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Creating a Sensory Experience for Your Male Clientele
Amanda Olusanya offers her tips on how to connect with male clients by zeroing in on his five senses.
Memo Exclusive: Honoring Horst Rechelbacher at the Beauty Changes Lives Experience
MODERN spoke with Stordalen and Thomas-Rechelbacher about their memories of Horst’s life, work, and his talent for encouraging success in others.
by Anne Moratto
Salon Culture: Bringing Fashion to the Color Bar
In an interview with MODERN SALON, partners in the salon and life Lo Wheeler Davis and Jason Davis give the lo-down (get it?) on their newest venture—Salon Culture—and how they balance owning a salon and running a just-for-the-stylist fashion line.
by Jamie Newman
5 Tips for Good Health While Cutting His Hair
Get and remain healthy as you put hair on the floor and get guys looking their best.
by Ivan Zoot
Glamping - Luxury Beauty Delivered In a Fabulous Trailer
Celebrity stylist Billy Yamaguchi’s temporary home in Westlake Village, CA, is a bold experiment born out of necessity. Learn more about GLAMPING and how the artist is serving his clientele while his salon is under construction.
Beauty Changes Lives Experience NextGen Sneak Peek: Team TIGI
A look at what inspires this talented trio.
OWNER TO OWNER: How Every Guest Gets Celebrity Treatment at the Julius Michael Scarsdale Hair Salon
At the Julius Michael Scarsdale Hair salon in Scarsdale, NY co-owners Julius Michael and Monica Wald never single anyone out for special treatment. As far as they’re concerned, every client is entitled to a celebrity-worthy experience! Here’s how they make each customer feel like a star!
Sponsored by L'Oréal Professionnel
Color Transformation for a MUA Looking for Something New
Colorist Dominique DeFrancesco transformed her client's hair from dry and frizzy to a smooth, bombshell blonde.
HOW-TO: Simple Details for a Seemingly Complicated Braid
Pureology educator Wendy Belanger shares how to create a beautiful braid, from the prep to the finishing. Belanger also shares how to secure the braid without any pins.
ARTIST SESSION: Learn How to Create Your Own YouTube Channel
At MODERN SALON's upcoming Artist Session, attendees will learn how to launch their own YouTube channel from experts at the YouTube Space in NYC, what it takes to create award-winning photos and more! Tickets are still available.
“Go Further With Food”: This Year’s Theme for National Nutrition Month
The power of good food all comes together this month as we are asked not only to make healthy choices but to conserve food resources and keep eating areas safe.
Stay All Day: Long-Lasting Wedding Makeup Tips
Maybe even more so than the dress itself (we’re biased), a long-lasting beauty look is key for a bride looking and feeling her best on her big day.
by Jamie Newman
Here's How to Help All the Thinning Hair Clients in Your Life
Fine or thinning hair happens at every age and every stage. Here are insights on the causes and best strategies from a top trichologist. School yourself and you’ll gain the confidence to help every client.
Sponsored by Bosley Professional Strength
Healthy Hairdresser Advisory Council: Anna Manukyan
The Assistant Vice President of Education for Matrix and Biolage shares her advice for staying healthy in the salon industry.
Hair Care As Service and Ritual: A New Approach to Creating Client Connection and Avoiding Beauty Burnout
Make a client appointment an opportunity for healing of guest and stylist, alike.
by Anne Moratto
COLOR CORRECTION: Bright Blonde Balayage
From blotchy red hues to a bright blonde! See this color correction by Amy Ziegler of Versatile Strands Salon & Spa.
FORMULA: From Faded to Dimensional Red
Wendy Bond had an opportunity to pump up the color on one of her favorite clients who is a natural level 5N and 50% gray.