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BEHIND THE SCENES: Chris McMillan on MODERN's August Cover

by Maggie Mulhern

Watch Chris McMillan as he works behind the scenes for the August cover of MODERN.

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TIP OF THE DAY: Beth Minardi on Highlighting Fine Hair

by Maggie Mulhern

Beth Minardi offers her TIP OF THE DAY on highlighting fine hair.

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Customizing Extensions: Tips on Coloring, Including Formulas

by Maggie Mulhern

Kitty Nadel, haircolor expert, offers tips on coloring extensions and shares formulas.

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HOW TO: Balayage For Ombre, Color Melt and Seamless Color

by Maggie Mulhern

John Simpson, Goldwell Lead Artistic Director and Goldwell Color Master, demos HOW TO use balayage to create seamless color, ombre and color melt finishes.

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Kickstarter.com Campaign for Olga Ivanitsa, Ukraine Hair Prodigy

by Lauren Salapatek

Barristar Student Services President , Paul Barry has kicked off his 30 day Kickstarter.com crowd-funding project with two goals in mind; To bring very needed revenue to a very talented hair prodigy stuck in the Ukraine, and to bring her special talents to salon professionals here in the U.S. He is hoping to raise the necessary $30,000 to fund production of a multi-DVD educational series.

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Hair Ideas at NYFW Over the Years and Into the Future

by Helen Oppenheim

Get inspired with back views of interesting hair photographed backstage by me at NY Fashion Weeks over the years.

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From "Juvie" To Sailor To Platform: Learn More About Justin Isaac

by Maggie Mulhern

Justin Isaac, Redken colorist, has gone from juvenile hall and jail to platforms, stages and magazine shoots. Get a brief overview of his journey in this profile video.

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COVER PIXIE: Riawna Capri Styles Julianne Hough Using Unite

by Anne Moratto

Riawna Capri of Los Angeles salon Nine Zero One styled her client Julianne Hough for the cover of Redbook magazine. Get the how-to here.

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Getting Stitched! Ward Shows HOW TO Sew Hair

by Maggie Mulhern

Famed Editorial stylist and co-founder of Living Proof, Ward, demos HOW TO create his stitched finish created at the session for MODERN's August issue.

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Having a Blonde Moment and Thoughts on Fall Haircolor Trends

by Marco Pelusi

Thoughts on fall shades with Marco Pelusi.

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HOW TO: David Babaii's Steps For This Christina Aguilera Finish

by Maggie Mulhern

David Babaii offers the HOW TO recreate this look on Christina Aguilera for her Unforgettable Perfume ad using his ghd air, ghd eclipse and ghd natural bristle brush.

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What Men Really Want with Scott Cole & Linda Yodice

by Anne Moratto

School owners, Paul Mitchell Artistic Directors and passionate hairdressers and educators, Scott Cole and Linda Yodice have advice for hairdressers—novice to experienced—on the importance of understanding the male client.

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How Social Media Transformed this Hairdresser's Life & Career

by Anne Moratto

Hairstylist, wig maker, socially conscious and social media savvy, Darnell Wold said his career and his whole life changed when he really started using social media to market his talents.