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COLOR CORRECTION: Going For The Perfect Blonde
Whitney Elizabeth (@HairArtisan916) of Sacramento, CA, finds inspiration from other artists, especially Guy Tang and his timeless, beautiful and wearable designs. MODERN was inspired by Whitney and this gorgeous transformation ...
HOW-TO: Golden-Blonde Subtle Sombré on Jamie Chung
With blockbuster movie credits to her name like Big Hero 6, The Hangover Parts II and III, and acclaimed TV series such as Once Upon A Time, and Believe, one can say that actress Jamie Chung – who, by the way also runs her own lifestyle ...
TRANSFORMATION: Grown Out To Icy/Frosty/GORGEOUS!
Galina Mrochko (@galinamg), a master stylist at Mane Chicago, Chicago, was thrilled that first time client Brook found her on Yelp."She acknowledged she couldn't walk around like that anymore," says Mrochko. "This was an old, ...
For Him: Box Boo-Boo To Platinum
Batzy Zaid ( Batzy @TheGreatBatzy) had been looking for a guy to go platinum for quite a while. Then, she stumbled upon Cole, "who had attempted to make himself platinum!" \What a score! The Canada-based artist was thrilled. ...
Cold and Bold: '90s Influence Seen in Work by Anastasia Amico
Anastasia Amico, Color Director for John Amico (@anastasia.amico) says the 1990s are back in a big way. "I am seeing bowl cuts, bold color and strong streaks... and flare pants! I took that inspiration for this cold and bold ...
by Anne Moratto
BEFORE & AFTER: Brassy, Grown-out Ombre to Soft Healthy-Looking Brunette
Working as a colorist, you probably come across clients with different hair types and textures every day. The tricky part is when your client comes in and their hair includes all different sizes and types of texture – not just ...
Julianne Hough's Pink Hair Formula
She did it! Actress and Dancing with the Stars judge Julianne Hough revealed her new unicorn-inspired, powdery pink look via Instagram, giving credit where credit is due: to her trusted stylist and friend Riawna Capri ...
TRANSFORMATION: Low-Maintenance Dusty Pink Balayage
Gina Atkinson's (@ginaatkinson) client Nicole comes in for a haircolor touch up approximately two times per year. The last time she sat in Atkinson's chair was five months prior. When she came in for her most recent visit (see BEFORE), ...
Stylist Selfie! Formula For This Gorg Purple To Platinum Melt
Cassandra DeRosa (@cassderosa) of Salon 202, Howell, NJ, credits the health and integrity of her hair to "using the right products". The assortment includes: Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Shampoo, Joico Intense Hydrator, It's A ...
TRANSFORMATION: Grown Out Haircolor (3+ inches) to True Platinum
This client had grown out (3+ inches) of previously bleached hair and she requested an all-over true platinum. Don Dao, stylist who transformed this client with from drab to fab used Wella, Olaplex and Redken to create this icy, white color! ...
How-To: Sweet Blonde to Fierce Red
For educators trying to brainstorm ways to keep students engaged and involved in classes, I.d Salon Owner Lori Panarello recommends getting the pupils involved in the decision-making process and outcome of cut, color and style."Our model ...
by Lauren Quick
FORMULA: Classic Mermaid
Sadie Gray (@sadiejcre8s) said something hit her seven or eight months ago. "Oh my goodness," she says, "I am not just coloring hair I am painting on a canvas that just happens to be moving constantly! It was right then and there ...
FORMULA: Pale Pink To Pale Peach Color Melt
MODERN caught up with Sonya Dove just moments following her stage presentation for the Haircolor Council presented during the most recent Intercoiffure Atelier held in Boca Raton, Florida. We LOVED all of her color designs, but this pale ...
TRANSFORMATION: Inspired By Kylie
Scott Wilson (@__swilson__ ) had a fun opportunity. "My client wanted a complete color change," says Wilson, based in Kilmarnock East Ayrshire, Scotland. "She liked the idea of balayage and ombre and also liked the idea of ...
TRANSFORMATION: Old School Ombre To New School Pretty Sombre
Melanie Shields (@melaniekshields), an artist at Colours Salon, Kahului, on Maui in Hawaii, tagged us with this amazing makeover and we just had to know more."My guest had permanent black hair color about 1 1/2 inches away from the ...
HOW TO: Sweet Caramel
Drew Noreen (@drewjnoreen) of Pucci Salon, Scottsdale, Arizona, posted this gorgeous balayage highlighted caramel finish and we just had to know more."Jamie is a regular client of mine who I see about once every three months for a color a ...
HOW-TO: "Spring is in the Hair" Color (Using Pravana and Olaplex!) & Geometric Cut
What do you do with an awesome haircut? You add awesome haircolor!That’s exactly what award-winning salon owner and PRAVANA Guest Artist James Gartner (Instagram: @gartnerjames) decided to do after falling in love with this haircut dubbed ...