Copper Couture: Colorists' Tips on Perfecting the Shade
Copper, the on-trend shade of red this season, is bolder than strawberry blonde, but appears natural in spite of its vibrancy.
How-To: Bond Girl
Previously, salon professionals discussed bonds in relation to breaking them and reforming them—but never multiplying them or cross-linking them. Thanks to chemistry, hair anatomy expertise and the power of social media, addressing the ...
How-To: Babylights and Balayage
Previously, salon professionals discussed bonds in relation to breaking them and reforming them—but never multiplying them or cross-linking them. Thanks to chemistry, hair anatomy expertise and the power of social media, addressing the ...
Take Control of Your Book
Marco Pelusi, celebrity colorist, salon owner, educator, platform artist and entrepreneur, wears many hats and keeps many plates spinning at the same time. When you are in his chair, however, you receive his full attention. His serenity and ...
by Anne Moratto
Modern Reports: Farouk Cancun 2015
The Event: Farouk Cancun 2015 conference, Sept. 18-22, 2015, at the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun, Mexico.The Details: Thousands of stylists, distributors and media from around the world traveled to Mexico for Farouk Systems ...
by Lauren Quick
When Less is More
I was traveling last week, and when I was flipping through the channels in the hotel I came upon the movie 300. I had seen the movie years ago, sort of by accident at a friend’s house, but I was not really paying attention to it. This time ...
26 Show-Stopping Styles from Farouk Cancun 2015
Farouk System Inc.'s 2015 Cancun conference did not disappoint when it came to its runway presentations during the Sept. 18-22 event. During the first morning session on Saturday, Sept. 19, attendees saw no less than 60 models stomp the ...
by Lauren Quick
Holiday: A Texture Time of Year
This season, the perfect cut won’t cut it alone. Upgrade your styling techniques to grace every client’s holiday look with elegance and individuality.
Holiday Note: Wish Book
Welcome to our annual MODERN SALON Holiday bonus issue! This special edition is a gift created just for you and your salon, presented exclusively by sponsors CosmoProf and Armstrong McCall, and supported by an array of the professional salon ...
Trim Hunger Cut-A-Thon Event Raises More Than $16,000
On September 10, Redken 5th Avenue NYC and essie teamed up to host Trim Hunger Cut-A-Thon at the Redken Exchange in New York. The event raised a grand total of $16,310 for City Harvest, the world's first food rescue organization ...
by Jamie Newman
Inaugural BCL | Leo Passage Postgraduate Scholarships Awarded to 25 Beauty Educators
The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation and the Leo Passage Endowment Fund are honoring 25 beauty educators from across the U.S. with the BCL | Leo Passage Postgraduate Scholarship. Each scholarship winner receives up to $2,000 to attend the Pivot ...
by Anne Moratto
The Magic Behind Hair Fibers
One of my favorite products that I tell all my clients about is hair fiber. I have to say I’m obsessed with it! I personally use it with my extensions to give myself fuller thicker hair. There are so many different brands and types ...
10 Tips to Selling Retail Like Hotcakes
One of the greatest benefits for owning your own boutique salon is the opportunity to increase your revenue through retail sales. At Sola Salon Studios, the possibilities are endless—from handpicking the professional brands of your choice ...
by Anne Moratto
Essie Educational Summit Aims to Inspire Teamwork Among Nail Professionals
Twenty-eight essie nail professionals set sail onboard a cruise ship for the Essie Educational Summit. The group is known as the essie national education team, hand-picked by Gino Trunzo, essie's Director of Education. They attended various ...
by Jamie Newman
Which Hairstylist Character Are You?
Take our quiz to find out which fictional hairstylst character is most like you!
5 Questions for Sean Hayes on Precision Cutting
MODERN asks Matrix Artistic Design Team Member and Master Cutter Sean Hayes about his methods.1. How does one master precision cutting?SH: Mapping out the cut is so important. We get into ruts and allow ourselves to get lazy, like in how we ...
7 Ways to Refresh Your Trade Show Display
Your trade show exhibit is a great catch: It’s been there for you for years… traveling to different events, staying in the same hotels, and putting on a great face in front of potential business at the shows. The two of you are ...
by Anne Moratto