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Career|Articles|Mar 4, 2013

Ask the Experts: Extensions 101

Hair extensions aren’t just about adding length and volume—in fact, results achieved through adding hair extensions are limitless: create a hair cut, correct a hair cut, add chemical-free highlights or texture, cover a scar or alopecia or even fill in a fringe.

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Career|Articles|Nov 27, 2012

5 Hair Extension Care Tips!

The use of hair extensions is a “growing” trend and since they require a time and monetary commitment, those who have extensions will want to keep them looking their best for as long as possible. SHE by SO.CAP.USA offered MODERN the following maintenance tips from their top stylists.

Style|Articles|Oct 16, 2012

HOW-TO: Real Housewife of Orange County "Gretchen" Gets Bangs

Victor Paul, owner of his namesake salon, Victor Paul Salon of Costa Mesa, California, boasts many celebrity clients, among them Gretchen Christine Rossi of Bravo television’s Real Housewives of Orange County. When Gretchen wants a new twist on her classic California blonde tresses, she turns to Victor Paul. Victor says, “We offer change-up looks that show the true versatility of a cut and the incredible options offered with color; Quick changes for a day-into-night look or a major u-turn for absolute diversity.”

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Career|Articles|Sep 18, 2012

Coloring Hair Extensions

Occasionally you may find it necessary to color your client's hair extensions. According to Brittany Johnstun, president and founder of Racoon International's West Coast USA Division, coloring extensions is different from coloring natural hair. Read her tips on depositing color and lightening extensions.

Career|Articles|Aug 2, 2012

HOW-TO: Red Razor Cut and Extensions

Dedicated to quality and education, Racoon International’s West Coast USA Division teamed up with award-winning hairdresser Steven Robertson, NAHA 2011 winner Jake Thompson and the extension gurus at Lunatic Fringe (2010 NAHA-winning salon) to bring you this look with unique extension placements and techniques to improve your extension skills.

Career|Articles|Jun 1, 2012

Sci-Fi Geisha Updo

After five bags of synthetic hair mixed with natural hair, and 3-4 hours of styling and designing, stylist Kalizya Hutchinson from Nival Salon and Spa in Chevy Chase, Maryland, created this updo which she calls, Sci-fi Geisha. “Our salon collaborated with an idea to use a technically challenging updo,” says Hutchinson. “We wanted to show the juxtaposition of soft earthy textures with hard urban chic. My model, Rachel, was the ultimate inspiration, statuesque and polished. I named this updo Sci-Fi Geisha, to me it showcased a classic undo with a modern edge.” Get the steps inside.

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