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Artist Connective Member Josh DeMarco's Key to Keeping His Barbershop Clean and Proper
He relies on BARBICIDE products to ensure that his Philadelphia-based space is sanitized and ready for guests.
Post-pandemic Barbering: What's Next?
We spoke with one barber who pivoted to a new career path within the industry and one who says retraining is the key to continued success.
Trending Haircut: Pompadour with a Twist
Patrick Butler, Technical Director — Education/Operations at Floyd’s 99 Barbershop, breaks down one of the freshest cuts for fall.
How To Choose the Correct Shear Size
SENSEI President Mark Wright shares some important insights.
Trending Haircut: The Shob, a Shag + Bob Hybrid
Full of movement, accented with curtain bangs or strong fringe, this shag/bob hybrid is a much-requested cut according to this expert.
The Truth About Texture Shears
The goal of this article is to help stylists to understand the differences between different types of shears that create texture in the hair.
In the Market for Shears? Here's What You Need to Know to Make the Most of Your Investment
No single tool is more important to stylists than their shears. It’s equivalent to a chef’s knives or a baker’s oven. Your shears are literally in your hands all day, every day, so when you’re shopping for scissors, you need to get it right.
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Fringe Benefits: Cutting and Styling the Perfect Curtain Bangs
Obsessed with bang makeovers? Us too. Here, we make a case for these retro curtain bang styles as the trendy fringe to change up a client’s look in an instant.
Why This Modern Shag Is the Year's Most Convenient Cut
Once the epitome of rockstar glamour, now the go-to style for lockdown.
Aveda Cuts 2 Feet of Hair From Influencer's Famous Long Locks
Sophia Roe had never cut her hair before meeting (and putting her trust in) Renee Gadar. This transformational cut shows the importance of safe spaces for textured hair, so clients like Roe can reframe the experience Black women have when they go to the salon.
5 Money-Making Express Services Every Stylist Should Offer
If there’s anything we’ve learned this past year, it’s that in order to survive and thrive we must adapt the way we do business at the chair.
Modern Mushroom: The Bowl Cut
When we’ve poked around the hashtag #bowlcut, we’re seeing it worn by all genders, on all different hair types, including Afro-texture, and were intrigued to see how flattering it can be. We asked an expert cutter to give us her take on what makes The Bowl Cut a timeless option.
by Anne Moratto
The Oscars of Hair: 2021 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) Finalists Announced
In a year like no other, we need NAHA, more than ever. Today, the Professional Beauty Association announces 68 talented finalists across 14 categories of excellence.
2021 NAHA Finalists: Haircutting
The NAHA Haircutting category honors highly versatile hairdressers who use creative cutting techniques to define features and showcase their creativity through haircutting.
Should I Squeeze In Bang Trims While Reopening?
Stylists nationwide are figuring out how to book small services, like bang trims, alongside the full services that sustain business. Here, Love Salon owner Katie Pattison offers a booking solution that leaves the pros AND guests happy.
Why a Classic Fade Is the Best Cut for Men Who Want Multiple Style Options
Eufora’s Dana Cashetta walks us through all the ways to style a fade, so your client can always switch up their personal style.
The Most Read MODERN SALON Stories of 2020
While COVID-19 relief was a guiding theme, our community proved that pandemic pains won’t stop their love of trendy bobs and silver white color transformations. Here are MODERN SALON’s top stories of 2020. Missed some? Now's your chance catch up.