Cut
How to Create the Undercut
Learn how to create the undercut, a shaved portion of the head, on a female client.
Zig Zag Sectioning
Want to try a new technique before cutting your client’s hair? Sam Villa, education artistic director for Redken 5th Avenue, suggests zig zag sectioning. Watch this video where Villa shows you how to achieve this technique.
The Beach Wave Cut
The new Artistic Director for Rusk, Gerard Caruso, demos a quick and easy cutting technique to create beachy waves.
Whistling Pixie - Rodney Cutler How-to
Hot, summer days don’t have to translate to ponytails and scrunching. In this MODERN exclusive how-to, salon owner Rodney Cutler creates a fierce crop full of the attitude, edge and style that summer clients crave.
Straight Shot - Summer Solstice How-to
Model Deborah arrived to the studio with a heavy dose of home color on natural Level 6. “These ends have turned ashy,” says Fortier, “and not surprisingly the roots are brassy.
June Bug - Summer Solstice How-to
A semi-permanent Davines shade of Mahogany was used to achieve the perfect balance of shine and depth. Fortier created a commercial shape with the focus on a heavy fringe.
Brian Grieve Demos a Money Making Cut
Brian Grieve offers his HOW TO to creating his biggest money making yet artistic cut called "Progressive".
Meta:Men—Classic and Contemporary Men's Looks
Pivot Point International has announced the launch of Meta:Men, the latest installment of the company’s totally new salon educational brand created to satisfy the growing demands on hair designers for more men’s hair styles and variations. This collection provides a range of looks from classic to trendy for every type of client.
Modern Mod
Alison Roberts, Director of Education of Revolver Salon located inside Ricky’s NYC beauty supply, says she is continuously inspired by the legendary Vidal Sassoon. So when model Mika arrived at the casting for this photoshoot, Roberts knew a Mary Quant shape would fit the bill.
How-to: Graffiti and Tie-Dyed Color
Working with Hairdreams hair extensions, award-winning stylists Sonya and Christopher Dove created their "American Dream" collection which represents lifestyle and fashion from metropolitan hotspots such as Miami, Beverly Hills and New York City. In this step-by-step, you will learn how to create this SOHO/New York graffiti-inspired style using Hairdreams' new Quikkies, which help to create fast, trendy color effects on the hair without the use of any chemicals.
Seamless Color
To offer a simple and quick service, Dubre utilized the model’s existing highlights but added more depth at the base, using a shade deeper than her natural shade, and blending out to stronger lift at the tips using a high-lift powder lightener. “It’s a new fresh look,” he says. “It’s taking the extreme ombre and giving it a gentle 2012 spin.”
Embellish With a Head Piece
Looking to create a delicate, elegant head piece? This how-to has the steps you can try to re-create this "Prim and Pastel" look.
How to Cast the Perfect Model for a Photoshoot
What should a stylist look for when casting models? How do you effectively screen and consult with models? What is the difference between casting a model for a photo shoot vs. a show or a class? Dimitrios Tsioumas, Goldwell International Artistic Master and NAHA Haircolorist and Editorial Stylist of the Year, gives practical and creative advice for picking the perfect model who wants to work with you again and again.
How To Create a Storyboard Concept for a Photoshoot
How do you create a winning concept? Bring together all of your inspirations and see your concept emerge. Dimitrios Tsioumas, Goldwell International Artistic Master and NAHA Haircolorist and Editorial Stylist of the Year, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how he creates a storyboard concept.
How To: Shadow People - Mod Inspired
Heath Grout, TIGI Artistic Director, is all about capturing images designed to inspire the salon professional. When we asked Grout what he would do for an exclusive MODERN collection, he said, using a collection of long-haired and short-haired models, “let’s do something to make a statement for 2012.”
Small Changes Big Results
When designing looks for his graying clients, Philip Ferreira, lead design stylist for Clairol Professional, believes soft styles for mature clients regularly work best.
Bruno Mars' Casual Pompadour
Wondering how to achieve Bruno Mars' casual pompadour? "This classic, short back and side with longer disconnected top, works very well to create a modern square face shape that is groomed, yet casual," says Joico International Artistic Director Damien Carney.