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SEARCHWhile watching the Golden Globes last month, I cheered when Nicole Richie was asked “who she was wearing” by Ryan Seacrest, and she referenced her hair and extensions, along with her gown, shoes and jewelry. Bravo, Nicole, bravo. Best speech of the night.
While watching the Golden Globes last month, I cheered when Nicole Richie was asked “who she was wearing” by Ryan Seacrest, and she referenced her hair and extensions, along with her gown, shoes and jewelry. Bravo, Nicole, bravo. Best speech of the night.
For years, salon industry advocates have voiced that hairdressers and other beauty professionals deserve more credit for supporting roles in both coasts’ major events. From the red-carpet review of the Academy Awards to trend-spotting on the runways of New York Fashion Week to the red-hot beauty promo blitz of Valentine’s Day, glamour analysis is everywhere in traditional and social media this month. Now’s the time to declare your influence in shaping trends and creating total looks.
After all, where would top celebrities and models be without the right hair design, make-up and nails to accent the fashion and jewelry they wear? Not on any of the “best dressed” lists.
We’ve designed this issue of MODERN, along with coverage on modernsalon.com, modernsalon.tv, Facebook and our daily e-letters, to help you translate glamour for your clients. For Golden Globes-inspired how-tos, see Celebrity Style on page 40. For ready-to-wear, red-carpet hair (or in this case, “blue carpet”), turn to page 86 for cover artist Heather Padgett’s take on creating modern, elegant texture.
You’ll also want to check out our special texture! supplement, which includes an update on a new “Texture on the Runway” event during New York Fashion Week.
With more celebrities wearing and being open about extensions, this add-on service has taken a starring role in salons. For ideas on how to learn about, grow or get creative with this category, see Advanced Academy Tour on page 60, Ask the Experts on page 64 and Hollywood Beauties on page 96.
Remember, as you and your clients enjoy all the red-carpet and runway reports this season, make your expertise an active part of the buzz. Gather and share your reviews and “get the look” ideas.
I’m not sure Nicole Richie was the first star to credit her hair design on the red carpet, but hopefully she won’t be the last.
Premiere San Antonio Presented by SalonCentric returns for its fourth edition August 30-31 at the Henry B. González Convention Center, delivering its biggest and boldest event to date.
One-Day Personal and Professional Development Education Event for Beauty Professionals Set for October 25, 2026, at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue.
A live education series explores the ideas, collaboration, creative decisions and processes behind the winning work.
According to the report, people are moving away from copy-paste trends and toward community, using real experiences to develop a sense of taste and beauty that reflects who they are.
Hairstylists and barbers can showcase their creative and technical vision in two global categories with cash prizes and a chance to represent in Portugal.
The BBR Beauty Show featured a prominent speaker lineup including Lacy Redway, Karrueche Tran, Danessa Myricks, Chelley B., Sabrina Elba, Jessica Harris-Dupart, and more.
The Professional Beauty Association and Pivot Point team up to develop an ongoing study that measures the confidence of salon owners, stylists, school owners, and students.
This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.
In Dubai, a salon visit isn’t an appointment. It’s a weekly routine, and clients can spend $800 to $1,400 a month on it, according to Gaurav Tripathi of MADI International. On October 6-8, 2026, the market behind those numbers opens its doors as Beautyworld Dubai marks its 30th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together distributors, brands, stylists and salon owners from all over the world.
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The Good Patch is a leading wearable wellness patch brand, offering wellness and skincare patches that support everyday needs including energy, sleep, relaxation and more.
Four publications for beauty industry professionals to enhance their leadership skills, financial awareness, professional growth, and joy!
Ulta Beauty has announced its partnership with Black Beauty Roster to launch the pilot of All Textures Certification (ATC). The new program is aimed at addressing gaps in education within the beauty industry and raising the level of skills and guest satisfaction for all.
Mireya Villarreal, founder of From Chair to Boss™, is bringing together beauty industry leaders for a new one-day educational event designed to help salon professionals strengthen the business side of their careers. From Chair to Boss Live! will take place September 28 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Salon owner, tech founder, and educator Universe Walker will bring her signature workshop, The Art of Dry Cutting, to Brooklyn on July 20, offering stylists a chance to deepen their understanding of shape, movement, texture, and dry cutting.
As part of our ongoing commitment to sharing resources that help beauty professionals stay informed, we thought it was worth introducing our audience to The Chatter and the unique perspective it brings to industry conversations.
Celebrating 60 years in haircare, Dippity-Do is honoring its styling heritage with its Girls with Curls collection, a reimagined Light Hold Gelée inspired by the brand's original 1965 styling gel.
Covet & Mane has expanded its Pro Color System with the launch of Color Boost Drops, completing what the company says is the first professional color system engineered specifically for hair extensions.
