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Julie Kandalec on Pointy Nail Design
At a recent Modern Salon Magazine photo shoot at the Eva Scrivo Salon in NYC, we decided to find out what celebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec was planning to do with the nails. "The nails are long and very very pointy," she says.
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!
Arik Efros on Negotiating a Contract
Arik Efros has negotiated dozens of contacts for beauty Professionals as CEO of the Eva Scrivo Artists Agency, including positions as brand spokesperson, radio and television contracts, book and on air host gigs positions. In this report and video, he offers advice.
You Can't Get Supernatural From a Supermarket: Here's Why
Goldwell's newest campaign, "You Can't Get Supernatural from a Supermarket," is designed to raise consumer awareness of all of the advantages of the professional, in-salon hair color service vs. at-home box color. In addition to a photo shoot in the April issue of MODERN SALON showcasing all the perks of professional color, we also caught up with Goldwell's Vice President of Education John Moroney, who also has more than 20 years of experience working as a salon professional, who said the campaign really strikes at the core of the industry—getting clients, and dollars, back into the salon.
Hannah Thirkettle on the Bb Salon for Virgin Atlantic
Hannah Thirkettle fills us in on the details of the new Bb salon at the Virgin Atlantic Lounge at JFK Airport in NYC.
Rose-Inspired Updo from MODERN's Facebook: The How To
When we posted this rose-inspired updo on MODERN's Facebook page—it was love at first sight for our 52,000 Facebook fans. In fact, this updo, which was created by Beverly Melendez at Salon Pasca in Wilmington, Delaware, is MODERN SALON's most-requested updo tutorial of.all.time. Seriously. So, we got you the how to!
Fire-Over-Comb Barbering Technique? The "Singe" Cut
In an article posted in the MokenaPatch, a local newsletter for Mokena, Illinois, Dina's Barber Show groomer uses an open flame and a comb to cut the editor's hair—in a technique he calls the "Singe Hair Cut."
Faatemah Ampey Uses The Legacy Iron
Faatemah Ampey is always coming up with something new, exciting and inspirational. We caught up with her at the ONE booth at the ABS show in Chicago where she shared her latest creation: the AMP-WAVE.
Julie Kandalec offers a Tour of her Traveling Manicure Kit
Nail Artist Julie Kandalec is regularly asked “What does a freelance manicurist keep in her travel kit?” This four minute video offers a tour of Kandalec’s precious and sturdy “bag” by Zuca and includes all that is needed for a manicurist who is regularly working in photo studios, on movie sets and in celebrity homes.
How to Cast the Perfect Model for a Photoshoot
What should a stylist look for when casting models? How do you effectively screen and consult with models? What is the difference between casting a model for a photo shoot vs. a show or a class? Dimitrios Tsioumas, Goldwell International Artistic Master and NAHA Haircolorist and Editorial Stylist of the Year, gives practical and creative advice for picking the perfect model who wants to work with you again and again.
How To Create a Storyboard Concept for a Photoshoot
How do you create a winning concept? Bring together all of your inspirations and see your concept emerge. Dimitrios Tsioumas, Goldwell International Artistic Master and NAHA Haircolorist and Editorial Stylist of the Year, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how he creates a storyboard concept.
Hair Bow Updo: The How-To
MODERN's Facebook fans went CRAZY when we posted this pic of Vicki Desouza Houghton's "hair bow" updo on our Facebook page. In just an hour, this pic got 520 "likes", more than 50 comments, and 47 shares. Obviously we had to get the how to from Vicki!
Kevin Murphy's Color.Bug: The How-To
Check out this how-to video from Kevin Murphy himself to learn all about COLOR.BUG, and how it can help you experiment with new colors on your clients, or allow them to wear fashion-forward highlights for a night out.
Where's Margot? Mercedes Benz Fashion Week
We invited our intern, Margot Becker, to find out what people wear to attend fashion shows during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York.
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!
Margaret Vinci Heldt On Inventing the Beehive Hair Style
While at America's Beauty Show 2012, live at the Cosmetologists Chicago's BeautyBASH, MODERN's Alison Alhamed got the opportunity to chat with Margaret Vinci Heldt, who designed the world's first beehive hairstyle that debuted in February 1960 on the pages of MODERN SALON—formerly known as MODERN BEAUTY SHOP.
Oster Professional Eon
Featuring an adjustable and detachable titanium blade (000-1), the Eon offers five length settings and six guide comb attachments for unlimited styling possibilities. It includes the cleaning brush, blade oil and guards.