patrick mcivor

Getting Everyone Rowing in The Same Direction

Friends have been asking me what I am looking for in the team members that will be part of our new salon experience and what it takes to be part of our team. The most important aspect for long-term success is our team, and making sure everyone ...

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New Color Trend: All Around The World

Dominique DeFrancesco, Colorist from De La Mer Salon (Bellmore, NY), created an add on color technique for single process services that allows stylists to upgrade their tickets, and allows their guests to have a change without ...

Depression Cues and Clues

(This is a version of an excerpt from an article published in the Healthy Hairdresser section of the December 2014 issue of MODERN SALON.) Those who have faced depression or walked along the edge say that you can try to keep yourself from ...

The Tricky Mind

(This is a version of an excerpt from an article published in the Healthy Hairdresser section of the September 2014 issue of MODERN SALON.) Patrick McIvor is grateful to have found a creative career. “I have bipolar mania,” ...

Why Do I Need A License?

I went to beauty school in 1986 and this coming year will be my 29th year as a salon professional.  I started my career by attending a vocational school as an adult in NJ where 1200 hours of classroom and practical hand-on experience was ...

Building a Future

It all starts with Dressing Up, Showing Up and Being Up to win.

6 Tips On Perfect Foiling

Patrick McIvor shares his 6 tips for perfect foiling.

Packing for a Beautiful Vacation

Summer vacation is an American tradition that is different from what most of my friends around the world are accustomed to.

"Manover": Big Makeover On the Male Client

Joi Rooks and Tiffany Pateritsas offer advice on HOW TO make a MANOVER a success.

Portfolio On Tour, Excellence From Goldwell, KMS and ARROJO

Portfolio on Tour took place this week in NYC. Get the details about this evening of inspiration from teams from Goldwell, KMS and Arrojo.

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