How-To
Holiday: French Finish
Stephen Wang says an elegant updo that starts with a strong foundation created by a carefully crafted blowout can take time, but it will allow your client’s look to go all the way from opening gifts under the tree to kissing under the mistletoe.
Holiday: Fancy Fishtail
Prep first: “For this look, the hair needs body,” says Wang. “Cleanse with Minardi Wash 1: Weightless.
Texture Meets Pin Curls
Sam Villa, founding partner of the Sam Villa brand and Redken education artistic director, commented on the out-sized volume and texture seen on the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week runways.
How To: Cotton Candy Pink Hair Color
Colorist Judy Grove of Salon Rock Paper Scissors creates a cotton-candy pink look using Paul Mitchell Inkworks color.
Halloween How To: Zombie Makeup Tutorial
Make-up artist Alexander Rivera, aka @alexfaction, creates a Walking Dead/Zombie-inspired make-up look perfect for Halloween.
How To: Short Hair with Pravana Vivids Pink and Blonde Ombre
A pink-haired beauty created with Pravana Vivids Magenta and blonde ombre. Get the formula here!
How To: Create BOLD Orange, Blue and Red Color Formulas
Get the color formulas and how-tos to create Chrystofer Benson's high-fashion color collection inspired by Technicolor film!
HOW TO: The UN-Ombre
Candace Bossendorfer shows HOW TO soften an overkill ombre.
How To: Peacock-Inspired Color Formula For Men
We are loving this INTENSE color created by Rebecca Taylor, Joico Advisor, from Pensacola, Florida, who was inspired by the chameleon and peacock for this HAUTE HUE look!
HOW-TO: 3 Fall Ombre Hair Color Looks and Color Formulas
We recently received a submission from Joncen Phi, hair designer and creative consultant in Chandler, Arizona. Look inside for an "Autumn Ombre" look plus two "Halloween Ombre" looks.
Sam Villa and Geneva Cowen Get Inspired By The Jetsons
When cutting and color duo Sam Villa and Geneva Cowen decided to team up for a photoshoot—they wanted to create finishes that featured vibrant, unnatural hair color, “anti-head forms” and avant garde shapes.
Bejeweled
Vibrant shades continue to be on trend, offering fun finishes on just about any silhouette.
FASHION WEEK: High Flying Braids at Korto Momolu
Diane Stevens, lead stylist for the Nioxin Design Team, created unique top-of-the-head braids at the Korto Momolu show at Mercedes Benz Spring 2014 Fashion Week.
Modern-Day Gatsby
When the “Roaring ’20s” are mentioned, images of decadence, indulgence, romance and luxury come to mind. It was these images that moved Nick Stenson, Artistic Director of the JCP Salon group, to create this texture-infused photoshoot.
Lydia Sarfati: HOW TO Massage the Skin Properly
Lydia Sarfati of Repechage shows HOW TO properly massage the skin during a facial.
HOW-TO: Effortless Fishtail Braid
Learn to create an effortless hairstyle with shabby-chic braids of both fishtail and classic variations.
Summer to Fall Color Transition: Muted Pastel to Power Purple
From a muted pastel to a power-packed purple, we are loving this summer-to-fall color transition by MODERN Instagram follower Ash Fortis (@xostylistxo).