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'16 Modern Flow Pompadour Hairstyle by Alyssa "Barber" Brasket
In January 2015, Alyssa Brasket of The Barbers in Vancouver, Washington, became the first woman to capture the American Crew U.S. All-Star Challenge, an annual styling and photographic competition. Here, Brasket reinvents the 1950s pompadour ...
by Anne Moratto
Irezumi Collection by Gallagher & Horner Hair
The Irezumi Collection is a fusion of contemporary graphic shapes incorporating fluidity and movement. Gallagher & Horner Hair wanted to create an imprint of modernity through braiding dual texture and shadow lines to create a ...
HOW TO: The Road To A Perfect Razor Cut
Lori Panarello, a member of the KMS International Team, was leading and learning at the recent National Guest Artist Training for the Goldwell and KMS teams at the Goldwell/KMS Academy in Santa Monica, California. MODERN was there and intrigued ...
Clipper Cutting with Johnny B Haircare: Hands-On Class at ISSE 2016
Let's hear it for the boys. At the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) in Long Beach, CA, Gabriel "GQ" Quinones (@gqfromgqcuts) conducted a hands-on class on clipper cutting techniques with Johnny B Haircare. More classes on ...
by Anne Moratto
HOW TO: Get Maximum Volume When Blow-Drying Hair
Sonna Brado, KMS California Artistic Director, was participating in a recent training at the Goldwell/KMS Academy in Santa Monica, California, and agreed to demonstrate how to get maximum volume in a blowout. Get some tips and check out the very ...
Tabatha Coffey Cuts! See Her In Action As She Preps A Wig At Matrix Destination
Does industry superstar Tabatha Coffey still "do" hair? You bet she does! MODERN caught up with her at Matrix Destination where she was behind the scenes prepping a wig shortly before showtime. In this short video she gives tips on ...
DEMO: The Backcombing Balayage Technique To Create That Kardashian Sombre
George Papanikolas, the color genius behind that gorgeous Kardashian seamless balayage sombre, shared the details this past weekend while presenting at the grand Matrix Destination event held in Orlando, Florida. MODERN caught up with him ...
Eruptek by Sebastian Professional
Eruptek by Sebastian Professional is a lava-like paste compounding the heat and energy of a volcano. Eruptek detonates on contact with hair for expansive volume and extreme clouds of texture.To activate the product, rub between palms and ...
Sponsored by Sebastian Professional
NYFW How-To: Statement-Making Clip-On Bangs
The Self-Portrait collection from London designer Han Chong debuted at New York Fashion Week this season. The romantic designs were contrasted with strong, boyish and graphic hair, created by Bumble and Bumble Editorial Stylist Jimmy ...
How-to: Create Clouds of Texture and Explosive Blowouts and Curls
Offer this Sebastian Professional service to clients who crave an ultra-sexy, voluminous, long-lasting blowout.ERUPTEK BLOWOUT:STEP 1: Shampoo and condition with your favorite Sebastian shampoo and conditioner. Towel dry hair.STEP 2: Rub Eruptek ...
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How-To (+video!): Tie-Dye Dutch Braid
With both festival and wedding seasons fast approaching, it's time to ramp up your braiding skills. The versatility of braids have made them a mainstay in upstyling, and we don't see that changing any time soon. Pravana Guest ...
by Lauren Quick
GO24-7 Styles in Milan: ICEBERG Milan Milano Moda Uomo AW16
At ICEBERG Milan Milano Moda Uomo AW16 on Saturday 16th January 2016, Jan Przemyk for GO24·7 looked to the 90s and the "grunge" esthetic to inform his styling. Hair was heavy with product and full of ...
by Anne Moratto
Beauty Pitch Returns to PBA Beauty Week
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) announce the return of Beauty Pitch, to be held Saturday, July 23, 2016. Hosted by CPNA, this one-of-a-kind beauty-centric competition will be held in Las Vegas during ...
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Marbled Stone Haircolor + Textured Lob
This "Marbled Stone" haircolor and textured lob by Wella Professionals was inspired by how light plays with mineral layers within rocks. Here, you can re-create the cut, color and style using Wella Professionals products.Color ...
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Diversity through Texture with Steven Lightfoot and Peter Coppola Beauty
When Steven Lightfoot, technical director of education and product development for Peter Coppola Beauty, spent time thinking of ad campaigns, photoshoots or imagery that had an impact on him, he remembered a magazine ad campaign that struck a ...
The Magic is in the Sauce
What is the "sauce" that helped to soften this texture? We found this amazing transformation by Vanessa O. from Tampa, Florida on her Instagram feed: @vanessa.at.legacieshairstudio. On the post she says "One Word: Olaplex!" ...
The InterMixture Collection by Arrojo Uses American Wave to Show the Latest Trends in Texture
Celebrating the beauty and grace of texture in the hair, the InterMixture collection by Arrojo offers fresh and contemporary inspiration to light the creative spark of hairdressers, while giving clients a new range of sexy and vivacious ...