British Royal Kate Middleton's Olympic Chignon
At the UK’s Creative Industries Reception at the Royal Academy of Arts on Monday, July 30, 2012, The Duchess of Cambridge’s hair was swept into a beautiful low, side chignon. See her style inside.
French Braid Updo with Hair Bows: The How To
Learn how to create the French Braid Updo with Hair Bows.
L.A. Hair's Anthony Pazos Demos Easy Braided Updo
Anthony Pazos, now appearing in reality show L.A. Hair, demonstrates an easy updo, talks about his respect for Kim Kimble, and encourages stylists to stay fierce.
by Anne Moratto
How To Create a Bow-Tie Updo
MODERN Facebook fan Becky Marinich shares the steps to create her shoelace-inspired bowtie updo.
HOW-TO: The Tuck Away Braid
Stylist Osmeri Macebo from Corpus Christi, Texas, submitted various braid styles for MODERN's Stylist Contribution section. Here, Macebo provided us with steps to one of her favorite braiding looks--The Tuck Away Braid. Create it in three steps!
Six Updos Real Clients Will Love
Six updos your clients will love, how-to steps created by Jennifer Unger of Tonic Salon in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Sci-Fi Geisha Updo
After five bags of synthetic hair mixed with natural hair, and 3-4 hours of styling and designing, stylist Kalizya Hutchinson from Nival Salon and Spa in Chevy Chase, Maryland, created this updo which she calls, Sci-fi Geisha. “Our salon collaborated with an idea to use a technically challenging updo,” says Hutchinson. “We wanted to show the juxtaposition of soft earthy textures with hard urban chic. My model, Rachel, was the ultimate inspiration, statuesque and polished. I named this updo Sci-Fi Geisha, to me it showcased a classic undo with a modern edge.” Get the steps inside.
Statuesque by Matrix
Here, they demonstrate an elaborate upstyle— created with a foundation of hair pads—that can be exaggerated for avantgarde work or subdued for a salon client.
Braided & Bubbled by Matrix
The softly curled upstyle and whimsical bubbles created by Matrix Artistic Directors Brian and Sandra Smith are perfect for the season’s weddings, graduations and parties.
Braided Updo on Alicia Keys at Billboard Music Awards
Alicia Keys wore a body-hugging gown and an elaborate braided look at the Billboard Music Awards. Here's how it was done!
Day 1: Empire's 2012 Future Professionals Expo
In the chocolate capital of the U.S.—Hershey, Pennsylvania—students representing 109 of the Empire Beauty Schools in 22 states came together for the first day of the 2012 Future Professionals Expo yesterday. The day was full of student competitions, education and fun.
Vivienne Mackinder On a Beautiful Braided Updo
Vivienne Mackinder offers an overview of the crimped braided updo that she presented at the Intercoiffure 2012 Spring Symposium.
The Perfect Prom Chignon
Amanda Digregorio created 7 beautiful "Senior Ball" updos in just 2 hours. We caught up with her as she finished her last to get an overview.
How-To: Red Carpet Rose Updo
Recently, I have been receiving more and more hair photos through our Stylist Contributions tab on Modernsalon.com. This tab allows you to submit your best hair styles, color, makeovers, nail designs, make-up designs and more to MODERN SALON for editorial coverage. Recently, I received photos of a unique rose updo from MODERN SALON fan, Alex Cooper, who shared with us the steps on how to re-create this one-of-a-kind style.
HOW-TO: Fancy Fishtail Updo
Stylist Nycole Jones created multiple fishtail braids and pinned them up onto the head for this beautiful fishtail updo look. Want to learn the steps? We have them!
How To: Sidewinder Fishtail Braid
Learn how to create the Sidewinder Fishtail French Braid by following these steps.
Foxy to Faux Fishtail Braids
Herringbone, fishbone, fishtail—whichever name you prefer to call this sea-inspired braid, this fun and flirty style is easy-to-do on your clients. Try mixing this braid with other braiding techniques like a French Braid or Waterfall Braid. In this how-to, Rusk Creative Team Member Naz Kupelian shows MODERN how to create this modern, yet foxy fishtail braid for summer.