In The Know
Derma E Hires Adina Fast as Canadian Sales Manager
Adina Fast joins derma e natural skincare line as Canadian Sales Manager. With Canada as the second largest market for derma e products, this role will help the company support and expand its North American business.
by Anne Moratto
Finding Inspiration, Tips From Rusty Phillips
Rusty Phillips shares his thoughts about inspiration and how to make a great picture. Phillips was inspired by a look from fashion week by Jon Reyman for Concept Korea.
HOW-TO: Color Consultation Tips with Jack Ray
Jack Ray, owner of Samuel Cole Salon in Raleigh, North Carolina, shares tips for a first-time color consultation.
by Lauren Quick
RED 7 Salon's Living Art
RED 7 Salon’s David Kafer blends his love for hairdressing and painting, creating one-of-a-kind living artwork for his salons’ walls.
by Stacey Soble
Celebrating 40 Years: The Hair Cuttery Story
Drawing up plans on a napkin over dinner, Dennis and Ann Ratner conceived The Hair Cuttery 40 years ago--today they head the largest, family-owned and operated salon chain in the United States.
by Stacey Soble
CHOOSE BEAUTY: Diana Schmidtke, a Guy's Gal
Diana Schmidtke, a celebrity men’s groomer whose impressive roster of clients includes Hollywood’s hottest leading men including George Clooney, Robert Pattinson, and Chris Hemsworth, saw her career path pointing toward beauty after she had been on the receiving end of a hairdresser and makeup artist’s expert touch.
by Anne Moratto
MEMO INTERVIEW: Tony Cuccio, CEO, Founder of Star Nail
Tony Cuccio, CEO, Founder of Star Nails, spoke with MODERN SALON about how the development and transformation of his company corresponds with changes in the beauty and nail industry.
by Anne Moratto
RETAIL TIPS: From DePasquale The Spa
Tips for retail from one of the best retailing spas/salons in the United States: DePasquale The Spa of Morris Plains, NJ. Co-owner Justin DePasquale takes us on a tour and gives an overview.
Sam Villa Names Geneva Cowen Artistic Director
Founding Partner of Sam Villaâ and Redken Education Artistic Director,Sam Villa recently welcomed Geneva Cowen, a salon owner and educator based in Anchorage, Alaska, as Artistic Director.
by Anne Moratto
SOTY 2014: Tricho Salon & Spa
Tricho Salon and Spa in Ann Arbor, Michigan, captures a Salon of Distinction award in the 2014 SALONS OF THE YEAR competition.
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2014: SOTO--Salon On The Ohio
SOTO--Salon On The Ohio in Cincinnati, Ohio, captures a Salon of Distinction award in the 2014 SALONS OF THE YEAR competition.
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2014: Salon Aguayo
Salon Aguayo in Pasadena, California, captures a Salon of Distinction award in the 2014 SALONS OF THE YEAR competition.
by Stacey Soble
The Perfect Man's Cut, a 360 Degree View Of This ON TREND Look
Jody Taylor of label.m offers a 360 degree view of his look, created for the opening of the label.m Academy at the Alibi Salon in NYC.
SOTY 2014: Mane Attraction Salon
Mane Attraction Salon in Phoenix, Arizona, captures a Salons of Distinction award in the 2014 SALONS OF THE YEAR.
by Stacey Soble
The Perfect Ponytail: It's Not So Easy
Amit Abraham shows HOW TO create the perfect ponytail.
HOW TO Create Column Waves, The Perfect Texture
Pepper Pastor
HOW TO Apply Blush, and When To Use Cream Vs. Powder
Top Editorial make up artist James Vincent offers tips to the professional on HOW TO apply both cream and powder blush and offers tips on make up brushes. He also demonstrates application on a model and a "mature" editor.