My two favorite shows from Day 2 were special because three of my favorite hairdressers were leads!
ANTOINETTE BEENDERS FOR CHRISTIAN SIRIANO
Aveda's Antoinette Beenders is just an incredible talent and all out great person. She and famed designer Christian Siriano are so in sync for each season. For Spring/Summer 2011, Antoinette and Christian came up with the idea to create an elongated look ("very giraffe-like" says Antoinette) with a high textured bun to compliment the animal prints in the collection. "The Christian Siriano hair look for this season is all about different cultures mixing and blending together. The style is a modern bun-full of attitude-with sections of crimped hair cascading over it for texture. It's a strong, contemporary twist on the classic bun."
Christian Siriano and Antoinette Benders
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Beauty and Fashion Director, Maggie Mulhern, interviews Antoinette Benders for Modern Salon TV. Photo Courtesy: John Perez
John Perez
KEVIN RYAN AND FRANK RIZZERI FOR RICHARD CHAI
Kevin and Frank, founders of RSESSION TOOLS, are two of the busiest editorial stylists out there. Using their double barrel iron, the artists and their team created long cascading waves from a heavily gelled top. "Yeah, we're not doing the next artists any favors," says Kevin Ryan about the cemented strands. "We put an s----load of product in there!" Added Frank, "At least its not baby oil! We've had to deal with that before!"
Maya Smith, CEO, Founder and Creative Director of haircare brand The Doux, sits down with Nicole to chat about the brand's new Roblox game, My Salon Empire, inspired by salon entrepreneurship and celebrating all hair textures.
Sofia Vergara, Lucy Hale, Alison Brie, John Salley, Brian Austin Green and more honored the best achievements in Science Behind Beauty, Health & Wellness at this glittering event.
Haircare brand The Doux has launched “My Salon Empire,” a free-to-play salon management game on Roblox, helping the next generation celebrate the diversity of textured hair and explore salon entrepreneurship.
The show reported 30% attendance growth. It felt that way. This event for the southwest professional beauty community had heart, spice, and something for everyone.
Wella artists presented the Monochromatic trend movement, introduced new Pure Perfection color and Sebastian styling innovations, while the Wella team created interactive fun throughout Wella Studio in Los Angeles.
Dominique LyVar, an influential educator and artist, is remembered by those who loved him for his significant impact on the industry and contributions to the community.
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.
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.
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.