Color
HOW-TO: Rainbow to Chocolate Brown
Ashley Hubbard of Save Your Scissors Salon gives her free-spirited client a hair color makeover fit for the corporate world.
FORMULA HOW TO: From Dishwater Blonde to Dazzling, Rich Red
Another example of #HairdresserMagic found on Instagram, this one impressed with the dimension and shine hairdresser Stephanie Robidoux brought to her client's hair, which is a natural level 5 (on the Matrix scale).
by Anne Moratto
FORMULAS: Rose Gold, Peach, Rose Chocolate & Strawberry Blonde
Stylists and colorists at Jose Luis Salon in Austin, Texas, say rose gold is the hue-of-the-moment for 2014. Get formulas for rose gold, rose chocolate, peach and strawberry blonde hues here!
by Lauren Quick
COLOR CORRECTION: Brassy Blonde to Rich Redhead Transformation
Need help fixing a client with brassy blonde? Here's a color correction on how you can transform a blonde into a rich redhead without the brass by hair stylist and colorist, Jordin Christen.
Editor's Note: Dreaming in Color
This issue of MODERN is all about reinvigorating your love for hair color. Though most clients think about hair color in terms of shades and simple patterns, your job is to consider the entire design and weigh color options against the existing cut and texture. And this season, say hair pros, it’s all about coloring the cut.
Vibrant Hair Color at America's Beauty Show
The big trend with the stylists and the event goers this year was color, color, color!
HOW-TO: Give Dark Hair Dimension With Red Violet Tones
Cristen Smith posted to MODERN’s #hairdressermagic hashtag recently a picture of a dark haired client (level 3 base color) who wanted something new and bold, yet tasteful. Smith decided to give her client some red violet tones throughout, while breaking up the dark color and give it some dimension.
FORMULA HOW-TO: Fiery Red a la Hayley Williams
Stylist Allison Clevenger from Playhairlounge shares a fiery red formula similar to Hayley Williams from Paramore and a cut inspired by Jennifer Lawrence.
by Lauren Quick
HOW TO: Helping Your Client Grow Out Her Natural White/Gray Hair
When colorist Bryce Sampson's client asked him to help her grow out her natural hair color, he created a color formula to show off her silver, white strands and stop box coloring her hair.
HOW-TO: Purple Meets Pink
Instagram user @mkl_stylist wowed us with this gorgeous multi-dimensional color creation. Get the step-by-steps here.
HOW-TO: Multi-Dimensional Red Texture
The hair color shown was created using a custom foiling technique to give the client's extra curly hair a dimensional, youthful look.
HOW-TO: Rich Ruby Redhead by Aveda's Ian Michael Black
Rich claret-toned reds are skillfully intertwined with vibrant ruby tones to give hair the effect of the shimmering facets of a precious gemstone.
HOW-TO: "Under the Spotlight" Redhead
Create a red that always looks like it’s under a spotlight by Rick Kandasamy, TIGI US Technical Director.
ON INSTAGRAM: Illumina Formula for a Copper Glow
Philip Ring's work on Instagram caught our eye. His client left his chair with a glowing, warm finish and here's the formula.
by Anne Moratto
SOMBRE HOW TO: A Soft Ombre Created With Balayage
We love this balayaged ombre formula (AKA "sombre") and finish created by Zsofi from Capella Salon in Studio City, California. When her salon owner Shai Amiel shared the image with us on Instagram by tagging @modernsalon and using our hashtag #hairdressermagic, we knew we had to track down the steps for you!
COPPER BALAYAGE: Color Inspiration Compared to Color Result
When colorist Taylor Kline of Bear, Delaware, was given a color challenge to create a balayaged red formula, she nailed the results! Check it out.
PASTEL PURPLE: Pearl Frost by Wella's Alexandra Matiz
Cool and pastel purple shade by Wella Top Artist, Alexandra Matiz.