Color
3 Noteworthy Ecaille Haircolor Looks + a How-to!
Ever since we saw the emerging Ecaille trend in January 2015, we have received a few noteworthy Ecaille haircolor submissions in MODERN’s User Submissions section. The trend features dark, rich caramel tones that add dimension and ...
The Great Debate: Balayage vs. Foil
This question comes up regularly when highlighting: when should a stylist use foil and when should a stylist balayage? Sometimes the answer isn't so black and white explains Jenny Savage, artist at Atelier by ...
TRANSFORMATION: Level 4 Perm Dye to Dimensional Blonde in ONE DAY!
Heather Lankford (@heatherpaigelankford), a Sebastian Educator on the Urban Team, works at Panther City, Fort Worth, Texas. When we saw this AMAZING transformation on Instagram we had to know more. Here Lankford shares the details on this first ...
COLOR CORRECTION: Faded Whatever to Smokin' Red HOT!
"This Firecracker came to me with what was once a blue to violet ombre," says Dessiree Oberhaus (@dessiree_xg). "It faded back to blonde and teal." We loved this transformation and tracked down Oberhaus to get more details. ...
TRANSFORMATION: Blonde Beige Babe
Jesse Vera (@jessart8), El Paso, Texas, "has a great passion for hair and the beauty industry!" A Guy Tang fan, Vera's dream "is to be an educator and travel work wide." When we found this transformation on her Instagram ...
TRANSFORMATION: Wow Red To Wow Blue
Eddie Avalos (@scixxorhands), the Regional Artistic Director for Carlton Hair Montclair, California, says that he is incredibly "passionate about what I do." We can tell! When we saw this transformation on Instagram, we tracked Avalos ...
HOW-TO: Fiery Red Pravana Formula
Amanda Stone (aka @magicbeautywand on Instagram) began her journey into the beauty industry at the age of 14 duel enrolled in High School and Cosmetology School. In 2006, she became one of the youngest employees to work at Paul Mitchell the ...
HOW-TO: From Ombre to Breathtaking Sombre
Miriam Ortega (@studio410artonhair), owner and hair artist of Studio 410, Dallas, Texas, sent MODERN this amazing transformation that we had to share."This color correction on my gorgeous client Daniella, was a tough one," Ortega says. ...
2 Formulas for Dimensional Cranberry-Dark Chocolate Haircolor
Although it is still chilly in many places around the country, clients and stylists alike are looking for ways to liven up dark, winter haircolor and make hair shine.Joi Rooks, owner of Fresche Salon in Atlanta, says cranberry and chocolate has ...
by Lauren Quick
HOW-TO: Spring Steel, "Whisper" Soft Lavender Freelights For Brunettes
Do you have a client who wants to try out lavender haircolor but doesn't want the dramatic look? Spring Steel may be the answer.This look by Wella Top Artist Eric Lindsey, features a dark chocolate base and soft, lavender Freelights through ...
TRANSFORMATION: From Oh No To Gorg Chameleon Color
After 4 years and a degree from Sonoma State University, Paige Transue (@pntransue) decided to follow her passion and apply to beauty school. "My script had been completely flipped in a matter of days, but I could not have made a better ...
FORMULA: Bubble Gum And Cotton Candy Pink
Dena Galanos (@denababyx), a Master designer at Ulta 335, Kissimmee, Florida, says "Clare, rocking this sweet look, is my ultimate funky client! She came in with about 1" of regrowth and previous enlightened hair from our last session ...
5 Tips for a Dramatic Color Change - Going from Brunette to Blonde
Right now it's apparent; blondes are all the rage on the runways, red carpets, magazines and trendsetter's social media feeds."From delicious honey 'dos to straight-up platinum, there is a blonde for everyone," says ...
Lighten Up! Balayage and Babylights with Formula
Here's a lovely example of handpainting and lightening up for the warmer weather by Jen Puelbal Alfara (@chromacrowns) at Serenity Salon in Mission Viejo, CA."First session to start going lighter!" Alfara says on Instagram. ...
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Headliner William De Ridder's Short Cuts and Formal Beehive Styles at America's Beauty Show
Headliner on the Cosmoprof CenterStage at America's Beauty Show on Sunday, March 22, William De Ridder's presentation featured looks from his Candy Pop hair collection which featured playful, short cuts with pastel haircolor to formal ...
COLOR CORRECTION: Hot Mess To Honey Blonde
Amanda Joseph (@thehearsalon) of Mia Bella Salon, Seattle, Washington, says "This client has been to multiple hairdressers and has spent a ton of money in her attempt to go honey blonde. She let her hair rest for 2 months and then came to ...
Deep Rose Gold: The TRANSFORMATION
Alyssa Wiener (@lysseon) of STYLIN' Norwalk, CT, is loving all the rose gold finishes she is seeing and came up with a fresh and deeper version of the shade. "This is fun because it'll transform with each shampoo, even though it is ...