Stylist Spotlight
Strawberries and Cream Balayage
Got a sweet tooth? This mannequin makes us long for some pastel perfection in our life.
by Anne Moratto
Moving in a Pandemic and Finding Your New Salon Home
This stylist has started from scratch, several times, and here's what has worked for her.
by Anne Moratto
Profiles in Courage: Focused on Rebuilding After a Challenging Loss
Opening PlatinumBlack in November 2019, Michael Haase was still building his team when COVID-19 caused a six-month shutdown and three-fourths of his team left. Find out how this resilient owner is focused on rebuilding his Los Angeles business.
by Stacey Soble
Personal Style: Suzette Boozer
Boozer is a celebrity hairstylist, image consultant, hair care educator, and salon owner in Los Angeles. Her celebrity roster includes Gwen Stefani, Eve, Mariah Carey, Kerry Washington, and Missy Elliot.
Working BTS at Fashion Week
Yes, many of the shows were virtual this season, but runway isn't going away. This stylist finds being behind-the-scenes fuels her creatively and has propelled her forward in her career.
Boho Brides Are the Relaxed, Romantic Looks We Need Right Now
In a tense time, these artists are celebrating love with bridal styling that is soft, loose, but still locked-in with these new products from SexyHair.
The Beautiful Business of Bridal Styling
Sara Yousif is seeing a return to pre-virus busy-ness. Here are some of her most-requested styles.
Here's What You Never Knew About Kim Kimble, Celebrity Hairstylist
She serves as the primary stylist on all of Beyoncé’s film, television, and music projects, in addition to working with celebrities like Zendaya, Taraji P. Henson, Shakira, and Mary J. Blige. Get to know what inspires her.
Back-to-School Tips for Salon Owners and Stylists
Strategies around scheduling, some suggestions for making homeschooling easier, and resources to tap into are offered in this blog from Sola.
2020 MODERN SALON 100
The 2020 MODERN SALON 100 guide of must-follow content creators, advice on post performance and engagement, plus how they are using their platform for good.
Stylist Finds Strength in Connection After Severe Car Accident
Two days before she planned to return to work, stylist Fiorella Castro was in a severe car accident. She is now recovering and plans to return to work thanks to the support of fellow stylists, family, friends and her own tenacity.
by Jamie Newman
Patricia Nikole, @paintedhair, Joins Wella as Brand Ambassador
A skilled colorist and self-made entrepreneur who built a reputation for her signature ‘painted hair’ blends and natural looks, here's how she will be getting back to work and back to creating.
25 Black Beauty Pros and Salons You Should Be Following
Beauty comes in all shapes and colors, texture and styles--these artists prove that in their work. Get inspired by these must-follow black stylists and black-owned salons.
by Jamie Newman
At Work and Happy to Have Her Hands Back in Hair
Stylist Janel Latessa worried that her clients would be hesitant to return. The opposite has been true. Read about her successful reopening and get some tips for navigating your own return.
by Anne Moratto
Goldwell Announces Sydney Ann Lopez as Social Media Ambassador
Sydney Lopez is known for her vibrant color creations and social media prowess. See work she has created using Goldwell through MODERN SALON's Artist Connective.
by Jamie Newman
Here's What Sonya Dove Has Learned in Lockdown
After experiencing the forced slow down caused by COVID-19, Sonya Dove has found many things to like about this "new normal," including the time she has spent connecting to the people she cares about.
by Anne Moratto
The Diary of a Quarantined Hairstylist
What are the craziest requests you have received in quarantine from guests? Stylist Meagan Gallman shares her first-person thoughts. Can you relate?