Tom Brady’s New Hairstyle

By Kasey | May 15th, 2012 | Style | no comments

Meta: Men

By Kasey | May 3rd, 2012 | Education | no comments

As we’ve discussed in the past, men are continuing to devote more time and money tot heir hair. To meet this demand, Pivot Point International has announced the launch of Meta: Men – and educational program designed to meet the growing demands of men’s hairstyles and variations.

According to Pivot Point, “Meta: Men offers a body of work featuring four classic looks, four contemporary looks and shear-over-comb techniques to inspire stylists and provide fresh ideas to share with male clients. The versatile designs in Meta: Men are suitable for busy professional lives and offer easy transitions to trendy, low-maintenance looks for nightlife and weekends.”

American Crew: Ultramatte Style Tips

By Kasey | April 24th, 2012 | Style | no comments

Peek-a-Boo

By Kasey | April 20th, 2012 | Style | no comments

Looking to learn how to create the perfect pony and chignon? Drew Noreen, a stylist at Pucci Salon, shares his peek-a-boo braid with the Modern Salon community.

Step 1: Preset hair with a strong blow dry set or a marcel set and your favorite sleeking products. Begin by isolating a large, off-center triangle section on the left of the head and clip out of the way. Try not to go below the temple area, as that hair will be incorporated into your french braid.

Step 2: Isolate another large, off center triangle section on the opposite side of the head and clip out of the way. This section can be larger than the first, bringing it below the temple and back toward the crown.

Step 3: You should now be left with a third section, which is your braiding section. Begin about 1-inch back from the hairline, create your favorite style of french braid, directing it back and down tight toward the nape and securing with a elastic band. (Leaving out a small section of hair on the left side of nape).

Step 4: Take your section from Step 1 on the left side and bring it softly down around the face, adjusting to the client’s needs and face shape. Make sure that the right side of your section is covering a portion of the left side of the french braid. Wrap the ends around the pony and secure with bobby pin.

Step 5: Sub-divide your second triangle section into two smaller sections. Bring one section smoothly around the head, making sure the left side of the section is covering a portion of the right side of the french braid. Wrap ends around pony and secure with bobby pin.

Step 6: Taking your remaining divided section from the right side, bring it around to the left side of the head, slightly lower than the previous section and down to the ponytail. Using the small section of hair left out at the nape, start braiding into the current section OVER the ponytail. This will give the illusion that the french braid is coming out into the pony. Finish the ponytail as you and your client feel best. For a more undone/messy feel, try rouging the ends or to keep it softer and more romantic, create a soft wave or curl pattern! Have fun and get creative!