How-To
The Science of Co-washing
Whether you call it co-washing, cleansing conditioners, no-poo or soap-free, the one-step wonders of washing are set to boom in 2015.IN DECADES PAST, to remove unwanted oil and build-up from hair, a sprinkle or two of talcum powder did the ...
Formula: Julianne Moore's "Ronze" with Pravana
Red hair can be hard to achieve, but when done right, it can be marvelously multi-dimensional.We never tire of Julianne Moore's cinnamon strands, which Pravana and its new Global Creative Director Sherri Jessee are dubbing ...
by Lauren Quick
5 Ways to Blueprint Your Client's Beauty Strengths and Weaknesses
It's advanced hairdressing made simple. Based on a marriage of art and science, Bella’s Secret is a comprehensive training program created to turn you into a master hairstylist in months rather than years. It's an insider's ...
COLOR CORRECTION: Doing It Right
Amanda Joseph (@thehearsalon) of the Mia Bella Salon, Seattle, Washington, says "I love making people beautiful and hair and makeup is such a great way to do so, but the most special thing about my job is being there to help transform them ...
FORMULA: Sunkissed Highlights On Virgin Hair
Camille Plourde (@hairbycamillegp), a Master Stylist at Hair in Fairifield, Ct. met with Meghan and couldn't wait to get her hands in her hair. "She came to me with virgin hair that was all the way down her back," says Plourde. ...
How-To: Sam Villa's Dual Identity Grown-Out Pixie Cut
The 2014 pixie was all the rage and suited so many women. But what do you do with that client who has decided to grow out her short hair, but still wants something fashionable? Sam Villa has the answer.As anyone who has worked with him knows, ...
5 Questions for a Lash Extensionist
Interested in getting into the lash business? Bianca Martinez, NovaLash 2015 Lash Artist of the Year and owner of Lashes by Bianca in Yuma, Arizona, answers your questions:Q1: I’d like to offer my clients ...
Step By Step: What a 9-Hour Color Correction Looks Like
MODERN Instagram follower Melissa Harwood recently had a client come to her with a major color challenge: Take her from a radiant red--everything from Davines to Redken to Goldwell and other varying brands and tones--to a lighter color. It took ...
Transformation: From Mousy Brown to Bold Red
"My guest came in and asked for something bold, something to make her stand out and sing... she wanted something RED," explains Dominique DeFrancesco, colorist from De La Mer Salon in Bellmore, New York. "I showed her options that ...
How-To: Retro Braided Bob by Ruth Roche
Ruth Roche sees no reason why not to combine two of-the-moment trends: bobs and braids.Roche, artistic ambassador for Pureology Serious Colour Care, notes you'll need a client with down-to-there hair for this one; taking the time to prep the ...
by Lauren Quick
FORMULA: Sedona Sunrise Red
One of MODERN's favorite colorists, Rona O'Connor (@ronacolor) , owner (with husband Luke) of Lukaro, Beverly Hills, California, posted this amazing golden copper with apricot undertones that she calls "Sedona Sunrise Red". It ...
How-To: Laverne Cox's Braided Crown at the SAG Awards
Orange is the New Black star Laverne Cox looked stunning at the SAG Awards in her fit for a queen styled by Ursula Stephen.“Laverne and I decided that we wanted to break the rules a bit," Stephen says. “We didn't want to do ...
HOW-TO: Miss Universe 2015's Winning Style
A woman’s hair is her crowning glory and Miss Universe 2015, Pauline Vega, is no exception. CHI took center stage, creating her styles, along with the hair of all 88 contestants from around the world. All hair was styled using CHI’s ...
HOW-TO: Making Waves at the SAG Awards
There are many versions of a wavy look and the SAG Awards saw celebrities showing off waves to many different effects. Ariel Winter and Camila Alves look glamorous in sleek waves that emanate old Hollywood charm. For a more casual style look to ...
HOW-TO: Sleek Ponytails at the SAG Awards
Sleek ponytails have become a red carpet favorite, and this year’s SAG Awards were no exception. Though this look appears simple at first, the attention to details such as asymmetrical designs, deep side parts, and polished finishes makes ...
MANNEQUIN MONDAY: Fun Colors
Mirella Hullum (@MirellaManelli), the Technical Educator in California for Kenra Professional, offered up this two beauties for #MannequinMonday and we had to know more. Here she shares the details:"The mannequins feature our upcoming 2015 ...
TRANSFORMATION: Purple Melt
Andrea Brandon of ICE (inspire•create•educate) Salon and Spa in Sacramento, California is a "passionate salon owner that LOVES this industry!" Brandon tagged MODERN SALON with this gorgeous color design and we had to know ...