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Color How-To: Painted Blush
Learn how Sebastian Langman-Kirtley (@sebastiancolorist) expands on the artistic possibilities of balayage by combining several application techniques.
Sponsored by L'Oréal Professionnel
Filled with Cheer: 2018 Holiday Hair Gift Set Guide
The holiday season is upon us, and the joy of giving is the perfect reason to promote festive gift sets at your salon or give to your own clients, friends and family. Here is MODERN's 2018 Gift Set Guide.
by Mary Kaleta
Product Spotlight: PRAVANA VIVIDS Everlasting
Bridge the gap between permanent hair color and direct dye with ChromaSilk VIVIDS Everlasting.
Sponsored by Pravana
Urban Block Collection from Esquire: Merging Men's Classic Styling with Modern Looks
Classic conk and pompadour looks from the '50s and '60s combine with the '80s classic hi-top fade in these sophisticated styles by Trevelle Baker from Esquire Grooming.
by Anne Moratto
2019 NAHA Finalists: Texture
The NAHA texture category demonstrates texture skills with designs that complement the individuality of diverse hair textures. Hair texture may be natural or chemically treated, but entries must display wearable, cutting-edge textured hair styles.
2019 NAHA Finalists: Salon Team
The NAHA Salon Team category showcases a team's diversity, versatility, creativity and expertise in hair styling. Salon teams must consist of at least two members and be employed at the same salon to be eligible.
2019 NAHA Finalists: Styling/Finishing
Upstyles to classic waves, the NAHA Styling & Finishing category shows off the best in styling/finishing design.
2019 NAHA Finalists: Student
Collections in the NAHA Student category display creativity, versatility and expertise in hair styling. Students must be enrolled in school or performing required hours in a salon and NOT be a licensed cosmetologist as of the entry deadline.
2019 NAHA Finalists: Salon/School Design
Ambiance is critical to a successful salon. Salons and schools in this category are recognized as the most aesthetically pleasing and well-designed in North America.
2016 NAHA Finalists: Newcomer Stylist
The NAHA Newcomer Stylist category features stylists with less than three years of experience as a licensed cosmetologist.
2019 NAHA Finalists: Nail Professional
The NAHA Nail Professional category features the best in nail artistry and design.
2019 NAHA Finalists: Men
Men's styling is an integral part of the professional beauty industry. Entrants for this NAHA category submitted three images displaying their best men's hair styling work.
2019 NAHA Finalists: Master Hairstylist
The Master Stylist category is designed to allow the biggest names in the industry to compete with one another. Entrants are top platform artists, educators, artistic directors and previous Hairstylists of the Year who submit five images of a collection exemplifying best work.
2019 NAHA Finalists: Makeup Artist
See these tasteful collections of work where makeup artists used their makeup skills to enhance a beautiful hairstyle collection
Salon Success Story: Improving Systems, Morale and Hiring with Coaching
In the midst of buying out her partner and becoming sole owner, this salon owner had seven employees walk out. She knew where she wanted to go with her business, but not how to get there, so she tapped into a coaching system,
by Anne Moratto
2019 NAHA Finalists: Hairstylist of the Year
The Hairstylist of the Year category is the most prestigious recognition a finalist can attain. Check out these diverse, creative and versatile hair designs capturing the excellence and artistry of the industry.
Team MODERN Calls Out to an SOS at a Women's Shelter
The SOS Salon inside Strengthen Our Sister women's shelter just had a grand opening, and MODERN SALON was there to help.