How-To
How To: Backcombing Ombre Technique on Dark Hair
MODERN Facebook fan Billie Jean Tjogas creates an ombre color effect on very dark hair using Joico color and lightener.
How To Balayombre: Balayage Meets Ombre Color
MODERN Facebook fan David Allen calls this color melting technique "balayombre" because he combines balayage with ombre.
HOW TO: Create Invisible Layers
Rocky Vitelli shows HOW TO cut invisible layers
How To: Braided Halo with Tape-In Extensions For Color and Volume
In this step-by-step, learn to create a braided halo that features pops of color using tape-in Hotheads Hair Extensions.
How To: Color Melting and Ombre Formula and Steps
Drew Noreen uses three formulas to create a color melting ombre effect on his client who wanted a gradient look with red tones.
HOW TO: Sophia Vergara's New Color Formula
Modern got the scoop on Sophia Vergara's fresh haircolor which made it's debut on the red carpet at the Emmy's, courtesy Rona O'Connor. Here O'Connor gives the formula and her RED CARPET RULES.
HOW TO: Breaking-in a Boar Bristle Brush
As we all know breaking in a new round brush can be quite the chore. This age old salon problem has a solution! Here is my tried & true salon solution to breaking in a boar bristle brush.
HOW-TO: New Wave Greaser
For Patrik Ervell's Spring/Summer 2014 runway show, lead hairstylist Holli Smith for Oribe Hair Care designed a look that can only be described as a new wave greaser.
Emmys: Morena Baccarin’s Red Carpet Make-up
Actress Morena Baccarin, Emmy nominee for her supporting role in Homeland, hit the red carpet in a strapless red Alexander McQueen gown.
HOW-TO: Two Spring Nail Trends To Try Now
NYFW nail trends featured everything from ladylike pinks and sunny oranges to barely there nudes and steel grays. Why wait until the spring to give these looks a try? Lighten up your client’s digits now with two Fall-worthy looks by Essie.
HOW-TO: Create Frothy Curls With "Disco" Texture
Learn how to create frothy curls using Japanese straight pins seen during Reem Acra's Spring 2014 collection at New York Fashion Week.
HOW-TO: The Elegant V-Shaped Ponytail by Antoinette Beenders
Aveda Global Creative Director Antoinette Beenders created a sleek high performance ponytail for the Osklen Spring/Summer 2014 collection designed by Oskar Metsavaht and inspired by the cut, color, vibrancy and transparency of gemstones.
HOW-TO: The Tuck and Roll Chignon
Fitting for a casual or more elegant occassion, this "tuck and roll" style created by Peter Gray at Badgley Mischka is a must try for the autumn into holiday seasons. Here, Redken's Sam Villa give you the how-to steps.
HOW TO: Build Volume At The Root
Rocky Vitelli for Farouk Systems demos HOW TO get maximum volume at the root with the Dura CHI blow dryer and CHI Volume Booster.
Emmy Winners: 3 Red Carpet Hair Looks
Back-do’s, faux bobs and long waves tucked behind one ear made style news at the 2013 Emmy Awards. How-to included!
EMMYS: Robin Wright’s Boy Cut
Robin Wright's flirty short look was styled for the Emmys by Paul Norton for Revita by DS laboratories.
EMMYS: "Breaking Bad" Actress Betsy Brandt's Updo by Dean Roybal
"Breaking Bad" star, Betsy Brant’s elegant updo at the Emmy Awards had gorgeous detail in the back, a lovely lift in the front and was styled by Wella Top Artist Dean Roybal.
by Anne Moratto