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COUTURE COLOR: KeraSilk Control and TopChic Shine Formula
Goldwell's John Simpson and Dimitrios Tsioumas team up for a color collaboration after being inspired by the brilliance and shine of precious metal.
Robb Dubre's Golden Girl Step by Step with Kenra Color
While many colorists think linear, sometimes bringing in an unexpected shape for the color pattern can make those few steps look incredibly complex. Here, Robb Dubre creates dimension and depth at the base for a spring/summer warm up—for maximum impact with (exhale!) minimal foiling.
FORMULA AND STEPS: George Papanikolas' Beach Blonde Technique
Let’s face it, ombre hair coloring is practical for the client and allows the colorist the opportunity to be creative with color placement and technique. Here, George Papanikolas, freshly named Matrix Celebrity Stylist, uses a combination of backcombing, lightener and strategic color placement to create what he calls his perfect “beachy” finish.
Vignette by Aiden Horwood: Renaissance and Baroque Inspired Hair
Aiden Horwood’s collection ‘Vignette’ is inspired by renaissance and baroque portraits, Victorian photography and silent film stars such as Clark Gable. The heritage fundamentals of barbershop and men’s grooming were applied to each image. Horwood combined traditional finger waves with modern free hand clipper work to create a Renaissance effect.
A Career Changer: Learning How to do Hair Extensions
FIRST CHAIR interviewed hair extensionist Ann Marie Walts' on what it takes to dive into the hair extension business. See what you need to do to start and be successful.
The High-Top Fade With a Juice Part & Freestyle Faded Design
MODERN stopped by Major League Barbers’ CE Workshop at America’s Beauty Show in Chicago for their “Super Barber Education” class. In the class we saw “Kintae the Barbmetologist” create a high-top fade with juice part and freestyle faded design. Get the steps inside!
COLLECTION: Whisper by Scruples
Stunning, effortless beauty is what’s hot this spring. Featuring the season’s go-to hues; rose gold, platinum blonde and cool brown, Scruples’ latest color collection has something for every client.
Presented at ABS, An Exhibit By Sebastian's Omar Antonio
Omar Antonio chats about his exhibit at the Wella booth at America's Beauty Show.
Fabulously Big Hair at Matrix
Matrix was featuring some fierce hair on the runway this year at America's Beauty Show 2014.
MODERN REPORTS: ARROJO Expo in Chicago
The ARROJO Expo was on March 23, 2014 in the Park West building in Chicago, and nearly 400 people attended.
by Lauren Quick
50 Hairstyles From Day 1 at America's Beauty Show: Updos/Texture!
Texture, updos, braids…you name it, America’s Beauty Show in Chicago this year has it! MODERN Editors scoured the show floor on the opening day (Saturday, March 22) to find this year’s trends in hair and color and bring them straight to you!
Steampunk & Bridal Couture by Theresa Przybyla
Take a look at inspired and edgy bridal looks by Texan stylist Theresa Przybyla of Jose Luis Salon.
by Lauren Quick
TIP OF THE DAY: Refining Extensions
Kien Hoang demos HOW TO refine an extension to fit an extension.
"Style and Makeup" by Codi Williams
Codi Williams of Empire Beauty School in Brentwood, Tennessee creates this look, featuring dramatic big hair with loose curls and makeup.
2013 IACS Student Competition First Place in Bridal: Samantha Foster
Future professional Samantha Foster won first place in the bridal category of the 2013 Illinois Association of Cosmetology Schools Student Competition.
by Lauren Quick
GET PUBLISHED: Modern's ARTIST SESSION
Modern's ARTIST SESSION guides salon professionals on getting published. Learn more here.
V76 by Vaughn Holds Inaugural Workshop in NYC
V76 by Vaughn held its first Men's Grooming Workshop in NYC on March 2 and 3, 2014.
by Lauren Quick