5 TIPS From Judges On HOW TO Win A Competition
Getting judged? MODERN was at the Goldwell Color Zoom Challenge in Berlin, Germany and I was on a panel of 9 industry experts judging the 75 semi-finalists from around the world.In my 33 years with MODERN I have judged possibly thousands of ...
Now THIS Is a Professional Resume
Jessica DeAngelo is looking for a job and this recent graduate of Casal Aveda Institute of Austintown, Ohio, has put together a "resume/condensed portfolio" that is truly AMAZING. The 12 page brochure is set up like a ...
Stand all day? 9 Ways You Can Reduce Leg, Foot and Back Pain
Standing for extended periods of time day after day can greatly affect your feet, legs and back. Are you experiencing occupational pain from long hours at the salon? Here are some ways you can find relief:YOUR SHOES: Check your shoes? Are you ...
October's Best Sellers: Magic Wands
Clipless curling irons or curling wands come in a variety of shapes and sizes. You can create everything from tight body waves to mermaid spiral curls and perm-like afros.We asked our loyal Facebook and Instagram followers (more than 300,000 of ...
Iron and Ink
As we transition to cooler months, the punk rebellion trend seen this spring and summer is refined with a new sophistication. Showcasing high-voltage color, fashion-forward cuts and a whole lot of attitude, stylist Deanne Parker Attwood and ...
How-to: Katniss Hunger Games Braid
The next movie in the Hunger Games saga, Mockingjay, Part 1 is coming to theatres on Nov. 21, 2014, which makes Halloween an ideal time to find your bow and arrow, strap on some tight, black clothing and perfect your Katniss braiding ...
by Lauren Quick
Bellus Academy Showcases Talent at San Diego Fashion Week
The talented professionals and students at Bellus Academy, the esteemed beauty and wellness education institution headquartered in San Diego, successfully executed Fashion Week San Diego’s “The Art & Beauty Behind Fashion” ...
by Stacey Soble
How-to: Gamora Ombre from Guardians of the Galaxy
While everyone else in the theater was wrapped up in the special effects (hi, tiny racoon that's actually Bradley Cooper and tree-guy who is The Rock) of Guardians of the Galaxy, we were ogling Gamora's flawless green complexion ...
by Lauren Quick
5 Ways to Fairly Determine Pricing for Lowlighting and Highlighting Services
A constant struggle for salon professionals is how to effectively and fairly price services for clients so they feel they are getting a premium service at a reasonable price. Included here are parameters to help set a price on lowlighting, ...
How to Add Lowlights to 3 Different Color Situations
Lowlighting hair can be unpredictable! Hair can become too dark, drab or the color may appear hollow. Determining the placement of lowlights for desired effect takes finesse and education. Pravana's Artistic Council recreated three ...
5 Things to Avoid for Healthier Skin
November is right around the corner, and National Healthy Skin Month is a wonderful excuse to take an extra-close look at your day-to-day skincare regimen. The largest organ of your body helps keep all your other body parts running at full ...
by Lauren Quick
10 Fashion Commandments for Mature Stylists (How to Keep Current!)
We have all had that moment in the morning where we have no idea what to wear for the day - and let's admit it, staying fashionable can be hard work!As a beauty professional, your clients look to you as an authority in fashion and trends, so ...
Matrix Introduces Matrix En Español
Para Español, Marque Matrix.Matrix doesn’t take its “reach all, teach all” mission statement lightly; it just launched a new education program for Spanish-speaking stylists in the U.S., Matrix en Español. The brand ...
by Lauren Quick
Looking to Learning for 2015
When the crush of the holiday hair rush is over it will be time to look to learning in the coming year. 2015 and the start of the show season will be here before you know it. Following is my list of the top 5+ pro beauty industry ...
by Anne Moratto
3 Money-Making Hair Extension Tips and Tricks
The Short and Long of itCelebs are an in-your-face example of how extensions can transform hair (and your income) from one day to the next. Extensions experts and educators take a look a three celebrities and what special considerations need to ...
by Lauren Quick
The Long Bob is in the Limelight - 5 Ways to Master the Look
Bobs can be adapted to compliment nearly any face shape or hair texture. They can be classic, edgy, or quirky, and in spite of their simplicity, they always speak volumes about the personality of the individual.The bob never really loses its ...
How to Wash Hair the Right Way...and the Wrong Way
When a client walks into your salon, lots of factors contribute to their overall experience. One of their first impressions is their experience in the shampoo area. In beauty school, you learned how to properly wash your client's hair, but ...