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Assorted techniques, like clipper over comb, notching and varying attachments, can make clipper cutting easy and fun, says Jessica Zeinstra, an Andis platform artist who has honed her skills in the clipper world and demonstrates her expertise on both men and women.
Disconnection is key to creating a modern look this season—and using clippers and trimmers is one way to create a variety of shapes and effects.
Criminal Paths by Nephan Pepin of Wild Life, is a collection of “moody” looks with a contemporary twist on barbered looks from the old days. The inspiration for this collection was from old school mug shots from the 1920s,” says Pepin. “I mainly referenced these from a book called City of Shadows. Rather than do a recreation of a mug shot I wanted to put a modern slant on the collection by making it look timeless and my own.”
The piecy, disconnected hair style on the Marc Jacobs runway is reminiscent of the mullet.
We are loving this INTENSE color created by Rebecca Taylor, Joico Advisor, from Pensacola, Florida, who was inspired by the chameleon and peacock for this HAUTE HUE look!
For Patrik Ervell's Spring/Summer 2014 runway show, lead hairstylist Holli Smith for Oribe Hair Care designed a look that can only be described as a new wave greaser.
In this exclusive interview with MODERN's Alison Shipley, Ruiz talks about the male client--and advice on how to get MORE men in your chair. "Tell your female clients that they should book their boyfriends an appointment with you," Ruiz says. "They will go, and they will LOVE it. Men don't want to admit it but they, too, love being pampered."
Ale Bonilla has cool coloring, a fun moustache and a mullet that is so much fun...it may help make the retro look come back. In this short video he breaks down his look.
I was inspired to write this blog post as both a how-to for salon professionals and as a public service. Perhaps I will empower some salon professionals and we can beautify the landscape at the same time. I was waiting on a flight at O’Hare, deep in my favorite pastime of people watching. A few of the observed hairstyles left me a bit shaken. One particularly scary comb-over prompted me to take out my laptop.
As you know, the NAHA awards are this Sunday, July 14 in Las Vegas, and the Modern team will be on hand to cover the event. As we countdown the final days to this year's show, we will introduce you to the finalists in each category.
MODERN SALON recently spoke to the North American Hairdressing Awards or NAHA finalists. These uber-talented stylists and salon owners invested considerable time, talent and energy into their entries. In this interview they discuss their process.
Jessica Zeinstra, using an Andis clipper, shows HOW TO build a weight line on a male client.
This coloring technique is designed to soften heavyweight areas, particularly for thick hair. A block foiling technique is used, with alternating colors and directions. You learn to begin by creating four even cube sections, paneling down the middle of the head to the nape. See more of the steps inside and how you can personalize this look on your male clientele.
I had a conversation with an attendee at Premiere that got me thinking. The central point of our conversation was that there really is no advanced men’s hair education. I think I knew this from years of experience, but the conversation explained it well.
Created by stylist Mark Dotson and colorist Melissa Powers from Salon Ten80 in Atlanta, Georgia, this cut and color is what they would like to call, "The Rebellious-Allure." Watch the video to see how they achieved the cut and style.
Diane Cole Stevens and Vinny Ferrera used Nioxin and Sebastian to create beautiful finishes for the Premiere Show in Orlando this past weekend. Here the artists breakdown 2 looks in this short video.
Rodrick Samuel's' Top 4 Tips on how YOU can make more money with your male clientele. And these aren't any ordinary tips! See for yourself!
