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Hello! My name is Lauren Salapatek and I am the new Associate Editor at Modern Salon Media. As a new member of the MODERN team, I will be posting regular blogs on interesting and informational beauty-related issues and products. So keep checking back and read my blogs!
Industry Rockstars at the International Salon and Spa Expo!
I'm here at the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach, California, and man oh man, I am meeting all of the industry rockstars!
An Exclusive Interview with Keune's Bobby Diehl
Bobby Diehl, Keune Guest Artist, reveals some "behind the scenes" insight as a film stylist in this exclusive interview with Modern Salon Media.
Laurel's Bridal Finale
Since my November wedding, I’ve had many requests from stylists to see which of the bridal styles I chose from my bridal hair contest. The answer is … none of them.
Make March a Month of Change
The Professional Beauty Association and National Cosmetology Association is again promoting one of its most successful (and fun!) charitable out reach programs.
HABHA Winners Announced
Seattle's Habitude Salons held a photo competition called the HABHA contest and winner Lauren McThewson has earned a trip to the NAHA'S this July in Las Vegas.
Open Chair
Open Chair, the new salon "gathering", announces new dates in the Philadelphia area.
Jesse and Collin Count
Jesse Briggs, (salon owner, innovator, industry icon) and "Collin" teach children how to count in a book which helps to raise funds for missing children.
Hearts for Haiti <3
"It is our hope and prayer that our efforts will help aid the families and victims of this natural disaster. If we can help even one family during this tumultuous time we will do just that,” says Bruno Mascolo.
The Hair Color Assistant Clip
Denis DaSilva, inventor, salon owner and colorist/cutter extraordinaire, invents the Hair Color Assistant Clip.
Beauty Changes Lives by P&G
Can't Master 'The Snooki'? Try 'The Audrey!'
Dear Modern Salon readers, Just because I'm writing about Jersey Shore hair does not mean that I am endorsing Jersey Shore or their crazy antics. I am simply fascinated by their mile-high hair... and, their fist pumping. That is all. Sincerely, Alison Shipley
Lea Michele's Golden Globe look by Miok
Miok creates a voluminous "do" for Lea Michele for the Golden Globes using Rene Furterer products.
'Steam Punk' Looks by Paris Parker Team
Baker, Creative Director of Neill Family of Businesses and the Paris Parker Creative Team (Lauren Eiermann, Jami Eastin, Paul Eastin) take two real women off the streets and into the salon for a fashion-forward makeover.
Feel the Love
If you know Michael O’Rourke or have caught his crowd-attracting presentations at shows around the country, you know that he is nothing if not passionate about the salon industry. Having left Sexy Hair (the company he founded) at the end of 2009, he is already knee-deep in another venture—Love Your Hair, a new professional product and appliance company.
Baker and the 'At Home' Calendar
Editor Maggie Mulhern hangs out at the Paris Parker Salon in Hammond, Lousiana with Baker and his creative team. Baker, Creative Director of Neill Corp. and cover artist for Modern Salon January 2010, talks about the 'At Home' calendar.
January Jones had beautiful hair courtesy Mark Townsend
January Jones had winning hair at the Golden Globes courtesy Mark Townsend