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Ask the Extension Experts: Weft-Brained

We asked industry leaders about the latest happenings in hair extensions and how you can make the most of them in your own services. Hairdreams What method creates the most natural-looking effect using colored ...

Modern Reports: America's Beauty Show 2016

THE EVENT: America’s Beauty Show 2016 at McCormick Place in Chicago, March 12-14. THE DETAILS: More than 70,000 salon pros and owners, students, educators, product manufacturers and more attended this year’s show. The exhibit ...

Modern Reports: ColorFest 2016 at America's Beauty Show

MODERN teamed up with America’s Beauty Show to bring ticket-holding attendees ColorFest 2016 on Monday, March 14, in the main ballroom just off the show floor. Colorists and salon owners got exclusive access to the latest color trends, ...

In Studio: Braid of Honor

For the cover of our April 2016 special-occasion issue, we entertained many ideas of what would best tell the story of what’s happening in the beauty world in April. Summer brides are beginning hair trials, salons are booking prom ...

Modern Reports: BCL Experience 2016 at Soldier Field

THE EVENT: The Beauty Changes Lives (BCL) Experience hosted by America’s Beauty Show and powered by Pivot Point International at Soldier Field in Chicago, March 12.THE DETAILS: One thousand brand leaders and industry professionals ...

The Big Day: 5 Ways to Help Brides Feel at Ease During Makeup

When a future bride envisions her wedding day, the dress takes center stage, but hair and makeup complete the package. Here’s how to help her feel like a princess.The day of the wedding is ?lled with last-minute details that can stress the ...

Plait Expectations

Anyone who's ever tied the knot knows the research and stress involved before the bride can even begin to think about her walk down the aisle. In addition to picking a date, location and invitations, the couple has to plan seating charts, ...

Top Tips on How to Incorporate Trends and Explore New Color Options for Your Guests

We spotted this excellent advice piece from Eufora's Joanne Rempel, the color development manager, and are sharing it because it offers terrific suggestions and entry points into more creative color for your guest--and more satisfying work ...

Sign Up to Win a Session with Your Favorite Beauty Industry Leader at Premiere Orlando

Enter Premiere Orlando’s “Beautiful Experiences” contest for the chance to win an exclusive session with one of six beauty industry leaders:Larisa LoveRobert CromeansJan ArnoldAnna CantuSam VillaKelley BakerYou must ...

Psy-Cosmetologist Jay Williams Tells MASTERS Audio Club Why Hairdressers Give the Best Advice

Jay Williams has over 20 years of experience across a wide variety of disciplines. He has held numerous roles including general manager, vice president, divisional manager, regional manager, facilitator, keynote speaker, principal, senior ...

Membership Has its Privileges

I have had a number of requests lately for information and tips for creating and managing a haircut membership program for a shop or a renter. Following are some ideas of what haircut memberships are and are not along with my top five tips for ...

Bridal Styling Dos & Don'ts

Fave4 Lead Style Expert and Blohaute Founder/CEO Amanda Diedrich shares her dos and don'ts for delivering picture-perfect bridal party hair.DosDocument everything. Keeping paper trails will save you and your clients headaches and stress. ...

California Dreamin' Collection from Sexy Hair

Sexy Hair created its California Dreamin’ collection to empower, inspire and stimulate stylists’ creativity.

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ACADEMY TOUR: Eva Scrivo Academy, NYC

BALAYAGE: BASICS AND BEYONDWHERE: Eva Scrivo Salon, 139 Fifth Avenue, NYC, (Flat Iron District)EDUCATOR/STUDIO RATIO: 1:4 (Scrivo also spends one on one time with each student)MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 18WHAT TO BRING: Butterfly clips, standard ...

Academy Tour: Heidi Marie Garrett at Goldplaited Finishing Salon

Heidi Marie Garrett Bridal Styling ClassUpdo specialist Heidi Marie Garrett runs a tight ship, and her logical and organized approach to styling bridal parties has made her sought-after by brides around the country.Format: Mostly demos, some ...

Meet the Barber Behind Men's Hair on Fox's Empire

Lyon's DenMeet Nolan Kelly, barber on Fox's Empire. The show's Lyon family is strong-willed with an even stronger sense of personal style. It's chilly walking from trailer to trailer, but no one said shooting a ...

When Your Co-Worker Is Clueless: Salon Etiquette Advice

Amy Dickinson, the voice behind Ask Amy, an advice column in the Chicago Tribune, offers sounds, common sense advice on a variety of topics to questions posted to her by readers. Today's question might speak to many stylists who feel ...