How-To
HOW-TO: Lavender, Mint & Blue Faux-Hawk Inspired by P!nk
Kelly Anne Churnside of Salon Cielo in Covina, CA, created a cut inspired by the singer Pink and a vibrant Pravana color combo.
by Lauren Quick
Best Of: Coachella Celebrity Edition
While sunnies, hot pants and maxi dresses were among top trends, these boho chic looks were completed with tousled waves, twisted buns and sleek strands adorned with flowers or wide brimmed hats.
Best of Coachella 2014: Kate Bosworth
While sunnies, hot pants and maxi dresses were among top trends, these boho chic looks were completed with tousled waves, twisted buns and sleek strands adorned with flowers or wide brimmed hats.
Best of Coachella 2014: Zoe Kravitz
While sunnies, hot pants and maxi dresses were among top trends, these boho chic looks were completed with tousled waves, twisted buns and sleek strands adorned with flowers or wide brimmed hats.
IN THE PINK: Formula and How-To for an Aveda Pastel Pink
The last time MODERN SALON shared Jennifer Sarchet's work, the response was wildly positive. Now we share a positively pink formula from Sarchet, a stylist at The Establishment LA salon, an Aveda salon in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
by Anne Moratto
Best of Coachella 2014: Vanessa Hudgens
While sunnies, hot pants and maxi dresses were among top trends, these boho chic looks were completed with tousled waves, twisted buns and sleek strands adorned with flowers or wide brimmed hats.
Best of Coachella 2014: Lorde
While sunnies, hot pants and maxi dresses were among top trends, these boho chic looks were completed with tousled waves, twisted buns and sleek strands adorned with flowers or wide brimmed hats.
COLOR CORRECTION: Homemade Hot Mess
All colorists have had the pleasure of experiencing that hot mess that walks through the door – it can be intimidating, but oh so satisfying figuring out the puzzle.
TEXTURE HOW-TO: Heat-free Voluminous Curls
Define and accentuate your clients' waves without the use of thermal tools for three customizable looks.
TEXTURE HOW-TO: Half-up and Half-down Finish
Dress up and party down with Paul Mitchell’s Big Night Out finishes. True Romance, one of four exclusive party looks features a half-up half-down style.
HOW-TO: Violet Magenta Formula with Precision Fringe
Tony Cavallo of Hype Hair in the UK shares the formula and cut how-to for a striking, colorful before-and-after.
by Lauren Quick
HOW TO: Intense Brunette to Blonde Makeover by Meri Kate O'Connor
Learn the details of this intense makeover by Meri Kate O'Connor, colorist at the Eva Scrivo Salon. This natural blonde client turned dark brunette returned to a light blonde with a lot of care and attention.
NEW TREND: The '20s-Inspired Flat Finger Wave (Using a Flatiron!)
Inspired by fabrics, patterns and fashion silhouettes, the latest collection of "Expressions & Expertise" created by Pureology Artistic Ambassador Ruth Roche, features this statement making "flat finger wave" technique.
HOW-TO: Fix Stripey Highlights for a Brunette
Los Angeles colorist Sema Conde shares how to fix a common color-gone-wrong scenario: stripey highlights.
by Lauren Quick
HOW-TO: Caramel Honey Brown With Dimensional Highlights
“We need to add dimension and excitement to brunettes, and the Forgotten Brunette technique is the way to achieve it," says Marco Pelusi. "Adding strategically placed, off-the-scalp highlights, to create more of a caramel honey brown, is a wonderful way to spice up your brunettes."
HOW-TO: Chocolate Brunette with Balayage Highlights
To enhance the depth of a chocolate brunette, create natural-looking balayage highlights, lift the base for shine and add caramel-toffee tones. Get the formula provided by the Aloxxi Artistic Team.
BRIDAL HOW-TO: The Weaved Chignon "Down 'do"
This weaved chignon was seen recently at Spring/Summer 2014 Bridal Fashion week at Oscar de la Renta. Learn how to re-create this loose braided look using products from L'Oréal Professionnel.