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Gray Days
On prelightened hair, stylist and educator Steve Elias used a combination of titanium, rose, baby blue and gray to create three unique finishes that showcase a 1980s-inspired washed out denim result with added volume from Invisitab ...
Texture Illusion
Macadamia Professional’s Emmy-nominated International Creative Director Giannandrea celebrates texture through his three styling keys: what the eye sees, how the light hits the silhouette and the high-voltage professional products to get ...
The New American Collection by Lock & Loaded
Lock & Loaded Men’s Grooming uses its latest collection to showcase a “melting pot” of fashion-forward looks to celebrate the brand’s commitment to diversity. When Lock & Loaded hit the professional ...
Neon/Nude Contrast
With the right balance and placement, just about anything can work these days when it comes to color. Bold brights paired with a nude base can make a strong statement.
The Ten Commandments of Haircolor
Leland, industry innovator, founder of Haircolor USA, founder of Artec, former salon owner and entrepreneur has been taking a break from the salon industry this past decade working on private projects, collecting art and enjoying life. But he ...
3 How-Tos from Men's Fashion Week 2015
The Council of Fashion Designers of America shook things up by hosting a male-only fashion showcase of spring/summer 2016 collections. Take a look at three men's looks and how you can re-create them. Aveda for Public School Aveda ...
by Lauren Quick
Men's Collection: Gangland by Sid Sottung Academy
Stylist Sid Sottung uses notorious European street gangs as inspiration for his latest men’s collection.The Gangland collection from England’s Sid Sottung Academy isn’t for the faint of heart. Founder Sid Sottung pulls ...
by Lauren Quick
Bright, Bohemian Looks From The Gypsy Bazaar
The Gypsy Bazaar is a pop-up beauty boutique based in L.A. We came upon this whimsical, bohemian photo on their Instagram page. The models’ texturized, neon colored locks are both a little out-there, while being ...
by Jamie Newman
5 Ways to Build Your Male Clientele
Men's groomer Patti Davenport, who nabbed American Crew's highest achievement for its educators, offers five tips for gaining guys.1. Request referrals. “Ask your female clients who they know, by saying ‘We have a new ...
by Jamie Newman
Advice from an All-Star
After eight years of American Crew experience, Patti Davenport was named 2014’s International All-Star of the Year, an honor she names as the apex of her career. Davenport has always gravitated toward men’s grooming services. ...
by Dana Nasatir
How-To: Rainbow Pastels
Inspired by the sand art hair that has been splashing color all over Vivid Artistic Hair Design's Instagram, Kelly O'Leary (@hairbymisskellyo) of Salon One Eleven in Winnipeg, Canada, wanted to try out some rainbow locks on her own ...
by Jamie Newman
How-To: Beachy Waves with KMS California
Beachy getaways should be paired with low-maintenance style. Alicia Kiwacz and Daisy Rosania, stylists at Aurelio Salon in Howell and Toms River, N.J., have a few essentials they recommend to beach-bound clients.Kiwacz says a styling product, ...
by Lauren Quick
Mary Brunetti and Intercoiffure Release "Ready to Wear" Collection
Chanel does it, and so does Jean Paul Gaultier. And now Mary Brunetti, award-winning celebrity hairstylist and Intercoiffure America/Canada (ICA) member, has taken that idea and created her own interpretation of “Ready to Wear” hair ...
How-To: Ralph Lauren F/W 2008 Chignons and Knots
It’s been about eight years since Ralph Lauren’s Fall/Winter 2008 show, a presentation that was in celebration of the brand’s 40th anniversary. The show featured shiny chignons and knots that were created by Redken’s ...
by Jamie Newman
Bridal Trend: Soft and Feminine
Bridal upstyles are veering away from sexy and messy, and gravitating more toward feminine and soft.When L’Anza educator and artist Ammon Carver began to conceptualize a shoot with his assistant AC Studio rising star Tovah Avigail, they ...
This is Next: Modern’s Photoshoot with the Winners of the 2015 Sebastian’s What’s Next Awards
Sebastian’s What’s Next Awards (WNA) is an annual competition inviting artists to submit photos based on a collection created by the Sebastian team to be used as inspiration. This year the collection was called “Totemic,” ...
20 Hilarious Comments Clients Say at Consultations
Fuel Hair posted an article that went viral recently called “20 Funny Things Clients Say at Consultations” and we just had to share some of these with you! We want to hear your funny client sayings! Tell us on MODERN's ...