How-To
Blurred Lines
The title of last summer’s hottest song is actually the key to this season’s hottest trend in haircolor. My celebrity clients are veering away from aggressive, high-contrast ombré color designs. However, they still like the natural ...
by Jamie Newman
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
Golden to Ash Blonde Base, Accented with Teal
Joanna Claire (@XJCHX) really took it up a notch with this terrific transformation. FORMULATIGI ©opyrightcolour True Light White lightener with 20 volume for the highlights, a 1/4 oz each of 8/0 and 6/3 glosses with 8.5 volume for the ...
by Anne Moratto
Two Colors of Highlights Add Warmth and Dimension
A Color Specialist in Charleston, SC, Mary Campbell's (@marycampbell_hair) longtime client had decided she wanted to grow out her highlights a year ago to see her natural color. Now she is back in Mary's chair asking for something ...
by Anne Moratto
TRANSFORMATION: The WOW Sombre
Katlin Starks (@hairbykatlin), a master stylist and co-owner of M&K Studio Salon in Albuquerque, NM, shares the details for this gorgeous makeover that we found on her Instagram page. "My client had virgin hair except for the old brassy ...
HOW-TO: The Brunette Every Client Wants
For this beautiful brunette, Lindsey Benitez (@lindseybenitez), a hairdresser we love to watch, used two toners at the end.Haircolor Formula with Schwarzkopf with BlondeMe Bleach and 20/40 volume with Olaplex.Balayage with foils pretty ...
by Anne Moratto
TRANSFORMATION: Toned Down For Corporate America
Alyssa Wiener (@lysseon) of Sylin' Salon, Norwalk, Connecticut, makes it clear that she never uses filters or Photoshop on her amazing color designs. She has been at it again, creating an amazing transformation that made us want to know ...
DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION: Going For "Different"
Kayla Distasio (@kayla_thehairwizard) of Outlooks For Hair, Wyomissing, PA, says "My guest had an old ombre she had neglected to get touched up for months and she wanted something totally different. She gave me creative freedom and was ...
How To Make Your Own Photographs Cover Worthy
What do these covers have in common? These are just 4 (of the many) of photograper Roberto Ligresti's favorite MODERN covers. Ligresti has the record for having more "hair covers" than any other photographer IN THE WORLD. ...
TRANSFORMATION: White Out Blonde
Halla Jajou (@hairbyhalla), of Sanctuary For Hair, Sydney, Australia, posted this photo that caught our eye. We had to know more about this transformation on this first time client who found Jajou on Instagram:Step 1: To the prelightened hair ...
Half Knot How-To
The half knot is a hairstyle with an identity crisis. Not quite bun, not really pony tail, this man-bun inspired ’do has quickly risen to fame, taking over Instagram accounts and red carpet runways.Want to test this trend but also avoid ...
FORMULA: "Frozen Blue" by Janelle Blackburn
When we posted this beautiful "Frozen Blue" by Janelle Blackburn (@janelleloveshair) the response on Instagram was over 6,300 'likes.' Safe to say, it was a winner. We contacted Blackburn and she shares her formula ...
by Anne Moratto
DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION: Jet Black To Platinum In One Day
"This was a huge transformation," says Cassandra McGlaughlin (@CassandraPlatinum) of Platinum Salon, Tampa, Florida. "It took 8 hours! I want to share all the details about why I chose to do this in one sitting. I feel these ...
TRANSFORMATION: High Lifted To Dusty Lavender
Robin Del Toro (@ms_robinita) of The Cutting Room Salon, Tracy, CA, is one of MODERN's favorite salon pros, continually wowing us with amazing transformations and beautiful finishes. Here she shares the HOW TO for another makeover:Step 1: To ...
Pushing Boundaries: The "Project"
Emma Hancock (@masterpiecehair) of Moriah Brandons, Altamonte Springs Fl., is looking to build her vivids clientele, and with transformations like this, we think she has a good shot. Here she shares the story about one of her favorite clients. ...
TRANSFORMATION: The Purple Plunge
Kristi Waldrop (@Kristi_Mac_of_Hair) a Stylist/Makeup Artist at Head Rush Salon in Gonzales, Louisiana says, "I had the great privilege to intern under Rickey Zito, better known as @hairgod_zito. Not many people can say they got to learn ...
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