How-To
TRANSFORMATION: Going Pewter!
Alyssa Wiener (@lysseon) of STYLIN' Norwalk, CT, is meeting new clients the old fashioned way - FACEBOOK! "My lovely guest Naded came for a consult about 2 months ago in February after finding my professional facebook page ...
Instagram Hit: The Dark To Red Transformation
Saretta Bowerman (@hairbysaretta) of Blue Water Salon, Naples, Florida, says "My passion for beauty started at a young age and my motivation in life, and in my career, is to NEVER let yourself become stagnant whether it is in your ...
TRANSFORMATION: Pretty Blonde To Purple, Blush and Gold
Angelina Stranieri (@lechandeliersalon), owner of Lé Chandelier Salon and Boutique, Philadelphia, PA, was ready to transform her blonde client into a bombshell redhead...but "As I was about to mix up her formula, she stopped me and ...
HOW-TO: Modern Chignon (With Steps!) by Kenra Professional
Chignons can work for anyone and everyone. Dress them up or down – the decision is up to you depending upon the occasion.Here, Kenra Professional shows you how to achieve this exquisitely elegant chignon using sectioning, teasing and ...
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How-To: Braided Updo for Pravana Festival Look Day 3
Pravana artists created custom color (click here for formulation) and style inspired by the laid-back, fun-loving festival vibe that spring and summer usher in. The styles are designed to build upon one another as a three-day festival goes ...
by Lauren Quick
How-To: Fishtail Braids for Pravana Festival Look Day 2
Pravana artists created custom color (click here for formulation) and style inspired by the laid-back, fun-loving festival vibe that spring and summer usher in. The styles are designed to build upon one another as a three-day festival goes ...
by Lauren Quick
TRANSFORMATION: Two Sessions For Pretty Purple Sombre
Stephanie McArthur (instagram: @studiosteffieerose), a Designer1 at Ulta Salon in Henderson, NV, has less than one year of experience, but clearly knows how to create beautiful color. "I love doing earthy toned hair colors as ...
TRANSFORMATION: Touch Of Teal
Kimemily Pham (@excellenthairsalon), owner of Excellent Hair Salon & Spa Inc, Fremont, CA. met with client Alexa "whom I have not seen for over a year. She came in wanting just to get a haircut. Her hair was down to her waist with ...
How-To: Mermaid-Inspired Purple
Surprise “purple mermaid hair” was the birthday present one client received from Jen Puebla Alfaro (@ChromaCrowns), a booth renter out of Serenity Salon in Mission Viejo, CaliforniaThe client had a previous ombre that went from a ...
COLOR CORRECTION: From Grown Out Blonde To Dimensional Pale Wheat
Rosvelt Ranses (@rosvelt) of La Bella Salon, Miami, Florida, has a beautiful Instagram page filled with amazing transformations and inspirational finishes, particularly in the blonde family. MODERN can’t get enough. This color correction ...
TRANSFORMATION: Icy Silver Blue Color Melt
Kait Marie (@kairmariehair) of Salon Republic in Studio City, CA, posted this ashy blue shade that made our hearts (color) melt. “Transforming people and color corrections are my favorite part of my job,” says Marie. “I ...
TRANSFORMATION: Going Chrome
Cassandra McGlaughlin of Platinum Salon in Tampa, Florida, sent the details for this gorgeous transformation we found on her Instagram page: @cassandraplatinum.Here she shares the HOW TO in her own words:"This guest came in with previously ...
How-To: Blonde to Edgy Silver
Vanessa (@vanessashairaddition) from Butterfly Loft Salon (@butterflyloftsalon) says that her longtime client wanted something different but still bright. "She was 'over' the usual blonde," Vanessa says. The ...
Nice Save! Correcting A Home "Color Job"
Sheena Payer (@sheenap1129) has been a licensed Cosmetologist for 12 years and is an international platform artist for GKhair. The artist will be showcased and representing GKhair in Dubai at the Beautyworld Middle East Show in May. "This ...
TRANSFORMATION: Silver, Lilac and Cotton Candy Pink Haircolor
This client came in wanting a dramatic change. “She knew she wanted a semi-undercut, but when it came to her haircolor, she said, ‘do whatever you want,” said stylist and colorist at Royal Avenue Barbershop in Eugene, Oregon, ...
The Fix: Green to Blonde with Olaplex
Cathy Tran (@prostylistcathyt) was needed for a fix. This client drove 2 hours and spent 6 hours in the salon for this correction. "To achieve this look, I used Olaplex with Redken Flashlift and cool shades developer using 20 turning into ...
TRANSFORMATION: Vintage Rose Gold With Dimension
Gosia (@Malgorzatala), based in Los Angeles, held back a bit for her new client looking for a change. "This young girl came to me with her hair already balayaged to a blonde but brassy shade and she wanted a soft pink," says Gosia. ...