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HOW-TO: Apply Great Lengths' New Tape-in Extensions
Great Lengths USA National Artistic Director Darren Brokaw is finding the new GL Apps, the long-awaited tape-in extension offered from Great Lengths, opening the door for more clients and artists to enter the extension market. Learn how to apply the tape-in extensions on your clients with this how-to.
Rachael Dunn's Nordic Princess
Rachael Dunn of Bella Salon and Spa in Austin, Texas is part of the Oribe salon network and her collection, which she prepared as a NAHA entry, was selected in the most recent Oribe Portfolio competition.
A Fave Look From Christopher Dove's "Capitol Couture" Collection
Christopher Dove offers an overview of one of his favorite wigs inspired by The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, including the Wella color used on Hairdreams extensions and Quiklkies.
HOW TO: Remove Iron Marks From The Hair
Antonio Corral Calero shows HOW TO remove the dent or mark left by a curling or flat iron.
HOW TO: Christina Aguilera at AMA's by David Babaii
David Babaii (for Viviscal) created the elegant chignon for Christina Aguilera for the American Music Awards. Here he offers the HOW TO.
2 Hot Hairstyles for Hats
It’s time to bundle up, in other words, time to fight hat head. Whether topping off with a cashmere beanie, a ski helmet or a wide brimmed chapeaux, it’s all about preventing hat head. There are usually two camps - take control or submit – Sam Villa, founding partner of the Sam Villa® brand and education artistic director for Redken 5th Avenue, offers How To’s.
Jenna Ushkowitz at the American Music Awards
Jenna Ushkowitz of the hit television series Glee, arrived at the American Music Awards with a cascade of soft curls and waves styled by celebrity stylist Helen Jeffers.
The Smoothest Operator: Brazilian Blowout Names Challenge Winner
Nearly 300 hairdressers sent in examples of their best smoothing work for the chance to win an entire Brazilian Blowout Starter Kit. Kyle Tuttle of Repose Salon in Arizona was chosen as having the smoothest moves.
by Anne Moratto
Party Tricks: Extensions
The holidays aren’t coming, they’re here! No need to stress, MODERN has got you covered with five glam extensions looks to try on clients.
Ted Gibson Comments on Rihanna's AMA "DO"
Ted Gibson weighs in on Rihanna's controversial hairstyle worn for the AMA's last night.
HOW TO: Extension Placement Tip From Antonio Corral Calero
Antonio Corral Calero of Moroccanoil uses extensions frequently in his finishes and has learned that they don't always have to be placed as expected. Here he offers his TIP OF THE DAY.
HOW TO: Braided Holiday Hair Style in Four Easy Steps
Get the steps to create a braided holiday hair style that's easily achieved in four steps.
HOW-TO: Chemical-Free Highlights and Hair Color to Avoid Breakage
While at the Hotheads hair extension headquarters in Hollywood, Florida, MODERN editor Alison Shipley got the low down from educators on how extensions aren't just great for adding volume and body, they can also be a solution to chemical-free hair color!
Texture Takeover From Fave 4
Texture Takeover, part of the fave4 styling collection, is a new hair spray that provides dry texturized hold, all-over volume, and weightless lift.
HOW TO: Cut Extensions for Maximum Space and Volume
Antonio Corral Calero demos HOW TO cut extensions to create Maximum space and volume.
TIP OF THE DAY: Perming Extensions for Your Curly Haired Client
Patrick Melville chats about why stylists should perm extensions for their curly haired clients.
Hair Talk with Catching Fire Hair Department Head Linda Flowers
Linda Flowers designed the hair for both Hunger Games and Catching Fire. She spoke with MODERN SALON on what it's been like to be part of this film phenomena.
by Anne Moratto