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TRANSFORMATION: Fire To Ice
Brooke Benton (@brookebent) of Brooke Benton Salon, Westlake Village, California, says she lives "to make others feel good about themselves and be happy. What better way than making the one accessory they can't take off look ...
Extensions: From Pretty To Longer and Fuller
Meri Kate O'Connor (@merikateoconnor), senior colorist, extension specialist and educator at Eva Scrivo Salon (@evascrivosalons) in NYC had an opportunity to make long, pretty hair even longer, prettier AND fuller!"My client Lauren ...
HOW-TO: Renaissance Waves by Guido for Redken at Dior Couture
Inspired by ‘the garden of earthly delights,’ Redken Global Creative Director Guido created soft, child-like waves for the runway at Dior’s Couture show.“The inspiration for Dior couture was 'the garden of ...
How-To: Tousled Beach Waves with Hotheads Extensions
Follow the steps below and watch the video for steps on how to achieve perfect beachy-waves using Hotheads Extensions.STEP 1: Section and cleanly apply Hotheads Extensions to give your guest long wavy hair that holds it’s style.STEP 2: ...
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At the Spirit of Life Award Gala, Over 700 Rock the Cure with Steve Goddard
THE EVENT: City of Hope’s National Professional Salon Industry Group honored Steve Goddard, president and founder of PRAVANA, with its 2015 Spirit of Life Award this evening at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. The event ...
by Anne Moratto
The 2015 NAHA Winners
MODERN will be covering the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) LIVE on Sunday, July 12, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Hotel in Las Vegas.The event will kick off with a Red Carpet Reception from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. (PT) and then lead into ...
Affinage Takes on America
Tracey Devine Smith, global ambassador for Affinage Salon Professional, toured the US for a week-long educational road show in three states. Beginning June 8 in New Orleans, she traveled to Southern California on June 10 before wrapping in ...
by Anne Moratto
CORRECTIVE COLOR: Balayage To Balance Blotches And Bands
Kat Chase (@kat_chase_) of Educe Salon, Orlando, Florida, specializes in ombré, balayage and alternative styles. When we found this very tasteful transformation on her Instagram page, we asked for more details.Chase shares that her client had ...
Moving from a Salon Chair to a Suite
Sola Salon Studio owner Holly Santelli may have named her Park Ridge, Illinois, suite “Serendipity Beauty Parlour,” but finding her best solo-artist life didn’t happen by chance. After a hiatus to have children, the 24-year ...
Creating a Winning Chair Rental Culture
Just because you are “on your own” doesn’t’ mean you are excluded from earning lots of accolades and respect. Rachel Phillips knows this first-hand.Her Glam Salon and Spa in Delmar, Delaware, just became a Costal Style ...
Trending for Summer: 10 Things to Build Biz Now Through Fall
You and your clients are halfway through summer. While vacations and warm-weather styles are still top of mind, back-to-school displays are also surfacing, and fall planning begins, too. How can you be of service and capitalize on all the ...
A Salute to Instagram's Best 4th of July Beauty Trends
4th of July weekend means fireworks, barbeques and friends - and the perfect excuse to go all out with red, white and blue! We noticed the outpouring of patriotic beauty trends on Instagram and rounded up some of the best nail, makeup and hair ...
3-Way Convertible Hairstyle: Work, Play and Relax
This style can be converted three different ways throughout the day when working, going out or simply relaxing. Keep your clients looking chic no matter where they are at with the help of Kenra Professional products. FOR WORKSTEP 1: Cleanse ...
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Artist Session 2015
CREDITS:The Wanderer: Photography: Roberto LIgrestiMake up: David MaderichFashion styling: Rod Novoa, assisted by Dennis Pinto Nails: Amanda Smith, Essie Room With A View Fashion and accessories: Mara HoffmanBoho Chic:Photography: Roberto ...
6 Fashion-Forward Bridal Upstyles for Long-Haired Clients
Award-winning bridal hairstylist Carly Wood, based in Sydney, Australia, with over 18 years' of experience has an undeniable reputation within the bridal industry working alongside the top wedding vendors Sydney has to offer. Wood regularly ...
#Mermanhair - New Men's Haircolor Trend - is Taking Over!
Say hello to the "Merman" trend. If you been spotting guys on Instagram sporting fluorescent, ocean-inspired beards and haircolor – you’re only going to see more of it this summer. From turquoise to teal, to accents ...
DJ Victory Turns 3 Clients into “Glamour Grams,” Proving There’s No Such Thing as “Age Appropriate”
If you follow MODERN on social, chances are you’ve seen the name DJ Victory, owner of Enzos Salon & Spa in Ohio. She’s known for sporting beautiful pastels in her own hair and for creating avant garde color finishes and inspiring ...