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HUW PRO Finalist Christina Stawiasz
Like the looks? Vote for Christina by clicking "upvote" at the top of the page. You can view all of the other finalist submissions in the HUW PRO Extend Your Creativity contest here.Creative textured updo and multidimensional ...
Looking to the Future: Craig Smith's Epoch Collection
The future is here, according to Craig Smith, owner and Creative Director of Fruition Style Ambition. In his Epoch Collection, Smith showcases the future of hairstyling with his brave and wild designs. Although the basis of the designs are held ...
3 Men’s Trends of the Season: Rocker, High Fashion, Business Man
This summer is all about polish, according to Rocky Vitelli, global artistic board member for Farouk Systems.“Men today are not afraid to mix up their looks,” Vitelli says. “Many are keeping their hair a bit longer to allow for ...
Precision Barber Cuts Are On-Trend in the “Homme” Collection
San Diego’s Bellus Academy, known for premier cosmetology curriculum, teamed up with hairstylist DJ Muldoon of The Factory salon and educational space to create signature precision barber cuts. Inspired by the era hair of Boardwalk Empire ...
Versatile Men's Cuts in Matthew Morris' "Bad Boys" Collection
Matthew Morris has always been drawn to greasers, outsiders and ’50s and ’60s screen idols. His passion for men’s hair has grown since being named Artistic Ambassador for grooming line Baxter of California.When Matthew Morris ...
Makeup Tips to Channel Megan Draper’s '60s California-Girl Look
She fled New York’s frigid winters and sweltering summers for balmy Southern California. Mad Men’s Megan Draper, played by Jessica Paré, is the fashion-forward character who first ventured into the world of micro minis, head ...
10 Keys To Success In The Salon (And In Life)
MODERN heard from one of our favorite artists, Gina Bianca (@the_hair_doctor), who has learned A LOT in her short 23 years. An extremely talented hairdresser and owner of Gina Bianca Hair, Plantsville, Connecticut, Bianca says she "lives by ...
China Fashion Alert
Chinesorie, cheongsams, dragons are just a few of the Chinese trends we can expect to happen because of the spectacular exhibition just opened at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute and the Anna Wintour Costume Center. ...
How-To: Ecaille Color Technique
Ecaille has been buzzing in the haircolor world as of late, and it's not hard to see why.The rich color technique features warm, golden highlights with rich caramel tones and deep mochas—the result resembles the colors in a ...
by Lauren Quick
10 Consultation Questions You Need to Ask Every Client
If you haven't heard this a million times already, let us reiterate: consultations are a cornerstone of successful appointments and happy clients. Whether your client is 20 or 60, new or a regular, it's imperative that you touch ...
by Lauren Quick
Two Looks: Whimsical Texture and Rose Gold & Violet Dimensional Color - Get the Formulas!
The "Hothouse Flowers" Spring/Summer 2015 Collection by Athena Salon & Spa in Tallahassee, Florida, features two different models: one with flowy waves and dimensional haircolor (Hannah Power) and the other featuring whimsical, ...
2015 Met Ball How-To: Dakota Johnson's Wavy Bob
Dakota Johnson's sequined-covered Chanel mini dress took center stage for her 2015 Met Ball look. Her hair needed to be complementary but not overpowering for the bedazzled garment.Celebrity stylist Jen Atkin went with a short, wavy bob on ...
by Lauren Quick
2015 NAHA FINALISTS: Texture
It's the moment you have been waiting for all year! To kick off the excitement of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), MODERN and the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) bring you the 2015 NAHA finalists. Flip through ...
2015 NAHA FINALISTS: Salon Team of the Year
It's the moment you have been waiting for all year! To kick off the excitement of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), MODERN and the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) bring you the 2015 NAHA finalists. Flip through ...
2015 NAHA FINALISTS: Salon Design
It's the moment you have been waiting for all year! To kick off the excitement of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), MODERN and the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) bring you the 2015 NAHA finalists. Flip through ...
2015 NAHA FINALISTS: Newcomer Stylist of the Year
It's the moment you have been waiting for all year! To kick off the excitement of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), MODERN and the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) bring you the 2015 NAHA finalists. Flip through ...
2015 NAHA FINALISTS: Nail Professional
It's the moment you have been waiting for all year! To kick off the excitement of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), MODERN and the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) bring you the 2015 NAHA finalists. Flip through ...