Color
CHOCOLATE AND RED VELVET: Formula and How-To
Mirella Manelli Hullum, Salon Manager at Ulta Salon in Lake Forest, CA, shared her red velvet finish and formula with us, tagging us on Instagram so we couldn't miss her.
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Spicy Shade-on-Shade Brunette by Beth Minardi
Learn how to re-create this spicy shade-on-shade brunette with added interest and dimension that comes from lightening and gently warming select strands by Master Colorist Beth Minardi.
HOW-TO: Cool, Mocha Brunette by L'Oreal Professionnel
Inspired by the celebrity shade of the season, L’Oréal Professionnel DIA Mocha shades bring an ideal balance of cool and warm tones with a striking shine for ultranatural results.
Neon Collection from Colortrak
The latest accessory set from Colortrak is a bright, colorful Neon Collection inspired by the Colortrak Summer of Color Campaign.
by Lauren Quick
HOW TO: George Papanikolas Discusses MODERN's April Cover Look
George Papanikolas, Matrix Celebrity stylist, offers an overview of his MODERN April cover look.
FADED TO FAB: Brunette Formula and How-To
Marco Pelusi transformed a faded, brassy brunette into a rich, warm one. Get his Aloxxi formula here.
by Anne Moratto
It's the Little Things: A Hint of Dimension in a Single Process
Sometimes, it's just the "little things" that can make a huge difference, particularly when it involves professional hair color!
by Beth Minardi
FORMULAs For the New Katy Perry and Amber Heard's Punk Color
Katy Perry and Amber Heard are sporting some new punk shades. Get the formulas and HOW TO's from Pravana Artistic Director Vadre Grigsby.
Behind the Cover: April 2014
Papanikolas chose a model who needed some oooomph in her color and could benefit from the new Matrix Biolage hair care line which he used to both finish and enhance his modern design.
FORMULA HOW-TO: Level 7 Roots to Shiny, Silver Blonde
Jodi Stormshak of Harlow Salon in Nashville, Tennessee, shares how she transformed her client's level 7 roots and gold ends to a pristine, silver blonde.
by Lauren Quick
FORMULA: Caramel-Blonde Balayage
Iris Smith, owner of Lux Salon in Sockton, California, created this gorgeous caramel balayage technique with Saran Wrap.
HOW-TO: Subtly Blended "Sombre" -- The Softer Side of Ombre
Hair Colorist Jordin Christen recently submitted this subtly blended sombre technique to MODERN's hastag #hairdressermagic, and we had to share with you the steps!
BEFORE & AFTER: Beautiful Beige Summer Blonde
Hair and Make-up Artist Azelle Santa Ana (aka @xazellex) shared this beautiful beige summer blonde hair color before and after with MODERN by using our #hairdressermagic hashtag to show off her work. Learn the formula inside.
FORMULA HOW TO: Sun-Kissed Blonde Balayage
David John at Sally Hershberger Los Angeles used L'Oreal color and a balayage technique to create a dimensional blonde.
by Anne Moratto
FORMULA HOW-TO: Strawberry-Blonde with High/Lowlights
A lovely strawberry-blonde with a highlight/lowlight formula from David John at Sally Hershberger in Los Angeles.
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: "Gold Star" Celebrity Blonde Hair by JPMS
“For ‘Gold Star,’ we were inspired by blondes you might see on celebrities,” says team John Paul Mitchell Systems. “We wanted to translate that into color upgrade for the salon.”
HOW-TO: Icy Cool, Pale Blonde by GKhair's Misha Belfer
"What I envisioned with this design was to construct an icy cool, pale blonde that has the shine and luster of beautiful, healthy hair," says Misha Belfer, GKhair Educator and Platform Artist