How-To
Keeping It Natural: Tips To Keep Curls Beautiful
Curly hair may be a challenge for those unfamiliar with unique texture, frizz and the effects of humidity. “Even if you have products and tricks that make naturally curly hair look great, stylists and guests alike seem to always be on the ...
HOW-TO: The Wave Braid by Natasha Pearson
This sophisticated plait was designed by UNITE UK Artist Natasha Pearson and demonstrated at the UNITE Global Session in San Diego, CA , October 5-6, 2014.Prep the hair with a light spray of Unite 7 Seconds Conditioner and then apply from ...
by Anne Moratto
All About Ponylights
Move over, babylights— there's a new highlighting technique in town! Ponylights, or feathered highlights that brighten up the hair around the face, might be the next big hair color trend. From application and service to pricing and ...
FORMULA: Plum Violet...Nice Selfie!
Although we usually do not post "selfies", this fantastic post by Heidi Marie Garrett (@heidimariegarrett) just had to be shared. When we tracked her down for more info, she adds that she was thrilled with how well the Matrix color ...
Style of the Moment: The Timeless Bouffant
The Timeless Bouffant is loose and romantic, a modern-day take on a classic look. Learn how to create this Style of the Moment in just a few easy steps with L’Oréal Professionnel hairstylist Drew Schaefering.
HOW-TO: 5 Signs of Aging Hair & Ash Blonde Mature Client Makeover
Aging hair can be determined in many ways, and according to AGEbeautiful there are five.Is your client experiencing hair aging? Just like a person’s skin, hair goes through five specific signs of aging, says AGEbeautiful. They are: ...
FORMULA: Shaggy Blonde
Robin Warriner (disheveled_elegance), co-founder of Lakshmi Hair Studio, Philadelphia, Pa., created this gorgeous shaggy blonde that we found on instagram.Here Warriner shares the formula on her natural level 8 client: Step 1: Lift the hair ...
FORMULA: Nice Ice
Whitney Vite (@whitvite) of the Nicholas J. Salon and Spa in South Bend, Indiana, went icy for Maria's (another hairstylist in the salon) color. "We usually go icy white all over with the color," says Vite. "She had more ...
HOW TO: Deep Violet Color Melt
Alisha Fultz (@alisha0488) of First Choice Haircutters, Riverview, Florida, took about 8 hours to complete this powerful deep violet color melt. "I wanted to do it safely to leave the clients hair in good condition," she says. "I ...
Super Sharp by Victor Moore
From every angle, this haircut by Victor Moore (@vicmoore29) shines.He used Layrite Pomade and a blowdryer to scuplt this fine finish.
by Anne Moratto
Beautiful "Balayombre"
Monica Giles (@mgileshair) "had so much fun with this balayage, melt, sombre or whatever you want to call it!" We call it pretty. Giles offers two outdoor views here: "I love the color in the sun and in the ...
by Anne Moratto
Copper and Cherry Color Melt
Using ProRituals color, Teresa Reagor (@teresa.reagor) did this pretty color melt of copper and cherry on her client.Cherry Base: 6rs 2.8oz + 6rv 020oz + 10volume 3ozCopper: 7r 090oz + 040oz Yellow + 15volume 090ozProcess according to ...
by Anne Moratto
Hairdresser Cuts Hair Using Samurai Swords – Nothing to Worry About, Right?
Nguyen Hoang Hung is a haircutting samurai master wielding not just any sword – a Wakizashi sword, which is similar to a Katana sword, only shorter. And, yes, he cuts people’s hair with it.The technique may look terrifying but ...
Men's Vintage How-To: The "Rockabilly Elephant Trunk" Trend
In this great video, the Brits are calling it the Elephant Trunk. It was also called the Jelly Roll. Whatever you call it, this gives you a window on a trend and on a time and place--a barbershop in England during the 1950s. ...
by Anne Moratto
#Babylights Continued! 3 Application & Time-Saving Tips
They’re finely painted highlights that give a sunkissed result. The topic of babylights blew up on MODERN’s Facebook the other day, so we thought we would seek out some more information about the trend. MODERN interviewed Rona ...
FORMULA: Rose Ombre
“This ombre started off as a correction three months ago,” says Gina Bianca (@the_hair_doctor) of Gina Bianca Hair (@ginabiancahair), Southington, Connecticut. “We went in and blended all of her lines and gave her a ...
3 Hairstyles That Use Bobby Pins in a Chic Way -- Plus 2 Cute Bobs
Hair in the City, a shoot created by Rebecca Beardsley, owner of ShineForth Salon in Oakland California, was shot on the streets of Brooklyn and depics a "meeting up of old friends.""The inspiration of Hair and the City came from ...