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FORMULA HOW-TO: Chroma Chameleon Before, During and After
MODERN asked stylists to upload their favorite color transformations on Instagram using #modernsalon and #modernpick me for the chance to win a salon-inspired piece of art and t-shirt with the same design on it by our friend and artist Barbara ...
Elegant Bridal Updos For Wedding Hair by Martin Parsons and Candy Shaw
At a time when special-occasion styles veer heavily toward effortless and tousled, educator Candy Shaw invited updo master Martin Parsons to bring sophistication and formal back to the bridal world in a very modern way. "It’s ...
HOW-TO: Luscious Chocolate Caramel Swirl Balayage
As you can see, this finished product is super shiny and simply scrumptious! Stephanie Smith of Steph's Beauty Mark of Plantation, Florida was inspired by photos that her client brought in of work by none other than Guy ...
by Jamie Newman
NYFW How-To: Blue Eye Makeup Gets a Twenty-First Century Upgrade
A neutral face paired with shades that range from deep-sea to clear blue sky, make eyes pop. And for every dewy, natural makeup finish at New York Fashion Week’s spring/summer 2016 shows, there was a look featuring blue eye makeup to ...
by Jamie Newman
Finger Painting: Nail Art from NYFW 2015
Nail art needn’t be over-the-top or unprofessional-looking. There are ways to tastefully use nail art in your nail services that will make your client’s visit more personalized, Rebecca Isa, Zoya creative director, ...
by Jamie Newman
Red-Carpet Glam: Elegant Emmy Looks
As Audrey Hepburn once said, "Elegance is the only beauty that never fades." Elegant, glamorous and effortless describe the stand-out styles at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. The stylists who created these classic looks, ...
by Jamie Newman
SALON TOUR: Wet Salon in Austin, TX
Nestled in the heart of South Congress (or SoCo) neighborhood of Austin, TX, Wet Salon embodies that vibe Austin is known for – trendy with an inclusive attitude--where the cowboy, the hipster and the soccer mom sit sipping the Wet ...
by Anne Moratto
How-To: Kate Hudson's Smooth Center Part
Kate Hudson rocked a smooth center part with gentle bend at the Rock the Kasbah movie premiere in New York last night. David Babaii, brand ambassador for ghd, North America, styled her long hair in elegant but ...
3 Clipper Tips to Kickstart Your Men's Grooming Skills
If you haven't delved into the world of men's grooming yet, 1.) You're missing out on a huge, loyal clientele base, and 2.) You needn't be intimidated.“I used to be a stylist that would only use my shears or a razor on ...
by Lauren Quick
Halloween How-Tos: Holly Golightly, Khaleesi and Lily Rabe
Still deciding what you want to be for Halloween this year? Don't worry, we've been procrastinating as well. To help you out and provide your clients with perfect hairstyles for Halloween and beyond, Stylist Kelly Muldoon has provided ...
by Jamie Newman
Material Girl: The Many Looks of Madonna
Matthew Tyldesley, Redken brand ambassador from Louisville, Kentucky, designed a collection inspired by the many iconic looks of Madonna. He captured the glitz and glam of the ultimate “Material Girl,” from her early days to the ...
BRAID HOW-TO: Out-of-This-World Style by Cameron LeSiege
These otherwordly hair creations are by Cameron LeSiege, a Paul Mitchell school educator in Jacksonville, Fl specializing in hair color and long hair design. His title for this first how-to plays on the name of the site of rumored UFO ...
by Anne Moratto
How-To Video: Smokestack Color with Pravana Vivids Black
Pravana's new Vivids Black additive is the star of this multi-dimensional color by Pravana Artistic Color Director Vadre Grigsby.The dark addition to the Vivids family allows stylists to deepen, darken or dim Vivids shades. Vibrant shades ...
by Lauren Quick
D!srupt: 2016 Goldwell Color Zoom Hair Fashion Collection
Multicolored, geometric and dreamy: D!srupt is an eclectic, creative collection inspired by the latest fashion trends. As Goldwell's 2016 Hair Fashion Collection, D!srupt plays with shape, color and texture. The collection was unveiled at ...
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Yellow Blonde to Lived-In Sombre
Not all blondes were created equally.Brittany Gonzalez (@hairbybrittanyy) of Habit Salon in Gilbert, Arizona had a client come in to her with very brassy yellow blonde hair with a natural base of level 8. Gonzalez took her client from "drab ...
by Jamie Newman
Wild Copper Contouring & Violet Waves
Makeup application in 2015 starts and ends with one key element: contouring. And as the seasons shift, L’Oréal Professionnel artists Sam McKnight and Frédéric Mennetrier say haircolor can be contoured, too, to highlight movement tailored ...
Illusions by Hope Doms
Hairdressers learn early on that creating illusions is one of the biggest parts of the job: the illusion of an oval face shape, youth and balance. Hope Doms, an artistic regional manager for The Salon by InStyle inside JCPenney was inspired by ...