How-To
SPF and Aging
As we all know, a good SPF is a skincare essential, but clients often struggle with finding the right formula. Here, Annet King, Director of Global Education for Dermalogica, shares how to help clients choose the perfect SPF products for their skin at every age.
How To: Easy Wave Set
Joi Rooks is the owner of Fresche Salon in Atlanta, Georgia and a member of the KMS California Artistic Team.
7 Winning Bobby Pinning Tips from Joico's Damien Carney
Once tucked away, bobby pins have become the hottest hair accessory! “They’re fresh, girly and cheek,” declares Joico International Artistic Director Damien Carney, who shares seven ways to pin with aplomb!
by Anne Moratto
HOW TO: A 15 Minute Updo
Luis Alvarez of Aquage shows HOW TO create a 15 minute updo.
HOW-TO: Create Curls With a Round Brush
Sam Villa, Founding Partner of the Sam Villa brand and Education Artistic Director for Redken 5th Avenue, has a tip for getting round brush curls to LAST. Watch the video
How To: Create a Bridal Updo That Will Last All Night
In this how-to, Great Lengths Artistic Director Darren Brokaw, of J Brokaw Solutions for Hair in St. Louis, shows how he gave this bridal client a total hair transformation by combining the makeover power of hair extensions with the elegance of a special occasion style.
Peaches and Cream: Before and After PLUS Steps
Get the formula to take your blondes to a beautiful peaches and cream using Goldwell Elumen color.
HOW TO: Roped Fishtail Braid
The elegant fishtail braid never loses its appeal. Pravana has introduced the new three-product NEVO styling line that includes Invisible Control, Model Behavior and Full Volume.
HOW-TO: Men's Cutting Technique for Soft Texture
Do you have male clients that say they love the texture of their hair 10-14 days after it’s cut? Andrew Carruthers, Director of Education for Sam Villa shows you here how to give those clients the texture they love the day they walk out of the salon. Watch the video inside.
HOW-TO: Melted Pink and Purple Subtle Ombre
PHOTO SUBMISSION SPOTLIGHT ARTIST! Recently, I received a photo submission from Adeline Hutmacher, from Embellir Total Image Salon in Toledo, Ohio. She created this beautiful subtle ombre look with pink, purple and blue highlights...see how she created the look inside.
HOW-TO: Create Voluminous, Photo-Ready Hair for a Photoshoot
Hair always seems to appear smaller on camera. So how can you pump up your model's hair? Try adding extensions for added volume and length. Take a look at these steps on how to apply Hotheads Hair Extensions, offered by Hotheads stylist Victoria Casciola.
How To: Get Michelle Williams’ Double Identity Fringe
Actress Michelle Williams looks great anywhere—casual or glam--with a flick of her versatile fringe.
HOW-TO: Jennifer Lawrence's Textured "Chop"
Try a textured bob on your clients with short hair, as seen on actress Jennifer Lawrence. Celebrity stylist Dwayne Ross, owner of Verve Lounge Hair Salon in Beverly Hills, says that prepping the hair before you style or color the hair is a crucial step, here he recommends Malibu C products.
Summer Blonde: The Power of a Brilliant Highlight
MODERN Facebook fan Drew Noreen, a stylist at Arizona's Pucci Salon created this before and after using Wella Blondor lightener and styled for a healthy finish using Oribe stylers.
HOW-TO: Amanda Seyfried's "Twisted Sister" Look
Amanda Seyfried’s luscious locks are always a show-stopper. At the “Epic” New York Screening, Seyfried was spotted wearing mermaid waves with a twisted hair accent. Here, Wella Professionals celebrity stylist, Andy LeCompte provides us with how to get the look.
HOW TO Create a Modern Face Shape With Powder
Make up artist Kristina-Monique shows HOW TO create a defined face shape using shadow and light.
HOW-TO: 2 Ready-to-Wear Style Ideas: Goddess Updo and Grunge Chic
This upcoming Fall, Celebrity Stylist Nicholas Penna Jr. predicts that updos with flashy embellishments, grunge chic waves, classy top knots and dazzling pinned-back styles are going to be the rage of the season. Here, he offers steps to two ready-to-wear styles you can try on your clients.