How-To
FORMULA: Kida Inspired ICE White
Meliana Clark (@melerinaa) of Lockeford, California, posted this icy blonde inspired by Kida from Atlantis. Here she shares the very simple formula:Kenra Professional 10SM over pre-lightened, level 10 ...
Pretty and Warm To Dimensional Glam
Rosa Russo (@glamartbyrosarusso) worked with her client's natural base to achieve this wearable, icy, dimensional and fresh blonde.Here she shares the HOW TO:STEP 1: Start at the nape applying Italy Hair Fashion Lightener with 40 volume ...
Cut Hair Better, Immediately: Tip #2 of Ten
Tip number two on my list of the things you can do RIGHT NOW to be a better haircutter is to have a plan for the haircut before your begin the haircut.In this tip I am not speaking of your client consultation. We have already addressed ...
by Anne Moratto
A Subtle, Delicious Change
Lindsey Benitez (@lindseybenitez) calls this finished shade Chestnut Praline Latte. It is not a dramatic shift but the added dimension results in a yummy color.STEPS and FORMULAUsing all Schwarzkopf USA haircolor, alternating between ...
by Anne Moratto
Dark Brunette to Emma Roberts Blonde
We found this pretty finish by @lizyjung on @Olaplex. The Details: "She wanted Emma Roberts Blonde, almost platinum, and needed it done before her vacation.She is a natural dark brunette. This client was with Liz for almost 12 hours ...
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Shattered Glass Gel Manicure
After emerging in South Korea, “shattered glass” nail art has reached the U.S., thanks to social media. The trend can be traced back to Eunkyung Park, a Seoul-based celebrity manicurist and owner of Unistella Salon. According to Lead ...
by Jamie Newman
Hair Looks and How-Tos from the 2015 American Music Awards
We were thrilled by celebs’ willingness to let stylists have fun with their hair for the 2015 American Music Awards. They fooled us with faux bobs, debuted face-framing waves and revitalized a ’90s part. GIGI HADID'S BLONDE ...
by Jamie Newman
Kiyah Wright Offers Model Overview, and ON SET Styling Tips
MODERN had a blast with Kiyah Wright when we met with her this past fall in Los Angeles to transform 2 models using the new Clairol Professional Liquicolor Permanente and extensions. Hopefully by now you've had a chance to look at our ...
TRANSFORMATION: Steel Sombre
Lisa Hart-Walker, an artist at Creations Salon in Rochester Hills MI says "I love a challenge so this was definitely something I was excited about. I discussed the process fully with the client so she was aware of the cost and ...
Next Haircut, Cut Hair Better: Tip One of Ten in a Series
Cutting hair is not easy. It takes time and haircuts to get any good at it. To truly excel at haircutting can take years or even decades. Some never truly master the craft. While you are striving achieve a degree of ...
by Ivan Zoot
Aloxxi "Taste of Torino"
Aloxxi uses Color Personalities to facilitate the conversation between colorist and client. While the woman sitting in the chair may not understand levels and volumes, they can relate to hearing their haircolor described as "Blonde ...
by Anne Moratto
Washed Out To Balayage Blonde
"Hair is my passion," says Kimberly Marie (@km_stylist) of Salon Ish in Puyallup, WA. "I am inspired to create looks that complement my clients look and lifestyle. I am devoted to creating a unique style for each client that ...
TRANSFORMATION: Going Ariel
Crystal Casey (@cryistalchaos), owner of High Voltage Hair, Virginia Beach,Virginia, is a Paul Mitchell trained artist specializing in updos and fashion color. "This guest came in wanting a huge change," says Casey. "She had ...
Dramatic Red-to-Beige Blonde Balayage
Kathleen Austin (@hairgoddesskat) in Stockton, CA has an Instagram feed filled with beautiful finishes. We liked this deep, dramatic rooty blonde.HOW TO: Red to Beige Blonde BalayageRoot: Fanola USA 6.44 + 10 volumeBalayage: Fanola USA ORO 24k ...
by Anne Moratto
THE FIX: THE BOMBSHELL
Hailey Mahone (@haileymahonehair), located at The Style Studio, Texarkana, Texas, shares the details for this correction on her client who "had not had her hair done in 8 months, so there were a lot of things happening on her head." ...
Broken And Damaged To Bold Strawberry Blonde
Nicole Knoblach (@nicoleknoblach), a corrective color and multi-color specialist based at Salon Ventures, Kettering, OH, says, "My guest came to me with over processed and banded hair from her previous lightening services. Before ...
TRANSFORMATION: Faded Copper To Dimensional Blonde
Elizabeth Faye (@beautybyelizabethfaye) thanks her color and styling expertise to mentors Kelly Cardenas & Brandon Holt. Now based at Leather & Bone in St. George, Utah, Faye shares the details for this faded copper to dimensional blonde ...