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Brian Ahrens Appointed New North American GM for Revlon Professional Brands
Ahrens will be overseeing American Crew, CND and Revlon Professional in the U.S. and Canada.
Perfect a Tapered Men's Cut, and 7 More Men's Grooming Questions, Answered
Watch how to do a tapered cut with texture and hear Stacia Kelley's responses to seven men's grooming questions.
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HOW-TO: The Yellow Color Formula your Clients will LOVE Using Goldwell Pure Pigments
There are few things that crush a colorist more than when hours of work goes into creating the ideal shade for your client only for it to fade as quickly as, sometimes, just a few shampoos. So when Kristi Waldrop created this vibrant yellow shade, she chose to work with Goldwell's new @Pure Pigments color additive, that resists the fade.
MAKEOVER: A Royal Fix
Joshua Boynton (@josh.does.hair) of Wingate Salon, Smyrna, TN, says his first time client was ready for a royal change. Here he shares the details for the makeover.
NYFW: Natural Texture and Shine from Evo for Mara Hoffman
Natural texture and shine were the hair trends seen from Evo at Mara Hoffman during NYFW. "For me, the hair look was about letting go of perceived standards of beauty and instead, focusing on the beauty of the individual," says Gareth Bromell, Evo Hair Global Ambassador. "To celebrate the diversity of the individuals, i enhanced each model’s natural hair to allow their natural texture to shine. a simple look, providing a natural nod to all that comes from this earth."
Get the Look: Platinum Blonde Highlights Using Fluid Hair Painting
The days of clients requesting sunny summer blonde hues might seem to be fading away as brunettes begin to trend again for fall. But Artist Connective member McKenna Anzaldua (@mckenna_mckenna) decided that the colder months don't have to mean an absence of blonding.
by Mary Kaleta
MAKEOVER: Faded and Dull To Powerful Pink
Brent and Carlyn Basore share the details for this lovely makeover.
NYFW: CHI and Tammy Mixon For Sherry Hill, SS '19
CHI and Global Artist Tammy Mixon, created fresh looks for the Sherry Hill Spring/Summer 2019 collection. Details here.
Hair Color Makeover: Fall Cool-Down
Learn how Redken Ambassador Patricia Nikole transformed her client’s faded, brassy highlights into a rich, brownstone hue.
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How to Choose the Right Hair Extensions
Your client has made it past the consultation and is ready for an extension service! But with so many extension options on the market, how do you choose which is right for your clientele, salon and needs?
by Jamie Newman
How One Stylist Built Her Instagram Engagement and Following
MODERN’s had a relationship with DeLuca for at least 10 years—but only recently did we start encouraging her (okay, maybe a little strong-arming, but she needed it) to focus on her @hairbykatied Instagram page and get more eyes on her much-deserving work. Here's what she did to boost her following, engagement and, as a result, clientele.
Get the Look: Platinum with a Punch of Yellow Using Matrix SoColor Cult
MODERN SALON Artist Connective member Hailey Mahone (@haileymahonehair) has a spunky nature that's apparent from her Instagram page. The Texarkana, Texas-based artist is known for her ability to create gorgeous color blends in nearly every shade. In a recent post, Mahone showed off her love of yellow with a platinum combination that has us hanging on to summer just a little bit longer.
by Mary Kaleta
Why One Top Colorist Prefers Balayage To Foils
Colorists frequently ask Eva Scrivo, the “queen” of balayage, salon owner and founder of the Eva Scrivo Academy, why she prefers balayage to foil highlights. Here she shares the top five reasons why every colorist should include balayage in his or her tool box of techniques.
NYFW: Knotted Pony by Esther Langham for Ulla Johnson and Amika
Recreate this sleek knotted pony with these steps and products from Amika.
How to Make Bobby Pins Your New Favorite Accessory
From our earliest days in beauty school, we've always been taught to not let your bobby pins show--that, and don't open them up with your teeth (guilty...). But @updoguru Casey Powell of Jacksonville, Florida, is breaking all the bobby pin rules and we're loving it.
How-To: Mermaid Tail Braid with Bling
Learn two secrets to creating festival-worthy braids.
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10 Years of Black Box Color to Beautiful Blonde
Slow and steady wins the race. Here is how one committed colorist brought her client from box to blonde.
by Anne Moratto