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AVEDA FORMULA: A Tie-Dye to Die For

Priscila Martinez (@babyhandsp) of The @establishmentLA Salon in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, shared this "tie-dyed" effect working with all Aveda color and products.FORMULA:Pre-lighten the hair with Aveda Enlightener ...

FORMULA: The Joe Jonas Rainbow Pompadour

Singer Joe Jonas went all rainbow pompadour last month and Pravana colorist Jamie Muniz put together the formula and technique to re-create the look:FORMULA 1:. Two parts Pastel Blissful Blue + 1 part Neon Blue FORMULA 2: Four parts Vivids ...

NYFW Men's How-To: Oribe for Krammer & Stoudt

Krammer & Stoudt’s Fall/Winter 2016 collection featured an eclectic mix of influences from punk rock to California cool to Western. The hairstyles created by lead stylist Louis Orozco for Oribe were similarly versatile—the ...

NYFW Men's How-To: Oribe for Robert James

Robert James' Fall/Winter 2016 collection merged sophisticated looks and classic silhouettes with a nod to '70s rock. Hair was styled by Nathan Nguyen for Oribe in a strikingly masculine finish with a softening, ...

'16 Modern Flow Pompadour Hairstyle by Alyssa "Barber" Brasket

In January 2015, Alyssa Brasket of The Barbers in Vancouver, Washington, became the first woman to capture the American Crew U.S. All-Star Challenge, an annual styling and photographic competition. Here, Brasket reinvents the 1950s pompadour ...

TRANSFORMATION: Going Neon Nebula

Alicia McLaughlin, AKA Lish Mac (@thehairstylish), was thrilled with this opportunity to create what she calls a "Neon Nebula" finish for client Nicole."This color story is long," says McLaughlin. "This year she had been ...

HOW TO: The Road To A Perfect Razor Cut

Lori Panarello, a member of the KMS International Team, was leading and learning at the recent National Guest Artist Training for the Goldwell and KMS teams at the Goldwell/KMS Academy in Santa Monica, California. MODERN was there and intrigued ...

Clipper Cutting with Johnny B Haircare: Hands-On Class at ISSE 2016

Let's hear it for the boys. At the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) in Long Beach, CA, Gabriel "GQ" Quinones (@gqfromgqcuts) conducted a hands-on class on clipper cutting techniques with Johnny B Haircare. More classes on ...

HOW TO: Get Maximum Volume When Blow-Drying Hair

Sonna Brado, KMS California Artistic Director, was participating in a recent training at the Goldwell/KMS Academy in Santa Monica, California, and agreed to demonstrate how to get maximum volume in a blowout. Get some tips and check out the very ...

HOW TO: Great NON-FOIL Color Tips

Danielle Keasling was working hard behind the scenes while prepping for Matrix Destination, the fantastic 3-day event that took place last week in Orlando, Florida. MODERN caught up with her and asked her to share some of her favorite NON-FOIL ...

Tabatha Coffey Cuts! See Her In Action As She Preps A Wig At Matrix Destination

Does industry superstar Tabatha Coffey still "do" hair? You bet she does! MODERN caught up with her at Matrix Destination where she was behind the scenes prepping a wig shortly before showtime. In this short video she gives tips on ...

DEMO: The Backcombing Balayage Technique To Create That Kardashian Sombre

George Papanikolas, the color genius behind that gorgeous Kardashian seamless balayage sombre, shared the details this past weekend while presenting at the grand Matrix Destination event held in Orlando, Florida. MODERN caught up with him ...

NYFW How-To: Statement-Making Clip-On Bangs

The Self-Portrait collection from London designer Han Chong debuted at New York Fashion Week this season. The romantic designs were contrasted with strong, boyish and graphic hair, created by Bumble and Bumble Editorial Stylist Jimmy ...

How-to: Create Clouds of Texture and Explosive Blowouts and Curls

Offer this Sebastian Professional service to clients who crave an ultra-sexy, voluminous, long-lasting blowout.ERUPTEK BLOWOUT:STEP 1: Shampoo and condition with your favorite Sebastian shampoo and conditioner. Towel dry hair.STEP 2: Rub Eruptek ...

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How-To (+video!): Tie-Dye Dutch Braid

With both festival and wedding seasons fast approaching, it's time to ramp up your braiding skills. The versatility of braids have made them a mainstay in upstyling, and we don't see that changing any time soon. Pravana Guest ...

GO24-7 Styles in Milan: ICEBERG Milan Milano Moda Uomo AW16

At ICEBERG Milan Milano Moda Uomo AW16 on Saturday 16th January 2016,  Jan Przemyk for GO24·7 looked to the 90s and the "grunge" esthetic to inform his styling.  Hair was heavy with product and full of ...

2 How-Tos: Customized Cuts

When a fun opportunity comes our way, we jump on it. Industry PR executive Elizabeth Yong contacted MODERN to let us know both she and her mother, Susanne, had been growing their hair out for years and were ready for a makeover. Would we be ...