

Farouk Systems and Miss Michigan
Farouk Systems was at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada for the 59th edition of the Miss U.S.A pageant. Here's there take on the competition:

The Benefits of Moroccanoil
I love the luxurious scent of Moroccanoil. Every product I tried in this line from the shampoo to the hydrating styling cream is infused with Argan Oil, vitamins A, E and F (Omega 6). Let me tell you, my hair has been flyaway, and frizz-free all day long. These products are miracle workers for people that suffer from dry or kinky hair.
NovaLash President Receives Honor
The National Association of Professional Women recently presented its 2010 VIP Woman of the Year award to Sophy Merszei, president and owner of NovaLash eyelash extensions.

Jet Set Babe
Babe Rizzuto has created the “Jet Set Babe” bag filled with the MUST HAVE items for any traveler that can travel just about anywhere and everywhere...and appliances with dual voltage for world wide use.

Frédéric Fekkai on Being a Successful Salon Owner
Modern's Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern bumped in to her old friend Frédéric Fekkai at the CEW Beauty Insiders Choice Awards. Fekkai granted an exclusive interview for the Modern Salon audience offering his tips on how to become a successful salon owner and shares his greatest challenge as a salon owner.

Redken’s Time Reset Haircare
Redken just introduced its new age defying regimen of products in a press event this week. The line, including Cover Fusion professional hair color, a professional Time Reset Salon Service and Time Reset At Home Hair Care are designed to combat and prevent aging hair.

Beach Baby
Joico Celebrity Stylist George Papanikolas invited ISO Artistic Creative Team Member Dilek Onur-Taylor to conduct a class at Andy LeCompte Salon in West Hollywood. Take a look at these steps on how to create a beautiful beachy wave.

Hot Weather Hair Tips
Tips from a hot weather expert on how to keep hair lookin' great for summertime.

Summer Styles
When it comes to the overall look and hair fashions for summer, Rosey Ibarra, owner of Urban Roots Salon in Downey, CA recommends different tips for various hair types. See what she recommends for brunettes, blondes and redheads.

Re-energize, Recover and Resurrect Your Hair
These flashy red, blue and greenish metallic shampoos and conditioners by BED HEAD, offer three different, prescribed levels of therapeutic hair care. Whether your client’s hair is normal, dry or weak, BED HEAD's Urban Anti+Dotes wash and care collection claims to have the remedy to fix any hair crimes!

Empire’s 2010 Future Professionals Expo
Wow. Just got back from an absolutely amazing event in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Empire Education Group just held its 2010 Future Professionals Expo. It was simply simply simply amazing. The two day event for students and educators featured an impressive competition and exhibit floor and included an invitation to spend the evening at Hershey Park which opened exclusively for Empire students.

Robert Pattinson Cleans Up
It was the move that rocked Twi-fans' world last week. Robert Pattinson. Cut. His. Hair. Debuting the new 'do on Ellen, he joked about a nit infestation, before admitting it was for his new role in Water for Elephants. This comes just a couple weeks after Adrian Grenier chopped off his curly locks. Does this signal a new trend in cleaner, neater looks for men? We went straight to men's hair guru, Paul Wilson, the Artistic Director of American Crew, for his opinion on the new styles.
American Crew Wins At CEW
The winners of the CEW Beauty Insiders Choice Awards were announced at a press luncheon this afternoon and the professional industry had a winner. While there were a few salon entries named as finalists in a couple of categories, the Tricology Hair Recovery Patch by American Crew won in the category of “Men’s Grooming”.
The Brig Tour!
Brig Van Osten, winner of Shear Genius (season three), took me on a tour of "p!ay hair lounge", her Simi Valley, California salon. Check out their website at playhairlounge.com after watching my video tour! Fun and festive, Brig and her 8 colleagues find that work is "play" in this shockingly functional space. And.... wait until the very end to learn Brig's haircolor formula!

Silhouette Art
Karl John captures all of the fine details of any hair cut in his silhouette art.

Makeup Tips by David Maderich
Says David Maderich, freelance makeup artist:"The first step to achieve the perfect brow is to decide on a shape. I prefer a thicker brow with a soft defined arch. Remember, the archs highpoint should be at the outer corner of the eyeball and then taper off.To begin your brow, find yourself a creamy white-eye pencil. Using your pencil, trace under the brow to achieve the shape and arch you want then pluck every hair in the white-penciled area. Next, comb hairs downward and trim any strays..." To read the rest of his great tips, go to http://modernsalon.com/Blog.aspx?oid=1081260

The Brig Van Osten Tour
Brig Van Osten, winner of Shear Genius (season three), took MODERN SALON Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern on a tour of "p!ay hair lounge", her Simi Valley, California salon (playhairlounge.com). Fun and festive, Brig and her 8 colleagues find that work is "play" in this shockingly functional space. Wait until the very end to learn Brig's haircolor formula.




