Stylist Spotlight
How to Achieve Amazing Volume With Fewer Extensions Using Great Lengths GL Tapes
Saretta Bowerman (@hairbysaretta) is known for her full, thick updos and hairstyles. See how she achieves the ideal hair density with Great Lengths' new GL Tapes extensions.
by Jamie Newman
Sam Villa Shares Tips To Social Media Success
Sam Villa is an industry icon. Throughout his four decades in the industry, Villa has mastered many things, including social media. Here he shares his thoughts about these platforms and includes his tips for success.
HOW TO: Teal + Copper Pixie Using Color Conditioning Masques
The intense pigments in the InstaBoost Color Conditioning Masques from Aloxxi surprised--but delighted--this colorist.
by Anne Moratto
Ulta Beauty Announces New Pro Team Member, Pekela Riley
Pekela Riley, celebrity hairstylist, educator, owner of Salon PK in Jacksonville, FL and Mizani Artist, has been tapped to lend her expertise to the Ulta Beauty Pro Team’s continued mission to support and educate stylists.
by Anne Moratto
Hair Aid: The Global Organization Teaching Cutting Skills to Impoverished Communities
Learn more about Hair Aid, the Australian based non-profit designed to teach haircutting skills, through the expertise of professional hairdressers, to the people living in impoverished communities in third world countries.
A Dozen Questions with @domdomhair About Social Media, Styling and More
Cool-girl style tips, advice for how to make hair appear fuller, and social media strategy--we cover it all.
by Anne Moratto
Brassy to Blonde in 5 Sessions
"Do NOT expect your stylist to perform a miracle in 1 or even 2 sessions!" says @christinek_hair of this beautiful transformation spotted on Instagram.
by Anne Moratto
How to Work with Celebrity Clientele
Success doesn't happen overnight. Before working with the likes of Gigi Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski and Salma Hayek, celebrity stylist Jennifer Yepez did her homework.
by Jamie Newman
Meet Kaylin Jackewicz, Winner Of the SalonCentric FuturePro Award
Beauty school student Kaylin Jackewicz, winner of the SalonCentric FuturePro Award, was in attendance at Premiere Philadelphia.
Hidden Pops of Color Using Aloxxi InstaBoost Conditioning Color Masques
Using these new color masques from Aloxxi, @beautybyhaleygarber was able to create a playful color palette that is a beautiful surprise.
by Anne Moratto
Salon Digital Summit: Grow Your Social Media Skills and Expand Your Influence
Are you going to MODERN SALON's Salon Digital Summit? If you don't have your tickets just yet, here are all the reasons why MODERN SALON Editor in Chief Alison Alhamed is SO excited for this event, all about the art of social and digital success. Nov. 4-6, Los Angeles, salondigitalsummit.com.
PERSONAL STYLE: Sharon Blain
Updo artist, educator and industry icon, Sharon Blain has been sharing her expertise since first joining the professional beauty world more than five decades ago. Famed for her long hair expertise, bridal, red carpet, editorial and avant-garde dressing, Blain has been published worldwide and has an award list that fills a page. More about Blain here.
Oribe Educator Spotlight: Ronnie Stam
Ronnie has been in the hair business his entire life, and that alone can yield some amazing stories.
HOW-TO: The Yellow Color Formula your Clients will LOVE Using Goldwell Pure Pigments
There are few things that crush a colorist more than when hours of work goes into creating the ideal shade for your client only for it to fade as quickly as, sometimes, just a few shampoos. So when Kristi Waldrop created this vibrant yellow shade, she chose to work with Goldwell's new @Pure Pigments color additive, that resists the fade.
Expand Your Influence: Salon Digital Summit Takes LA in November
The intensive, hands-on learning experience will explore the art of digital and social media to grow a salon professional’s influence and business. VIP attendees will include members of the MODERN SALON Artist Connective, celebrity stylists and influencers.
WHAT’S IN THE MODERN SALON 100 BOX?!
Magazines, gift cards, products and kits… oh my!
HAIR COLOR FORMULA: Transitioning Rooty Blonde to More Natural, Beigy-Blonde
First step in a two-part process.
by Anne Moratto