2014 AMA Trends: Lobs, Texture and Bold Lips
Awards shows are one of the best ways to gauge trends. Chances are that you'll have a couple clients coming in with something they saw on the red carpet at the 2014 American Music Awards, so make sure you beat them to the punch and stay on ...
by Lauren Quick
Martin Parsons: How to Set Hair for the Perfect Updo
MODERN had the opportunity to spend the day with celebrity hairstylist and updo master Martin Parsons, watching him create one amazing updo after another. The results will appear in an early 2015 MODERN SALON issue, but in the meantime he agreed ...
Frizz Out, Body In: Introducing fobi Haircare
The brainchild of 4Beauty International, fobi is a new haircare and fast service smoothing treatment (no flat irons needed) that launched November 1, 2014 in the U.S. According to 4Beauty International's press release, ...
by Anne Moratto
HOW TO: Ted Gibson Styles Gugu Mbatha-Raw For Press Tour
Ted Gibson styled Gugu Mbatha-Raw’s hair for yesterday’s press day and last night’s premiere for Beyond the Lights in LA. Here Gibson shares HOW TO get her looks: WHEREJimmy Kimmel ShowWHATGirl Next Door Curly ...
LeMetric Hosts Real World Hair Clinics
LeMetric Beauty Studio is teaming up with hair expert Elline Surianello and beauty and style expert Carlos Otero to bring Real World Hair Clinics to the beauty industry. The educational sessions will serve as a crash ...
by Lauren Quick
Keeping It Natural: Tips To Keep Curls Beautiful
Curly hair may be a challenge for those unfamiliar with unique texture, frizz and the effects of humidity. “Even if you have products and tricks that make naturally curly hair look great, stylists and guests alike seem to always be on the ...
5 Steps to Achieve Victoria's Secret Mega Sexy Hair
The Victoria Secret Fashion Show is set to air on December 9, 2014 and in preparation Terrence Renk, Global Artistic Director of ProRitual Hair Care and the Marilyn Brush, offers his tips on how to get Victoria's Secret Angel-approved mega sexy hair in five easy steps.
Yours Naturally
JASON MICCOLO JOHNSON, award-winning photographer of some of the world’s most recognizable portraits including Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela, Muhammad Ali, Princess Diana and Oprah Winfrey, celebrates the beauty of women with natural ...
HOW TO: Textured Mohawk
Najah Aziz (@najahliketheriver) of Like The River Salon, Atlanta, created quite a buzz with this textured Mohawk. MODERN tracked her down to get the HOW TO:Step 1: Section the sides from corner of eyebrow down to the nape of the neck on both ...
How to Create and Charge For Dreadlock Extensions
Liz Kidder, a stylist at Salon Aniu in Amesbury, Massachusetts, has only been in the industry for 7 years but quickly developed a passion (and reputation!) for her dreadlocked creations.
Style of the Moment: The Column Wave
The Column Wave offers a touch of romantic Hollywood glam and highbrow sophistication. Learn how to create this Style of the Moment in just a few easy steps with L’Oréal Professionnel hairstylist Pepper Pastor.
4 Different Ways to Create Wave in the Hair
Waves come in all different shapes and forms -- you can create them using a variety of hot tools, clips, rollers, etc. When your client sits in your chair and requests a "wavy look" they could mean range of styles. Find out which one goes best.
Style of the Moment: The Rain Wave
The Rain Wave blends wet and dry textures for a style that demands attention and complements fall fashion. Learn how to create this Style of the Moment in just a few easy steps with L’Oréal Professionnel hairstylist Drew Schaefering.
3 Reasons Not to Neglect Your Nozzle
Amika is calling stylists out for not using their blow dryer nozzles. Here the brand shares three reasons why this accessory is a necessity.
HOW TO: Get Maximum Texture On Straight Hair
Jose Perales and Reilly Pauly offer and overview of their big ARTIST SESSION finish and share HOW TO use foils and an iron to get maximum texture.
Oh MYYYYYY! What a Great Transformation!
See what Jodi Stormshak did to held her client who had some bad DIY haircolor.
NYFW How-To: '70s Glam by Ric Pipino for Alterna at Georgine
Texture and '70s glam created by Ric Pipino for Alterna Haircare at the Georgine spring/summer 2015 line at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
by Lauren Quick