6 Tips to Keep Kids Entertained During a Haircut
Some of your most demanding clients might not even be more than 12 years old. Children are notorious for being hit-or-miss clients; it often seems that they're either shy, calm and quiet as a mouse or rambunctious and moving ...
by Lauren Quick
1 Guy, 2 Looks: Uptown/Downtown
Alterna’s 2015 collection marries the brand’s core cutting techniques with modern geometrics, creating unique, convertible looks that celebrate the differences in uptown/downtown style.“Individuals alter their personal ...
MEN’S HOW-TO: Modern Texture
“Some hair styles come and go, but classically clean lines and form are timeless for a great finish,” says Aileen Nunez, Andis international manager of education and style. “Andis clippers, trimmers and dryers in talented hands ...
QUIZ: What Product Should You Use on a Men's Style?
It's a MatchPomades. Waxes. Gels. Clays. Do you have a firm grasp on what they are and when they should be used? Although picking product for men’s styles doesn’t have to be cut-and-dry, it certainly ...
by Lauren Quick
MEN'S HOW-TO: Modern Rocker Pompadour
This summer is all about polish, according to Rocky Vitelli, global artistic board member for Farouk Systems.“Men today are not afraid to mix up their looks,” Vitelli says. “Many are keeping their hair a bit longer to ...
No More “Cover Band” Hairdressers
You know what they call a band that plays other bands music? That’s right, a cover band. And for most of us as hairdressers, we have been playing other people’s music our whole career. We have been recreating looks other ...
3 Men’s Trends of the Season: Rocker, High Fashion, Business Man
This summer is all about polish, according to Rocky Vitelli, global artistic board member for Farouk Systems.“Men today are not afraid to mix up their looks,” Vitelli says. “Many are keeping their hair a bit longer to allow for ...
Precision Barber Cuts Are On-Trend in the “Homme” Collection
San Diego’s Bellus Academy, known for premier cosmetology curriculum, teamed up with hairstylist DJ Muldoon of The Factory salon and educational space to create signature precision barber cuts. Inspired by the era hair of Boardwalk Empire ...
Versatile Men's Cuts in Matthew Morris' "Bad Boys" Collection
Matthew Morris has always been drawn to greasers, outsiders and ’50s and ’60s screen idols. His passion for men’s hair has grown since being named Artistic Ambassador for grooming line Baxter of California.When Matthew Morris ...
On-Air Talent Auditions at Cosmoprof NA
Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) B2B beauty trade show has announced the return of its TV Shopping Auditions, to be held Monday, July 13th, during the show – July 12th to 14th, 2015 – at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. TV ...
by Anne Moratto
8 Ways to Speed up Your Blow-Dry
You can still give your client the luxurious blow-dry she deserves while also saving yourself a little time - and that equates to booking more clients (and making more cash, too!)Here, 30-year salon industry veteran Mario Russo, owner and lead ...
Get in the Guy Game at The Premiere Show 2015
Go dig out your Mickey ears. It is once again time to gather in Orlando for The Premiere Show 2015.Premiere has always been a great show for education. Not to mention the best shopping floor at a show in America. Where Premiere ...
by Anne Moratto
Colortrak's Summer of Color 2015 Contest
Colortrak’s Summer of Color 2015 contest is celebrating the artistry of color with vivid haircolor entries, weekly giveaways and a grand prize all-expenses paid cruise valued at $3,800. The voting period begins June ...
by Lauren Quick
Don't Miss This: Farouk's 19th Annual International Cancun Conference
Farouk FiestaThe 19th annual International Cancun Conference by Farouk Systems, Inc., will be September 18-22 in Cancun, Mexico. This year’s conference will feature all-inclusive accommodations, learning workshops and ...
by Lauren Quick
Sexy Hair Academy Beach Class
Ocean View On April 19 and 20, Sexy Hair hosted its first Sexy Hair Academy class in its new location, the Annenberg Beach House in Santa Monica, California. The class began with a tai chi session on the beach ...
by Lauren Quick
10 Keys To Success In The Salon (And In Life)
MODERN heard from one of our favorite artists, Gina Bianca (@the_hair_doctor), who has learned A LOT in her short 23 years. An extremely talented hairdresser and owner of Gina Bianca Hair, Plantsville, Connecticut, Bianca says she "lives by ...
Creating Long-Lasting, Damage-Free Curls
Non-traditional rollers, such as Mizani’s Lacers and Hair Flair’s Curlformers, create frizz-free, long-lasting curls and waves without damaging the hair. Direct heat is not required to curl the hair with the tools.Mizani’s ...