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Sam Villa Shares Tips To Social Media Success

Sam Villa is an industry icon. Throughout his four decades in the industry, Villa has mastered many things, including social media. Here he shares his thoughts about these platforms and includes his tips for success.

Color

HOW TO: Teal + Copper Pixie Using Color Conditioning Masques

by Anne Moratto

The intense pigments in the InstaBoost Color Conditioning Masques from Aloxxi surprised--but delighted--this colorist.

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Ulta Beauty Announces New Pro Team Member, Pekela Riley

by Anne Moratto

Pekela Riley , celebrity hairstylist, educator, owner of Salon PK in Jacksonville, FL and Mizani Artist, has been tapped to lend her expertise to the Ulta Beauty Pro Team’ s continued mission to support and educate stylists.

Tabatha Coffey teaches haircutting techniques in Cambodia while volunteering with Hair Aid.

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Hair Aid: The Global Organization Teaching Cutting Skills to Impoverished Communities

by Maggie Mulhern

Learn more about Hair Aid , the Australian based non-profit designed to teach haircutting skills, through the expertise of professional hairdressers, to the people living in impoverished communities in third world countries.

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A Dozen Questions with @domdomhair About Social Media, Styling and More

by Anne Moratto

Cool-girl style tips, advice for how to make hair appear fuller, and social media strategy--we cover it all.

Hair by Christine Kunkle @christinek_hair

Color

Brassy to Blonde in 5 Sessions

by Anne Moratto

"Do NOT expect your stylist to perform a miracle in 1 or even 2 sessions!" says @christinek_hair of this beautiful transformation spotted on Instagram.

"I would just look at people's names and I would do my research," Yepez says. "Pick up a...

Style

How to Work with Celebrity Clientele

by Jamie Newman

Success doesn't happen overnight. Before working with the likes of Gigi Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski and Salma Hayek, celebrity stylist Jennifer Yepez did her homework.

Kaylin Jackewicz, winner of the SalonCentric FuturePro Award, stands in front of the graffiti...

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Meet Kaylin Jackewicz, Winner Of the SalonCentric FuturePro Award

by Maggie Mulhern

Beauty school student Kaylin Jackewicz, winner of the SalonCentric FuturePro Award, was in attendance at Premiere Philadelphia.

Five-strand braid and soft bun plus color using Aloxxi InstaBoost Color Conditioning Masques

Color

Hidden Pops of Color Using Aloxxi InstaBoost Conditioning Color Masques

by Anne Moratto

Using these new color masques from Aloxxi, @beautybyhaleygarber was able to create a playful color palette that is a beautiful surprise.

Events

Salon Digital Summit: Grow Your Social Media Skills and Expand Your Influence

by Alison Alhamed

Are you going to MODERN SALON's Salon Digital Summit? If you don't have your tickets just yet, here are all the reasons why MODERN SALON Editor in Chief Alison Alhamed is SO excited for this event, all about the art of social and digital success. Nov. 4-6, Los Angeles, salondigitalsummit.com.

Stylist Spotlight

PERSONAL STYLE: Sharon Blain

by Maggie Mulhern

Updo artist, educator and industry icon, Sharon Blain has been sharing her expertise since first joining the professional beauty world more than five decades ago. Famed for her long hair expertise, bridal, red carpet, editorial and avant-garde dressing, Blain has been published worldwide and has an award list that fills a page. More about Blain here.

Stylist Spotlight

Oribe Educator Spotlight: Ronnie Stam

by Staff

Ronnie has been in the hair business his entire life, and that alone can yield some amazing stories.

Kristi Waldrop used Goldwell @Pure Pigments in her color formulation to create a vibrant yellow...

Color

HOW-TO: The Yellow Color Formula your Clients will LOVE Using Goldwell Pure Pigments

by Alison Alhamed

There are few things that crush a colorist more than when hours of work goes into creating the ideal shade for your client only for it to fade as quickly as, sometimes, just a few shampoos. So when Kristi Waldrop created this vibrant yellow shade, she chose to work with Goldwell's new @Pure Pigments color additive, that resists the fade.

The intensive, hands-on learning experience will explore the art of digital and social media to...

News

Expand Your Influence: Salon Digital Summit Takes LA in November

by Staff

The intensive, hands-on learning experience will explore the art of digital and social media to grow a salon professional’s influence and business. VIP attendees will include members of the MODERN SALON Artist Connective, celebrity stylists and influencers.

Ulta Beauty Luxe Lipstick: An update to the classic, Ulta’s Luxe Lipstick applies creamy and...

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WHAT’S IN THE MODERN SALON 100 BOX?!

by Staff

Magazines, gift cards, products and kits… oh my!

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The Article Everyone's Sharing!

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