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HOW TO: George Papanikolas Discusses MODERN's April Cover Look

George Papanikolas, Matrix Celebrity stylist, offers an overview of his MODERN April cover look.

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HOW-TO: Subtly Blended "Sombre" -- The Softer Side of Ombre

Hair Colorist Jordin Christen recently submitted this subtly blended sombre technique to MODERN's hastag #hairdressermagic, and we had to share with you the steps!

SOMBRE HOW TO: A Soft Ombre Created With Balayage

We love this balayaged ombre formula (AKA "sombre") and finish created by Zsofi from Capella Salon in Studio City, California. When her salon owner Shai Amiel shared the image with us on Instagram by tagging @modernsalon and using our hashtag #hairdressermagic, we knew we had to track down the steps for you!

COPPER BALAYAGE: Color Inspiration Compared to Color Result

When colorist Taylor Kline of Bear, Delaware, was given a color challenge to create a balayaged red formula, she nailed the results! Check it out.

Tailor-Made: Spring Forward With Color and Texture!

Spring has finally sprung and it’s time for a change! From spring cleaning to closet updates, why not focus some of that energy into our hair? A little color and “tekstur” can go a long way in refreshing your clients’ image!

COUTURE COLOR: KeraSilk Control and TopChic Shine Formula

Goldwell's John Simpson and Dimitrios Tsioumas team up for a color collaboration after being inspired by the brilliance and shine of precious metal.

FORMULA AND STEPS: George Papanikolas' Beach Blonde Technique

Let’s face it, ombre hair coloring is practical for the client and allows the colorist the opportunity to be creative with color placement and technique. Here, George Papanikolas, freshly named Matrix Celebrity Stylist, uses a combination of backcombing, lightener and strategic color placement to create what he calls his perfect “beachy” finish.

George Papanikolas Meets With the Press and Fans at ABS

George Papanikolas offered interviews during Americas Beauty Show. Here he chats with MODERN's Maggie Mulhern and attendee (and big fan) Carmen Wilson.

HOW TO: Fixing a Home Hair Color Disaster

Kasia Pawluk, a stylist at Chicago's Gallery of Hair, had her hands full when a client with home hair color (an attempt at ombre, we think?) came to see her. Here's how she fixed it.

"Summer Feelings" by Eduard Dabican

Eduard Dabican updates ombre for natural, modern women's styles.