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Game Changers 2016: Texture Expert Isabella Vázquez is Elevating the Curl World

Isabella Vázquez became a licensed cosmetologist in 2000, and she hasn’t slowed down since. She has been a Redken artist, a DevaCurl artistic director and is the founder of curlpopnhair.com, a platform for sharing curly hair inspiration and education.

Game Changers 2016: Bianca Hillier

Bianca Hillier’s Instagram feed acts as her portfolio. It’s laden with professional photos of models, bloggers, actresses and more, all whose hair she colored. She works with newMARK models, NEXT, No Ties LA faces and Osbrink agency. ...

5 Secrets to Fashion Week Hair

Philip Carreon is no stranger to Fashion Week. The Eufora International Creative Director and celebrity stylist has worked his magic at numerous shows and shares his 5 Secrets to Fashion Week Hair:The most important thing about Fashion Week ...

Game Changers 2016: Beachwaver Founder Sarah Potempa

Learn more about celebrity stylist and Beachwaver founder Sarah Potempa, including her tips to get results on a social post, favorite hashtags and more.

Meet Dilek Onur-Taylor: The Educator, Artist, Mom, Boss and NAHA Winner

Chicago-based stylist Dilek Onur-Taylor, who is part of the core team for The Salon By InStyle inside JCPenney, isn’t just a master stylist. She’s a master colorist, educator, cutter, platform artist and, adding to her long list of ...

The Butterfly: Meet NAHA Hairstylist of the Year Matt Swinney

When Matt Swinney was in high school, a promising career in professional football was derailed by an injury, and his dreams of going to Arizona State University took a detour. And though the Minneapolis native has had plenty of jobs ranging from ...

HOW-TO: Dolce & Gabbana-Inspired Nail Art

From the runway to everyday. Ayumi Namaizawa of Mars the Salon in Hollywood shows you step-by-step how to achieve Dolce & Gabbana-inspired nail ...

#8 of the Top Things You Should (or Should Not) Say to a Male Client

This is number 8 in a 10-installment blog series of the top 10 things you should say, ask or tell (or should not) when consulting, selling to or interacting with a male client.

Butterfly Circus: Its Origins and What's Next

You're familiar with their social media handles: @theconfessionsofahairstylist, @jaywesleyolson, @bescene, @xostylistxo, to name a few. A force to be reckoned with on their own, but together, a powerhouse of cut, color and style ...

Lashes, Nails and Makeup: Chicago Artists Collaborate on Photoshoot

When MODERN found out that Chicago-based beauty stars Ashley Crowe and Lindsey Joslyn-Rohner were collaborating on a photoshoot, we knew they had to make it into our annual Game Changers issue.Crowe and Joslyn-Rohner’s paths crossed when ...

How to Motivate Your Employees with Goals

How are you motivating your staff to increase their service ticket and total sales? What drives them to up-sell, promote add-ons, or sell product? Your answer to these questions should be goals. Goals help maintain a forward-focus on growth. ...

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Strawberry Blonde to Dimensional Blue Hair Makeover by Hannah Barnette

Last week I started my new phase as a MASTER JUNIOR! I am so excited to be able to call myself a master student. I can't believe how fast this year is flying by! I now have a new instructor, who I am so thrilled to work with. She specializes ...

Expert Tips: NovaLash Waterproof Platinum Bond Adhesive

No more waiting to wash or swim or shower after lash extensions with NovaLash's Platinum Bond Adhesive. Lash artist Lindsey Joslyn-Rohner shares a NovaLash tip about when it's safe to get your lashes wet. And an added bonus to the ...

5 Ways to Get Your Clients to Respect You

Earning your clients' respect is a pillar for success in hairdressing. Getting your clients to remain loyal and trust you, is a job in itself. Need some tips on how to do this? Associated Hair Professionals gathered together these five ways ...

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#7 of the Top 10 Things You Should (or Should Not) Say to a Male Client

This is number 7 in a 10-installment blog series of the top 10 things you should say, ask or tell (or should not) when consulting, selling to or interacting with a male client.Asking for referrals of friends and family is important.  ...

#6 of the Top 10 Things You Should (or Should Not) Say to a Male Client

This is number 6 in a 10-installment blog series of the top 10 things you should say, ask or tell (or should not) when consulting, selling to or interacting with a male client.Rebooking, the art of getting a client booked for their next haircut ...

Frida Kahlo Paintings Interpreted as Photos

Frida Kahlo, the Mexican surrealist cult artist with one famous eyebrow (1907-1954) painted some 200 vivid, extraordinary self portraits full of symbolism and wit, often with incredible concoctions arranged on her head, many Mexican-influenced, ...