Modern Salon Blog

MODERN TRENDING: What Our Editors Saw and Heard at Beauty Week

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:16:50 GMT

MODERN SALON Media sent a team of six editors—Maggie Mulhern, Stacey Soble, Alison Shipley, Lauren Salapatek, Jan Hillenmeyer and myself—to PBA Beauty Week this past weekend, plus a camera crew and photographer to interview industry icons and cover major events. We covered Cosmoprof and events like NAHA, Beacon and City of Hope for MODERN SALON, SALON TODAY, FIRST CHAIR, modernsalon.com, Modern Salon TV, posting stories that span the lifecycle and lifestyle of beauty professionals.

Bedhead's Candy Fixations Launched

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:44:18 GMT

Bedhead “Candy Fixations” was launched at a private party during Cosmoprof earlier this week at City Center in Las Vegas. The Eve Nightclub was transformed with candy, music and models sporting festive coifs created with the new texture products. Distributors, VIP’s and the press were introduced to the new line made up of Sugar Dust Root Lifting Hair Powder (to build depth and lift at the roots), Glaze Haze Semi-Sweet Smoothing Serum (to help resist humidity for 12 hours), Totally Baked Meringue Styling Prep (for layerable base texturizer), Sugar Shock Bodifying Sugar Spray (to add texture and manageability) and Mega Whip Marshmallow Texturizer (a moldable product for thick, coarse hair).

Products, City of Hope, NAHA and More at Cosmoprof Las Vegas 2011

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:00:00 GMT

From new products and meetings to City of Hope and NAHA, Cosmoprof Las Vegas this year was a total hit. Check out some of the new products I discovered around the show floor and see exclusive photos of the hottest events at the show.

Partying OutSide My Box- Part 2

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:44:37 GMT

So tape, pasties, an ice cream scoop and a candle, while actually being very professional - LOL (really). Here's how it happened, queue the dream sequence.

Wella North American Trend Vision Awards Finalists

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:54:29 GMT

It was such an honor to be invited to the Wella Professionals North American Headquarters in Woodland Hills, California last week to help judge the North American Trend Vision Competition. The numbers are in and we just learned who made the cut.

Partying OutSide My Box- Part 1

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:37:10 GMT

I have been lucky to have had so many of opportunities in my life. Some are unique experiences, some help me grow exponentially, some teach me and some challenge me, but all make my life better by letting me learn.

Oribe’s Top Tips for Supermodel Hair!

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:00:00 GMT

A model’s hair is one of her biggest assets, and whether or not she is lucky enough to be born with camera-ready tresses, hairstylists work hard in the salon and behind the scenes to create the fabulous finished looks you see on magazine covers, in advertisements or coming down the runway. How do they do it? We recently talked to Oribe, celebrity hairstylist and fashion show veteran also known for his editorial and campaign work, about how he consistently gives models that healthy, sexy, touchable hair that everyone wants…and which you can help any client achieve.

Joico Holds its 2011 National Sales Meeting in Las Vegas

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Joico just wrapped up day 2 of their three day 2011 National Sales Meeting and Modern Salon Media was there to catch up on some of the exciting news, updates and projections. Held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas, things are looking great at Joico.

Watch Out For These Products At Cosmoprof 2011

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:45:57 GMT

From manufacturers to distributors, salon owners to spa professionals, importers to retail buyers, more than 25,000 industry professionals will be visiting PBA Beauty Week/Cosmoprof North America this weekend (Sunday, July 31 to Tuesday, August 2). MODERN SALON’S editorial team will be full force at the show, and in addition to regularly posting live blogs, articles, filming Modern Salon TV and reporting from key events like NAHA, City of Hope, Beacon and Symposium, we thought it would be beneficial to give you an update on some of the hottest products being launched/promoted this year. Check out the products in this blog to get an idea of what to expect.

Favorite Hotline Calls with Doreen Guarneri

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:37:41 GMT

Doreen Guarneri, Simply Smooth co-creator and master keratin artist, shares her five favorite hotline calls.

Creating Colored Tips (Check out Lauren Conrad’s!)

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Reality star, author and designer Lauren Conrad recently created a splash when she showed up at a Hollywood event sporting light blue tips in her California blonde hair. Though subtle in color, the new look turned quite a few heads. Why? It’s a dramatic departure from her more demure headband-or-ponytail type of style—and more along the lines of a look we’d see (and have seen) on rockers like Pink and Avril Lavigne, or coming down the fashion runway. Stylist Nick Britton of Rocstar Hair in Chicago says colored tips are more on trend now than ever, and gives us his steps for achieving them.

Oster Ups the Cool Factor

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:10:15 GMT

Brace yourself for these! Oster Professional has just upped the “Cool Factor” by offering these new STREETART designs, expressed on the Classic 76 clipper and T-Finisher trimmer. The limited edition street art series features graffiti-inspired art straight from the streets and combine it with industrial grade housing for a visual combination as creative as the artist holding it.

How-To: Rachel Bilson’s Gorgeous Off-The-Scalp Highlights!

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Off-the-scalp highlighting is a hot commodity these days, agree beauty pros, and no one pulls off the look like Rachel Bilson. This perpetual California girl has inspired plenty of clients to clamor for the same color: a shimmering blonde on a rich chocolate base. Marco Pelusi, a hair color authority and platform artist in West Hollywood, gave us the scoop on how to achieve Rachel’s sizzling look.

The Opening of JPMS' The Gathering

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:51:50 GMT

Check out the live scenes from John Paul Mitchell Systems' The Gathering.

Winn Claybaugh Gives Insight on FUNRAISING

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:15:14 GMT

We caught up with Winn Claybaugh, Dean of the Paul Mitchell Schools, at The Gathering in Las Vegas earlier today. Winn shared with us his thoughts on his FUNRAISING campaign and why it's important for all salon professionals to get involved in charity.

Michael O'Rourke Podcast with Jan Hillenmeyer

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:56:04 GMT

I recently spoke with Michael O’Rourke who is receiving the NAHA Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s NAHA awards ceremony in Las Vegas July 31 during Cosmoprof/PBA Beauty Week. Speaking to Michael is always an inspiration because the passion he has for the industry is genuine and infectious. If you have seen him on the show floor or on the stage, you know what I mean.

MODERN Meets MITCH, Plus Other Early Highlights From JPMS' The Gathering

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:13:22 GMT

MODERN SALON is at the kick-off of THE GATHERING, the annual event that brings the extended JOHN PAUL MITCHELL SYSTEMS family together for education, inspiration and community.

Christina Aguilera’s Style Evolution!

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Did you watch “The Voice”? We loved watching the soon-to-be-superstar contestants, but mostly we loved the four celebrity coaches. Not only are they mega-talented, but they’re mega-stylish too. And the most eye-catching of all? Christina Aguilera, of course! Coco, celebrity colorist and director of color/texture at Trio Salon in Chicago, offers advice to colorists whose clients want to achieve a similar color. Plus, see how Christina’s style has evolved over the past 10 years!