Gordon Nelson Passes Away
On the morning of Jan. 15, 2015, stylist Gordon Nelson, 64, passed away. His Facebook page gave a simple announcement: "This morning, Gordon Bell Nelson passed away peacefully and without pain at home in the presence of his family. A ...
by Lauren Quick
#LBPFrontRow: A Hair Festival Of Epic Proportions
Luxury Brand Partners (LBP) just wrapped up Front Row, an amazing show billed as "A Hair Festival Of Epic Proportions." Did it live up to its billing? You bet!The four day event, based in the Wynwood Art District in Miami, offered ...
Alterna Haircare Announces New Lead Creative Team
ALTERNA HAIRCARE ANNOUNCES NEW LEAD CREATIVE TEAM, ALTERNA GLOBAL HOUSE OF EXPERTSAlterna Haircare is proud to unveil its new team of creative stylists, known as the Alterna Global House of Experts (AGHE). This team features six hair experts who ...
Spring 2016 BCL | CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship Competition Opens
The Spring 2016 Beauty Changes Lives (BCL) | CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship Competition is now accepting applications through March 21, 2016 and will award five scholarships to individuals pursuing education in the professional nail ...
by Anne Moratto
Hello Kitty Bows How-To: Watch this Nail Art Tutorial from OPI
Say HELLO to the new limited-edition Hello Kitty by OPI nail lacquer collection. OPI created 12 supercute shades that capture the spirit of this beloved character. ...
by Anne Moratto
Winter Bride: Mirabella Makeup Tutorial
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by Anne Moratto
WATCH: Video Submissions of Four Lash Artists, Finalists Vying for NovaLash Title
2016 marks the 6th year that NovaLash will present LASHoff, the eyelash industry's first annual contest for eyelash stylists. NovaLash LASHoff Artist of the Year is a highly coveted honor to the most talented stylists, helping to ...
by Anne Moratto
PARADISE: Anara Spa at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Hawaii
Paradise in paradise? OHHHH, how we suffer for our audience!!! MODERN stopped by the spa at the Grand Hyatt on the island of Kauaii, Hawaii. It is nothing short of perfection. Officially the "Anara Spa at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & ...
Maine Salon Owner Debuts Hair Care Product on Shark Tank
Maine-based salon owner and hairstylist, Alanna York will pitch her line of hair care to the Shark Tank investors on Friday, January 8. Since 2007, York has developed, tested and perfected a handful of products specifically designed for curly ...
by Anne Moratto
OPI Announces Kerry Washington as its First-Ever Creative Ambassador
Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actress Kerry Washington will be OPI's first-ever Creative Ambassador.Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI co-founder and brand ambassador, first approached Washington about collaborating with the brand last spring, ...
by Jamie Newman
Bombshell Update
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show showcased natural texture on the runway—a first for the show. Three years after Karlie Kloss chopped her locks the day before walking the show, Maria Borges ditched her extensions and wore her ...
Jean-Claude Biguine and Wella Unveil Global Partnership
Wella, the Salon Professional Unit of Procter & Gamble, and Jean-Claude Biguine Group, a leading French premium salon chain, announced a new global partnership at a recent press conference at Biguine’s ...
by Anne Moratto
NY Post Calls CHI the Secret Weapon to Trump's Hairstyle
*This article is excerpted from a New York Post article, "Hairdressers reveal the secrets of Donald Trump's hair" by Doree Lewak. For the complete article, click here.Amy Lasch, a TV and film hairstylist for 30 years, worked ...
by Anne Moratto
L’Oréal USA to Acquire Key Assets from Raylon Corporation
L’Oréal USA, the largest subsidiary of L’Oréal S.A., announced the signing of an agreement to acquire key assets from Raylon Corporation, a full-service, family-owned wholesale distributor headquartered in Reading, ...
by Anne Moratto
2016 Salon Today 200: The Faces of Success
In any one day, a successful salon/spa owner plays multiple roles. He or she is a host, a visionary, a mentor, a cheerleader, a marketer, a negotiator, an artist, an accountant, a mediator and a community supporter. Individually, each role is ...
by Stacey Soble
Philip Kingsley Introduces Trichotherapy Volumizing System for Fine and Thinning Hair
Drawing on over 60 years of trichological experience, Philip Kingsley introduces Trichotherapy, a volumizing system for fine and thinning hair. A three-step, at-home regimen, Trichotherapy takes a holistic approach to make hair look and feel fuller.
BREAKING NEWS: Mizani Announces César Ramirez as Global Artistic Director
Mizani has announced to MODERN SALON that César Ramirez will be the brand’s new Global Artistic Director. The creative talent behind Jennifer Hudson’s signature pixie and Ciara’s blonde ombre bob, Ramirez’s ...