Stylist Spotlight
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
HOW-TO: The Perfect Pink that Lasts Using Goldwell's @Pure Pigments
Watch the technique of how one artist used Goldwell's new @Pure Pigments color additive to create a holographic effect (Bonus: it has two-times the fade resistance of traditional color AND three-times the shine!)
PERSONAL STYLE: Kevin Hughes, Moroccanoil Artistic Director
Moroccanoil Artistic Director, Ambassador and Spokesperson Kevin Hughes began his career in the fashion world, which has come in handy lately as he is now a major presence at New York Fashion Week. More here.
Get the Look: Platinum Blonde Highlights Using Fluid Hair Painting
The days of clients requesting sunny summer blonde hues might seem to be fading away as brunettes begin to trend again for fall. But Artist Connective member McKenna Anzaldua (@mckenna_mckenna) decided that the colder months don't have to mean an absence of blonding.
by Mary Kaleta
OWNER TO OWNER: 6 Salons: Failure Is Never an Option
Owner to Owner featured content. Get to know 6 Salon.
Sponsored by L'Oréal Professionnel
The Most Perfect Pink Hair Color and Hair Cut Combo with Color Formula
This from the talented Julie Holbrook, @headrushdesigns.
by Anne Moratto
How One Stylist Built Her Instagram Engagement and Following
MODERN’s had a relationship with DeLuca for at least 10 years—but only recently did we start encouraging her (okay, maybe a little strong-arming, but she needed it) to focus on her @hairbykatied Instagram page and get more eyes on her much-deserving work. Here's what she did to boost her following, engagement and, as a result, clientele.
Get the Look: Platinum with a Punch of Yellow Using Matrix SoColor Cult
MODERN SALON Artist Connective member Hailey Mahone (@haileymahonehair) has a spunky nature that's apparent from her Instagram page. The Texarkana, Texas-based artist is known for her ability to create gorgeous color blends in nearly every shade. In a recent post, Mahone showed off her love of yellow with a platinum combination that has us hanging on to summer just a little bit longer.
by Mary Kaleta