One creative stylist with a carry-on suitcase produced a photo shoot in the Costa Rican jungle, celebrating the surroundings and playing with texture and embellishment in braids, buns and twists.
Alison Valsamis started creating braided rose upstyles after being inspired by planting roses with her grandmother. She never dreamed that a figment of her imagination would go viral worldwide.
CosmoProf and MODERN SALON partner to bring salons Modern Fairytale, a collection of products, tools and looks that will get clients excited! It's all about ethereal, iridescent shades of beauty.
Pureology educator Wendy Belanger shares how to create a beautiful braid, from the prep to the finishing. Belanger also shares how to secure the braid without any pins.
MODERN has chosen 35 of our fave braids from Instagram to pin for any event a client is attending, whether it's dressing up for a formal affair or dancing all day at a music festival.
When it comes to weddings, love is all you need. But having a good hair day on the most important day of your life? That’s pretty essential, too. MODERN has gathered a collection of 30 hairstyles for your client’s big day that are sure to make heads turn (seriously, we want to see that beautiful back styling) from the moment she walks down the aisle. Get ready to start pinning!
Danielle Keasling is an extension and braiding expert and is frequently asked how she creates her unique styles that have won her covers and international competitions. Here, she shares tips for braiding and extensions.
Sam Villa never ceases to amaze. MODERN asked him to "take a break" during the most recent Redken National Artist Connection (NRAC) training to demo one of his favorite looks. In this short (and educational) video, Villa offers the steps needed to create this intricate knotted chignon.
As Ulta Beauty Prepared to open the doors to its first-ever Manhattan location, Chief Artistic Director Nick Stenson and his Pro Team headed into the heart of Times Square to capture a collection inspired by the city that never sleeps.
See the top 10 semifinalists work from MODERN SALON's Haute Holiday styling competition--from Hollywood waves, to bling-y braids and faux bobs, it wasn’t easy to judge this first round, but it certainly was beautiful!