Curly clients today are way past being told that the only option for their hair is smoothing. Beyond that, they want to be able to wear their curls in different ways, with options to mix up their style every couple years, seasonally, or maybe even from day to day.
Texture today is natural, interesting, versatile and beautiful. Help clients explore the transformative power of their curls with intelligent products, diverse styling options and specialized education.
In the past year, many celebrities have been attending formal events with amped up curls, rather than the controlled styles and updos that used to rule red carpets.
This category demonstrates texture skills with designs that complement the individuality of diverse hair textures. Hair texture may be natural or chemically treated, but entries must display wearable, cutting-edge textured hair styles.
MIZANI introduces a fresh look to the original Thermasmooth system designed to repair, protect and smooth the hair. The brand introduces two new editions: Sleek Guard Smoothing Cream and Style & Style Again.
Let your clients make a statement with their texture! Try this look which showcases natural, voluptuous, glossy curls by L'Oréal Professionnel.
Sponsored by L'Oréal Professionnel
Inspired by the pop stars of the '80s, these touchable, healthy, frizz-free curls will make your clients want to dance!
Sponsored by Living Proof
Get how-tos for both looks plus her platinum and pink color formula from Gaga's stylist Frederic Aspiras and Matrix Artistic Directors Nick Stenson and Danielle Keasling.
HOT TOOLS Artistic Director Detra Smith shows how to get beautiful waves and curls using the CURLBAR, a new Ergonomic styling tool by Hot Tools.
The essentials to providing a flattering curly haircut are layers and expert knowledge of different texture types. Curl specialists offer tips on the layering methods that will yeild the best results.
Inspired by Punk slammed into the '70s and '80s - this Mohawk meets the sophistication of a French Twist, while still staying edgy. Living Proof's Global Creative Director Michael Shaun Corby shows you how.
Sponsored by Living Proof
"The last days of disco are the inspiration for this look. It's all about waves and movement," says Living Proof's Global Creative Director Michael Shaun Corby.
Sponsored by Living Proof
Fall styles continue to veer away from smooth and sleek and play up hair’s natural movement.
Our most recent #modernsalon WEDDING PARTY WEDNESDAY contest asks to see the best wedding party looks perfect for the bride, flower girl, bridesmaids, mother of the bride, groomsmen, etc--and you LOVED playing! In the 14 hours we ran the contest, we had 6,000 uploads to our hashtag! We love seeing all the incredibly talented work from our community of talented stylists--and of course it was super hard to choose a winner.
Starting with unruly curly hair, this how-to shows how Matrix's Total Results Curl Please products help boost your client's body and bounce while controlling frizz. In this video, each look is built upon by the previous look.For more ...
Sponsored by Matrix
Najah Aziz left behind a 16-year corporate career when she decided it was time to pursue her passion for hair. She opened Like The River The Salon and began working to elevate clients and fellow stylists through beauty and education.
Isabella Vázquez became a licensed cosmetologist in 2000, and she hasn’t slowed down since. She has been a Redken artist, a DevaCurl artistic director and is the founder of curlpopnhair.com, a platform for sharing curly hair inspiration and education.