Color
Ultra Violet: How Pantone’s Color of the Year Translates to Hair Color
Complex, inventive and provocative: that’s how Pantone describes its 2018 color of the year—Ultra Violet. With the year halfway over, MODERN decided to see how this color trend has taken over the pages of Instagram’s hottest colorists.
by Mary Kaleta
Stronger, Better, Faster Blonde, FREE
Wella is launching an end-to-end bond repair system: WellaPlex + FusionPlex. For the next 30 days, when you create a MyWellaStore.com account, you’ll receive a free FusionPlex $50 stylist kit on your first purchase.
Sponsored by Wella
Macy & Mia Cosmetics Collaborates with Wrestling Star Ashley Sebera on Five-Piece Collection
The collection, called Playtime is Over, will be available June 1 and will feature a highlighter palette, lip glosses, mascara and eyelashes.
HOW-TO: Salty Beach Blonde Balayage For Longer Hair
Get this "Salty Blonde" look by Jessica Todd @freshicatodd. This balayage technique is best for medium to longer hair and longer layers.
Sponsored by L'Oréal Professionnel
Fundamentals of Balayage and Business Development
Learn the fundamentals of balayage and easy-to-action tips to benefit your business from balayage expert Nancy Braun
Summer Blonde Must-Haves: Paul Mitchell's New Blue Oil Lightener System and Platinum Blonde Conditioner and Toning Spray
Maintain your blonde locks all summer long with new products from Paul Mitchell.
Adding Depth to Highlighted Hair with Balayage
Transition a client gently when adding depth to highlights. This will help your client achieve a softer grow out and less brass.
by Anne Moratto
Jenny Strebe Creates a Festival Braid with Wire
At America's Beauty Show 2018 in Chicago, Jenny Strebe (@theconfessionsofahairstylist) brought her braid bar and iconic bus to the show floor. Here, Strebe shows MODERN SALON how to create a fun festival style adorned by wire found at a craft store.
by Jamie Newman
Hairdresser Nail Hacks
Keep your manicure looking magnificent using items you likely have at the salon with these tips from Nora Dababneh and Olivia Smalley.
by Jamie Newman
Keratin Complex Color Graffiti Glam
Graffiti Glam is Keratin Complex Color’s newest innovation, a semi-permanent color that directly deposits intense pigmentation via its ammonia-free formula for artistically-infused color.
GKhair's Juvexin Cream Color
Learn why this hair-enhancing color could become your new BFF in the dispensary. (Hint: it’s about creativity and youthful-looking hair.)
Color Buzz: ColorFest 2018 at America's Beauty Show
The best way to start a Monday? Learning new marketing techniques, social-media tips and inspiration—all related to color.
by Jamie Newman
7 Most Loved Hair Color Products for Men
For gray coverage, a fresh finish or if he’s yearning for change, the name of the game with men’s color is speed—a quick service that can get him in and out of the salon on his lunch break. MODERN SALON’s Instagram following—all 915,000 of you!—weighed in on your favorite men’s hair color that gets the job done beautifully.
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Volcanic Ash Amethyst Color
This shade features a mixture of cool and warm tones, evokes the rare complexity of crystals and brings your client’s features into high definition.
Sponsored by GKhair
HOW-TO: Ruby Red Dimensional Hair Color
It’s rich dimension that makes a red irresistible, and this ruby hue proves the point.
Sponsored by GKhair
HOW-TO: Violet Hair Color With a Touch of Opalescence
Just like the opal, this unique shade offers facets of silver and violet that shift in the light.
Sponsored by GKhair
Lowlighting Application Techniques That Work on Every Blonde
Marco Pelusi, a platform artist, educator, and salon owner, will be sharing a hands-on workshop at Las Vegas International Beauty Show.