Stylist Spotlight
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
Remembering Oribe
Oribe Canales died December 16, 2018 at the age of 62. Known simply as Oribe, Canales took the beauty and fashion industries by storm for decades—his name synonymous with glamorous, gorgeous hair.
How to Set Perfectly Even Shear Tension for Best Performance
In order to ensure that your shears are performing at their best, you really should do two things everyday – clean them and adjust the tension. Here's how.
SAG Awards Beauty: Emily Blunt by Laini Reeves for Joico
At Sunday night's Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) Awards 2019, Emily Blunt was styled by Laini Reeves using products from Joico to keep her looking award-winning all night long.
by Anne Moratto
11 Examples of Foil Placement Perfection by Ian Michael Black
Precision makes perfect: In this gallery, we take a look at some of colorist and educator Ian Michael Black's famed foil artistry perfection.
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!
Ford, Interrupted: How a Top Stylist Recovered After Losing a Finger
Caitlin Ford says 2018 was her most successful year professionally. But the artist faced a life-changing event on October 3.
by Mary Kaleta
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!
Australia’s Colorist of the Year's Secrets for Brilliant Color
Read about his rules around mixing, sectioning, and placement.
by Anne Moratto
Carmel Melt Formula and Tips for Sweet Success
Sue Tyrrell is a salon owner in Grand Cayman and her Instagram feed is filled with inspiring images of seamless blends, melting color and also process videos.
by Anne Moratto
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