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Hidden Undercuts
When Johnny Spanakos, a student at Paul Mitchell the School in Costa Mesa, California, first created a hidden undercut, he never predicted the response it would get. “What happened was, I had a girl come in who already had that style ...
How-To: The Dramatic Undercut
The world is not shying away from dramatic, short cuts right now, and we fully support the movement.Like it or not, Hollywood tends to be a good indicator of what's trending in hair, makeup and style, and many women—Scarlett Johansson, ...
by Lauren Quick
How-To: Sweet Blonde to Fierce Red
For educators trying to brainstorm ways to keep students engaged and involved in classes, I.d Salon Owner Lori Panarello recommends getting the pupils involved in the decision-making process and outcome of cut, color and style."Our model ...
by Lauren Quick
How to Take a Healthy Selfie!
Staying healthy and sustaining your career is more of a marathon than a 5K. To stay motivated, celebrate and share the fun and positive energy of your Healthy Hairdresser moments in time! Take the April Healthy Hairdresser Challenge (starting ...
HOW-TO: Classic Bob
Francouis Fortin, education director for Salon Ziba in New York City walks us through the steps to create a classic, yet versatile bob.
HOW-TO: Re-create the Color & Cut for Kim Kardashian's Lob
Kim Kardashian’s blunt, textured, shoulder-length bob with a heavy side bang is a versatile haircut that can work on various clients depending on their face shape and texture.Kim has been seen wearing the look a few different ways so far ...
How-To: Sanrizz Geometric Pixie
Graphic, sophisticated lines provide the framework for the geometric shapes of the Sanrizz Geo Metallic Collection. The Sanrizz Artistic Team outlines the steps to create the sleek cut with a sharp, angular fringe, intrinsic to the Sanrizz ...
HOW TO: Short and Chic
Renee Zamastil (@reneeMstylist) has a "Special place in my heart for short hair." Based at Salon Coccole, Lake Zurich, IL., Zamastil gives a special shout out to her mentor and salon owner Donna Gentile. The color for this finish is by ...
5 Ways to Blueprint Your Client's Beauty Strengths and Weaknesses
It's advanced hairdressing made simple. Based on a marriage of art and science, Bella’s Secret is a comprehensive training program created to turn you into a master hairstylist in months rather than years. It's an insider's ...
How-To: Sam Villa's Dual Identity Grown-Out Pixie Cut
The 2014 pixie was all the rage and suited so many women. But what do you do with that client who has decided to grow out her short hair, but still wants something fashionable? Sam Villa has the answer.As anyone who has worked with him knows, ...
Bobology with Sam Villa
The bob dates back to the mid-1920s as the style was worn in various versions, often with a side-parting, curled or waved, and with the hair at the nape of the neck “shingled” short. The bob was the dominant female hairstyle that ...
How-To: Modern Geometric Cut by Ruth Roche
In this final of her three-part trend series for fall 2014, Pureology Serious Color Care Artistic Ambassador Ruth Roche is sharing her steps for a modern geometric cut. The cut is short with lean, small sides and a longer top that is curved ...
by Lauren Quick
The BIG Makeover
before shots Model/actor Elizabeth Decker was looking for a big change. One of MODERNS favorite artists, Melissa Meacham (@roguehairstudio) jumped at the chance and transformed her with this dramatic cut and color that she calls ...
Master ANY Haircut by Following this Sectioning System
Josef & Shaun Settle first developed their innovative new Shaoé Haircare Secret 7 Haircutting System while working with beginning hairstyling students. The Settles own Avant Gard The School in Avon, Indiana in addition to their 17,000 square ...
Hairdresser Cuts Hair Using Samurai Swords – Nothing to Worry About, Right?
Nguyen Hoang Hung is a haircutting samurai master wielding not just any sword – a Wakizashi sword, which is similar to a Katana sword, only shorter. And, yes, he cuts people’s hair with it.The technique may look terrifying but ...
HOW TO: Textured Mohawk
Najah Aziz (@najahliketheriver) of Like The River Salon, Atlanta, created quite a buzz with this textured Mohawk. MODERN tracked her down to get the HOW TO:Step 1: Section the sides from corner of eyebrow down to the nape of the neck on both ...
How-To: Hitchcock Blonde by Jason Backe
Jason Backe's Instagram profile says he's "obsessed with making the girls feel pretty," and we think he's doing a pretty good job of that! Backe is the co-owner of Ted Gibson Salons, a brand ambassador ...
by Lauren Quick