainment Industry," Diana Schmidtke.
Top 10 Reasons to Come to Work in December
It’s the most hectic month of the year. All of your clients want their color refreshed and their nails done and an updo for a holiday party… But here are a few reasons to get excited about being a hairdresser this month!
Finding the Right Mentor
Having a mentor at work is an important part of your professional development. Here are a few guidelines to help choose the best mentor for you:
The Art of Listening
Wondering how to keep clients happy? Listen up! Your clients will tell you everything you need to know to keep them happy. Writer Rosanne Ullman delves into customer service in the spa industry. Use these tricks in the salon chair as well!
Wigging Out
Shevy Emanuel, founder of Shevy Wigs and the new Shevy Pro Division shares her wig expertise so you can feel confident in recommending wig options to clients.
Understanding a Photo Shoot
In tight economic times like these, the photo shoot can be the first budget line item that gets deep-sixed. Salon owners who stage these shoots season after season, however, wouldn’t drop them for anything.
Robert DiTacchio: Career of a salon manager
A former platform artists settles into a mid-size urban salon.
Jeremy Scheifflee: Career of a salon educator
The rise to the top came early and easily for this member of the Sam Brocato Creative Design Team.
A positive attitude will keep your salon clients coming back
“One of the hardest things for a stylist to learn is how to stay UP with high energy all day long,” says energetic stylist Kathy Jager, author of As the Chair Turns.
How to attract salon clients who will spend a lot on their hair
“Seek women who need gray hair coverage,” Cleveland-area salon owner Sally Zarlinga advises stylists just starting to build their clientele. These are big-ticket clients.