Industry News

Coty Professional Beauty Opens New NA Headquarters in Calabasas, CA with Open House and Ribbon Cutting

This new location brings together Wella Professionals, System Professional, Nioxin, Sebastian Professional, Londa Professional, Sassoon Professional, Clairol Professional, Wella Color Charm, OPI and ghd, under one roof.

Industry News

Barbercon 2018: A Global Celebration of Men's Grooming

Barbercon brings together thousands of barbers, cosmetologists, and brands from around the world on June 10 and 11 in Maspeth, New York.

Hairstyling & Updos

Jenny Strebe Creates a Festival Braid with Wire

At America's Beauty Show 2018 in Chicago, Jenny Strebe (@theconfessionsofahairstylist) brought her braid bar and iconic bus to the show floor. Here, Strebe shows MODERN SALON how to create a fun festival style adorned by wire found at a craft store.

HOW-TO: Volcanic Ash Amethyst Color

This shade features a mixture of cool and warm tones, evokes the rare complexity of crystals and brings your client’s features into high definition.

HOW-TO: Ruby Red Dimensional Haircolor

It’s rich dimension that makes a red irresistible, and this ruby hue proves the point.

HOW-TO: Violet Haircolor With a Touch of Opalescence

Just like the opal, this unique shade offers facets of silver and violet that shift in the light.

Hair Color Trends

HOW-TO: Balayage with a Money Piece

Get some great tips, techniques and best practices on balayage and the money piece  from top colorist Nancy Braun, L'Oreal Professionnel Artist.

Hairstyling & Updos

Matrix Artist Remix Behind Scenes and on Stage

MODERN grabbed Nick Stenson as the Matrix team was stepping on stage at America's Beauty Show (ABS) for the Matrix Artist Remix presentation.

HIS Modern Grooming

Men's Grooming Tips From Living Proof

Michael Shaun Corby, Living Proof Global Creative Director, shares his tips for creating the perfect men's look.

GET THE LOOK: Flirty Pink

You know your clients are clamoring for this pretty pink haircolor! Here’s how to create the summer’s “It Girl” hue.

GET THE LOOK: Dreamy Beige

Nude and matte—these are the keywords for the season’s most in-demand blonde shades. Here’s how to create the ultimate nude blonde with a lilac metallic finish.

Industry News

Sponsored by Wella Professionals, Illinois Salons Come Together to Promote Brain Cancer Awareness

Jeffrey LaMorte and Vance Theodore invited their staff, friends, and family to view the talents of Wella Top Artist Dana Lyseng and Sebastian International Artist Anthony Cole, onstage, demonstrating color, cut, and style techniques during a live runway show.  And all the money raised went to charity, BrainUp.

America's Beauty Show

The Beauty Changes Lives Experience Runway Featured Beauty Excellence and Artistry

The 6th Beauty Changes Lives Experience, held at the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago on Sunday, April 29, 2018 was a tremendous success in support of The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation. 

Expert Advice

GOING LIVE: Tips From Shelley Gregory

Shelley Gregory has been having success with going live on her various platforms, as well as adding video posts to her Instagram page. In this video, Gregory shares her tips on lighting, background, angles, music and more.

Expert Advice

Five Best Practices For Selecting and Training Staff

Mary Brunetti chats about the about five key elements in selecting and training staff.