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DJ RIGGS...Get Busy
DJ RIGGS of Mainentrance chats about the importance of "getting out there" and participating in all that our industry offers.
Robert Thomsen wins Milady's Rising Star Video Contest
Milady announced Robert Thomsen, a stylist from Albany, New York, as the winner of its Rising Start video Contest. Thomsen wins a trip to a two-day video shoot, $1,500 cash and a ticket to NAHA 2014.
by Stacey Soble
Agadir Launches Hair Shield 450 Treatment
Agadir’s new Hair Shield 450 Intense Crème Treatment with argan oil repairs and protects hair with a formula that is activated by the heat of thermal styling tools.
Brandon Ranney to Head Creative Salon Concepts
Creative Salon Concepts, an independent distributor based in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, has announced the promotion of Brandon Ranney to president.
Salon Services and Dermalogica Host Skinposium
Salon Services, an independent distributor and resource center for salons, is partnering with Dermalogica to host the second annual Skinposium on November 18, 2013 in Seattle.
OutSide My Window
This past weekend, I had the honor of sharing ideas at the ARROJO EXPO, and while there shot a picture at night outside my window, posted to Facebook and had this reply, “Amazing...but even more amazing your room is paid for and so is your time.... You are considered successful ... Remember when you paid to go everywhere?!”
FASHION WEEK: Frank Rizzieri at Milly...How to Handle DRAMA
Frank Rizzieri chats about his modern look for the SS 2014 Milly Collection presented at MBFW, and the DRAMA of changing a look last minute.
FASHION WEEK: Beauty at J. Mendel
Anthony Turner (for L'Oreal Professionnel) describes his beautiful finish for the J. Mendel SS 2014 collection presented at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week,
CHOOSE BEAUTY: A Profile of Rodrick Samuels
Artist, educator and advocate, Rodrick Samuels is leading from the front.
by Anne Moratto
Marco Pelusi Hair Studio Nominated for Creative City Award
Marco Pelusi Hair Studio Nominated for West Hollywood Creative City Award 2013.
by Anne Moratto
IS Your Salon “Pinteresting” Enough?
Kelly Ehlers, owner of Evoke Brand Strategies discusses why salons should be using Pinterest and how to correctly do so.
by Kelly Ehlers
ViaBeaute, a New Distributorship for Spanish Speaking Customers
Matrix has partnered with SalonCentric and Ultimate Beauty Companies to create viaBeaute, an independent distributorship targeted to Southern California’s Hispanic community of salon professionals.
Paul Mitchell Schools Plan 5th Annual Nationwide Free Hugs Day
Paul Mitchell Schools will be doing their part to help America meet its hugs quota for it's 5th annual Free Hugs Day. Read the details.
Pravana Announces 2013's Show Us Your Vivids + Pastels Winners
The results for Pravana’s “Show Us Your Vivids + Pastels Contest” are in! From June 1st through August 31st, students and stylists entered their most creative color creations for a chance to win their own editorial photo shoot in Chicago. Members of Pravana's Artistic Council judged the contest based on creativity, technique and overall impact. See the winners
TREND ALERT: Blonde Hair Trends for Fall 2013
A change in season always brings in new trends for hair color. This year we are saying “goodbye” to summer blonde bombshells, and “hello” to fall blonde babes! See what your favorite celebrity colorists are saying the big blonde trend will be for fall 2013.
FASHION WEEK: Beauty at Sass and Bide
Renya Xydis (Wella) and Marian Newman (MAC nails) created great beauty for the Sass and Bide SS 2014 collection presented at NYFW
Take Your Photoshoot to the Next Level With a Beauty Photographer
For MODERN's October Ask the Experts section we asked Nick Berardi, photographer and International Top Stylist with Wella Education, why it's important to hire and work with photographers that are skilled in beauty shots, not just fashion or event photography. See his answer.