How-To
FORMULA: Deep Roasted Chestnut
Amanda LoCastro (@HairByAmanduhh) of DiRosa Haircare in Franklin Square, NY says, "hair is my passion and I truly love what I do!" A color specialist, LoCastro still cuts and styles as well. Here she shares the HOW TO for this ...
HOW TO: Short and Chic
Renee Zamastil (@reneeMstylist) has a "Special place in my heart for short hair." Based at Salon Coccole, Lake Zurich, IL., Zamastil gives a special shout out to her mentor and salon owner Donna Gentile. The color for this finish is by ...
2015 Grammys How-To: Katy Perry's Purple Textured Lob
Before anyone freaks out, let's just put it out there—YES! Katy Perry's fabulous purple lob at the 2015 Grammys was a wig. She later swapped that for a sleek brunette ponytail to perform. With that being said, isn't that ...
by Lauren Quick
HOW-TO: Pastel Pink and Fuchsia Highlights Using Kenra Color Creative
Introducing Kenra Color Creative. Maximize your creativity with nine semi-permanent colors from Kenra that allow you to create anything from vibrant custom shades to pastels and everything in between.True-to-tone results that last up to 20 ...
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2015 Grammys How-To: Iggy Azalea's Challah-Bread Braid
Rapper Iggy Azalea wore a braided crown created by celebrity stylist Ursula Stephen for her appearance at the 2015 Grammys last night that some have compared to challah bread."I've always been a fan of braids, and they are such a ...
Grammy Awards How-To: Anna Kendrick by Craig Gangi
Hairdresser Craig Gangi styled the actress Anna Kendrick (who offered a peek at the process on her INSTAGRAM feed, below) at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 8. Gangi's goals was capturing her youthful elegance and ...
by Anne Moratto
Pale Plum Sombre
Brittany Fritchley (@britts_hair__art) of Exclusive Beauty Salon in Stockton, CA. says she is "not your average hair stylist. I see myself as a non-conventional colorist who likes to break the rules. Not everyone would go about this color ...
HOW-TO: Going From an Intense/Vibrant Haircolor to a Neutral Tone
When Nicoletta Whitaker of Aureilo Salon had a guest request to change her haircolor from red to blonde, she knew she was in for a challenge. She informed the client that it would not happen overnight and would take multiple visits, but both ...
HOW TO: The Modern Blonde Bob
Amira Ashiblie Valdez (@hairbyuhmeraw), a stylist at Imana Sky Salon, San Marcos CA, says "Hair is my passion. I love letting my creativity flow freely. The ultimate reward is that you can truly make people feel like a million dollars ...
HOW TO: Dimensional Blonde Extreme
Emily Johnson (@eljohnson14) of Southern Roots Salon & Spa, Chattanooga, TN, created a BEAUTIFUL dimensional blonde that earned more than 6,700 "likes" within one day when posted on MODERN's Instagram page. We tracked ...
How-To: A Winning Look by Alyssa Brasket for American Crew
At the 2015 Long Beach International Salon and Spa Expo, Alyssa Brasket from Vancouver, WA grabbed the American Crew All-Star U.S. Winner title. Come April, Brasket will take her tools and her talents and travel to Rome to represent America in ...
by Anne Moratto
TRANSFORMATION: From Pretty Blonde To Red Hot
Meredith Curry (@hairbymeredithcurry), a Master Colorist and Goldwell Educator at Dirosa Haircare, Franklin Square, NY, was thrilled with the opportunity her new guest presented. "She came in wanting a change and was ready to be Red ...
How-To: Emily Blunt's Cool-Girl Waves at the Critics' Choice Awards 2015
Emily Blunt had the hair that basically everyone wants during her red-carpet appearance at the 2015 Critics' Choice Awards. Her Emilio Pucci dress was complemented by the cool-girl waves that Ashley Streicher created for her with Rich Hair ...
by Lauren Quick
Formula How-To: Lakme Collage Gray Coverage
Lakme shares this step by step color tutorial, outlining the formulation and application techniques to achieve complete gray coverage using Collage, the brand’s permanent cream color line. Collage is PPD free and is formulated with ...
TRANSFORMATION: Lavender Color Melt
Alexis (@alexisbutterflyloft) of Butterfly Loft salon (@butterflyloftsalon) in Los Angeles, CA got a call from her client Melissa. Melissa follows the Butterfly Loft Instagram page and was inspired to do something fun, bold, and ...
FORMULA: Purple To Pink, The Journey
THE AGE OF THE ARTIST MOVEMENT was inspired by the "UNICORN TRIBE" collective vibe," says Toni Rose Larson (@hairitagesaloncarlsbad), owner of Hairitage Salon (@hairitagesalon), Carlsbad, Cal. "My 'Born On A Journey' ...
FORMULA: Marilyn Inspired
Mary Ott (@maryhanna65) of Bethlehem, PA, says, "There is something so powerful in short cuts like this. Kara, my client, has always been open and free with coloring and reshaping her mane. I had free range to do what I please, which ...