Color

Makeover: From High Maintenance Bleach and Tone to Lived-In Dimension

This client found her new favorite colorist on Instagram.  In this beautiful makeover, see how this look went from a bit harsh-ish to total cool girl dimension.

Elegant Bridal Updo: A Wedding How-To

With wedding season and prom right around the corner, brush up on your updo skills! Learn the steps to create this elegant, breathtaking bridal updo.

When an Extensions Consultation Turns into a Color Correction

After attempting to color match her client, this stylist realized that a gentle color correction was needed to prep her hair for an extensions install.

Lilac for Spring: A Redken Formula

It's perfect for a spring fling with creative color.

Head-Turning Red Hair Color Formula

A red done right with Wella color

Makeover: Color Correction and Extensions for a Big Upgrade

Kristin Grip (@HairByKristinGrip) tracked down this client to give her a better look. It was a great experience for both Grip and her new client. Details for the correction here.

3 Ways To Price Your Balayage

Most colorists know balayage requires a unique combination of artistry and skill. As demand for balayage continues to surgethere’s the question of what to charge. Most pros approach balayage pricing in one of three ways—as a standalone service, at an hourly rate or as part of a package price.

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Color Correction: Banded Box Color Save

It took six hours, some luck and some pluck.

Hair Color Crisis: Beth Minardi's Fix for Hot Root Caused by At-Home Color

A client did an at-home "color wash" on top of her highlighted hair. The color grabbed at the mid-lengths and ends leaving them much deeper and darker. Here's what Beth would do...

MAKEOVER: A Big Change from "The Same Ol' Do"

"This sweet young client of mine was sick and tired of the same ol’ do," says Alisha Basore. "She had been rockin’ an ombré (or some version of one) for the last 2 years. What started as a small spark surrounding a holiday hair idea turned into a full explosion of color and change!" Details here.

MY perfect ME Photo Collection: Wella Artists Celebrate Individual Style, Spirit, and Beauty

Here’s what happened when a group of talented creative artists came together to bring their vision of self-expression to bright, beautiful life.

The Platinum Card Lightening Technique That's Behind Beautiful Blondes

Platinum Card hair lightening technique has been beautifying blondes and creative colors for decades. Learn what it is, why colorists love it and how to get the best results!

Okara Blond Brightening Spray from Rene Furterer

This leave-in spray features Okara extract and a high concentration of ReflectLumière along with natural Mica glitter and vitamins to enhance natural, highlighted or bleached blonde hair.

10 Posts from @ModernSalon this Week You Can't Miss

See the most-liked posts from our Instagram from March 19-25.

L'Oréal Professionnel La French: Art Of Hair Coloring Kicks Off In Paris

More than 2000 L’Oréal Professionnel international hair artists, partners and celebrity friends came to Paris to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the brand. The grand opening featured an impressive fashion show to embody the theme of the event: La French: Art of Hair Coloring.

When Is a Color Service Considered a Color Correction?

It’s sometimes tough for colorists to agree on what would be considered a “color correcting” service.  What does it entail, exactly? These two master colorists share their definition and their expertise based on consultation, price, products and more.

Not Your Mama’s Henna: Biolage to Launch Plant-Based Biolage Color with No-Lift Technology

See why more than 7 million people are freaking out about this upcoming plant-based hair color launch that’ll have you saying YES to henna (yes, really!)