Introducing...Great Clips' New Design Team Masters!
Great Clips professional stylists work every day to deliver top-quality haircuts that are on-trend and on-point. In 2017 they will give you a glimpse into the talent working at Great Clips Salons with their new Design Team.
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Ratner Companies Announces New President and COO Phil Horvath
Ratner Companies, one of the largest family owned and operated chain of hair salons in the country, today announced the appointment of Phil Horvath as president and COO, effective immediately.
by Anne Moratto
Salon Today 200: 20 Years of Shining a Spotlight on Salon Success
A detailed look at the picture that the statistics from the 2017 Salon Today 200 paint on the state of the salon industry.
by Stacey Soble
Prorituals Announces Revamped Professional Education Programs for 2017
Prorituals salon professional color and wet line has announced a revamped and revitalized education program in 2017, along with the appointment of nearly 30 new educators across the country.
by Anne Moratto
Lydia Sarfati Offering a Variety of Skincare Educational Offerings Including Free Courses
In 2017, The Lydia Sarfati Post-Graduate Skin Care Academy will host a variety of free educational courses for salon/spa professionals.
by Anne Moratto
SureTint Welcomes New Director of Business Development
SureTint Technologies is pleased to announce that beauty industry veteran Terri Adams has joined the company as Director of Business Development.
by Anne Moratto
MAKEOVER: Balayage and Toning For The Save
Farhana (@xo.farhana.balayage) is a balayage specialist based at Hedkandi Salon, Hotel Arts, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. When MODERN saw this gorgeous makeover on Instagram we just had to know more. Farhana shares the details in this post.
Lessons from Uber: Demand Based Pricing for Haircutters
Supply and demand, a basic law of economics, dictates pricing in most industries. We haircutters have a lot to learn.
by Ivan Zoot
MAKEOVER: Going Bright Red But "Not Vivid"
Sarai Speer (@saraihairwizard) of ReHab Hair, Kansas City, MO, says this makeover took 3 hours and she charged $250. In this feature she shares the details.
Enroll Now in DevaCurl's Level 2 Academy Curl Education—Free DevaFuser For the First 10 to Register
This January, DevaCurl offers its Level 2 Academy program, providing the technical, creative and financial education needed to succeed in the booming textured hair market.
BREAKING NEWS: Ted Gibson Salon, NYC, Closing After 13 Years
The Ted Gibson Salon on 5th Avenue in NYC has officially closed as of today. MODERN caught up with owners Ted Gibson and Jason Backe to get the details on why, chat about the current state of the salon industry and to learn where the 2 are headed.
Balayage Using Four Formulas To Create A Violet Rose Gold
Sami Schneider (@samihairmagic) of House Of Color, Colorado Springs, CO, shares the details for this lovely makeover: "My client wanted a rose gold/blonde/lavender color. She was starting with a natural level 7 root with a remaining level 8/9 Balayage." How-to here.
Illinois Passes Law Requiring All Licensed Beauty Professionals to Get Domestic Violence Training
Beginning Jan. 1, 2017, Illinois is requiring all licensed salon professionals within the state of Illinois to be trained on how to handle situations of domestic violence when speaking with clients.
The Triumphs and Pitfalls of Design According to a Salon Architect
DMAC Architecture in Chicago is the creative force behind the salon design of Anthony Cristiano and Mario Tricoci’s flagship location in Chicago. Both spaces are clean, calm and modern, but have a unique identity that reflects their brands. That, according to DMAC Architecture Principal Dwayne MacEwen, is the key to a successful salon design.
How Hairdressers of Ancient History Styled Hair
Ancient Greek noblewomen, Renaissance beauties, Civil War women—learn how to design the hairstyles that identify them and their place in history from the Hairdressing Archaeologist Janet Stephens.
by Anne Moratto
Damaged Faux Blonde To Healthy Semi Sweet Chocolate
Heather Pizzulli (@hairbyheatha), a design associate at Vito Mazza Salon & Spa, Woodbridge, NJ, says her client has "been a faux blonde balayage for almost 2 years - refusing haircuts and deep conditioners - and ALWAYS flat ironing at 450 degrees. I let her realize for herself that her hair was going to give up at some point and the day I got the text 'I need my hair chopped off and made dark' I immediately made room for her in the book." Details here.
CIDESCO Celebrates its 70th Anniversary
To commemorate the milestone, CIDESCO (Comité International d’Esthétique et de Cosmétologie) takes a look back at beauty history.