MENU
SEARCHCompare and contrast Patrick Melville and Les Haverty.
Editorial and celebrity hair stylist Patrick Melville launches his first-ever full-service luxury salon, The Patrick Melville Salon, at The Sports Club/LA at Rockefeller Center in New York this month. Les Haverty, artistic director for FHI Heat, has just opened the new Nelson J. Salon in the heart of Beverly Hills with his longtime friend, celebrity stylist Nelson Chan. MODERN’s own East Coast Beauty Director Maggie Mulhern and West Coast Editor Alicia Marantz polled the two style leaders on “personal favorites.” See how they compare and contrast:
EAST
Patrick Melville
Favorite beverages: Red wine. “A great meal is finished off with a great wine for balance. My favorites are Stags Leap and Opus One.”
Guilty pleasures: Expensive food. “I love to eat at great restaurants that are a luxury for people. In New York City, there’s always a new restaurant, so you always get to taste and try.”
Great getaways: Harbour Island in the Bahamas. “It’s low-key. . . read, swim and exercise.”
Go-to professional products: L’Oréal and Kérastase, “the most complete, incredible line of styling products for achieving healthy hair.”
Latest, greatest restaurants: Nobu, still. “I love the blackened cod and the rock shrimp. The scallops are amazing, too.”
Good shoes: Timberland boots. “I spend all week in the salon and I have to wear a certain look. On the weekend I can put on my jeans and Timberlands. They remind me of being in the country.”
Favorite color: Blue. “It’s an energizing color and reminds me of the sky and the ocean. And I have blue eyes, and blue looks good on me!”
Music: Upbeat. “Everything from the ’70s to the Arctic Monkeys. Archie Bunker, one of my favorite new bands, reminds me of where I grew up in Manchester.”
WEST
Les Haverty
Favorite beverages: ”Naked Juices with protein; Voss water; skim milk.”
Guilty pleasures: ”Eating desserts like chocolates; turning off my cell phone for a couple of days; getting a full body massage. And, my Mitsubishi Evolution with 800 horsepower!”
Great getaways: Golf. “The courses at Kapalua on Maui in Hawaii and Shepherd’s Hollow in Michigan. And Cheju Island in South Korea is a tropical paradise.”
Go-to professional products: “For tools, FHI Heat. For wet lines, ISH because it has a natural emphasis and health-inspiring performance; Pureology because of its smells and textures.”
Latest, greatest restaurants: Bicoastal. “In New York, Atelier Joel Robuchon and Tao; in L.A., Gyu-kaku Korean-Japanese BBQ.”
Good shoes: ”Nike Air, Ferragamo and Zegna.”
Favorite colors: ”Reds, blacks, pastel colors like light blues, greens, pinks, yellows.”
Music: The mix: “Red Hot Chili Peppers, white label remixes and house music from London.”
Known for his buttery blondes and a technique for highlighting hair with more precision that he called chunking, Brad Johns died on August 27. His friend and fellow colorist, David Stanko, shares thoughts on his talented colleague and close friend.
As technology evolves at an accelerated rate, you want to make sure you have the best in your business toolkit to help you grow sales, motivate your team, communicate with your current and future clientele, and streamline your managerial tasks. The 2026 SALON TODAY Technology Solutions Guide is designed to help you navigate today's growing landscape of salon and spa technology. In this guide, you'll find a curated look at more than 50 of the latest software platforms, digital solutions, and innovative features to help you compare options and identify the best fit for your business.
The Davines Edit reflects the brand’s passion for people and planet.
RÜTE Wash introduces a shower cap designed specifically for crown washing, helping clients with hair extensions cleanse the scalp while protecting the lengths from water.
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.
Sponsored by BeautyWorld Dubai
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.
