Behind the Cover: April 2014

Papanikolas chose a model who needed some oooomph in her color and could benefit from the new Matrix Biolage hair care line which he used to both finish and enhance his modern design.

TV's Trendsetting Hues

Since clients frequently request the color of their favorite television personalities when they visit the salon, here are recreations of three of TV’s top trendsetting hues.

Formula How-To: Rose Gold with Underlying Hints of Pink

Amy Washburn (@amydoubleyouuu on Instagram) is a Matrix Artistic Educator and stylist at the Regis Salon in the Mall of America. We loved her warm rose gold finish so asked for her formula. Here it is!

FORMULA HOW TO: From Dishwater Blonde to Dazzling, Rich Red

Another example of #HairdresserMagic found on Instagram, this one impressed with the dimension and shine hairdresser Stephanie Robidoux brought to her client's hair, which is a natural level 5 (on the Matrix scale).

HOW-TO: Give Dark Hair Dimension With Red Violet Tones

Cristen Smith posted to MODERN’s #hairdressermagic hashtag recently a picture of a dark haired client (level 3 base color) who wanted something new and bold, yet tasteful. Smith decided to give her client some red violet tones throughout, while breaking up the dark color and give it some dimension.

FORMULA AND STEPS: George Papanikolas' Beach Blonde Technique

Let’s face it, ombre hair coloring is practical for the client and allows the colorist the opportunity to be creative with color placement and technique. Here, George Papanikolas, freshly named Matrix Celebrity Stylist, uses a combination of backcombing, lightener and strategic color placement to create what he calls his perfect “beachy” finish.

SalonCentric Mohegan Sun Show: April 13-14

SalonCentric is hosting the Mohegan Sun Show for salon professionals on April 13 and 14 in Uncasville, Connecticut.

George Papanikolas Meets With the Press and Fans at ABS

George Papanikolas offered interviews during Americas Beauty Show. Here he chats with MODERN's Maggie Mulhern and attendee (and big fan) Carmen Wilson.

Fabulously Big Hair at Matrix

Matrix was featuring some fierce hair on the runway this year at America's Beauty Show 2014.