Career

COLOR CORRECTION: Uh Oh To Ice Melt

Molly Romano (@belladonnabymollymomano) of Public Salon, Arlington, Heights, IL, says her new client came to her after a not so great experience at a different salon. "She then tried getting it fixed at yet ANOTHER salon and finally came in to me with two completely different styles of hair coloring on one head." Here Romano shows how she corrected this color.

L'ANZA's B.I.G. Event 2016

B.I.G. stands for Believe. Inspire. Grow—three words the people behind L’anza Healing Haircare live by. But the brand’s B.I.G. Event November 5-8 in Montego Bay, Jamaica lived up to that word in more ways than one.

Making the Move to Your Own Space

You’re at the top of your professional game. You have clients who love you, and you have a solid vision of where you want to go, career-wise. But you find yourself constantly wondering… Could there be something more? It might just be time to make a move –– time to go out and become an owner.

Nail Your Instagram Caption

Get the most out of your Instagram captions with these five tips.

8 Steps to Opening a Salon Studio

You’ve been dreaming about owning your own salon, about the flexibility and autonomy of being your own boss. But, how do you know if you’re really ready?

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World Stage: Unite Global Session 2016

Stylists from across the country and as far as Australia, the U.K. and South America gathered in San Diego for Unite’s annual Global Session.

13 Ways to Better Connect With Your Clients

Set yourself apart from the competition by making long-lasting impressions on your clients. Here are 13 ways you can start doing this right now!

Celebrity Makeup Artist Michelle Phillips To Discuss Creating Meaningful Connections with Clients

Celebrity makeup artist and best-selling author Michelle Phillips will be the keynote speaker at Face & Body Midwest on Saturday, January 21, 2017.

HOW-TO: Remove Banding Using The Blonde Wand

Watch celebrity stylist, blonding expert and co-owner of Nine Zero One Salon Nikki Lee (@nikkilee901) remove a bit of banding from a client’s hair using The Blonde Wand from Pravana. 

MAKEOVER: Microlights and Smart Toning For Silvery Blonde

This client waited 5 years to have a new shade. The results from natural brown to icy blonde, via microlights and toning, are amazing!!! Check it out.  

MAKEOVER: Dark and Damaged to Healthy Deep Blue

This client wanted to keep darker hair color but make it healthier, stronger and shinier. 

ITVA 2016: Wella Professionals International Trend Vision Awards Recap

The 14th International Wella Professionals Trend Vision Awards (ITVA) just wrapped up this fall in Barcelona, Spain. See the winners and pics from the event!

MAKEOVER: Brassy Blonde To Ashy Melt Perfection

Frances Canola (@frances_hairartist) is in the process of opening Bauhaus Salon in Orange, CA (opening Jan 2, 2017). MODERN found this lovely makeover and asked Canola for the details for this brassy blonde to ashy melt perfection. Here she shares.

Makeover: Color and Extensions For A Glam Makeover

"My client is usually a short haired beauty, but she wanted to try to grow her hair out," says Alysha Cornetta (@AmoreHairDesign) of Amore Hair Design, Gallery Salons, Foxboro, MA. "We applied the Donna Bella tape-in hair extensions. We originally got them to match her before color but then after consultation she really wanted to be red again." Get the details for the how-to.

Going Lighter: Four Steps To Bright Ash Blonde

Ludovic Geheniaux (@hairbyluu) says client Leana is a professional model. “She wanted a big color change and told me that she wanted to go lighter. I proposed she had to just trust me.” See the steps and the after. Amazing.

2016 AMA Trends: High Ponytails, Long Length and Berry Lips

On last night's 2016 American Music Awards' red carpet, we saw high-glam, on-trend styles that, most importantly, are completely wearable—great news for clients that tuned in for holiday styling inspiration.

How-to: Styling a Bob Two Ways

Sam Villa Director of Education Andrew Carruthers shows how versatile a bob can be with tips on cut and style.