How-To
HOW-TO: The Messy 5-Strand Braid
The 5-strand braid is predicted to be a hot request this spring/summer. "It's really just a simple weaving of the hair back and forth in an over under pattern,"says braid guru, Melissa Cook of Latest-Hairstyles.com. Wip up this simple (yet intricate looking) braid on your clients making their style a walking advertisement!
MET BALL 2014: Chrissy Teigen by Giannandrea for MNO
Macadamia Natural Oil’s International Creative Director and Editorial & Celebrity Hair Stylist, Giannandrea styled Chrissy Teigen for the 2014 MET GALA celebrating the opening of the Charles James: Beyond Fashion exhibition.
by Anne Moratto
MET BALL 2014: Elizabeth Olsen Textured Half-Up How-To
Celebrity Hairstylist Mark Townsend shares how he styled Elizabeth Olsen for the 2014 Met Ball.
by Lauren Quick
MET BALL 2014: Maggie Q's Modern Twist How-To
Adir Abergel for René Furterer shares styling tips for Maggie Q's modern twist at the 2014 Met Ball.
by Lauren Quick
MET BALL 2014: Sarah Silverman Ornate Bun How-To
Nothing says "elegance" like a sleek bun. Brett Freedman shares how he styled Sarah Silverman's hair for the 2014 Met Ball.
by Lauren Quick
MET BALL 2014: Dianna Agron Angled Bob How-To
David Stanwell for Solo Artists used a 1920s Parisian flapper as inspiration for Dianna Agron's 2014 Met Ball style.
by Lauren Quick
MET BALL 2014: Blake Lively Modern Victory Roll How-To
Stylist Rod Ortega shares how to achieve Blake Lively's modern-day victory roll from the 2014 Met Ball.
by Lauren Quick
MET BALL 2014: Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen How-Tos
Celebrity Hair stylist Mark Townsend shares how he styled Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen for the 2014 Met Ball, where they were nominees for Accessories Designer of the Year.
by Lauren Quick
HOW-TO: Natural Blonde to Platinum With a Fresh Shape
Meri Kate O'Connor and Annie Rush offer a fresh makeover to one of their favorite clients. Here O'Connor shares her platinum formula and Rush breaks down the cut.
HOW-TO: Twist and Shout
With prom and wedding season here, ‘tis the season for special-occasion hair. Who better to freshen up your skills with than the king of updos, Martin Parsons.
VIDEO: How To Use the Hot Tools Argan Vapor Iron
Watch a demo of how to use this new cool tool, Argan Vapor Iron, from Hot Tools.
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: 6 Celeb-Inspired Prom Looks
For your teen clients, prom is as important as a bride’s big day. These six prom-friendly celebrity styles will get your clients’ night started off right.
All About Eyes: The Ultimate Challenges
As the saying goes “eyes are the windows to the soul.” Keep your clients’ peepers looking healthy and youthful with tips from experts on treating, concealing and reviving eyes.
Myth-Busting: Extensions
MODERN interviewed the professional beauty industry’s leading hair extension brands and top artists to bring you the tools needed to have a successful career in hair extensions and to convert even the most skeptical of clients. You’ll be ahead of the extension game before they even ask!
HOW TO: Texture From Folded Foils
Bee Salas shows HOW TO get unique texture from a flag folded foil.
STRIKING SILVER: Formula and How-To
Another example of color connoisseur and wigmaster Darnell Wold's work with Pravana.
by Anne Moratto
RED FLAME: Pravana Formula Combines Vivids and Pastels
Darnell Wold has gained fame for his wig-making skill and his eye for color.
by Anne Moratto