L.A. Hair's Anthony Pazos Demos Easy Braided Updo
Anthony Pazos, now appearing in reality show L.A. Hair, demonstrates an easy updo, talks about his respect for Kim Kimble, and encourages stylists to stay fierce.
Anthony Pazos, now appearing in reality show L.A. Hair, demonstrates an easy updo, talks about his respect for Kim Kimble, and encourages stylists to stay fierce.
MODERN Facebook fan Becky Marinich shares the steps to create her shoelace-inspired bowtie updo.
Six updos your clients will love, how-to steps created by Jennifer Unger of Tonic Salon in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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.
Here, they demonstrate an elaborate upstyle— created with a foundation of hair pads—that can be exaggerated for avantgarde work or subdued for a salon client.
The softly curled upstyle and whimsical bubbles created by Matrix Artistic Directors Brian and Sandra Smith are perfect for the season’s weddings, graduations and parties.
Alicia Keys wore a body-hugging gown and an elaborate braided look at the Billboard Music Awards. Here's how it was done!

Learn how to create a beautiful, clean, Martin-Parsons inspired-updo for your summer brides, bridesmaids and prom-goers!
Recently, I have been receiving more and more hair photos through our Stylist Contributions tab on Modernsalon.com. This tab allows you to submit your best hair styles, color, makeovers, nail designs, make-up designs and more to MODERN SALON for editorial coverage. Recently, I received photos of a unique rose updo from MODERN SALON fan, Alex Cooper, who shared with us the steps on how to re-create this one-of-a-kind style.
Learn how to create the Sidewinder Fishtail French Braid by following these steps.
Dress up your clients' buns by adding interest! Learn how to create the Herringbone Bun updo: an alternative to a plain side bun.
Learn how to create a french braid swirl that wraps up the head in this step-by-step tutorial from MODERN Facebook fan Erica Stoy.
and the NAHA finalists are... Read this article to see all the pics of the finalists' work for the Avant Garde category.
Learn how to create the perfect summer braid for you and your clients. It's a peek-a-boo braided 'do!
Stylist and hair designer Amy Colvin created the Foolproof Updoing method in 2001. With over 20 years of industry experience, Colvin has brought an innovative approach to updos. Amy’s education style is not only dynamic and exciting, but also personalized toward every individual. Learn how to create a fauxhawk updo!
MODERN Facebook fan Jim Robeson creates an updo that will have summer brides lining up to sit in your chair.
While at America's Beauty Show in Chicago, Steven Lightfoot stopped by the MODERN SALON booth to demonstrate a quick and fun way to create extremely editorial hair that can be used in photo shoots or runways by using a Salon Tech flatiron, little product, some thread (yes!), hair pieces or filler, and pins.