How-To
Yes, This Is A Granny DO!!!
Lael (@Shear.renegade) of Element Salon, Sonora, California, says "My client has gorgeous white hair that we keep bright with purple depositing shampoos. The back story to this look began after I came back from Zgat Academy taught by ...
HOW-TO: Ashy Blonde to Multi-Dimensional Pink
When her long-time client, Brooke, came into her for an attention-grabbing haircolor, stylist and colorist Amelia ‘Violet’ Camp (@violetthestylist) of Bouffant: A Hair Salon knew she was going to be able to play ...
by Jamie Newman
Chartreuse Dimension
From the beginning of her career, Celina Bristow, (@dirtyponymagic) of Riverside, California, grew up in the punk scene and became the "go to" girl for mohawks, charged hair, bleached out looks, neon red finishes and intense locks. ...
Brand New Look: Silver Bob
"We had a new client come in looking for a brand new look," says Chris Mackey (@chris_mackey) of Against the Grain Salon, Spring, Texas, who joined forces with Harley Mangum (@hairbygnarlyharley) to make it happen. "She wanted to ...
COLOR CORRECTION: From Chlorine Damaged to Balayaged Blonde
Kesley Reynolds (@khbkesley) is a freelance hair artist out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Her client came to her after an unfortunate reaction to chlorine.“My client previously had a rooty beach blonde and she decided to take a swim in a ...
by Jamie Newman
Looking The Part: Silver/Blonde Color Correction
Kaitlin Yankos (@studiobhairdesigns) of Studio B Hair Design, Cronulla NSW Australia, has not taken her intense training for granted. "Our salon has a great following on social media which results in being booked out constantly," she ...
On Purpose Yellow: Platinum Salon Team Strikes it Rich with this Vibrant Color and Cut
MODERN SALON is currently attending Paul Mitchell's Business Revolution in Las Vegas, NV, at the Red Rock Resort and Spa. Cassandra McGlaughlin (@cassandraplatinum) of Platinum Salon in Tampa, Florida, a Paul Mitchell Focus Salon, ...
by Anne Moratto
COLOR CORRECTION: Fixing 10 Years Of Box Blonde
Alisha Jared (@alishajaredhairartistry) from Siren Salon, Vancouver, WA, had an exciting opportunity. "This client called into our salon looking for someone to correct her 10 years of home color," she says. "She had been using a ...
7 Makeup Looks That Capture the Magic of Disney Princesses
What girl hasn’t dreamed of being a Disney princess? Makeup artist Skyler Jade (skylerjade_) has captured a bit of that Disney magic in the makeup looks she has posted on Instagram. Her seven eye makeup creations each highlight the essence ...
TRANSFORMATION: From Fun Fashion To Classic Blonde
Heather Yacenda (@heatheryacendahair), owner of Studio H Salon, Wichita, KS, wowed us with this transformation and we had to know more. "My client started out with 6 week old Pravana Magenta and Pravana Purple Vivids," she says. ...
HOW-TO: 3 Looks from Miami Swim Week 2015
At Miami Swim Week 2015, we saw beachy texture and sleek shine – sometimes even within a single look. Here we take a look at the inspiration behind three styles created by the Unite team for three different shows and layout the steps to ...
7 Tips To Instagram Stardom
David Thurston, co-owner of Butterfly Loft Salon and Spa of Los Angeles, California, is the creator of one of our favorite Instagram sites: @butterflyloftsalon. Thurston is an enlightened leader who guides and supports his team allowing each to ...
A New Cut and Higher Contrast Color
Such beautiful work and a truly trusting client, coming to @ajlashmett on the same day she left for her honeymoon to have this gorgeous makeover. “This is a before and after of the cut and colour that I did on my Bride this ...
by Anne Moratto
TRANSFORMATION: Stand Out Gray Ombre
Wesley Palmer (@wesdoeshair), co-owner of Against The Grain Salon, Houston, Texas, says that client Tiffany "is a bartender who wants to stand out. She came to me with natural level 3 hair and wanted to be gray with an ombré effect." ...
Lighter Brighter: A Closer Look at Balayage, Ombriage, Sombre and Babylights
BALAYAGE:THE EXPERT: Eva Scrivo, New York City salon owner and educatorTHE 101: Balayage means “to sweep” or “sweeping” in French. “It’s been around for decades, prior to foils or frosting, brought to ...
5 Tips To Creating Beautiful Waves
Mustafa Avci (@hairsalonm), owner of Salon M in Brooklyn, NY and educator (check out www.mustafaworkshop.com), is the king of glamorous waves and large, elegant updos. He just shot these gorgeous looks and asked if we wanted to share with our ...
Nice and Pretty Blonde To WOW Blonde
Clare Ptolemy (@clarissad7) of the Branded Spade Salon in Texico, New Mexico, is doing a lot of great color in her small town. When we saw this transformation on her Instagram page, we had to know more. Here she shares the HOW TO in her own ...