

HOW-TO: Off-Scalp, Freehand Color Placement
Natural-looking, subtle blonde effects are achieved with new Affinage Spirt Lights.

MadeTrue Co-Founders Pedaled For a Cure at Cycling Charity Event
The event, held in Seattle, raised $150,000 for three non-profit cancer organizations.

New Hybrid Beauty School Launches in Los Angeles
Neihule Salon + Academy, the new hybrid beauty school and full service salon in downtown Los Angeles, was founded by industry veterans Yvonne Neihule and her husband, Atouzo Neihule, who come to this new venture with a combined 35 years of experience in the world of professional beauty.

Tips From Instagram Superstar Romeu Felipe (@RomeuFelipe)
MODERN met with Romeu Felipe (@romeufelipe) between the colorists and Instagram superstar's presentations at Wella Destination, held recently in Morocco. Here Filipe shares some his tips, and we get to see his models presented on stage and finally see him in action behind the scenes.

Salons Support Victims of Child Abuse
Eufora makes it their mission each year to conduct a variety of fundraisers, from bake sales to raffles, to benefit Childhelp, a non-profit that aids victims of child abuse. This year marks the 12th annual fundraising campaign, and over $23,000 was raised for the charity.

Introduce Your Beauty Brand to the World with The California Pavilion
The California Trade Alliance (CTA) helps emerging and established beauty brands exhibit at shows around the world by being part of their larger presence in their California Pavilion.

Landmark CA Legislation Defines "Independent Contractor"
AB 5 does provide relief for establishment owners that both work as stylists themselves as well as rent booth space.

Ellen DeGeneres Goes Wig Shopping
As you gear up for the weekend (because Friday is a hairdresser’s Monday!), we offer you a little lighthearted hair humor. Enjoy!

New Moroccanoil CEO Shares Big Plans
In June, Moroccanoil announced the appointment of Jay Elarar as chief executive officer.

Make-Up Designory Scholarship Winners Announced
The scholarship is designed to help esthetic and professional make-up students pursue a career in beauty.

Schedulicity Secures $22M Funding to Drive Growth, Announces Launch of Payment Processing Technology
With a new round of financial funding, Schedulicity launches a new payment processing device and mobile card reader and offers a 1.99% credit card processing fee, the lowest rate in the industry.

Claim Your Yelp Page NOW
Yes, Instagram is awesome but a Yelp Business Page is also an amazing way to build your business.

Best and Worst States for Women to Live and Work
Minnesota is number one. California is number 16. See where your state ranks on this report from WalletHub.

Fall/Winter Trend Shoot With Bubbles Salons
MODERN checked in with Rodney Cutler, Ratner Companies Artistic Director and Steve Waldman, Ratner Companies Director of Technical Training, to get more insight in to the Bubbles Salons photoshoot, trend and more.

Frank Gambuzza and Gordon Logan Partner on an Exciting New Barbershop Concept
The Visage Group's Frank Gambuzza and Sport Clips' Gordon Logan partner to take Gambuzza's upscale Italian barbershop concept to the national stage.

Phorest's Salon Owner Summit Roadshow Makes Next Stop in Philly
With a captivating lineup of speakers and plenty of prime networking opportunities, Phorest's Salon Owner Summit Roadshow plans to take Philly by storm this October.

Floyd's 99 Joins the Fight Against Diabetes
Floyd's 99, the hair-cutting and shave shop, rolls out its annual partnership with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), the leading global organization dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.



