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.
Invigorate Your Career! Attend ISSE Long Beach - A Leading Beauty Expo on the West Coast
Need some motivation when it comes to education? Stimulate your creativity by attending The Professional Beauty Association’s (PBA) International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) in Long Beach on January 28-20.
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Marco Pelusi Profiled in New Book on Personal Success, Emphasizes Importance of Hair on Confidence
Colorist and salon owner Marco Pelusi was tapped for a new book on unlocking personal potential.
by Anne Moratto
Marco Pelusi Profiled in New Book on Personal Success, Emphasizes Importance of Hair on Confidence
Colorist and salon owner Marco Pelusi was tapped for a new book on unlocking personal potential.
by Anne Moratto
CHI and Esquire Grooming Style the Employees of Jet Blue at Beauty Pop-Ups
CHI and Esquire Grooming travel provided pop-up beauty services in six cities to the employees of Jet Blue airline.
by Anne Moratto
Brightening Up - Going Super Blonde
This client chose her colorist, Amy McManus, after seeing her beautiful work on Instagram. Before coming into the salon, her hair had been previously balayaged, but it still wasn't as light as she wanted it to be. Here's how they made that happen!
COLOR CORRECTION: Damaged To Icy - And Healthy - Platinum
Sarai Speer-Lee (@SaraiHairWizard) of ReHab Hair, Kansas City, MO, says her new client found her on Instagram. "She came in for a consultation - a must for all new clients - and said she wanted silver/white/platinum hair. During her consultation I told her I would get her as light as I possibly could and fix the banding while keeping the integrity of her hair." Here she shares the how-to.
Announcing the 2016 British Hairdressing Award Winners
Angelo Seminara takes home the ultimate prize of British Hairdresser of the Year.
by Jamie Newman
CORRECTION: Great Repair With Cut and CONDITIONER!
This client's hair was fried and dyed to the heavens. Danny McClure (@dannnycuts) of Ian McCabe Studio in Washington DC, talked her into losing the length and starting over.