How-To
Color and Extensions For A Total Glam Finish
Laura Griepentrog (@TeaseSalonOC) of Tease Salon, Costa Mesa, California, got a chance to exercise her color and extension talents for this first time client. Here she shares the details:Step 1: Weave babylights and some backcombed ...
Going Metallic Melt
Kimemily Pham (@kimwasabi), a master stylist and owner of Excellent Hair Salon & Spa Inc. located in Fremont CA. says "It was almost a year since I last saw my client. I had previously lightened her hair from virgin hair. She had ...
Makeover: Perfectly Melted Purple and Blue
Elizabeth Gossett (@elizabethhairartist) of Karas Salon in Wichita, KS, says her client started out with virgin level 7 hair with a few grown out blonde peekaboos. Here she shares the details for this lovely transformation: Step 1: ...
Makeover: Grown Out Blonde To Hot Pink
Paul Callaghan (@paulcallaghanhair) from Lipstick Studio, Glasgow, Scotland created this color and braid that caught out attention. Callaghan wanted to make sure MODERN knew colleague @nicolemeechan created the waves. Here he shares the ...
Makeover: Going Dimensional Sorbet
Connor Lange (@connorlangehair), Rapunzel's Hair Design, Stratford, Ontario, shares the details for this wonderful transformation:Starting Levels: Regrowth - 6NA | Ends - 10N home lightenedStep 1: Apply 35mls 20 Volume with 1 scoop ...
Stormy Blue-Grey by Anastasia Amico
Anastasia Amico, Color Director for John Amico (@anastasia.amico)I used John Amico color and products for this dramatic, stormy look she calls "Chicago Skies."
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Loose Undone Beach Waves
The inspiration behind this hairstyle, created by Veronica Nunez, is simply effortless sexy, the “I woke up like this” or the “no makeup, makeup” look for hair.
by Jamie Newman
Sporty and Modern Style: Unite at Milan Fashion Week
Unite artist Nick Irwin created the hair concept for Byblos at Milan Fashion Week. "The look for Byblos SS17 was a younger, sporty vibe," Irwin says. "Clothes were inspired by late 70’s early 80’s ski wear, with ...
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Lighten Hair for Fall Using the Blonde Wand from Pravana
Who says clients should only go dark for fall? Pravana Artistic Regional Trainer Lissette Cruz gives a step-by-step of how to achieve the perfect blonde using Pravana's new Blonde Wand and Pure Light Creme Lightener.
by Jamie Newman
Makeover: Color and Extensions For Lilac Elegance
A color and extension makeover story by Liza Edwards.
Dramatic Cherry with Aveda Formula
Heggy Gonzalez (@heggyhair), a stylist, makeup artist, educator and fashion designer combined all her strengths to create this beautifully balanced and extremely flattering haircolor. Gonzalez worked with all Aveda products. And the ...
by Anne Moratto
Removing the Brass and Revealing a Perfect Blonde
Neal Malek (@nealmhair) was the 2016 Pravana Show Us Your Vivids Winner and his work continues to be award-worthy. This gorgeous process completely transforms the color. Here's how this self-described "Hair ...
by Anne Moratto
Level 2 Box Dyed Brunette to Beautiful Blonde
From box brunette to beautiful blonde, “This has been our journey over the last five months,” Kalen Keele, says. Keele, (@colorbykalen), a salon owner and balayage specialist in Lehi, UT, shares the slow and steady work she ...
by Anne Moratto
Spots, Banding, Uneven Color to Violet Moon Colormelt
Jeni (@jeni_does_ham) calls this beautiful color correction “Violet Moon.” She is a salon owner in Eugene, OR, a color specialist and self-described ‘Magic Believer.” This #hairdressermagic was achieved with some ...
by Anne Moratto
Fierce Freeze Look from KMS California
Karen Cunningham creates a look fit for an ice queen using KMS California products.
by Jamie Newman
Joico Formula: Confetti by Sue Pemberton
A sweet, edgy look by Sue Pemberton bursts with Joico candy-colored vibrancy.
Paul Mitchell Formula: Blushing Berry
Bursts of Paul Mitchell bright berry and a new base create freshness for fall. Demi shades are ideal for frequent color changers.