Color
Light, Cool and Kicked Up a Notch
Stefanie Wheeler (@hairbystefaniee) of the Regis Salons, Bourbonnais, IL, caught MODERN's eye with this icy/blonde transformation."My client Brandi always loves her hair to be as light and cool-toned as possible," Wheeler says. ...
FORMULA: Poprock
Cynthia Lumzy (@cynthialumzy) owner of My Alter Ego Salon in Dixon, IL, took fellow hair stylist Margarita Ford from BOB to WOW with this cut and color combo she calls POPROCK.Here she shares the HOW TO:Step 1: Decolonize with TIGI Lightener and ...
How-To: Silvery-Blonde Sombre
Kayla Le, a senior stylist from Excellent Hair Salon & Spa Inc. (@excellenthairsalon) of Fremont, California, saw her client Alma for the first time. Together, artist and client decided to go for a silvery blonde with a light brown ...
FORMULA: Frozen Blonde
Elise Melnick (@hairbyELM) changes her root color and lets it fade out "so I can try new stuff," she says. "I keep it pastel so it fades out quickly." When we saw this selfie we had to know more. The full time ...
How-To: From Hot Red to Maroon to White-Blonde
Emily Johnson (@eljohnson14) of Southern Roots Salon & Spa, Chattanooga, TN, met with her client who loves to change her haircolor. In January, she was a hot hot hot Pravana red, but it had faded to maroon by the time ...
HOW-TO: From Black/Violet Ombre to Low-Maintenance Blonde
We noticed this post by Orlando Rodriguez (@theorlandosalon) on Instagram and how to learn more. Rodriguez, owner of The Orlando Salon located in Houston TX, just opened his salon on December 25th 2014. "And it's been a true ...
THE JOURNEY: 11 Hours To Slate
Crystal Ponnuchamy, a master stylist at Beauty Brands, Lawton, Oklahoma, posted this incredible makeover that she says was "the most challenging hair transformation I have ever done." This journey, not surprisingly, took ...
COLOR CORRECTION: A Mess to GORGEOUS Blonde Ash Sombre
Kimemily Pham (@excellenthairsalon), owner of Excellent Hair Salon & Spa Inc, Fremont, CA, is regularly challenged with color corrections. "The last time I did a color correction on my client, Veronica, was 35 weeks ago. Since ...
TRANSFORMATION: Going Pewter!
Alyssa Wiener (@lysseon) of STYLIN' Norwalk, CT, is meeting new clients the old fashioned way - FACEBOOK! "My lovely guest Naded came for a consult about 2 months ago in February after finding my professional facebook page ...
Instagram Hit: The Dark To Red Transformation
Saretta Bowerman (@hairbysaretta) of Blue Water Salon, Naples, Florida, says "My passion for beauty started at a young age and my motivation in life, and in my career, is to NEVER let yourself become stagnant whether it is in your ...
TRANSFORMATION: Pretty Blonde To Purple, Blush and Gold
Angelina Stranieri (@lechandeliersalon), owner of Lé Chandelier Salon and Boutique, Philadelphia, PA, was ready to transform her blonde client into a bombshell redhead...but "As I was about to mix up her formula, she stopped me and ...
How-To: Braided Updo for Pravana Festival Look Day 3
Pravana artists created custom color (click here for formulation) and style inspired by the laid-back, fun-loving festival vibe that spring and summer usher in. The styles are designed to build upon one another as a three-day festival goes ...
by Lauren Quick
How-To: Fishtail Braids for Pravana Festival Look Day 2
Pravana artists created custom color (click here for formulation) and style inspired by the laid-back, fun-loving festival vibe that spring and summer usher in. The styles are designed to build upon one another as a three-day festival goes ...
by Lauren Quick
TRANSFORMATION: Touch Of Teal
Kimemily Pham (@excellenthairsalon), owner of Excellent Hair Salon & Spa Inc, Fremont, CA. met with client Alexa "whom I have not seen for over a year. She came in wanting just to get a haircut. Her hair was down to her waist with ...
How-To: Mermaid-Inspired Purple
Surprise “purple mermaid hair” was the birthday present one client received from Jen Puebla Alfaro (@ChromaCrowns), a booth renter out of Serenity Salon in Mission Viejo, CaliforniaThe client had a previous ombre that went from a ...
COLOR CORRECTION: From Grown Out Blonde To Dimensional Pale Wheat
Rosvelt Ranses (@rosvelt) of La Bella Salon, Miami, Florida, has a beautiful Instagram page filled with amazing transformations and inspirational finishes, particularly in the blonde family. MODERN can’t get enough. This color correction ...
TRANSFORMATION: Icy Silver Blue Color Melt
Kait Marie (@kairmariehair) of Salon Republic in Studio City, CA, posted this ashy blue shade that made our hearts (color) melt. “Transforming people and color corrections are my favorite part of my job,” says Marie. “I ...