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ABC Cutting
MODERN’s Advanced Academy Tour begins at Chicago’s Sassoon Academy, where educators merge science with the art of cutting.
All Access
At Goldwell, the new team of six Artistic Directors is all part of a master plan to support stylists at every stage of their careers.
America's Beauty Show 2012 Update
America’s Beauty Show (ABS), brought to you by Cosmetologists Chicago, invites all salon professionals to celebrate its 86th anniversary March 3-5, 2012 at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago. ABS this year will showcase international beauty icons, suppliers, conferences, educational workshops, competitions and more!
Dream Weaver
Martino Cartier’s bringing back the traditional definition of “wingman” so he can help all stylists boost their pride and fly without wings.
Changing Lives One Cut at a Time
After witnessing a Matrix presentation on Chairs of Change, a program that allows stylists to create initiatives to change themselves or the world around them through fundraising and charity, Abby Tresnak, stylist at Hansen’s Hair Haven and manager at Peel’s Salon Centric in Cedar Rapids, knew she wanted to make a difference.
Meet Me in St. Louis
Marian Stones, the owner of Illusions Color Spa in St. Louis, Missouri, was thrilled when she learned Oribe was coming to her salon for an exclusive training session for her staff.
Fairest in the Land
Staring as both Snow White and Mary Margaret Blanchard in ABC’s hit drama Once Upon a Time, Ginnifer Goodwin’s style switches from long, luxurious locks to a short pixie in many of the episodes. Here, Goodwin sports a short, messy but slightly shiny coif.
Edgy and Trendy
David Giuntoli, star of NBC’s Grimm is hardly grim in his modern style. This style is ideal for male clients who want to look edgy, while keeping their locks a little longer.
Darling Dragon
Rooney Mara’s look in the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is edgy and dark to reflect her character’s persona. The real Mara has a softer, more approachable look.
Duncan’s Session
Michelle Charles Duncan knew what to expect at Artist Session— it was her second time taking MODERN SALON’s exclusive photo shoot workshop. “I had to come again,” she says.
Resolve to Grow
Fifteen years ago this month, our sister publication SALON TODAY launched the inaugural issue of an annual program celebrating salon business growth. I was the editor in chief at the time, and named it the “Salon Today 200.”
AACS Convention in Phoenix
I RECENTLY ATTENDED the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) Convention in Phoenix. For those of you who haven’t attended this event before, you’d probably be more than a bit surprised.
Unlike Most Other Markets
UNLIKE MOST OTHER MARKETS where charitable initiatives are seasonal or annual, giving back in the salon industry is year-round.
Viewpoint: Education
MODERN SALON Media Publisher Steve Reiss shares his perspective on industry happenings.
PBA Beauty Week and Cosmoprof North America in Vegas
I came back to the “reality” of the office pretty pumped up. It was an outstanding show with great enthusiasm, plenty of activity and some very innovative new products and powerful re-launches.
Are You Doing What You Love?
On the radio one morning, I heard a 65-year-old man being interviewed about his small service business. It had been a challenging past few years due to the soft economy. When asked if he was planning to retire soon, he just laughed.
Dennis Bernard, Inc. Debuts Color Out System
Dennis Bernard, Inc. recently introduced Color Out System (COS), the latest addition to it Powertools line of hair color accessory products.