There are millions of chemists in the world. Dr. Albert Shansky, PhD, is that one in a million who exemplifies what the word “humble” means. He has patents in the beauty industry that could warrant an ego the size of the Grand ...
I was traveling last week, and when I was flipping through the channels in the hotel I came upon the movie 300. I had seen the movie years ago, sort of by accident at a friend’s house, but I was not really paying attention to it. This time ...
One of my favorite products that I tell all my clients about is hair fiber. I have to say I’m obsessed with it! I personally use it with my extensions to give myself fuller thicker hair. There are so many different brands and types ...
As I sit here in another very nice hotel, I need to log into the Internet and realize I don't even know my room number…even though I seemed to have gotten myself here. I also realize how lucky I am and what an honor it is to be ...
I share with you a closing statement I wrote for cosmetology students at the Taylor Andrews Academy in Salt Lake City, UT. You Can Do ItA wonderful world awaits youEach client is your master teacher Each person polishes off your lifeLeaves ...
If you educate, sitting in on seminars is an experience I highly recommend. This past show season I took in as many classes as possible and came away with one big message: the audience has changed, it is younger, techy, empowered, and has a ...
They are as exciting, inspirational and influential as many runway looks during New York Fashion Weeks. They are the Fab Fashionistas. Many are fashion stylists, some are journalists, some buyers or whatever there to see the shows, ...
The heat is on.Here are my ClipperGuy top 5 tips for guy grooming for summer. 1. Wear a hat, use sunscreen - The sun beats down hard and hot this time of year. Wear a hat as an important part of sun ...
Throughout my career, salon professionals often ask me for advice on how to be a platform artist who also teaches and gets to do editorial work too, while also being able to work in the salon!! And, I always joke with them that they want ...
Even though I have applied tape-in extensions on my clients in the past, I have never had the chance to wear them myself. A few months ago I was able to try them out and I LOVE them! I believe that trying products out on yourself is the best way ...
When faced with adversity in the salon, telling others how to behave is a knee jerk reaction that backfires. It’s best to keep cool. I know, easier said than done when someone hurls a real stinger at you. I made a breakthrough when I ...
Shel Pink, the founder of SpaRitual nail, skin and bodycare, has re-launched the Slow Beauty Blog, slowbeauty.com, to feature a monthly Slow Beauty story. This month’s story features Ayurveda specialist Andrea ...
There is a systemic problem in our industry, and honestly much of our society at this point, but it always seems to be prevalent in our industry. Whenever it seems we need something to better ourselves, buy new tools or if an unexpected expense ...
The social flipSocial media is a great way to connect with current and potential clients.Try flipping your social strategy for a powerful bump in exposure.Put down your phone. Stop taking pictures of client haircuts with your phone. ...
I know I usually write about hair extensions, but I wanted to change it up and share with you an exciting experience I am a part of right now: Wella's Trend Vision.I think most of us in the hair industry at one time or another have heard ...
The luckiest thing that could happen to you as a new salon professional, aside from winning millions in the lottery, is to assist a successful salon professional.Watch the video below where MODERN SALON blogger Carlos Valenzuela talks about the ...
Go dig out your Mickey ears. It is once again time to gather in Orlando for The Premiere Show 2015.Premiere has always been a great show for education. Not to mention the best shopping floor at a show in America. Where Premiere ...