How-To
Charley Brown Coifs Mary Kate Olsen for Met Ball
Charley Brown used Wella Professionals on Mary Kate Olsen for the 2012 Met Ball. Here is the HOW TO.
Diego Da Silva Coiffed Alexa Chung for Met Ball
Sebastian artist Diego Da Silva created the coif for Alexa Chung for the 2012 Met Ball. Here is the HOW TO.
Creighton Bowman Styles Dianna Agron for Met Ball
Creighton Bowman created the hair design for Glee star Dianna Agron for the Met Ball. In this video, Creighton gives us the details after dropping her off at the red carpet.
That's a Wrap: French Braid Swirl Technique
Learn how to create a french braid swirl that wraps up the head in this step-by-step tutorial from MODERN Facebook fan Erica Stoy.
How-to: Rockin' Red Makeover!
Equipped with Goldwell products and a client who was willing to make a dramatic change, Celebrity Stylist Marie Ferro transformed this client's original dull, over-processed hair color into a bright, lively red. Are your clients looking to go red this summer? Read this how-to where you can learn the exact steps you need to take in order to achieve this kind of look. Your clients will be thanking you!
Process: New Wave
Arrojo has launched the American Wave System, a professional wave and texture-enhancing service that creates a range of customized styles from beachy waves to expanded textures and curls.
Three MAJOR Makeovers
Matrix Artistic Team members Brian and Sandra Smith create three makeovers that will SHOCK you!
Color Bursting Technique
ColorDesignUSA Artistic Director Alex De Rango and his team—Kaycee Childs, ColorDesignUSA educator, and Steffanie Conley, ColorDesignUSA National Director of Training—recommended adding gold and red bursts of color in a free-form pattern to create dimension and pizazz in this model’s level 4 virgin hair. They call the technique "Color Bursting." Check out the steps inside.
How-to: Create a Jack Sparrow Hair Hat!
I just recently heard from Master stylist/JPMS Educator Darlene Burnham at Andreas Hogue Salon in Northbrook, Illinois, and she filled me in on how she created the Jack Sparrow hat, (which was part of a larger Pirates' Presentation which won 2nd place) in the Hair Wars Supreme Salon Tour in Chicago.
Annastasia Konidaris Uses Amika for Maximum Volume
Annastasia Konidaris uses the new Amika Obliphica Blow Up Spray to create maximum volume for her Brigitte Bardot finish.
Meta:Men—Classic and Contemporary Men's Looks
Pivot Point International has announced the launch of Meta:Men, the latest installment of the company’s totally new salon educational brand created to satisfy the growing demands on hair designers for more men’s hair styles and variations. This collection provides a range of looks from classic to trendy for every type of client.
Sun-Kissed Brunettes: Summer Color Formulas Your Clients Crave
Rich with dimension, delicately balanced, these bombshell browns are strategically enhanced to deliver deep shine with natural appeal. Here, four artists use four different formulas and application techniques to achieve lust-worthy locks your clients will be begging for this summer.
Modern Mod
Alison Roberts, Director of Education of Revolver Salon located inside Ricky’s NYC beauty supply, says she is continuously inspired by the legendary Vidal Sassoon. So when model Mika arrived at the casting for this photoshoot, Roberts knew a Mary Quant shape would fit the bill.
Wella's House of Color: Advanced Education at The Studio
As a recent beauty school graduate, and an editor for MODERN SALON with a HUGE passion for color, I am touring advanced academies, certifications and training programs across the country to give you the need-to-knows on how YOU can be the best hairdresser possible. And? It all starts with education. In this article, I head to The Studio in Woodland Hills, California, for Wella's Essential Color class.
Braid of the Day How-to: The Extended French Braid!
Braid of the Day! The Extended French Braid! Get the steps inside.
Blaze, Grace, Celeste, Roxy: Wella Trend Vision's Leading Ladies
To get a better understanding of Wella Professionals' trends, and to help you learn how to compete, I attended The Trend Vision Experience, a seminar held at P&G Salon Professional’s The Studio in Woodland Hills, California, where I got up close and personal with Blaze, Grace, Celeste and Roxy. Seminar leader and educator Victoria Thurman Hall and Rochelle Evans carefully dissected each look—what her personality is, her fashion and accessories, her cosmetic palette and, of course, her hair. So, who are these leading ladies begging to be interpreted? Let's take a look.
Braid of the Day How-to: Braid Within A Braid!
BRAID OF THE DAY! Find out how to re-create this braid within a braid from Rusk's elite Creative Team member, Sherri Jessee!