How-To
Nail How-to: Blue Ombre Scroll Nail
Using just two of OPI Gelcolors—Russian Navy (blue) and Suzi Says Feng Shui! (white)—you can create this scroll design on top of a blue ombre nail. For the past month, MODERN has been posting various OPI nail step-by-steps like Criss-Cross nails, Flame and Marbelized nails, and Blue Moon nails—which is one out of three special how-tos we are posting in anticipation of the new Spiderman movie, The Amazing Spiderman, coming out in theaters July 3.
Process: Red Brigade
Inspired by the season’s continuing love-affair with red, several students chose to showcase it in classic and playful interpretations.
SPIDERMAN NAILS: Create the Blue Moon Look
For the next three weeks up until the premiere of The Amazing Spiderman, premiering July 3, MODERN and FIRST CHAIR will be posting one OPI nail-how to per week from their exclusive Amazing Spider-Man nail collection that depicts nail art ranging from how to create faux webbing to the detailing on spidey’s mask! See how to create the look, BLUE MOON.
Mark Miletti's Sparkle Lights
Mark Miletti demos his "Sparkle Lights" technique on his favorite client: Beth Minardi.
Six Updos Real Clients Will Love
Six updos your clients will love, how-to steps created by Jennifer Unger of Tonic Salon in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Fairy Tale Weddings: Soft Texture
Texture takes center stage this bridal season. According to Marek Hartwig, owner and bridal stylist at Marek Bridal in Chicago, and Artistic Director at Frank Gironda Salon & Day Spa in Wheaton, Illinois, this bridal season can be broken down into three categories.
Fairy Tale Weddings: Twisted Elegance
The Fall 2012 Badgley Mischka Bridal Collection was inspired by sophistication and elegance of 1930s fashion icon Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor.
Fairy Tale Weddings: Ornate Volume
Hair icon Vivienne Mackinder created these two styles using Simplicity Hair Extensions to add fullness and volume into the hair.
HAIR TREND: Bold Color and Bright Hues
A-lister celebrities of all ages have been experimenting with bold hair color choices. Whether it is in the form of streaks, dipped ends or overall base color, bright hues have been gracing the heads of many celebrities, says Pravana Color Director Vadre Grigsby.
Ouidad Demo At Pool Party
Ouidad Creative Director Morgan Wilhite demos the "Rake and Shake" technique.
How-to Nail: Criss Cross
With a total of 30 Gelcolor Colors available for application, OPI is now coming out with more how-to steps for professional nail technicians on how to creatively use different polishes in the line.
YES! Girls With Curls Still Need a Curling Iron!
Brittany Moshe, Amika stylist, demos the need for a curling iron on clients with naturally curly hair.
The Beach Wave Cut
The new Artistic Director for Rusk, Gerard Caruso, demos a quick and easy cutting technique to create beachy waves.
Sizzling Summer Swirl by China Glaze
A hot nail design by China Glaze, Sizzling Summer Swirl.
by Anne Moratto
CND Launches Additives
One of the most exciting launches at the Premiere Show in Orlando was the new CND Additives service.
Dean Banowetz Demos Instyler Rotating Iron
Dean Banowetz demos the new Instyler IQ at the Premiere Show in Orlando.
Sci-Fi Geisha Updo
After five bags of synthetic hair mixed with natural hair, and 3-4 hours of styling and designing, stylist Kalizya Hutchinson from Nival Salon and Spa in Chevy Chase, Maryland, created this updo which she calls, Sci-fi Geisha. “Our salon collaborated with an idea to use a technically challenging updo,” says Hutchinson. “We wanted to show the juxtaposition of soft earthy textures with hard urban chic. My model, Rachel, was the ultimate inspiration, statuesque and polished. I named this updo Sci-Fi Geisha, to me it showcased a classic undo with a modern edge.” Get the steps inside.