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!
Sophia Roe had never cut her hair before meeting (and putting her trust in) Renee Gadar. This transformational cut shows the importance of safe spaces for textured hair, so clients like Roe can reframe the experience Black women have when they go to the salon.
When we’ve poked around the hashtag #bowlcut, we’re seeing it worn by all genders, on all different hair types, including Afro-texture, and were intrigued to see how flattering it can be. We asked an expert cutter to give us her take on what makes The Bowl Cut a timeless option.
The World of Texture Education Summit will take place virtually on Feb. 22, and will help stylists learn about the technical nature of textured hair, business building, and the proper mindset to facilitate the best journey for their clients.
The study of epigenetics is just beginning to reveal the lasting impact of ancestral memory on the health and well-being of Black Americans. There is no overnight recovery to be had - but you can still be kind to yourself, and your hair, today.
When hair is thinning, it can feel devastating. Here, MODERN SALON Artist Connective members show how they incorporate Viviscal Professional for healthy hair growth in their everyday work, helping those clients who want to get their hair back.
A documentary for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) tells the story of the Black barber shop and its evolution.
An extension artist uses a before-and-during approach to helping his clients achieve the hair of their dreams. Before a service, he recommends they start a drug-free supplement to support hair growth and while wearing extensions, they continue the regimen so hair is growing all the while. His treatment regimen also includes a system of "plumping" products to create the appearance of thicker hair.
