Tips to Finding the Perfect Bridal Hair Accessory
Finding the perfect accessory for your bridal styles is the icing on the (wedding) cake. Updo expert Heather Schmick shares how to choose the perfect one.
by Jamie Newman
TRENDING NOW: Rainbow Bushel Crown Braid
A bushel braid is the current braid-of-the-moment making its rounds on Instagram, and we are not mad about it! Artist Connective member Caralee Fox Pridemore explains how she and colorist Rachel Highfield collaborated on this beautiful, colorful look.
by Jamie Newman
See @ModernSalon's 10 Most-Liked Instagram Posts from this Past Week
One of the best parts about being an editor for MODERN is the ability to feature both new and seasoned artists on our page and share your work to our more than 1 million followers! See the most-liked posts from our Instagram from February 12-18.
Fall Head Over Heels for These Valentine's Day Beauty Looks
As editors at MODERN, we love our jobs because of YOU! To celebrate Valentine's Day, we've rounded up some of our favorite love-inspired looks from Instagram because love is in the hair...and nails and makeup.
by Mary Kaleta
Wedding Hair Inspo: See the Top Five Braids and Brides Styling Entries
After narrowing countless entries to the Braids and Brides contest down to 10 semifinalists, we asked the 10 talented stylists to create a braid-based special-occasion look. Our panel of judges and editors picked their five favorites!
HOW-TO: Blotchy and Broken to Blended Blonde
Instagram can lead plenty of new clients into your chair, many of whom probably should have sat down there a long time ago! Aoife Carr's (@blendedblondes) new client found her on Instagram, and Carr knew what the she needed was going to take a lot of time--there was a lot of hair and a lot to fix.
by Jamie Newman
Announcing the Braids and Brides Top 10 SemiFinalists
After receiving countless entries since the launch of our Braids and Brides contest, it was extremely difficult to narrow entries down to 10! From updos, chignons, braids, beautiful buns and finger waves, we certainly saw some beautiful work.
by Mary Kaleta
Capturing Your Content: iPhone and Android vs Canon Rebel T6i
Same hair, two different ways of capturing. For years, Hannah Menor, a San Diego-based colorist and stylist, exclusively used her iPhone to capture images of clients for posting on her @hannahdisconnected Instagram page. Then she got a Canon camera--see the difference between the two!
Teal + Purple Color Combo: Hair Color Conditioning Masque That Develops in Minutes
In this short video, Jennifer Lopiccolo @jenniferlopiccolo_hair applies Aloxxi InstaBoost Color Conditioning Masques and we watch that color "take" in minutes, with a beautifully-blended final result.
by Anne Moratto
Video Tutorial: Infinity French Braid Updos
Learn how to recreate these two stunning updos from stylist and Artist Connective member Diana Giannini @lzhouseofhair.
by Mary Kaleta
8 Processing Porn Pictures That are Safe for Work
Sometimes, the "during" picture is just as impressive as the "before-and-after." The #processingporn hashtag on Instagram has nearly 18,000 posts attributed to it. Check out some of the best processing pictures from MODERN SALON's Artist Connective!
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Warm Winter Balayage
Using L'anza Healing Haircare's newest color innovation, Artist Connective member Alison Valsamis shares how to create a warm winter color look with Clay Decolorizer.
by Jamie Newman
15 Boho Updos and Braids Perfect for Wedding Hair Inspiration by Sara Ortega @hairspray_studio
Check out some of our favorite work by Sara Ortega, @hairspray_studio, and get ready to be inspired for your next wedding party!
How One Artist Interpreted Social Media's Viral "10 Year Challenge"
Chances are you've probably noticed at least a few people posting two photos of themselves to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram as part of the "10 Year Challenge." A post from San Diego-based artist Carly Zanoni @the.blonde.chronicles caught the eyes of MODERN editors because of her take on the challenge.
by Mary Kaleta
HOW-TO: Create Cool Girl Balayage with Clay Lightener
Stephanie Shellenberger is a "cool-girl hair" and balayage extraordinaire. She used L'anza's Clay Decolorizer for one of her latest creations, and shows her process in a perfect video.
by Jamie Newman
Clay All Day: Balayage Looks Guaranteed to Inspire
Balayage experts put L’anza’s Clay Decolorizer to the test and yield beautiful results.
by Jamie Newman
Learn the Secrets of a Blonding Master
He travels between Miami, Los Angeles and New York, bringing beautiful hair color to his clients. Now Derek Cash is traveling to bring education to a salon near you.
by Anne Moratto