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BEHIND THE COVER: Color Flair

It was a fun frenzy at the model casting for MODERN’s most recent Artist Session. The two-day photoshoot workshop hosted more than 80 hopeful top beauty models at the Water Street Studio in New York City.Alabama-based artist Detra Smith, ...

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Up From The Ashes

A devastating salon fire inspires Hot Tools’ Artistic Director Detra Smith to rebuild, reenergize and refocus for the new season.

Glampalm ZigZag Iron

At America's Beauty Show 2015, Glampalm USA introduced its latest heat styling tool, the ZigZag iron. A departure from the traditional wands that create curls and waves, the ZigZag iron transforms hair into a lovely squiggle pattern ...

Product Spotlight: Blowdryers

Dry TimeNext to shears, a dryer is one of your top tools. Make sure you get the best for dry time, comfort and style with the help of this roundup.

Flat Hair? This New VOLUMIZING IRON Has Cracked the Code on Volume - For Real.

The new Voloom Hair Volumizing Iron is unlike any other volumizing iron MODERN SALON has tested, and after trying it out we think it's the best thing since sliced bread for clients with flat hair. This is the first heat styling tool that ...

HOW TO: So Green It GLOWS!!!

Get the details on this "So Green It Glows" color design by Rogue Hair Studio's Melissa Meacham.

HOW TO: Pink and Pretty

See how Sungei Vo turned her client from brassy and rooty to a pretty rose petal pink.

New Cool Tools Conditioning Vapor Flat Iron from Hot Tools

This iron from Hot Tools stands apart from its others. The 1¼-inch Cool Tools Conditioning Vapor Flat Iron has argan vapor treatment to leave hair soft and smooth.

The Smart Tray: Portable Organization for Products & Hot Irons

The Smart Tray for the traveling or work-at-home stylist fits over sinks and on styling stations to keep personal care and beauty items safely at hand even with the water running. It's convenient, portable and the foldout tray fits over most pedestal and traditional sinks adding counter space when you need it.

Selfie Ready: Hot Tools How-To for Smooth Curls

Detra Smith, Hot Tools Artistic Director, worked with Hot Tools NexGen tools to create a look her client immediately shared on social.