HOW-TO: The Sidewinder Braid and "Curl Hawk"
Learn how to create the Sidewinder Braid and "Curl Hawk." Inside is information about Shaper and Shaper Plus Minis.
Dashing Diva's Chip-Proof French Manicure
Bridal and prom season brings a wave of French manicure clients who want a flawless application with a perfect smile line and worry-free, smudge-proof wear even if they come in a day or two ahead of the big event. With Dashing Diva’s French Wrap Plus, which lasts up to two weeks, you can supply all of that and more.
HOW-TO: Hempz Sunless Tanning Products
What’s the #1 accessory for special occasion looks? Skin! Smooth, tan, shimmery skin makes the dress beautiful and the girl sparkle with a healthy glow. SoBronze Professional Sunless Tanners and Coconut Fusion Shimmering Body Soufflé are must-haves this season for clients attending prom, weddings and parties of all types.
BEFORE AND AFTER: Colorist Rescues Client From Buying Home Color
MODERN Facebook fan Megan Allen creates a beautiful before and after using Joico color on a woman she "rescued" from buying home hair color at a local store. BEFORE AND AFTER: Colorist Rescues Client From Buying Home Hair Color
HOW-TO: Create Bombshell Curls with Sultra's Bombsell
From fashioning wavy looks for a springtime weekend at a bed-and-breakfast to designing the most formal updo, you’ll need your Sultra Bombshell 1-Inch Rod Curling Iron at your side all season long!
Hairdresser Jewelry: Scissor Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings
Hairdresser Jewelry: Scissor Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings
2013 Fashion Frenzy Finalists Announced
Cosmoprof has announced the Fashion Frenzy finalists, a student-exclusive hair styling competition. The six finalists will compete live on stage at the Intercoiffure Spring Symposium in Hollywood, Florida for the chance to win big prizes. Read their stories.
OPI's New GelColor Matte Top Coat
OPI's new GelColor Matte Top Coat gives any nail shad a new twist. Here are some special occasions where you can use a matte top coat on your clients.
Industry Insight
I knew that I wanted to be a beauty industry professional at an early age, somewhere between post toddler and puberty
by C. Jeanine
HOW-TO: Justin Bieber's Shaved Head
Teenage pop star Justin Bieber has done it again--he's made headlines in the celebrity hair world after debuting a newer, undercut hair style, shaved short on the sides and leaving the top longer and swept to the side.
INSTAGRAM FAVORITES: Ombre Fail, Before and Afters, Makeovers
We asked MODERN's Instagram followers to share their favorite before and afters--and, from sorting through the nearly 3,000 photos uploaded to #hairdressermagic, one thing is clear: A color brush CAN be a magic wand.
GelColor Matte Top Coat
For clients who want to tap into the hottest trends for their own special occasions, clue them into the luxe look of matte nails that last! An application of OPI’s new GelColor Matte Top Coat gives any nail shade a lush new twist.
COLLECTION: Paint by Number by Chad Taylor
"Paint by Number" by Chad Taylor, Moods Hair Salon features a mixture of brilliant hair colors against a turquoise backdrop. Taylor offered MODERN comments about each look in his collection.
HOW-TO: The Bubble Technique - Create Bubbles in the Hair
You may have seen it in recent hair collections on modernsalon.com, at a beauty trade show, or, you may have even tried the technique out yourself. The Bubble Technique is a very simple and fast way to create a beautiful style or updo that looks complex. Whether it be prom, wedding or a holiday, this style is easy to do for any of your clients' special occasions.
Kenra for Prom and Special Occasions
Long after prom has wrapped or well into the honeymoon, Volume Spray will still be getting the job done; it’s formulated to provide super hold for up to 120 hours! It also provides high humidity-resistance for up to 24 hours and wind resistance in up to 25mph gusts.
New Nail Shades from Gelish
As clients look for a change from dark winter tones, they’ll be delighted to see the colors in the Gelish Love In Bloom Collection. Transition them into the warmth of spring by suggesting any of the six colors—ideal for prom, weddings and any event that focuses on fashion and nails!
The Perfect Updo Combo
What are the three things every client needs for her special occasion style? Body, shine and hold! Put them together, and she’ll look great while dancing the night away.