Enriched Pastel: Pink and Fuschia Color from Schwarzkopf
This Schwarzkopf Professional look releases creativity with an alluring pastel palette, which is intensified with on-trend, hidden fuchsia panels.
Candy Bowl: Purple and Orange Color Scheme by Aveda
In sweet potato farms, crops come in a myriad of colors. The shadings are pastel and fun.
Announcing the Haute Holiday Top 10 Semifinalists!
See the top 10 semifinalists work from MODERN SALON's Haute Holiday styling competition--from Hollywood waves, to bling-y braids and faux bobs, it wasn’t easy to judge this first round, but it certainly was beautiful!
Collection: Blame It On the Boogie from Bill Tsiknaris
Fashion and hair have seen a heavy influential uptick from the ’70s and ’80s recently, and collection Blame It On The Boogie from Bill Tsiknaris merges decades-past styles with modernity in color creations.
DIY Photo Shoot How-To: Long on Talent, Short on Space, Time and Budget
The duo of Joe Espinoza (@joedoeshair) and Roger Lopez (@rogerdidit), partners in a salon space in Los Angeles and collaborators on creative projects, crank out photo shoots from within their intimate space that look big budget and long on time. And here's how...
by Anne Moratto
Pretty Pink Melt For The Peek-A-Boo Client
Get the details for this gorgeous makeover by Amanda Epstein using all Matrix color.
Best Sellers: Shine Sprays for Hydrating and Glossifying Hair
When your client’s hair is looking dull from summer sun, salt and sand, what hydrating, shine-infusing spray do you reach for to reinvigorate it? MODERN SALON’s Instagram following weighed in on favorites.
by Lauren Quick
Cocoon Collection from Christophe Gaillet
The Cocoon fall/winter collection from L’Oréal Professionnel Ambassador Christophe Gaillet celebrates the individuality, independence and fearlessness of women.
HOW-TO: VIVIDS Cotton Candy Hair Color Formula
Blowing up on social media right now is the new color craze by PRAVANA—it's heat reactive hair color! VIVIDS MOOD COLOR is a heat-activated temporary hair color that transforms hair—just add heat and watch the transition happen instantly, then change back when it cools! Overlay VIVIDS MOOD COLOR at the end of your creative color services for an intensified look, or over natural hair colors for a fun transitional experience.
Sponsored by Pravana
HOW-TO: Multicolored #CANDYHAIR by L'Oreal Professionnel
Try this multicolored #CANDYHAIR look by Shelley Gregory @shelleygregory, Atelier by Square Salon, Las Vegas, NV.
Sponsored by L'Oréal Professionnel
Faded Apricot To Powerful Pink
Get the details for this dramatic makeover to powerful pink.
MAKEOVER: Box Color To Long and Lovely Pink
Get the details for this dramatic makeover from box color to lovely pink by Lenna Kelly.
SalonCentric's Beauty Lounge Serves as a Styling Oasis During Lollapalooza
Under one roof inside one of the fest’s handful of guest lounges, the SalonCentric Beauty Lounge hosted Pravana, Pink Pewter and Artistic Nail Design. The beauty oasis amid the more chaotic festival outside its tree-lined enclave served up hair styling and colored extension applications to guest lounge attendees.
by Jamie Newman
Mixed Metals: Lavender Love by @mustafaavci and @bescene
Model Alexis says she always wanted to try lavender and metallic shades on her hair. After Phan formulated and applied a deeply rooted silver melt, Avci designed a voluminous but elegant silhouette with a retro feel.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Ricardo Santiago @stylistricardosantiago
Orlando, Florida-based stylist Ricardo Santiago (@stylistricardosantiago) calls himself a jack of all trades--but we think he's more like a king of all trades. Each post he shares is a major stunner. His skills range from sun-kissed balayage to vibrants and pastels. See why he earned a spot on our MODERN SALON 100.
Mixed Metals: Pale Peach by @mustafaavci and @bescene
The artist used three different shades to accomplish this gentle blend. Avci created his signature waves, making sure to shape the wave sensitively to complement the new color.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Nellie Duclos @nellieduclos
Massachusetts-based colorist Nellie Duclos (@nellieduclos) has wowed MODERN editors for a long time with her beautiful creative coloring and pastel effects.