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Debunking 3 Balayage Myths
Eva Scrivo, of Eva Scrivo Salons, is known as the “Master of Balayage.” In addition to training numerous hair color and cutting experts within her own company, she has served as an elite educator and consultant for the industry's ...
How-To: Bubblegum Pink Haircolor
When a client says she wants to go pink, you go pink.Jessica Rivera, stylist at Aurelio Salon, had a natural level 5 client with level 4-8 color make one such request. Rivera decided Goldwell Elumen would pull off the bubblegum pink her client ...
by Lauren Quick
HOW TO: "She Lets Me Do My Thing"
"My guest Ali is the one who loves being the first one to try out my new color ideas and experiments and has always supported me in my career by letting me express myself creatively," says Christian Ariel (@christianxariel), an artist ...
8 Ways to Take Ombre to the Next Level
Many people think Ombre haircolor is on its way out, but in the opinion of Gina Bianca, owner of Gina Bianca Hair in Southington, CT, ombre is the base for many of today’s trends."The dark natural roots and lightness at the ends gives ...
HOW-TO: Double Rainbow Mohawk Cut and Color
When Jo Dunham contacted stylist Anya Goy (rainbowhaircolour.com) about getting her hair colored in rainbows, Goy knew exactly where to draw her inspiration – a pair of Katwise inspired jumperlings in Dunham’s Etsy Shop!If you visit ...
HOW-TO: Pastels Look Perfect for Spring
At the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles, two young actresses debuted new pastel locks that look perfectly fresh for spring. PRAVANA Stylist Jamie Muniz shares formula and steps for recreating these soft finishes using ...
by Anne Moratto
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 ...