'80s Wild Hair
My friend Angela was throwing a big '80s party for her birthday bash—and the very first thing that comes to mind when I hear '80s is, duh, big hair!!
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Ted Gibson's 40’s Inspired Looks
Editor Maggie Mulhern interviews celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson on his '40s inspired looks.
Personal Style: Mark Garrison
The owner and CEO of Mark Garrison salon in New York City shares his style secrets and insight on being a stylist.
by Modern Salon
Tabatha Coffey Offers Tips to the Modern Salon World
Tabatha Coffey has "taken over" 18 salons in the past two seasons of her Bravo "Tabatha's Salon Takeover" show. She has learned many things about the professionalism (and sometimes the UNprofessionalism) in the salon world. Here she answers five questions that I asked earlier today that could help both the owner and salon employee.
Sam Villa Helps Clients Take a Second Look
It’s the end of the year and we all start thinking about resolutions and change, Change is good, right? But all of you have clients who stick to the same look year after New Year.
by Jan Hillenmeyer
The Year in Hair
It’s December and you know what that means … it’s time to take stock of the past year. Everyone from Barbara Walters to Oprah is analyzing 2009 and the events and personalities that made it unique. Don’t worry, I’m not about to tackle world issues and historic events. I’m here to analyze the hair that made 2009 special.
Foot Petals to the Rescue
Foot Petals save the day for salon professionals.
Ted Gibson Secrets
Ted Gibson creates beautiful finishes. Learn 3 of his top secrets for perfect, voluminous hair.
Breaking the Rules, Updos and Color
Editor Maggie Mulhern talks to Wella Professional Master Colorist and salon owner Eva Scrivo. Eva's creation was featured in Modern Salon magazine in December 2009. She loves luscious, rich color this season. Here, she gives a model a warm brunette shade created with multiple hues for added depth and dimension.
Michael Shaun Corby at Miss California
Anyone who has ever done hair behind the scenes at a pageant knows that chaos comes with the territory. Space is normally tight and power is usually weak. Imagine what it was like for Michael Shaun Corby, Global Creative Director for Alterna, when he and 12 Alterna Style Team members found they had to do a lot more than just "touch up" 200 contestants at the Miss California USA Pageant!
TIGI Colour’s Reds and Coppers
With holiday season in full swing, some clients may feel the need to go festive with brighter, bolder color. Satisfy their need for vibrant shades with TIGI Colour’s new reds and coppers.
by Modern Salon
Choose Beauty: Gary Howse
I chose beauty because: “I started riding/working with horses when I was 10 years old. By the time I was 15, I was working as a professional groomer on Arabian horses and traveling all over the western U.S. Horse grooming fads for upper-level shows came and went, but it quickly became obvious to me that I loved following them. It wasn’t long before that love took me down the hair color aisle at my local drugstore. By the time I was finished I could bleach and tone a horse’s mane—no problem. Other trainers started asking me for color advice.
by Modern Salon
Choose Beauty: Ashley Mason
Why I chose beauty: “When I was 16 years old I went shopping with my mother and stopped at the beauty counter of Laura Mercier. I started playing around with the rent shades and did my mom’s make-up right there in the store. The real make-up artist noticed how well I used the color and ended up giving me a job for various Laura Mercier events.
by Modern Salon
Choose Beauty: Kenneth Darrell
Why I chose beauty: “In 1985, after spending several years as a Harley Davidson mechanic and motorcycle enthusiast, my girlfriend came into the shop one afternoon with a new cut and color—at very first glance, a light bulb went off. Not only was I blown away by how great she looked, I was so impressed with the positive and glowing effect it had on her, that it triggered me to want to learn more about the hair business.
by Modern Salon
My Taming Tale
Recently, the team at Global Keratin flew to Chicago from Miami and invited me to receive a hair taming treatment they said would increase the amount of shine in my hair, decrease my styling time and help tame the curls. I’m not going to lie, I was slightly nervous about receiving a texture reduction service—but if there was ever a time in my life where I needed extra time on my hands away from the blow dryer—this is it!!
Nails and E-mails, A Match Made in Heaven
New customized laptops from Dell are now available in your clients’ favorite OPI Nail Lacquer shades! Featuring the creative, witty names and colors OPI is known for, this exclusive partnership brings the ultimate color application to laptops.
The Double Detangler
How cool is this comb? It's called the "Double Detangler" and is designed by Ouidad, the pioneer of the curl movement. Ouidad created this tool for her clients to utilize her "rake and shake" technique at home.