Fuchsia and Citrus: Purple, Red and Orange Formula
In this how to, Goldwell North American Lead Art Director John C. Simpson creates a fuchsia- and citrus-inspired finish using triangular sections, micro-thin slices and back-to-back foils.
Red-Hot Summer Color Formula: How To
In this how to, Matrix Artistic Director Chrystofer Benson uses a combination of Color Sync, SoRED and Matrix Cream Developer to achieve a flirty summer finish that has edge and sophistication.
Flames, Fire, Fringe: This Color Formula is HOT!
In this how-to, Sherri Jessee, who is a member of the Rusk Creative Team, offers a look that is reminiscent of flames shooting down the fringe.
Violet and Wild Orchid Vivids: The Color How To
In this how-to, Pravana Artistic Director Vadre Grigsby creates a head-turning finish that can easily transition from conservative to BOLD.
How To: Bold Statement with Pastel Color
Sue Pemberton creates a multi-dimensional bold color statement using Joico VeroLight Powder Lightener and Vero K-Pak Color. From baliage to ombré to chalking, summer is the season to experiment with high-impact coloring techniques.
Kevin.Murphy Color.Bug Contest and PHOTOS!
Temporary color is a big trend this spring/summer! Think you have what it takes to enter a contest with your favorite temporary look and win? Well now is your chance! I just found out about Kevin.Murphy's new COLOR.BUG Contest where you can upload your COLOR.BUG inspired look and have a chance to win either an iPad, iPod Touch or a NANO Watch!
DJ Victory Reveals her Secret Pastel Color Formula!
After much thought and consideration, MODERN Facebook fan DJ Victory, whose pastel purple secret trademark color blew up controversy on Facebook, decides to reveal her formula!
Hair Chalking: How-To Get the Dipped Dyed Look
COLORISTS! Every time MODERN SALON posts a pic on Facebook of someone sporting hair reminiscent of hair chalking, you guys go nuts! This last time I posted a pic from MODERN fan Theresa Ferrer Contreras, it got 445 shares, 1,580 "likes" and nearly 300 comments. EVERYONE loves this look!
Dj Victory on her Pastel Purple Hair and Spring Trends
While at America's Beauty Show, we ran into MODERN SALON Facebook fan DJ Victory—whose work always gets hundreds of "likes" whenever she shares her talent on our wall. DJ has pastel purple hair and, though she won't reveal her secret trademark formula, she talks with us about her head-turning hair, and why pastels will make a big comeback in spring.
Multi-dimensional Redhead Makeover
If your clients are looking to spice up their color, try transitioning them into a multi-dimensional redhead. "With this model I took her flat brown color and painted in variations of golden copper and copper red which play off each other to create a lot of movement in her hair," says Celebrity Stylist Marie Ferro who created this look.
CND's New "Tarnished Metal" Nail Look
Who knew that tarnished metal could inspire a super cool nail look? This metallic look was inspired by the CND nails at designer Norman Ambrose's Spring 2012 show. It's really easy to create with CND Shellac.
FASHION WEEK: A Pop of Orange at Lauren Moffat
This morning OPI kicked off the Fall 2012 shows at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week doing the nails for Lauren Moffatt’s presentation at The Old School. See the look.
2012 Spring Make-up Trends
Even though they say there will be six more weeks of winter in 2012, it's never too late to start thinking about Spring make-up trends! See what's in the forecast.
Lotus Color Enhancing Drops
Lotus Color Enhancing Drops uses a proprietary blend of environmentally safe and FDA approved ingredients to lock in “same day” salon color. Lotus Color Enhancing Drops contain no peroxide or ammonia, and will not affect your client's next color process.
Katy Perry Goes Back to Blonde
Katy Perry has gone back to blonde! Read her colorists' comments on her new style.
Rainbow Hawk by Delicia Destine
Aveda Institute Chapel Hill Raleigh, NC
Essie's 2012 Spring Collection
Essie's 2012 Spring Collection plays tribute to ambitious women of action! This supremely feminine collection creates the perfect spring wardrobe for nails with skin flattering brights and power pastels to suit every occasion.