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OPI Launches Newly Formulated ProStay Primer Base Coat and Gloss Top Coat
OPI launches new Infinite Shine Primer and Gloss providing up to 11 days of gel-like wear and shine.
Shelf Life: Cosmetic Expiration Dates and Point After Opening
Whether in your own arsenal or on retail shelves, cosmetics, styling elixirs and other beauty products don’t last indefinitely—especially once opened.
by Jamie Newman
Lydia Sarfati Offering a Variety of Skincare Educational Offerings Including Free Courses
In 2017, The Lydia Sarfati Post-Graduate Skin Care Academy will host a variety of free educational courses for salon/spa professionals.
by Anne Moratto
Holiday Nail Art How-Tos
MARS The Salon nail artists give step-by-steps to create three holiday-inspired manicure designs.
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Radiant Skin, Smoky Eyes and Ombre Lip Make the Perfect Holiday Makeup Look
Stylist/Makeup Artist Constantine James, manager of Cos Bar in Highland Park, Illinois, demonstrates how to apply the perfect holiday look for clients, which includes sparkly eyes, ombre lips and a radiant, dewy glow, on MODERN's associate editor, Jamie Newman.
by Jamie Newman
Turn Down the Lights: Glow-in-the-Dark Hair and Nail Inspiration
Guy Tang's viral glow-in-the-dark hair color creations have us inspired to incorporate blacklight beauty to our repertoire.
by Jamie Newman
Winter is for Multi-Masking
Repêchage’s new Fusion Collection of at-home products make it easy for clients to maintain healthy, hydrated skin at home in between facial appointments.
by Jamie Newman
Enter Now for NAHA 2017! Deadline is Feb. 10
The 2017 entry process for the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) is officially open.
Client Craving: Bold Brows and Lashes—Offer These In-Salon Solutions
Bold brows and lengthy lashes ruled 2016. Here we take a look at the salon's role in amping up the trend.
11 of 2016’s Top Hashtags in Professional Beauty
Here are some of the most popular beauty hashtags on social media. How do you hashtag?
NovaLash's Diamond Dusted Forceps
NovaLash's Swiss-made Volume forceps are coated with crushed, 100% real, natural diamonds for superior gripping power.
2016's Best Hair & Nails on Instagram
2016 was YOUR year! MODERN's more than 730,000 Instagram followers continue to impress with stunning before-and-after imagery, truly artistic color and chic nail art. Take a look back at some of the most striking images you tagged with #modernsalon this year.
by Lauren Quick
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.
by Jamie Newman
Nail Tek Nail Nutritionist Biotin and Bamboo Nail Treatment
Nail Tek Nail Nutritionist Biotin and Bamboo Nail Treatment is a multitasking base coat. It smoothes and preps nail beds for better polish adhesion or, when worn alone, enhances the natural color of the nail bed with a sheer pearlescent pink hue.
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.
The Makeup Show Sees Highest Turnout Ever in Chicago at New Location
The Makeup Show Chicago, which took place on November 12 and 13 at Revel Fulton Market, was back for its sixth year as The Makeup Show's most successful show to date.
by Jamie Newman
GET THE LOOK: Cosmic Purple Hair and Glam Makeup
Manic Panic model Lauren Calaway uses Manic Panic hair color to create a cosmic color on her hair and extensions, and finishes off the look with a makeup tutorial using Glamnation cosmetics.
by Jamie Newman