Career
How to Shake Up a Boring Bob
Mio Sota, top hairdresser, Color Zoom Winner (Partner Category) and top artist at Trio Salon, Chicago, Ill., loves a good bob, but also loves to offer her clients options if they want to "shake it up a bit." According to Sota, "This simple technique adds a little movement and a fresh finish without changing the overall shape." Video demo here.
The Most Important Brushes To Own As An Editorial Stylist
Daniel Martin, a top editorial stylist and now Goldwell's Global Styling Ambassador, has spent the last 23 years working at fashion week and photoshoots and has learned what works and what he needs for any and every situation. Here he shares his tips for brush selection.
Semi-Finalists Announced for 2018 Sebastian Professional What's Next Awards
Each year, Sebastian Professional releases a hair collection to inspire competition entry and capture What’s Next.
5 Ways to Identify and Recruit New Salon Team Members
Every town has that one shop or salon that never has hiring challenges. This does not happen by accident.
by Ivan Zoot
Express Yourself: Faux Lengths How-To
Learn how to create a faux length look from Sexy Hair Artistic Director Rafe Hardy and Sexy Hair International Master Artist Dawn Atkinson.
“Normal Life” After Breast Cancer Helped by New City of Hope Initiative
A new onsite community welcomes you, your family and your clients to share personal cancer stories to help former patients heal from the emotional trauma.
10 Foods You’ll be Eating This Year
Like beauty trends, food trends are constantly changing. Find out what Whole Foods execs are forecasting about the items that will be on 2018 grocery shelves and in restaurants.
Chrome Cast
Alvarez introduces Chrome Cast, a collection that showcases how tonality in hair should move in the opposite direction and become more neutral, allowing the fashion in the wardrobe to have its moment while hair stays clean and pure for the season.
Express Yourself
In addition to helping your client maintain her fresh look between visits, teaching her how to style her new ’do for special occasions is also a great way to help market your salon’s styling products and tools.
7 Creative Business Strategies for Solo Artists in 2018
New Year, new resolutions! We asked our SOLO Artist Advisory Council, a panel of industry experts who lend their voices to important topics for independent stylists, their opinion on “What new, creative business strategies should Solo Artists try in 2018?”
Both Sides of the Aisle
MODERN SALON asked Solo Artist Rochelle Randall recently about how she stays connected and informed through such a busy schedule and varied professional passions.
Phorest Holds Salon Owner's Summit 2018 in Dublin
The Phorest Salon Owner's Summit 2018 just wrapped up in Dublin, Ireland. See why this conference was the perfect way to kick off 2018.
Phorest Holds Salon Owner's Summit 2018 in Dublin
The Phorest Salon Owner's Summit 2018 just wrapped up in Dublin, Ireland. See why this conference was the perfect way to kick off 2018.
Do You Cut Like a Barber?
I like out of the way barbershops for a haircut because barbers consistently deliver a great cut. Recently, I discovered 81 Barbers, a barbershop tucked away behind The Children’s Museum open just six months in downtown Tucson—and it is already buzzing busily. Here's why.
Beauty Changes Lives Experience Returning to ABS Chicago
Early bird pricing for the Beauty Changes Lives Experience is available until Jan. 15.
ECRU NY Unveils Specialist Program
ECRU New York Specialists will become social influencers who participate and represent the brand in trade, fashion, and beauty events.
Why You Should be Using the LASHcloud if You Have Lash Extensions
The LASHcloud by NovaLash suspends lashes and delicate skin around the eye in mid-air while you sleep. The crescent-shaped pillowette prevents the tangling and twisting of lash extensions caused by pillow friction, leaving you with longer-lasting, more beautiful lashes.
Sponsored by NovaLash