COLLECTION: Athena Salon and Spa Heartland South 2013
Inspired by the Aveda Heart Lands Collection, Athena Salon and Spa created a collection which marks a return to simple, rustic, American Style. Their backdrop was a historic railroad station, featuring both men and women of the Heartland.
Tips for Discussing Hair Loss With Clients
As a stylist, your opinion matters to your clients—they trust you with their hair, which is no small accomplishment! This places you in a unique position to provide meaningful feedback to your client if you are noticing changes to their hair, including hair loss or thinning hair, especially as these can be an indicator of other underlying health issues. Here, Paulina Nelega, Registered Clinical Herbalist for Hair Essentials covers a few tips to help you talk with clients about hair loss, and some natural solutions they can try.
FASHION WEEK: Frank Rizzieri at Milly...How to Handle DRAMA
Frank Rizzieri chats about his modern look for the SS 2014 Milly Collection presented at MBFW, and the DRAMA of changing a look last minute.
FASHION WEEK: Beauty at J. Mendel
Anthony Turner (for L'Oreal Professionnel) describes his beautiful finish for the J. Mendel SS 2014 collection presented at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week,
CHOOSE BEAUTY: A Profile of Rodrick Samuels
Artist, educator and advocate, Rodrick Samuels is leading from the front.
by Anne Moratto
Color Competition Alert! Haute Hues
Enter for a chance to win an assistantship with Joico! The grand prize winner of the Joico K-PAK Color Intensity Haute Hues contest will be on set assisting “the icon of style and cut” Damien Carney, along with the two-time NAHA Haircolor winner Sue Pemberton, as they create head-turning looks for a photoshoot to be featured in an upcoming issue of MODERN.
Joico Artists Deconstruct the Intense Color Trend on the Catwalks
Joico’s Sue Pemberton and Cherry Petenbrink share formulas for how to recreate the intense, vibrant colors seen on the runways at New York Fashion Week.
by Anne Moratto
Adam Sculnick’s Fairy Tale Fantasy
Adam Sculnick has loved working with hair all his life, beginning as a youngster and culminating in his decision to attend cosmetology school and make his creative passion into his life’s work.
Pravana Announces 2013's Show Us Your Vivids + Pastels Winners
The results for Pravana’s “Show Us Your Vivids + Pastels Contest” are in! From June 1st through August 31st, students and stylists entered their most creative color creations for a chance to win their own editorial photo shoot in Chicago. Members of Pravana's Artistic Council judged the contest based on creativity, technique and overall impact. See the winners
FASHION WEEK: Moroccanoil at Rachel Zoe
The effortless heavily textured braid at Rachel Zoe was a hit, courtesy Antonio Corral Calero for Moroccanoil. The nails, by Sunshine for Maybelline, added icing to the cake.
FASHION WEEK: Low LOW Ponytails at Elizabeth and James
Mark Townsend, for Chi, created low and shiny ponytails for the Elizabeth and James SS 2014 collection. Details here...including the bonus video with Townsend about his fresh Mary Kate Olsen cut!
HOW-TO: Choosing the Right Length and Profile Shape for a Bob
Sonna Brado, KMS California artistic director says you need to focus on three things when creating the right shape and length for a bob. See for yourself her three suggestions.
5 Tips on Keeping Men's Eye Brows Looking Groomed
Some men aren’t open to beauty services, but every man needs a little tweeze, trim or wax to tame the beast within. Boom Boom, owner of Boom Boom Brow Bar NYC offers her pointers on browscaping to get your male clients looking groomed, yet masculine and sexy.
Keratin Complex Complete Makeover With Before and After Photos!
See this amazing makeover using Keratin Complex products. Steps and photos are inside.
ARROJO Expo...Inspired Education
Nick Arrojo and the Arrojo team offered great education at the ARROJO Expo held this week in NYC. 300 salon professionals were there to get the best in color, cut, style, trend and business direction.
TREND ALERT: Blonde Hair Trends for Fall 2013
A change in season always brings in new trends for hair color. This year we are saying “goodbye” to summer blonde bombshells, and “hello” to fall blonde babes! See what your favorite celebrity colorists are saying the big blonde trend will be for fall 2013.
FASHION WEEK: Betsey Johnson...The Best EVER!
The Betsey Johnson SS 2014 Collection had it all...great hair, nails, make up AND fashion. Here we check in with lead hair designer Rodney Cutler and lead manicurist Danielle Candido for Morgan Taylor.