4 Ways to Use Your Flat Iron You Never Thought About

Flat irons are truly one of a stylist’s most essential tools. Now this workhorse tool becomes even more indispensable thanks to the new HOT Tools Black Gold Ionic Salon Flat Iron.

Hair Color

Color How-To: Faded Blonde Highlights to Rich, Chocolate Brunette Ribbons

MODERN Associate Editor Mary Kaleta pays a visit to Chicago brunette whisperer John Blue and his salon Boss Group for a transition back to her roots.

Hair Extensions

Achieve a Technicolor Dream with NO Lightener

Ricardo Santiago's client had three requests: LOTS of hair, a red/pink base, and no lightening. So, how did he make her technicolor dream come true?

Hair Color Trends

MAKEOVER: From Lovely Blonde to Lovely Red

Stylist Ashley Feht shares the details for this lovely blonde to red makeover.

Hair Color

Color How-To: Ginger Spice and Everything Nice

After this ginger spice hair color hit more than 8,000 likes on our Instagram feed, we knew we had to reach out to Houston artist Keelan Baker @keelanshaircouture.

Nails

Nail How-To: Plaid Holiday Manicure

It's time to start thinking about holiday manicure ideas. Learn the steps to recreate this festive plaid look from Essie.

How-To: Kylie’s Dream Waves and Khloe’s Half Up with a Bun

Andrew Fitzsimons reveals the how-tos behind two of his recent favorite looks.

Inspiration

The Power of Versatility: Glamorous Holiday Hair

The six members of The Salon by InStyle/JCP Salon National Artistic Team create glamorous holiday hair, transforming models using extensions, forms and thermal tools with a goal to celebrate beautiful, strong and powerful women.

Texture

Curling Tutorial: How to Get Maximum Volume With a Curling Iron

Jaclyn Hendrickson demos how to use a Hot Tools curling iron to get maximum volume.

Texture

Video Tutorial: How to Use a Crimping Iron For Maximum Texture

Learn how to use a crimping iron on both extensions and natural hair to get the best results.

Hair Cutting

Cutting the Perfect Fringe: Video Tutorial

Redken Artist Brayden Pelletier is known for his amazing cutting and styling skills. In this short video tutorial, Pelletier chats about creating and placing a flattering fringe for your client. The artist will be teaching a hands-on class at the Redken Symposium to be held January 20-22, 2019 in Las Vegas.

Hair Color Trends

Color Correction: Hard Lines to Soft Melt

Atlanta-based Savannah Cochran (@savannahcochran) had quite the challenge from her first time client who had permanent black lowlights and thick, sliced brassy highlights.

The Perfect Braid for Winter Brides

This voluminous, textured style looks like an intricate braid, but it’s actually a series of simple, expanded twists!

Hairstyling & Updos

Watch Olivia Smalley @omgartistry Curl Her Hair with a Water Bottle

When celebrity hair and makeup artist and social media guru Olivia Smalley @omgartistry came across a video tutorial on Instagram from @asil showing various people using a water bottle to curl hair, she knew she had to test it out for herself. The results are stunning!

Hairstyling & Updos

See the Slay Belles Top 5 Finalists' Entries, and Vote for Your Favorite

After narrowing countless entries down to five finalists, we asked the five talented stylists to create a New Year’s Eve, little-black-dress-appropriate submission. Now we need YOUR help choosing the winner of Slay Belles.