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Top Tips for Introducing Hair Color to Your Male Clients
Men are open to hair color, but, according to salon owner, educator, platform artist, and entrepreneur Marco Pelusi, you must be the one to start the conversation.
by Anne Moratto
Makeover: From High Maintenance Bleach and Tone to Lived-In Dimension
This client found her new favorite colorist on Instagram. In this beautiful makeover, see how this look went from a bit harsh-ish to total cool girl dimension.
by Anne Moratto
CBD Boom: Salon Q&A About Cannabidiol
In this Q&A with Dr. Andrew Kerklaan, learn about the benefits of CBD for both beauty professionals and clients.
Tips On Upping Your Retail Game
Jack Panico offers his tips on how to make salon retail more profitable.
Lilac for Spring: A Redken Formula
It's perfect for a spring fling with creative color.
by Anne Moratto
Offering Stylists a Hair Loss Solution
Hair Restoration Laboratories has spent the past decade developing their anti-hair loss product line, incorporating clinically-proven ingredients to help prevent and reverse hair loss and support the growth of thicker, stronger, and healthier hair.
by Staff
Service Spotlight: Novalash Eyelash Extensions
MODERN SALON Editor in Chief Alison Alhamed gets a set of NovaLash Eyelash Extensions. Read her review, see the before and after and learn about the financial opportunities lash extensions provide professionals.
Head-Turning Red Hair Color Formula
A red done right with Wella color
by Anne Moratto
Makeover: Color Correction and Extensions for a Big Upgrade
Kristin Grip (@HairByKristinGrip) tracked down this client to give her a better look. It was a great experience for both Grip and her new client. Details for the correction here.
Shaping the Future of Beauty with NEXTGEN Talent at 2019 The Beauty Changes Lives Experience
“Festival” was the theme of the evening at the 7th Beauty Changes Lives (BCL) Experience.
Struggling to Define Your Brand? Start with the Three “Ps”
How do you stand out in the salon business? How do you create or identify your brand—whether you’re a salon or an individual? It’s all about inspiring people to engage with you and your business.
Sponsored by SalonCentric
3 Ways To Price Your Balayage
Most colorists know balayage requires a unique combination of artistry and skill. As demand for balayage continues to surgethere’s the question of what to charge. Most pros approach balayage pricing in one of three ways—as a standalone service, at an hourly rate or as part of a package price.
Sponsored by SalonCentric
Redken Welcomes Ruth Roche and Wendy Bélanger As Redken Artists
Redken welcomes hairstylists Ruth Roche and Wendy Bélanger to the Redken tribe as Redken Artists.
Color Correction: Banded Box Color Save
It took six hours, some luck and some pluck.
by Anne Moratto
Four Artists Selected as New Artistic Director Team at Pureology
Four talented artists have been selected from Pureology’s Pure Artist Team to serve as the haircare company’s new Artistic Director Team.
by Anne Moratto
Hair Color Crisis: Beth Minardi's Fix for Hot Root Caused by At-Home Color
A client did an at-home "color wash" on top of her highlighted hair. The color grabbed at the mid-lengths and ends leaving them much deeper and darker. Here's what Beth would do...
by Anne Moratto
MAKEOVER: A Big Change from "The Same Ol' Do"
"This sweet young client of mine was sick and tired of the same ol’ do," says Alisha Basore. "She had been rockin’ an ombré (or some version of one) for the last 2 years. What started as a small spark surrounding a holiday hair idea turned into a full explosion of color and change!" Details here.