Color
COLOR CORRECTION: Brassy Mess to Level 10 Platinum Princess!
This client came to Salon Manager Joleen Sodaro at Hue Salon & Boutique after four failed attempts to lighten her own hair. Before lightening she was a natural level two with previously colored hair. Now, she's a proud level 10 platinum blonde!
HOW TO: Tint Back Makeover Using Redken Shades EQ
See the steps for a tint back process using Redken Shades EQ.
How-To: Hitchcock Blonde by Jason Backe
Jason Backe's Instagram profile says he's "obsessed with making the girls feel pretty," and we think he's doing a pretty good job of that! Backe is the co-owner of Ted Gibson Salons, a brand ambassador ...
by Lauren Quick
Glossy Chocolate Brown Formula
Emily Eaton (@EMILYWILLCUTYOU) in Detroit used Goldwell shades to create this dramatic, deep, dark finish on her client.Her formula: Goldwell Color 3N ...
by Anne Moratto
Rose Gold: The Inside Scoop On How Practice Makes Perfect
When MODERN saw this rose gold color design on Cassandra McGlaughlin's instagram page (@CassandraPlatinum) we had to get more information. McGlaughlin, a top educator (with Paul Mitchell) and salon owner (Platinum Salon Tampa, Tampa, ...
FORMULA: From Ombre To WOW
Brittany Chedeville, (@Brittanychedeville), owner of the Tease Salon (@teasesalon), Springfield, Pennsylvania, decided it was time client Alaina leave her ombre behind and go for an allover fresh and modern blonde.Here she offers the HOW TO:Step ...
FORMULA: Get The Details For This Pretty Peacock Ombre
Sara Salazar (@saratweezerhands), an executive stylist and one of the salon managers at J. Scordato Salon in Tucson, Arizona, was thrilled to add some fun colors on the tips for new client, Cynthia. MODERN found this finish on Instagram ...
13 Guidelines for Achieving Great Gray Coverage
Eric Mayes, expert colorist for Joico Vero K-PAK Color Age Defy, gives his top rules to follow when approaching gray coverage in the salon.
FORMULA: Sugarplum Mahogany
Michael Gonzalez (@mg_1091) of Medusa, The Salon in San Antonio, Texas, specializes in color correction and balayage highlighting. "I work long, late hours by choice, because my clients are my life," he says, "and I am absolutely ...
Softening Pink Hair
Rebecca Taylor (@Vividartistichairdesign), based at Vivid Artistic Hair Design Studio in Pensacola, Florida, softens to her bumble gum pink shade with a simple two step process:Step 1. To regrowth apply Lanza cream lightener with 30 volume ...
Formula: More Details On This Titanium Ombre
When MODERN posted this a couple weeks ago we were asked for more information. You ask and we deliver (or at least we try to when possible)! We tracked down Isha Mahan, (childlike__Empress) from Studio 417 Salon (@studio417salon), Springield, ...
L'Oréal Professionnel Introduces INOA Carmilane For Fade-Resistant Reds
L’Oréal Professionnel introduces INOA Carmilane, an extension of the ammonia-free in-salon permanent haircolor, INOA. It offers 4 high-intensity garnet shades with unmatched fade resistance and 6 weeks of pure, true-to-tone color ...
How-To: Jet Black to Copper Using Olaplex
Managing lift with deep, dark haircolor is not a simple task; don't let anyone tell you any differently. Breakage is a huge concern, but Josie Sanchez, master stylist at Dop Dop Salon in NYC, was able to transform her own hair from ...
by Lauren Quick
FORMULA: A Bombshell Brunette with Shine and Dimension
There is great gray coverage that still reflects plenty of light and shine in this beautiful brunette finish. It was achieved using new Koleston Perfect INNOSENSE, a hair color offering an innovative dye technology. It reduces the risk of ...
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HOW TO: Fiery Copper, Beautiful For Any Age
Mike Petrizzi, Artistic Director for AGEbeautiful has been playing around with the new 5RR which he finds “Remarkable! It’s a fiery hue that lasts up to 8 weeks and address all the 5 signs of aging, which in addition to loss of color ...
HOW TO: Peek-A-Boo A-Line Bob
Linh Phan (@bescene), one of MODERN'S favorite artists, created this peek-a-boo color design that has caused quite a stir on instagram. Here Phan offers the HOW TO: Step 1 : Create a classic graduated a line bob haircut. Step ...
6 Tips To Color Perfection
Marilyn Cole, an Artistic Advisor for Aloxxi and owner of Elektrum Hair Studio in West Hollywood, California, is a color specialist. She has learned over the years that the color experience can and should be very different in the professional ...