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Red Hot at the VMAs
It was trend that started to pick up steam over the summer and now as we make our way into fall, redheads are hot! Just look at some of the celebs that walked the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards, redheads all: Rihanna, Evan Rachel Woods, Emma Stone, Florence Welch, Hayley Williams, and Nicki Minaj. “Those that wanted to stand out at the VMA’s went red,” says Patrick McIvor, celebrity colorist and Artistic Director for Matrix. Here's a look at some of the best in red.
MUST SEE: Rodney Cutler interviews Peter Gray!
There are always great moments to define New York's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, but my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE was when Rodney Cutler grabbed my MODERN SALON TV microphone to hijack my Peter Gray interview! We were all together in the Mercedes Benz tents backstage at the Betsey Johnson spring 2011 Collections and Rodney simply INSISTED...

FASHION WEEK: Rodarte Hair
Lead stylist Odile Gilbert created a youthful hair look adorned with handcrafted barrettes using a variety of different Aveda products at the Rodarte Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Week show in New York.

Kim Vo's Tips on Tuesdays: Back to School
Join Master Colorist Kim Vo for More of his "Summer 2010 Tips on Tuesdays" Series. Give Kim 10 Minutes to show you his secrets: Back to School Color Lacing for Teens, Glaze Toning - The Red Carpet Ritual, Styling with Kim Vo.

Finding Inspiration
The sweetest symphony is the one that lives inside of every one of us. It has different rhythms, tempos and crescendos that compel us to express ourselves through art, fashion and photography. I had the great privilege of sharing my symphony at NAHA this year.
FASHION WEEK: Paul Hanlon Creates Unique Looks for Philosophy and Altuzarra
Check out the hair styles that TIGI's Paul Hanlon created for the Joseph Altuzarra and Philosophy di Alberta shows.
FASHION WEEK: It's Such A Mess
The Spring/Summer 2011 collections are featuring some of the most interesting hair I have ever seen in a season. At this point I have attended more than 30 shows and presentations and there IS a hair trend: MESSY HAIR.
Wella Color Hits the Runway
See what colorist Aura Friedman for Wella Professionals did this weekend for the Cynthia Rowley Spring/Summer 2011 Collection.

OPI Pink of Hearts for Charity
OPI is charitable in many ways, and for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the company makes a difference in a way it knows best…..creating a shade specifically for the organization and sending a significant donation on top of it!

Hairdressers Rule the Stage at Fashion Week
My two favorite shows from Day 2 were special because three of my favorite hairdressers were leads!

Sean James Creates Glamorous Looks for Minnie Mortimer
Sean James using Rene Furterer products created these amazing looks for the Minnie Mortimer show which opened the first night of NEW YORK FASHION WEEK.

No More Client Color Confusion
Change the way you color, with Pravana Naturceuticals' new application for iPhone, the Pravana ChromaSilk Formulator!

FASHION WEEK: Day 1
Although the tents for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week are still under construction at the Lincoln Center, the fashion press and other fashionistas have arrived in New York to see what's happening for Spring and Summer 2011. Aveda kicked off with one of the very first off site shows, sponsoring Organic by John Patrick.
Paul Mitchell's "What Inspires You?" Tour Hits Chicago
MODERN just attended a very cool event that I've been so excited to tell you about. John Paul Mitchell Systems embarked on their "What Inspires You?" tour and hit up the University of Illinois at Chicago--of course Editor Laurel Nelson and I HAD to go!
The Bold & The Beautiful (Brows)
Forget anorexic brows! At the Boom Boom Brow Bar in New York City, owner Boom Boom does 500 brows a month and this fall she says you have to be bold. But never fear; bold brows do not equal overgrown or bushy. She picks her celebrity brow faves, plus offers up tips on achieving the best look for a client.

Mizani's NEW D'Tangle Moisturizing Leave-in Milk
Introducing…Mizani’s New D’Tangle Moisturizing Leave-in Milk!

NEW Bridal Hair Style App!
Check out this new bridal hair style App for iPhone! Now you will be able to snap a photo of your client and they can choose from 55 different hair styles to "try on." Want to learn more? Read on...

