How-To
How-To: Half-Up Braided Style for Festival Day 1
Festival season is about more than music--culture, style and hair have been taken to NYFW street-style levels at Coachella, SXSW, Lollapalooza and more across the country.Pravana artists created custom color (click here for formulation) and ...
by Lauren Quick
FORMULA: Kylie Jenner's Aqua
Kylie Jenner (@kylizzle) posted her new aqua 'do on Instagram, and in less than 18 hours she had more than one million "likes" and 70,000 comments, many (not all) very positive. The color chameleon captioned the pix "The road ...
HOW-TO: A New Twist on a Deconstructed Fishtail Braid
Warmer weather makes us think of braids! To kick off spring, MODERN brings to you this braid we spotted on Instagram. This new twist on a classic fishtail braid is just what we needed to see! Here, hair educator and blogger of Confessions of a ...
The ABCs of Alphabet Creams
It’s easy to get lost in the sea of alphabet creams that have flooded the beauty market in the last few years. BB, CC, and now DD creams can be found at every makeup counter – but what do these creams actually do?“BB, CC, or ...
Always On Trend: The Dimensional Blonde LOB
Stephanie Von Meijer (@von_meijer) is a stylist in Las Vegas and a Wella Master Color Expert."I am a huge advocate for investing in yourself with extended education," says Von Meijer. "I make it a point to take at least one class ...
How-To: Mood Ring Haircolor for Festival Season (+Video!)
Longer, warmer days usher in carefree festival season. This is a great time for you to fill your book with creative color, blowouts that will last for days (showers and festivals are not typically associated with each other) and quick, braided ...
by Lauren Quick
COLOR CORRECTION: Babylights And Balayage To The Rescue
Rebeca Deanne (@rebelnoel_hair) of Studio 145, Corona, CA. gets inspired to try new techniques and challenges herself by following some of the best colorists on Instagram. "I really love the whole beauty industry community, as ...
COLOR CORRECTION: Going For The Perfect Blonde
Whitney Elizabeth (@HairArtisan916) of Sacramento, CA, finds inspiration from other artists, especially Guy Tang and his timeless, beautiful and wearable designs. MODERN was inspired by Whitney and this gorgeous transformation ...
HOW-TO: Golden-Blonde Subtle Sombré on Jamie Chung
With blockbuster movie credits to her name like Big Hero 6, The Hangover Parts II and III, and acclaimed TV series such as Once Upon A Time, and Believe, one can say that actress Jamie Chung – who, by the way also runs her own lifestyle ...
TRANSFORMATION: Grown Out To Icy/Frosty/GORGEOUS!
Galina Mrochko (@galinamg), a master stylist at Mane Chicago, Chicago, was thrilled that first time client Brook found her on Yelp."She acknowledged she couldn't walk around like that anymore," says Mrochko. "This was an old, ...
For Him: Box Boo-Boo To Platinum
Batzy Zaid ( Batzy @TheGreatBatzy) had been looking for a guy to go platinum for quite a while. Then, she stumbled upon Cole, "who had attempted to make himself platinum!" \What a score! The Canada-based artist was thrilled. ...
Cold and Bold: '90s Influence Seen in Work by Anastasia Amico
Anastasia Amico, Color Director for John Amico (@anastasia.amico) says the 1990s are back in a big way. "I am seeing bowl cuts, bold color and strong streaks... and flare pants! I took that inspiration for this cold and bold ...
by Anne Moratto
GoPro How-To Video: Lala's Updos' Braided Flower Updo
Laura Kaszoni (@lalasupdos) has reached considerable Instagram fame for her stunning updos, and we can't say we're surprised.Her meticulously braided, twisted and coiffed styles range in elegance from everyday to The Big Day, and ...
by Lauren Quick
BEFORE & AFTER: Brassy, Grown-out Ombre to Soft Healthy-Looking Brunette
Working as a colorist, you probably come across clients with different hair types and textures every day. The tricky part is when your client comes in and their hair includes all different sizes and types of texture – not just ...
Julianne Hough's Pink Hair Formula
She did it! Actress and Dancing with the Stars judge Julianne Hough revealed her new unicorn-inspired, powdery pink look via Instagram, giving credit where credit is due: to her trusted stylist and friend Riawna Capri ...
TRANSFORMATION: Low-Maintenance Dusty Pink Balayage
Gina Atkinson's (@ginaatkinson) client Nicole comes in for a haircolor touch up approximately two times per year. The last time she sat in Atkinson's chair was five months prior. When she came in for her most recent visit (see BEFORE), ...
Stylist Selfie! Formula For This Gorg Purple To Platinum Melt
Cassandra DeRosa (@cassderosa) of Salon 202, Howell, NJ, credits the health and integrity of her hair to "using the right products". The assortment includes: Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Shampoo, Joico Intense Hydrator, It's A ...