How to Transition Hair Color from Winter to Spring
The change in season can trigger a change in hair color for clients. The SOLO Artist Advisory Council of industry experts answer how you can help your clients transition color according to the season.
Balancing Work and Life as a Solo Artist
After working in many salons as an employee, manager, wedding coordinator and as a self-employed stylist, Gioia Gomez, currently based at Akasu Hair Studio & Spa, in Portland, Oregon, found the perfect balance. “There are many different ways to be a productive, profitable hairdresser. No one way is the right way for everyone,” she says. “I’ve found being a solo artist is a perfect fit for me.”
Royal Treatment: Throne Barbershop in Portland
Alyssa Lynn Von (@ladyvonbarber), winner of the American Crew U.S. All-Star Challenge in 2015, is promoting the work of other barbers and men’s groomers by taking tours of barbershops and sharing a behind-the-scenes look at these bastions of barbering.
by Anne Moratto
Beauty Changes Lives Announces 2017 Leo Passage Scholarship Winners
Barber and hairstylists will define “Exposed” at America’s Beauty Show 2018
Salon Culture: Bringing Fashion to the Color Bar
In an interview with MODERN SALON, partners in the salon and life Lo Wheeler Davis and Jason Davis give the lo-down (get it?) on their newest venture—Salon Culture—and how they balance owning a salon and running a just-for-the-stylist fashion line.
by Jamie Newman
Beauty Changes Lives Experience NextGen Sneak Peek: Team TIGI
A look at what inspires this talented trio.
Hair Care As Service and Ritual: A New Approach to Creating Client Connection and Avoiding Beauty Burnout
Make a client appointment an opportunity for healing of guest and stylist, alike.
by Anne Moratto
Beach Wave How-To: Create Perfect "S" Waves Using a Flatiron
Watch @sheffpavelstylist create the modern beach wave by pushing the hair into an "S" wave and pressing it with a flatiron.
Personal Style: Patrick Kalle, Farouk Systems Inc. Global Artistic Director
Hairstyling is in Patrick Kalle’s blood. As a third-generation stylist, Kalle began his career in hairdressing at the young age of 11. In 2004, he joined the Farouk Systems team, and 10 years later, he was named its Global Artistic Director—his current role.
by Jamie Newman
Don't Take Your Health For Granted - Stylist Gregg Giannillo's Story
Being a celebrity hairdresser doesn’t shield you from medical problems, but Gregg Giannillo found that clients will stand by you in the worst of times.
Razor-Cutting Master & Oribe Educator Coby Alcántar
Known for her superior razor-cutting skills, educator Coby Alcántar has been on the traveling team for Oribe Hair Care where she continues her passion for education.
Denman Announces Paul Stafford as Global Creative Director
British company Denman, maker of the world-famous D3 and other professional tools, is proud to announce the appointment of British Hairdressing Hall of Fame member Paul Stafford as Global Creative Director.
PERSONAL STYLE: Jennifer MacDougall
That Soul Cycling Virgo – who has been on the hair team for Project Runway for the past 6 years (earning the lead this past season!) – is Jennifer MacDougall (@JenniferMacDougall,) L’Oreal Professionnel Artist, celebrity hairdresser and academy educator. Learn more about her here.
Personal Style: Presley Poe Creates Poe-try with Haircolor
Learn more about secret obsessions and superpowers from Pravana's Color Collective Head Colorist.
by Anne Moratto
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: New Roles at Ulta Beauty for Nick Stenson and Ammon Carver
Who better to guide and educate the 7,000 stylists in the 1,200 Ulta Beauty locations, and lead the salon services business, than two of the industry’s most in-demand, business-savvy, artistic and creative stylists—who also happen to be best friends? In this exclusive interview with Nick Stenson and Ammon Carver, learn how these shifts will impact stylists, the Ulta Beauty shopping and salon experience, and the professional beauty industry.
What it's Really Like Styling and Coloring Celebrities' Hair: Nick Stenson Tells All
ASK HIM ANYTHING: Learn the ins and outs of what it’s REALLY like working with celebrities as Nick Stenson tells all live from Matrix Destination 2018.
Personal Style: Leah Freeman, L'anza Global Healing Color Director
Talking to Leah Freeman for even just an hour leaves you inspired to be better. Better at your craft, better as a spouse, parent or friend, and better overall as a human.
by Jamie Newman