You can catch Laura Chihaia (@lalasupdos) teaching updo classes at salons and on stages around the country. After moving to the U.S. from Romania in 2006, Chihaia made a name for herself when she started her Instagram account in 2014.
From modest beginnings in Japan, to his first job after beauty school serving as Sassoon’s assistant Yosh Toya established himself as a multi-salon owner in San Francisco and has more than 50 years of salon work experience.
Farouk Systems Global Artist Albert Luiz was responsible for creating Kára McCullough's flawless look. He played up her natural texture by defining curls and adding volume and shine using CHI products and tools.
Carlos Valenzuela is a consultant to the professional beauty industry specializing in hairdressing and makeup education, goal and strategy development, and Latino market outreach. This is Carlos' first blog entry with MODERN SALON.
Someone once told me, beauty school students don't think in terms of weeks or days—they think in terms of hours... and, when you're 241 hours away from graduation, I've found that this statement couldn't be more true! That's right, guys. I'm 241 hours away from being a licensed cosmetologist (given that I, hopefully, pass my state boards!)! It's been such an incredible journey. I remember my first day—I was so nervous/excited/anxious to get going. I remember sitting in the classroom, looking around at all the strangers... never did I imagine that I would grow SO close to this group of people, and I had no idea how much I would learn!
Does your basic skin care business need a boost? Many alternative skin care therapies that originated in ancient Asia are gaining popularity among today's spagoers right here in the U.S. These therapies are based on total wellness principles that don't just treat a skin condition, but address the
Beauty company Farouk Systems, Inc. appointed four new executive positions, strengthening its approach to drive company focus, growth, continuity, and momentum.
Do you have a male client in desperate need of a good makeover? Here’s the summer’s hottest how-to from one of the beauty industry’s hottest stars. Charlie Price, Rusk consultant and owner of Click Salon in Denver brought his right-hand woman, Lisa Vann, owner of Etherea Salon and Spa in Seattle, to help him create this ultra-cool look for men at an exclusive MODERN SALON shoot in New York City.