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Texture, Three Different Ways for the Holidays
For his NEW Fall/Winter 2016 Texture Concept Collection, Donald Scott approaches texture in three different ways for three entirely different looks. Here are his insider tips, techniques and tools used to achieve each style featured in this exclusive collection.
CORRECTION: Great Repair With Cut and CONDITIONER!
This client's hair was fried and dyed to the heavens. Danny McClure (@dannnycuts) of Ian McCabe Studio in Washington DC, talked her into losing the length and starting over.
Babylights, Glam Wash, Toner and Extensions For Dramatic Makeover
From brass to class! See how this colorist transformed her client into a beautiful, winter blonde goddess.
Modern Shag Cuts, Rich Color and Textured Styles Trending for Winter 2016
Stylist Jeff Stump of Artkiteks gives winter hair tips for the perfect cut and color, and how to achieve cool-girl texture.
by Jamie Newman
Enter Now for NAHA 2017! Deadline is Feb. 10
The 2017 entry process for the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) is officially open.
11 of 2016’s Top Hashtags in Professional Beauty
Here are some of the most popular beauty hashtags on social media. How do you hashtag?
2016's Best Hair & Nails on Instagram
2016 was YOUR year! MODERN's more than 730,000 Instagram followers continue to impress with stunning before-and-after imagery, truly artistic color and chic nail art. Take a look back at some of the most striking images you tagged with #modernsalon this year.
by Lauren Quick
Straight Shot: Clean Lines and Precise Cuts Define the Linea Collection by Gary Baker for Unite
International session stylist Gary Baker, creative director for Unite, designs a collection that emphasizes clean lines and silhouettes for an impactful and precise collection of hair cuts.
by Anne Moratto
ITVA 2016: Wella Professionals International Trend Vision Awards Recap
The 14th International Wella Professionals Trend Vision Awards (ITVA) just wrapped up this fall in Barcelona, Spain. See the winners and pics from the event!
How-to: Styling a Bob Two Ways
Sam Villa Director of Education Andrew Carruthers shows how versatile a bob can be with tips on cut and style.
by Lauren Quick
HOW-TO: Pompadour With Volume, Light-Hold and Medium-Shine
Redefine your client's hairstyle by creating a sleek and polished look with light-shold and medium volume. Opt for this Pompadour hairstyle, with shorter sides and layered length on top by Farouk Systems using their new Esquire Grooming line made just for men.
Sponsored by Farouk Systems
Inspiring Sebastian Professional Global Artistic Directors Share
Michael Polsinelli and Shay Dempsey are the creative forces behind Sebastian Professional, the styling brand known for exciting products designed to create fearless finishes. MODERN met with the Global Artistic Directors shortly before their presentation at the 2016 Trend Vision Awards in Barcelona to get their thoughts on inspiration, their new collection and more.
Fantastic Sams Redefines its Haircutting Experience for its Guest
An iconic brand for the past 40 years, Fantastic Sams is now revamping its salon experience for the modern customer. What can you expect? New services involving color, perms, chemical treatments, waxing and more.
HOW-TO: Create the Original, Classic Pompadour by American Crew
Nothing like a classic Pompadour to help your clients ring in the holidays and the New Year! Get the full how-to inside offered by Americna Crew.
HOW-TO: Pearly Pixie Perfection
We are loving this pearly pixie. Get the how-to (both cut and color) from the Z.One artists who created it.
Watch: HairArt University with Fern the Barber Doing a High Fade Flat Top Pompadour
This recent how-to from HairArt University features Fern the Barber (@fernthebarber), a social media superstar and industry educator, who shares his technique for creating a high-fade, flat top pompadour in this video.
by Anne Moratto
Enter Your Best James Dean Look! Win a Class With Matty Conrad
Sexy Hair wants to send you to an exclusive class with Master Barber and men’s grooming expert, Matty Conrad. All you have to do is submit your best James Dean look and the rest is a waiting game!