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8-Hour Transformation: Red to Blonde (with Formula)

Matrix Celebrity Stylist George Papanikolas explains how he took his client from red to blonde in eight hours with the help of Matrix's Bond Ultim8 Bond Protecting System.

Meet and Greet Top Beauty Influencers at ISSE Long Beach

Catch some of the beauty industry's biggest influencers at the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach. Here are the dates and times you can meet up with them face to face.

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Top Trends at the 2017 Golden Globes

At last night's Golden Globe Awards, natural texture dominated the runways, while playful trends like elaborate braids and bold nails added pops of interest. Scroll through to see our favorite looks of the night!

Matrix's Nick Stenson & George Papanikolas Style Simone Biles & Aly Raisman for the 2017 Golden Globes

Matrix Artists Nick Stenson and George Papanikolas styled Olympians Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Madison Kocian and Conor Dwyer for the 2017 Golden Globes.

The First 50

Modern Salon blogger and beauty industry leader Patrick McIvor shares the three things that led to his success in his career.

Why Should You Work at Great Clips?

What makes Great Clips a GREAT place to work at? Here are soundbites from two current Great Clips stylists where they discuss how they benefit from the ongoing education Great Clips provides for them.

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5 Ways to Regain Your Confidence

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Build on Your Success - Don't Start 2017 From Scratch

Don't let fear hold you back in 2017. See how one stylist fought her fears and is starting 2017 free of the fear that held her back for so long.

Tone-on-Tone Color Technique Offers Dimensional Color to All Clients—For Vibrant OR Natural Finishes

Goldwell's Nick Pagano outlines a color technique that plays with light and contour and can be applied to pastel, vibrant or natural shades.

Texture Tactics: How to Grow Your Business by Offering Styling Services

Damien Carney, editorial stylist, educator and creative director for Schwarzkopf Professional North America, talks styling and the opportunity it presents for earning more money and giving clients more options.

Scruples Pretty Women Collection

Edgy yet sophisticated colors and shapes round out this classic collection from Scruples.

Fashion Capitals: Z.One Concept's NYC Fashion Day

Z.One Concept’s NYC Fashion Day brings global inspiration to hair.

3 Cool Blonde Ideas for Winter

Matrix Celebrity Stylist George Papanikolas gives three ideas for blonde adjustments for winter.

The Woman Behind the Buns: The Legacy of Carrie Fisher and Her Iconic Hairstyle

Carrie Fisher was more than just Princess Leia—she was an actress, screenwriter, author, producer and speaker, professionally, too—but it seems as though the role that launched her into Hollywood superstardom is the one who best represents the late actor's chutzpah, outspokenness and morality in standing up to what is right.

Holiday Nail Art How-Tos

MARS The Salon nail artists give step-by-steps to create three holiday-inspired manicure designs.

9 Dos and Don'ts for Holiday Hair

Jenny Savage, Kerastase colorist at Atelier by Square Salon in Las Vegas, gives some helpful hints in surviving, and thriving during, the holiday rush. 

SALON TOUR: French- & Italian-Inspired Zazu Salon in Downtown Chicago

Glittering chandeliers, marble stations, diamond-shaped mirrors and an overall feeling of opulence is what you will find when you walk into Zazu Salon’s fifth (new!) location in downtown Chicago. MODERN and SALON TODAY had the pleasure of doing a salon tour with them. Flip through the gallery and see its elegance for yourself.