How-To
Silver Fox: Not a Sprint But a Trot
Camille Gladney Schmoutz (@nebulacamille), a self-described "Hair Sorceress" in Shreveport, LA, does a fabulous job of illustrating her client's color journey with these posts on Instagram.The photo at the bottom shows the start of ...
by Anne Moratto
TRANSFORMATION: 2 Sessions To Platinum
Lance Shannon (@hair.by.lance) a balayage and color expert based at Society Salon, Los Angeles, CA. says "My client came to me with a desire to be as platinum as I could make her. She was a natural level 8 and had about 2 inches of ...
Met Gala 2016: Kristen Stewart Goes Cyberpunk Glam
For this year's Met Gala, Kristen Stewart rocked an edgy Chanel ensemble with bold silver eye makeup, dark smoky liner, and an edgy, raw hair look. Stewart's hair was styled by Adir Abergel for Pai-Shau. It was ...
by Jamie Newman
Met Gala 2016: Blake Lively's "Modern Goddess" Updo
Last night's Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City, or the only Monday we look forward to the entire year, set the scene for gowns and garbs following (more or less) this year's theme ...
by Jamie Newman
Perfectly Pretty Platinum
David John (@davidjohnla), an in-demand colorist at Sally Hershberger in Los Angeles, performed a color correction, resulting in a perfect platinum.On the roots: Clairol 7th Stage + 40 volume (with 4 packets of powder)After that was rinsed ...
by Anne Moratto
Graphic Statement: Cut & Color How-To
Lucie Doughty, Paul Mitchell global editorial director, looked to 1980s patterns, graphics, contrasting colors and abstract shapes for her color inspiration.“Today, it’s perfectly acceptable to have some blue or pink hints in the ...
Pink Lady with Paul Mitchell Color
An International Trainer for Paul Mitchell, Paula Peralta (@hairbypaulaperalta) hand-painted highlights using Paul Mitchell SynchroLift.The blushing rose tone was created with Paul Mitchell The Color XG: 2 oz of HLP + 3.5" Red ...
by Anne Moratto
TRANSFORMATION: Brassy to a Rooty, Lived-In Blonde
Cirrus Blaafjell (@CirrusBlaafjell), owner of Salon Alta in the heart of San Francisco, specializes in low-maintenance, lived-in haircolor and says, "I was born with shears and a color brush in my hand. I take credit for my family ...
TRANSFORMATION: Home "Situation" To Silvery Blonde - Nice SAVE!
Lauren Bennett (@hairbylaurenbennett) and colleague Lexie Johnson (@lexie_ashley) tag teamed for this color correction. The artists, based at Tantalum Salon, Meridian, Idaho, graduated in November of 2015, but are clearly not afraid of a ...
10 Things to Remember When Taking a Client from Brunette to Blonde
“It’s education that brings our inspiration back to us,” Andreas Hogue, owner of Andreas Hogue Salon in Northbrook, Illinois said to the class as the day began. In mid-April, MODERN SALON attended Robert Santana’s ...
by Jamie Newman
How-To: A Nice Melt for the Client Who Loves Purple
Kristina Cheeseman (@cheesemandoeshair) a hairstylist at Govero Salons, St. Louis, MO. says she loves "playing around with vibrant colors and letting my imagination run wild with color." This transformation caught our eye on ...
HOW-TO: Fire Hair Inspired by Guy Tang
Sami Schneider (@samihairmagic) of House of Color, Colorado Springs, CO, shares the details for this magical transformation:HAIR BACKSTORY: "My client found me through social media (gotta love it) and sent me a photo from the one and only ...
COLOR CORRECTION: Warm and Banded To Cool Blonde
Amie Miller (@amarieshairstudio) owner of Amarie's Hair Studio, Chicago, nailed this color correction and we had to know more. "A new client initially contacted me saying she wanted to be a cool blonde tone," says Miller. ...
HOW-TO: Mixed Media Ponytail
This look mixes together two types of texture from top to bottom, and is tied back into an elegant ponytail. The top features a single, sleek fingerwave and expands into tight, frizz-free curls.
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HOW-TO: Backstage Sleek and Chic Beehive
Sleeker and more chic – this updo features the traditional Beehive concept but has been transformed and re-invented for the more modern-day client. This “Backstage Beehive” by Jennifer MacDougall and Pepper Pastor for ...
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CORRECTION: Oil Slick To Magical Peacock
Kasey O'Hara Skrobe (@hairbykaseyoh) The Hair After Salon, Westminster, MD, says she LOVES fashion colors and "making people magical unicorn mermaids! I am fueled by passion and the drive to make it so one day vivid hair ...
A Modern Haircut Inspired by the '90s and The Biebs
"As seen on Justin Bieber and Zayn Malik, the '90s is coming back but with a twist," says Alyssa Brasket, a barber at The Barbers in Washington State and the U.S. Winner of American Crew's All-Stars Challenge in 2015. "I ...
by Anne Moratto