Presence AI Transforms Voice Conversation Over the Phone for Salons
This technology can take a texting conversation and reply with artificial intelligence, making communication easier between clients and salons.
by Jamie Newman
Jamie Newman
Senior Digital Content Strategist
Jamie Newman is the Senior Digital Content Strategist of MODERN SALON. The Chicago-based editor collaborates closely with salon professionals, social influencers and brands to connect them with MODERN’s readers and online community—an audience that includes a print circulation of 100,000 and more than one million Instagram followers. Newman is a key contributor to MODERN SALON Media’s Artist Connective influencer program, social media platforms, digital channels, print publications and custom media projects. Newman joined MODERN in 2015.
Dream Team: Nick Stenson and Alex Faction Serve Up Some Glam
Eden Sassoon hosted the North American Hairstyle Awards (NAHA) over the weekend and was styled by Matrix Artistic Director and Celebrity Stylist Nick Stenson with makeup done by Professional Makeup Artist, Alex Faction.
by Jamie Newman
Diary of a Beauty Editor: Keratin Complex Perfect Blow Out Makes for a Frizz-Free Summer
Keratin Complex’s Personalized Blow Out Same Day Keratin Treatment is a customizable, zero-downtime keratin treatment that targets specific client desires to make each treatment result personal. MODERN SALON's Jamie Newman visited Marianne Stokirk Salon in Chicago to try it out.
by Jamie Newman
Data-Driven Salon 2017: Ramping Up Retail
Allyson King of Hair+Co. BKLYN and Beauty 360 Consulting Group walks you through the data points of retail success and gives you strategies for engaging your team.
by Jamie Newman
Get Inspired by These Submissions to Colortrak's 2017 Summer of Color Contest
Submit your own delicious color creations to Colortrak's 2017 Summer of Color contest, We Want Candy, until June 30, 2017.
by Jamie Newman
Shining a Light on Veil Cosmetics
Veil Cosmetics is celebrated for their light-infused, multi‐tasking treatment cosmetics.
by Jamie Newman
Q+A with xoStylistxo: Ash Fortis Talks Hair Marbling
Ash Fortis, known on Instagram as @XoStylistXo, talks the marbling color technique and how it's done.
by Jamie Newman
7 Tips We Learned at Wahl’s Think Like a Barber Workshop
If you aren’t using clippers as part of your regular practice, then you have fallen behind. Learn, or refresh, the core techniques of successful precision cutting. It’s not an option anymore, it’s a necessity if you want to stay competitive—plus it’s fun!
by Jamie Newman
7 Tips We Learned at Wahl’s Think Like a Barber Workshop
If you aren’t using clippers as part of your regular practice, then you have fallen behind. Learn, or refresh, the core techniques of successful precision cutting. It’s not an option anymore, it’s a necessity if you want to stay competitive—plus it’s fun!
by Jamie Newman
Gelish PolyGel Nail Enhancement is Not a Hard Gel or Acrylic
Gelish's Vu Nguyen demonstrates the brand's newest technology, PolyGel, at Premiere Orlando 2017.
by Jamie Newman
Men of Style
Men are taking more time with their appearance than ever before. Embrace this, and amp up your retail by helping them achieve these star-inspired looks.
by Jamie Newman
The Fighter: How a Barber Almost Lost His Career
An industry veteran of 10 years and a barbershop owner for three, Richard Silvestro’s career almost came to a screeching halt—but he didn’t let it.
by Jamie Newman
Pravana's Show Us Your VIVIDS is Back! Enter Now!
Entry submissions are open now until June 30, 2017 and will be judged based on creativity, technique, execution and overall impact.
by Jamie Newman
Tu'el Launches Complete Community During IECSC
Tu'el will launch the Tu'el Complete Community during IECSC in Las Vegas this June.
by Jamie Newman
Enter Scruples' Urban Unicorn Contest with Your Creative Color Masterpiece
The 2017 #UrbanUnicornContest is now open for submissions! Paint and post your creative color transformations for a chance to win a feature on modernsalon.com and a Scruples color credit.
by Jamie Newman
Register Now! Fantastic Fades and Designs & Patterns Competitions at Premiere Orlando
Andis Company sponsors the men's grooming competitions to showcase top talent.
by Jamie Newman
Farouk Systems Sponsors Miss USA for its 15th Year
For the past 15 years, Farouk Systems has been the official hair care sponsor for Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen, providing its team of stylists to help the contestants with their preliminary competitions, dress rehearsals and the live broadcast.
by Jamie Newman