FALL HAIR TREND: The Mermaid Ponytail
Nicholas Penna Jr, owner/lead stylist of SalonCapri in Boston presents his spring 2014 trend forecast, with hair styles inspired by some of the hottest looks from the catwalks of New York Fashion Week. Amongst them is an intricate, basket-weave bun with intertwining pieces of hair formed into a breathtaking updo; a new kind of braid—peek a boo style; and what we would like to call an “un-braided” mermaid tail. Here Penna shows you how to re-create the mermaid tail.
Criminal Paths Collection: A Twist on Barbered Looks From the 20s
Criminal Paths by Nephan Pepin of Wild Life, is a collection of “moody” looks with a contemporary twist on barbered looks from the old days. The inspiration for this collection was from old school mug shots from the 1920s,” says Pepin. “I mainly referenced these from a book called City of Shadows. Rather than do a recreation of a mug shot I wanted to put a modern slant on the collection by making it look timeless and my own.”
Seeing Stars
Celebrity-influenced color trends make this the most glam season yet!
The Holiday Guy Guide
Men want to look well-groomed this season! They appreciate—and, let’s face it, they need—advice from a pro.
"Boston Strong" Survivor Celeste Corcoran Performs First Haircut
Congratulations to “Boston Strong” stylist and survivor Celeste Corcoran for performing her first female hair cut since the Boston Marathon bombing six months ago. Celeste and her daughter Sydney were featured on the TODAY SHOW this morning, and as part of the profile on their amazing progress, reporter Natalie Morales sat as her first official “client.”
TEAM SPIRIT: American Crew
“In a world full of women’s haircutting, when you put some attractive men in the mix, you get everyone’s attention.” --Craig Hanson, American Crew Creative Director
by Anne Moratto
CHOOSE BEAUTY: A Profile of Anthony Cole
Sebastian International Artist Anthony Cole encourages hairstylists to tap into their creativity, develop business savvy and always uplift the industry.
by Anne Moratto
MODERN Goes Backstage at Oribe's On Location Atelier in Chicago
MODERN SALON recently spent a day of hair and inspiration with Oribe Hair Care and Wella at the Backstage: On Location Atelier in Chicago. This educational event, which has previously been hosted in Miami, New York City and Las Vegas, gives attendees the opportunity to watch and learn as Oribe educators demonstrate and discuss Oribe's references for La Fama.
How To: Blah Brunette to Radiant Red Before and After
Colorist Megan Allen takes her client from a box color brunette to a beautiful, radiant red.
How to Get Yourself Out of a Beauty Funk
What to do when a "beauty funk" hits and you've had it with making other looks and feel good.
Holiday: All-Occasion Nails
Your busy clients want their fingers and toes on display in seasonal splendor as they host dinners, attend holiday parties, travel and make end-of-year professional presentations—plus they need stocking stuffers! Are you ready?
Holiday Note: Making Your List...
The professional beauty consultants at CosmoProf and Armstrong McCall are on call to help you with hands-on holiday planning, merchandising, promotion and more. To get you started, they have again exclusively sponsored this special edition of MODERN SALON Holiday. Inside you will find the latest updates and recommendations from select brand partners on how to make the most holiday magic possible inside your salon this year, and to plan for an abundant start to 2014, too.
Holiday Best
Check out 10 fresh looks to suggest to clients as they prepare for this season’s festivities.
Holiday Helpers
During this most enchanting time of the year, stylists have even more influence than usual to help clients discover services.
FALL HAIR TREND: The Basket Weave Bun
Get a step-by-step on this beautiful "basket weave bun" hair style with intertwining pieces of hair by Nicholas Penna, Jr. Owner/lead stylist of SalonCapri in Boston.
ENTER: Moroccanoil "Road to the Runway"
Moroccanoil is holding a contest for their Facebook fans. Three winners will be offered a chance to work alongside the Moroccanoil Team at New York Fashion Week this February for the F/W 2014 Collections. Details here.
2014 is in Your Hands. Grab Hold!
Plan now to attract new clients, stay engaged with current clients, learn new techniques and get the edge by partnering with technology.