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Color America!
I attended Color America 2010 in Oak Brook, IL on Monday, and if you were there you were in for some color excitement! Master of Ceremonies, Patrick McIvor along with educators like James Edick, John C. Simpson, Chrystofer Benson and Kelly Cardenas were at the event teaching colorists from all over their top coloring techniques. Check out some of the techniques they taught and of course, photos!
Lusting for Drew's Lush Locks
Drew Barrymore makes a splash this month, appearing on the cover of Harper's Bazaar with bodacious blonde hair. For clients looking for the same style, Tracey Cunningham, Redken Creative Consultant for Color, who created the flirty look so perfect for Drew, shares her tips for achieving it.
Wella Trend Vision North America Winners
If you’re looking for inspiration, the place to be yesterday was undoubtedly Toronto, Ontario, where the 2010 Wella Trend Vision competition took place. In addition to presentations from Wella, Sebastian and Nioxin platform artists and creative directors, winners were determined from among finalists competing for the chance to represent their countries at the International Trend Vision in Paris. For the first time, the local competition included both U.S. and Canadian finalists for an event with a true international flair.
Hairspray to the Rescue
With the recent state of affairs, it seems like the economy is in a “super flat” state, and hairspray just might be the answer to growth. With professional blowouts making a comeback as a salon staple (or weekly indulgence), hairspray for many is about as understood as a vinyl record.
UPDATED 10/22 Ongoing Blog: Salons, Companies and Stylists For Breast Cancer Awareness
Read about the initiatives beauty companies, salons and stylists are doing to raise breast cancer awareness, in response to October's Breast Cancer Awareness month. If you or your salon/company is doing anything (fundraisers, makeovers, walks...etc.) towards the cause, please e-mail me, Associate Editor, Lauren Salapatek at lsalapatek@vancepublishing.com. I am trying to post as many stories as I can in this ongoing blog!Now, read to see what your peers are doing!
Rags to Riches
When his entire team, with the exception of two people, walked out of the RED Salon in Birmingham, Michigan, Scott Fortner did not crumble, fade into the woodwork or bail. Instead, he found the strength and courage to recapture his confidence, build a new team, see his business thrive and invest in the future.
Didier Malige Exclusive Interview
Famed hairstylist Didier Malige is known for creating beautiful finishes and for avoiding the press. We caught up with him backstage during New York Fashion Week as he was prepping the hair for fashion designer Juan Carlos Obando (a presenter at the most recent NAHA). We watched as he moved from model to model to "unfinish" back knots. Malige and his elite team from No. 4 High Performance Hair Care transformed 18 models for the Spring/Summer 2011 Collection. This was particularly special for us because Malige rarely speaks to editors or reporters. Since we were all there SOOO early, Malige granted Modern Salon an exclusive interview!
INOA Debuts on the L.A.M.B. Runway
L.A.M.B., the clothing line designed by Gwen Stefani, partnered up with L'Oréal Professionnel for its fashion show in New York this September. A handful of models that strutted the runway and hair pieces that were incorporated into the braided look, were all colored with INOA.
Designer Charlie Le Mindu Creates Hair to Wear
At London Fashion Week, avant-garde designer Charlie Le Mindu debuted his new Spring/Summer 2011 collection and proved that hair is not just for the head. He teamed with hair extensions company, Hairdreams, to make a splash, creating extravagant designs tailored primarily from real hair, and parts of the eclectic collection have already been reserved for pop star and style icon Lady Gaga.
Makeovers at Fashion Frenzy
This past Sunday I had the privilege to judge a hair styling competition called Fashion Frenzy, where three teams had the chance to makeover an ordinary “client” into a fashion-forward professional. Take a look at these before and after shots!UPDATE: Check out shots from Fashion Frenzy Day 2!
Two New Color Shades from MIN NEW YORK
MiN NEW YORK has just introduced two new professional hair salon colors—both can be intermixed to add gold to all brown shades.
Versace Offers Up a Guido "Do" in Milan
The Versace show took place recently in Milan and Redken Creative Consultant and session artist extraordinaire GUIDO created a shiny, lacquered slicked back low bun covered by PVC to show high glamour while making a big statement.
Odile Finishes Dande-lion Chignons with Phyto at 3.1 Phillip Lim
Learn how to create this beautiful chignon designed by Odile Gilbert for 3.1 Phillip Lim during New York's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.
It&ly <3s Hollywood
Hello from Las Vegas! It's super sunny here and the hair is hot, hot, hot! I'm here for It&ly Hairfashion's "It&ly Loves Hollywood" event, along with two full days of cut, color and style education--so far, so good!
Spunky Flatiron!
Want to add a fun and funky flatiron to your collection? I tried out this zebra-printed Kadori flatiron recently and it's not only cool to look at, it works efficiently too! My favorite aspect is the ultra-fast heat up...Check it out!
The Gathering 2010
THE EVENT: “The Gathering 2010,” John Paul Mitchell Systems’ annual educational and inspirational event first launched in 1991, held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. THE DETAILS: Almost 4,000 hairdressers from around the world came to celebrate Paul Mitchell’s 30th anniversary. Classes, seminars and workshops were offered by various teams including: Angus Mitchell, Takashi Kitamura and Julian Perlingiero; LaDonna Dryer and Lucie Doughty; Stephanie Kocielski and Linda Yodice and many more. Business forums were offered by Winn Claybaugh and Robert Cromeans.
Synergy 2010
THE EVENT: Synergy 2010, training for Pureology “PureArtists” THE DETAILS: Eighty two PureArtists spent three days at the Trump Hotel in New York City, learning how to create and design in this “Indulge Their Artistry” themed program.