Working with wavy, curly and coiled textures is fun, creative and an exciting challenge if you don’t have a lot of experience. And one more thing—it’s good for business. Are you thinking about schooling yourself in all things texture? Here’s what you need to know.
There are three non-negotiable steps that must be taken before coloring any texture. Alfaparf Master Artisan and Texture Expert Jeannetta Walker lays them out.
Curls don’t just blithely barrel through the seasons without a care—they’re sensitive to changes in temperatures and atmospheric conditions. That’s why it’s essential to understand various climates and how they affect curls.
If you’re unaccustomed to working with textured hair, and you’ve attempted to cut a curly client, you probably realized your approach has to be different from the way you cut your non-curly customers. Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions about cutting hair!
Give your clients "woke up like this" hair using products from Sexy Hair's men's line. In this video tutorial, Alex Rivera, @alexfaction, demos how to create effortless texture.
As one of Chicago’s top eco-friendly, sustainable + cruelty-free salon space, BOSS HAIR GROUP presents their Evolution Model Collection. This photoshoot showcases the hairstyling progression of one model with three different on trend looks, going from long to short.
MODERN checked in with braiding master Haley Garber (@beautybyhaleygarber) to get her ten tips on the things you must know and do to master the technique.
When looking to add fullness and volume to her braided styles, artist Alison Valsamis (@braidedandblonde) uses extensions. In this video tutorial, Valsamis incorporated Great Lengths' GL Tapes to give this 3D pull-through braid extra depth.
Haley Garber has mastered braids of all shapes, sizes, lengths and textures. Here she shares her tips and tricks on creating the perfect four strand braid.
Smooth, sleek finishes are a signature staple for Ohio-based stylist Caralee Pridemore. The bridal specialist is able to create intricate and detailed updos that still have an air of elegance and uniformity.
Pridemore knows the perfect updo starts with the right foundation. She told MODERN that her recent tool must-have when creating her looks is the new Olivia Garden Ceramic + Ion Professional Flat Iron.
Artist Connective member Caralee Pridemore is known for her classic and timeless updos. Here, Pridemore shares with MODERN how to recreate a stunning low textured bun in an easy-to-follow video tutorial.
Floyd's 99, the hair-cutting and shave shop, rolls out its annual partnership with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), the leading global organization dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.
Our five finalists were sent a Challenge Box with styling products from Milk_shake’s Lifestyling line of stylers. They were tasked with using at least two of the products to create their final best-in-boho submission.
MODERN SALON’s Making Waves contest celebrates summer hair color and styles. Think: trips to the beach, summer concerts and a night out at a street festival. These looks from the top-five finalists certainly scream summertime vibes.
San Diego-based stylist Hannah Menor knows a thing or two about beachy waves. In this video, Menor demos how to use three products from R+Co to give her clients waves that look like they came straight from the Pacific Ocean.
