Events
HOW-TO: Braided Pompadour & Ethereal Ponytail by Aquage
We stopped the Aquage booth at America's Beauty Show in Chicago and we came across this beauty! This 2-strand French fishtail braid was elevated into a pompadour look. The tail of the braid was wrapped side to side. Then, the tail of the ponytail was curled. See for yourself!
Are Vertical Highlights From the '90s Making a Comeback?
Remember those vertical, defined highlights that everyone was requesting in the '90s? At America's Beauty Show this weekend, the peeps at Redken say it is! But in a modern (better) way. Wheew!
Vi Nelson Honored for 50 Years of America's Beauty Show
Industry celebrates Vi Nelson, founder of Vi Nelson and Associates public relations firm in Chicago, on attending, covering and supporting her 50th annual America's Beauty Show.
Save the Date: America’s Beauty Show 2017 by Cosmetologists Chicago, March 25-27
America’s Beauty Show 2017 will be held March 25-27 at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago, and will offer more than 400 exhibits, featuring hair care and color, nails and skin care, tools and salon furnishings. Make sure you stop by MODERN's booth #127 to pick up a free magazine.
The Finalists Have Been Announced for The ABS Global Image Awards
America’s Beauty Show (ABS) by Cosmetologists Chicago (CC) has announced the finalists for the first ABS Global Image Awards which recognizes hairdressing talent on an international level. The photo entries represent the best of the best in original hair styling, coloring and cutting, in eight different categories.
Red-Carpet Ready: Recreating Award-Season Styles
Award season is in full swing, and with it comes beauty inspiration galore.
by Jamie Newman
NYFW: The Cool Girl Ponytail at Prabal Gurung
The look was a modern take on the classic ponytail, with textured, tousled hair in the back that contrasted with the clean, deep side part in the front of the head.
by Anne Moratto
2017 Beauty Changes Lives Leo Passage Scholarship Winners Announced
The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation has announced its four 2017 Leo Passage Scholarship winners.
by Lauren Quick
The Most Beautiful Party at ABS: 2017 Beauty Changes Lives Experience, Sunday March 26
Purchase tickets now to support the NextGen of beauty professionals and to attend an elegant dinner in the Art Institute of Chicago’s Stock Exchange Room.
Diary of a Beauty Editor: What Wella Master Color Expert Means to Me
After experiencing both phases of Wella's Master Color Expert program, MODERN's Jamie Newman spoke at the Master Color Expert graduation about her experience in the class, and how it impacted her career.
by Jamie Newman
Announcing the 2017 HAIR+ Summit in Atlanta!
It's official! MODERN SALON's HAIR+ Summit returns to Atlanta September 2017.
by Lauren Quick
Sebastian Professional's What's Next Awards 2017, Winners Announced
More than 1,000 salon professionals, friends and family gathered in Dallas, Texas to cheer on the nine finalists in Sebastian Professional’s 2017 What’s Next Awards (WNA). See who won in each category: Student, Professional and Affiliated Artist.
Sebastian Professional's What's Next Awards 2017, Winners Announced
More than 1000 salon pros, friends and family were in Dallas, Texas tonight to cheer on the 9 finalists in the 2017 Sebastian Professional’s WHAT’S NEXT AWARDS (WNA). Details and winners here.
Intercoiffure Nouveau Top Ten Finalists Announced
MODERN would like to congratulate the Top Ten finalists in the 2017 Intercoiffure Nouveau Creative, Cut, Color, and Texture Contest. These artists, all working at Intercoiffure member salons, were asked to to submit a dynamic haircut and texture displaying versatility and creativity with distinct color as a vivid component of the overall look. Learn more here.
Mark Your Calendar: Sebastian's What's Next Awards This Weekend
What are your plans this weekend? Sebastian Professional’s What’s Next Awards (WNA), a premiere hair styling competition for students and professionals, will broadcast live from Wella Education’s Facebook page at 6:30 p.m. PST/8:30 p.m. CST/9:30 p.m. EST.
NovaLash Names 2017 LASHoff Lash Artist of the Year
Lash artists Sarah-Anne Barham and Kelley Delmonico take top honors at NovaLash’s 2017 Global LASHoff.
by Jamie Newman
Double Vision: Two Takes on One Model at Artist Session
At the most recent Artist Session, MODERN's photoshoot workshop in New York City, Rose Fraser, owner of Hair Reflections in Birmingham, Alabama, took a double-take on her models.