Style
HOW-TO: The Messy 5-Strand Braid
The 5-strand braid is predicted to be a hot request this spring/summer. "It's really just a simple weaving of the hair back and forth in an over under pattern,"says braid guru, Melissa Cook of Latest-Hairstyles.com. Wip up this simple (yet intricate looking) braid on your clients making their style a walking advertisement!
Editor's Note: Queen for a Day
This issue of MODERN is dedicated to planning and preparing for “The Big Day”—whether it be her wedding, prom, holiday party or fundraiser, her hair style is the crowning detail of her total look, and she’ll be looking to you, the professional, to make it picture-perfect.
NAHA Retrospective: 25 Years of NAHA
The beauty industry’s most glamorous event—the North American Hairstyling Awards—is celebrating 25 years of inspiring work by North America’s top hair stylists, salon owners, students and make-up artists.
MET BALL 2014: Chrissy Teigen by Giannandrea for MNO
Macadamia Natural Oil’s International Creative Director and Editorial & Celebrity Hair Stylist, Giannandrea styled Chrissy Teigen for the 2014 MET GALA celebrating the opening of the Charles James: Beyond Fashion exhibition.
by Anne Moratto
2014 Met Ball Style Roundup & How-Tos
See some of the best looks from this 2014's Met Ball--complete with how-tos!
by Lauren Quick
MET BALL 2014: Elizabeth Olsen Textured Half-Up How-To
Celebrity Hairstylist Mark Townsend shares how he styled Elizabeth Olsen for the 2014 Met Ball.
by Lauren Quick
MET BALL 2014: Maggie Q's Modern Twist How-To
Adir Abergel for René Furterer shares styling tips for Maggie Q's modern twist at the 2014 Met Ball.
by Lauren Quick
MET BALL 2014: Sarah Silverman Ornate Bun How-To
Nothing says "elegance" like a sleek bun. Brett Freedman shares how he styled Sarah Silverman's hair for the 2014 Met Ball.
by Lauren Quick
MET BALL 2014: Dianna Agron Angled Bob How-To
David Stanwell for Solo Artists used a 1920s Parisian flapper as inspiration for Dianna Agron's 2014 Met Ball style.
by Lauren Quick
MET BALL 2014: Blake Lively Modern Victory Roll How-To
Stylist Rod Ortega shares how to achieve Blake Lively's modern-day victory roll from the 2014 Met Ball.
by Lauren Quick
MET BALL 2014: Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen How-Tos
Celebrity Hair stylist Mark Townsend shares how he styled Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen for the 2014 Met Ball, where they were nominees for Accessories Designer of the Year.
by Lauren Quick
Fed Up: The Movie
Fed Up is a new documentary, narrated by Katie Couric, exploring the history of how sugar has become a big player in U.S. diets.
Top Knot: Diffused Texture and a Flirty Finish
Warmer weather is here—and with it comes romantic hues, whimsical textures and ethereal finishes. In this MODERN session, Antonio Corral Calero, Moroccanoil’s artistic director, blends his love for diffused texture and braids with the top-knot’s trendsetting silhouette.
MODERN REPORTS: Paul Mitchell FUNraising 2014 Gala
This is the 11th year that students and staff from the 110 Paul Mitchell Schools have come together to raise awareness and money for their FUNraising campaign, a three-month effort (February –April) that supports a variety of charities. The 2014 FUNraising Gala was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA on Sunday, May 4.
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Twist and Shout
With prom and wedding season here, ‘tis the season for special-occasion hair. Who better to freshen up your skills with than the king of updos, Martin Parsons.
VIDEO: How To Use the Hot Tools Argan Vapor Iron
Watch a demo of how to use this new cool tool, Argan Vapor Iron, from Hot Tools.
by Anne Moratto
COLLECTION: Ode to the Past + Bridal Accessories
In Brides in the Countryside, Tracey Stokes and Ashley Patwell of Navii Salon Spa in Schererville, Indiana, created romantic silhouettes that pair volume with a soft finish. The modern elegance of the styling epitomizes the feminine ideal of beauty present in the late-19th century and early 20th century.