Process (Modern Salon), Fall 2017

CREATING A SEAMLESS BLEND There are a few schools of thought when it comes to blending extensions with natural hair so test a few methods before you take shears or razor to hair on a client The best way to blend extensions with natural hair is by starting with the right color length and texture says Niki Galanomatis Platinum Seamless educator and stylist She recommends mixing and matching solids that are a shade or two lighter or darker than the clients natural hair for a multi dimensional blended look When using fashion shades try applying one extension on top that matches the clients hair and sandwiching the fashion color on the bottom she says This will leave the client with a gorgeous and natural peek a boo effect Cutting in long layers will remove the weight line versus a blunt cut which might leave hair extensions looking heavy or unnatural Creating texture in the hair and relieving weight by layering will result in soft natural movement with a seamless finish MAINTENANCE Send extension clients home with tips to keep their new locks looking their best for as long as possible Some tips are just a matter of retraining your clientssuch as moving hair out of the way of a shoulder bag or avoiding placing sunglasses on the head to avoid pulling For some reason once extensions are applied clients stop putting in the effort to maintain their hair wrong Clipper says These are my most important tips for clients once extensions have been applied Brush hair before shampoo and conditioning air dry when you can do not go to bed with wet hair and try to braid or tie back hair while sleeping Clipper knows it can be a lot to remember so she gives her clients an extension maintenance cheat sheet that outlines all the dos and donts She and Hardgrave both say this is a good and necessary time for your client to invest in treatments Tell them to think of it as an insurance policy to keep the hair beautiful I like to recommend deep conditioning masques and leavein conditioners Hardgrave says Heat protection spray is key SAVE THE DATE COLORFEST 2018 BY MICHELE MUSGROVE FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW MODERN SALONS PROCESS AND COSMETOLOGISTS CHICAGO WILL PRESENT COLORFEST AN ANNUAL MEETING OF HAIR COLOR INFLUENCERS ARTISTS AND VISION AT AMERICAS BEAUTY SHOW 2018 Salon professionals with a strong interest in hair color should plan to attend ColorFest on Monday April 30 from 9 a m to 1 p m Admission to ColorFest also includes entry to the ABS so attendees can spend the first half of the day getting inspired by color educators and color business speakers and meeting and mingling with ColorFest sponsors directly at the ColorFest venue Then they can dedicate the rest of the day to visiting potential color partners at booths or platform presentations as well as take advantage of other education experiences on the ABS show floor Details and speakers for ColorFest 2018 are still being finalized but celebrity stylist NAHA 2017 finalist and Ulta Beauty Creative Director Nick Stenson is confirmed to emcee and help host the event alongside MODERN SALON Editor in Chief Alison Alhamed Nearly 500 salon professionals attended ColorFest 2017 and colorists who register and save their spot at ColorFest 2018 can expect to learn and network from the best in the hair color business and from successful peers In addition to headliner colorist presentations and planned content panels will include the MODERN SALON 100 influencers offering social media insights and hair color inspiration and the SALON TODAY 200 sharing real salon hair color business building strategies Register for ColorFest and ABS at americasbeautyshow com and stay connected for more updates from MODERN at modernsalon com process ColorFest 2018 sponsors include PROCESS brand partners leading color companies exhibiting at ABS and other color focused suppliers For information contact MODERN SALON Publisher Steve Reiss at steve reiss@ bobit com A full room of attendees at last years ColorFest PHOTOGRAPHER Lauren Salapatek Alexis Thurston co founder of Pulp Riot hair color demonstrates her vibrant color skills onstage Hair color by Matrix Artistic Director Danielle Keasling at ColorFest 2017 modernsalon com PROCESS 17