Modern's Beauty & Fashion Director, Maggie Mulhern frequently gets
asked: "What is inside a freelance hairdresser's bag?" The answer is
revealed in this guided tour by Amit Abraham, an experienced freelance
hairdresser and L'Oreal Professionnel Portfolio Artist who has worked
many runway shows and photo shoots. Get tips on how to build your own
freelance kit. Find out which products Amit uses and trusts. And
finally, try guessing the final value of Amit Abraham's kit. (Answer
revealed at the end)
During my time at the Gatsby and even as I still am there taking
clients, I've learned a lot of different things that I can take back to
my Salon. I learned that every shop no matter how big or small one
employee or 40 big
client base or small, people look up to the owner and manager and want
them
to lead.
by Anthony Lombardi
Six new lip liners from Mirabella!
Help your curly clients restore shape and texture in their hair. Try out Rene Furterer's new line, Acanthe Perfect Curls, which includes a combination of natural active ingredients.
The first time I ever heard of John Steinberg was from my friend,
Stefany Reed, of Profound Beauty fame. At the time, John was visiting
New York and according to Stefany, he was an incredibly fascinating
person—a must to meet.
by Ann Mincey
UV rays, pool and salt water can dry out your client’s hair, leaving it
brittle and without shine. I tried out Goldwell’s Dualsenses Sun
Reflects, which is only available during the summer months.
Braids were everywhere during the most recent Fashion Week in New York City for the fall/winter 2010 collections. Orlando Pita made them even more exciting by created fishtail braids for the Doo Ri show, sponsored by T3. “It’s an ideal look because it can be used to dress an outfit up or down. The fishtail braid is more interesting and elegant.”
Take cues from the celebrities this summer by following these tips from
stylist and salon owner Antonio Prieto to create fresh styles for your
clients. Whether you're dealing with cropped hair or long locks, you can
help keep your clients looking cool and polished from work to the beach
to a night out on the town. Using Carey, Drew and Rachel as models,
here are Prieto's tips for three great looks.
by Melissa Hill
So what happened when 552 licensed cosmetologists got together to simultaneously cut hair? They broke a world record!
Ashley Tisdale, who recently went from light to dark hair, was quoted in
US Weekly magazine saying, “Brunette is easier to manage.”
According to colorists from Patrick Mcivor Color Studio it really
is easier…
ANGUS MITCHELL, co-owner of Paul Mitchell Systems and an influential educator in the beauty industry, launched his Angus M Salon in Beverly Hills, California, in July 2009. One look inside the 1,800-square-foot space and you can see why Mitchell’s salon has been called, “the cool kid on the block.”
Colin Walsh, Matrix Vice President and General Manager, met with Modern Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern to share some exciting news for the upcoming months. Colin explains the importance of the Community Salon, taking education on the road with The Matrix Get Connected Tour, which kicks off in Omaha, Nebraska, and Celebrity Stylist Tabatha Coffey joining the Matrix family as Matrix Celebrity Judge for Matrix Mannequin Mania.
“There ain’t no traffic on the extra mile.” I was about 22
years old when I heard Rick Goldberg say that at a Clairol/Logics
national sales meeting, and it has been a secret of my success to this
day.
Transform weary hair into fresh hair with Pravana's New Fresh! Volumizing Dry Shampoo!
Jeanene Barrett is the queen of saving matted hair from being completely chopped off. MODERN asked this master hair reconstructor the tips and tricks of what she does to save her client's hair.
Now is the time to start helping clients liven up their dull winter
colors, and Matrix Artistic Color Director Patrick McIvor sees two
trends perfect for any client—blond, brunette or redhead.
by Melissa Hill
René Furterer and stylist Cori Bardo have joined forces to support
"Beyond Shelter" in their efforts to combat poverty and homelessness by
participating in the May 1st and 2nd, 2010 “Big Sunday” event.
