Color
Adam Sculnick’s Fairy Tale Fantasy
Adam Sculnick has loved working with hair all his life, beginning as a youngster and culminating in his decision to attend cosmetology school and make his creative passion into his life’s work.
Pravana Announces 2013's Show Us Your Vivids + Pastels Winners
The results for Pravana’s “Show Us Your Vivids + Pastels Contest” are in! From June 1st through August 31st, students and stylists entered their most creative color creations for a chance to win their own editorial photo shoot in Chicago. Members of Pravana's Artistic Council judged the contest based on creativity, technique and overall impact. See the winners
Keratin Complex Complete Makeover With Before and After Photos!
See this amazing makeover using Keratin Complex products. Steps and photos are inside.
TREND ALERT: Blonde Hair Trends for Fall 2013
A change in season always brings in new trends for hair color. This year we are saying “goodbye” to summer blonde bombshells, and “hello” to fall blonde babes! See what your favorite celebrity colorists are saying the big blonde trend will be for fall 2013.
Color and Keratin
Photo Collection by Kiki Taylor, celebrating the versatility of textured hair that women of color embrace.
Editor's Note: High Season
It’s no coincidence this issue of MODERN is our biggest of the year. Summer’s end means gearing up for your most vibrant, exciting and profitable season. Fall is in the hair—and nails, color, styling tools, cosmetics and more. Head-to-toe opportunities to update and makeover your clients abound through the end of 2013. And this blockbuster edition will help you make the most of the September shift.
4 "Metallic Blonde" Styles Interpreted Around a Layered Bob
In her new 2013/2014 Autumn/Winter Collection, L’Oréal Professionnel Styling Ambassador Christine Margossian shows off four different styles interpreted around a layered bob. Margossian’s “Rock Chic” looks feature gray, taupe and black highlights for a metallic effect with silvery texture and a shiny finish. To get the silver blonde look, Margossian used the balayage technique which creates a roots effect.
John Simpson's Pure vs. Pastel: Liquid Finish Using Elumen
John Simpson is one of the professional beauty industry’s most renowned colorists. As Goldwell’s Lead Artistic Director, Simpson has a keen understanding of today’s hottest trends in hair color and is part of the creative powerhouse team that designs the trends for tomorrow.
Graphic Color
For this MODERN photoshoot, it was the fashion that inspired Deb Gavin, International Artistic Director for Keratin Complex Color Therapy, to create a red-violet finish with pearly copper melted shades for a look that makes a statement.
Pravana Offers Video Q&A on Pastels
Pravana is airing a video Q & A session on its ChromaSILK Pastels hair color.
HOW-TO: Men's "TemplFade Trend" aka the Brooklyn Fade or Low Fade
Beauty Industry leader Rodrick Samuels shows you how to achieve the "TemplFade" also known as the Brookyn Fade, Flow Fade or Blow Out, a popular men's hair style that gained popularity in the early 2000s. Watch the video
HOW-TO: Flipped Fishtail Braid Upstyle
A simple updo perfect for proms, brides and special occasions.
HOW-TO: Blake Lively, Second-Day Hair on Lucky Cover
Celebrity stylist Rod Ortega offers the background on "second day hair" and HOW TO get the look he created for Blake Lively for the Sept Lucky cover.
Thomas Michel's Collection
Thomas Michel's Collection
Amanda Way's Collection
Amanda Way's Collection
HOW TO: Maximizing Ombre With Vibrant Shades
Goldwell's John Simpson shows HOW TO maximize ombre with vibrant shades.
HOW TO: Graduate from Ombre to Hair Painting
Goldwell's John Simpson shows HOW TO graduate from Ombre to Hair Painting.