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Trend Watch 2012

It’s a new year, and the style spotlight is on textured hair. Top texture experts share their predictions on what will be this year’s hottest curl trends.

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Celebspiration: NYE makeup looks

Facial horns, the return of the matte lip, out of this world lashes—2011 was the year of experimental makeup on the big and small screens, thanks to our favorite musicians and starlets.

Kara Eletto Collection

Photo Collection by Kara Eletto at the Beauty School

Triple Threat

Only the most confident hair designers would be able to pull off men's groomer April Barton’s style of shaping hair. She does not stop moving while “rocking” around the client to powerful music like the latest track from The Rapture.

Legendary Hollywood Beauties … and Tips For Mature Clients

Females 50 and over make up a large percentage of salon clientele, and research indicates they spend a lot of money getting professional hair services. It’s no wonder: These women may face many challenges dealing with their changing hair. Fortunately, there are suggestions you can offer to help them keep their tresses looking better than ever. Want even more inspiration? View our slideshow to see some of our favorite legendary Hollywood beauties, who are still turning heads today.

The Most Buzzworthy Looks from the MTV Video Music Awards

The looks at Sunday night’s MTV Video Music Awards were truly headline-worthy. In particular, we noticed Beyoncé’s gorgeous glow as she revealed her pregnancy, witnessed Lady Gaga in drag try to smooch a more subdued Britney Spears, and observed Nicki Minaj walk the red carpet with a cartoon-crazy Dayglo updo. With viewers and the media still buzzing about the show, we got the rundown from Kelly Franiak, stylist/colorist for the past seven years at Salonblonde in Chicago, about her take on the event.

Brig from Shear Genius: Her Style Story

You either love her fashion or hate it—but Brig from Shear Genius has definitely earned her place on Modern Salon to tell her Style Story.

Couture Look by Faatemah Ampey

At NAHA 2009, Faatemah Ampey won the prestigious Fashion Forward award. Next up: Faatemah will be emceeing at ISSE’s International Fashion Theatre January 30-February 1 in Long Beach, California. Here, she creates some of her most beautiful, innovative work exclusively for MODERN SALON.

All About Emmy

Get the hair styles, tips and trends modeled on the stars at this year's Emmy Awards.

Remembering the Man, the Music, the Style

Love him or loathe him, there will never be another Michael Jackson.