Color
HOW TO: Sharon Peake’s Soundwave Color Technique
Matrix colorist Sharon Peake of Ethos Hairdressing in Manchester, England used Schwarzkopf color to create her “Soundwave” technique.
5 Truths Behind the French Balayage Service
The truth behind a balayage service.
HOW TO: Dramatic Color Design From One Artist to Another
Lenny Golonka created an amazing hair color finish on colleague Sara Guarducci. The Dieci Lifestyle Spa and Salon (Livingston, NJ) artist used Wella to create this powerful color design.
Waterfall Waves
Creating texture is easier than ever with the new appliances on the market. Stylists and clients are experimenting more with texture using tools that can be faster and offer more consistent curl.
True Blue How To: Hope is in Style Comes to Life
The yearlong Hope Is In Style campaign unites the salon professional community in the fight against diabetes to raise awareness and funds for what can be a career-threatening disease for stylists.
DID SHE OR DIDN'T SHE: Pamela Anderson's New Pixie Hair Cut
Thanks to MODERN Facebook fan Krystal Heckathorn Ducker for sharing Pamela Anderson's new pixie!
Formulas for Witches of East End: Virginia Madsen & Rachel Boston
Marie Ferro created frighteningly pretty hair color for two actresses on Witches of East End--Virginia Madsen and Rachel Boston. Here are her steps, formulas and products used. Only hairdresser magic, required!
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: "Color Ombre" Technique Using Pravana VIVIDS & PASTELS
Check out the most wearable rainbow look yet! ! Danny Moon, Celebrity Colorist at the Andy LeCompte Salon in West Hollywood, introduces the “Colombre” technique for clients that want bold, standout color. This look allows the wearer to flaunt fun and innovative color that’s still mainstream enough to feel comfortable.
HOW-TO: Shakira's Signature Blonde Locks
For Shakira's blonde locks, Tracey used Redken's NEW Flash Lift maximum power lightening powder.
How to Convert Your Virgin Hair Color Clients to Using Hair Color
Your virgin-hair client is beginning to see more gray in her hair and wants to camouflage any signs of aging but is unsure about committing to anything that would be high-maintenance or require spending a lot of money on her color. You want to retain her business, without adding stress to her budget. What do you recommend? Candace Bossendorfer, Aloxxi Artistic Advisor explains.
Blues Hues: The Voice's Juhi and More
The blue shades in the hair of Juhi on The Voice reflected a trend that other celebs have been sporting all year.
A Japanese Rainstorm Inspires a Greek Headband Twist
All you need to create this effortless Greek-inspired hair style is an elastic headband.
How To: Blah Brunette to Radiant Red Before and After
Colorist Megan Allen takes her client from a box color brunette to a beautiful, radiant red.
How To: Formula and Steps to Safely Go From Brunette to Blonde
It took three appointments, spaced two weeks apart, for Molly Rose Kaiser's brunette client to reach a platinum blonde, but it was worth it! Here's how she did it, without damaging the hair.
THE OVERVIEW: Nick Stenson on Modern's October Cover
Nick Stenson of JCP Salon Group, offers an overview of his models shown on the cover and inside pages of Modern's October issue.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Gerard Caruso "Bejeweled" HOW TO
Gerard Caruso created a beautiful look for Modern's October issue. Here he offers an overview and the HOW TO use these powerful colors on extensions to introduce to YOUR client.
How To: Cotton Candy Pink Hair Color
Colorist Judy Grove of Salon Rock Paper Scissors creates a cotton-candy pink look using Paul Mitchell Inkworks color.