
The Cost of Creativity
The costs--and benefits--of a creative lifestyle.

The costs--and benefits--of a creative lifestyle.

I have always been into art. The movies. Events. And whatever is happening in the world. These have inspired the hair and photos in my collections...
Read about one MODERN editor's struggle with acne and the system from Malibu C she discovered to keep her skin clear and bright.
MODERN SALON's distinguished Guest Blogger Harold Leighton went back "in mind, body and memory" to give us details on this haircrafted creation.

I am into Ideas, Inspiration, Information. As you may know. I have found out there are many different types of hairdressers, and, eventually I hope to speak to you all. I have worked with most over my career. And know many want, well, more of more. Do you?
Thanks to the evolution of hair color and hair care technology, blondes and would-be blondes now have a lot more options available to preserve the health and integrity of their hair.

All guy’s haircuts are $10. Really? Time to rethink what constitutes a haircut experience and what it costs.
Have you ever wondered why you’re not where you want to be in your career?

Many seasoned professionals look back on their first job and that their first job was a major influence on their career.
My memories of the late and lovely Paula Kent Meehan, founder of Redken.
We love curly girl and blogger Christina for Hair Romance, and she knows braids! Take a look at her tutorial for this chic, braided crown updo.
I believe to be truly creative, you need to feel the freedom and believe in yourself as an artist. To develop and maintain a creative frame of mind and to nurture the imaginative and exciting aspects of our daily routine takes a bit of work.

July 1 every year is “Raise your haircut prices day in the USA”. I started this campaign four or five years ago. I promote and discuss this campaign every year during May and June. You have just a short time left to put your plans in place for your price increase this year.

Ideas inspiration and information is what you will find on my blogs, starting today.

Just as Moses passed the Ten Commandments to the Israelites in this season a long time ago, as a leader of the barber world, I give you the Ten Commandments of the barber business.

A long, long time ago I was taught a most valuable educational lesson, which I credit with making my school, the Carlos Valenzuela Academy in Scottsdale, a success in the 1990’s. Let me share it with you.

While it is always exciting to discuss trends, new shades and new color techniques, the GRAY MATTERS.