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Tommy O
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Protect Your Seasonal Hair Color with Modafino Hair Salon’s Ultra-Concentrated Color Protection Shampoo and Conditioner

At Modafino Hair Salon, we understand how difficult it can be to maintain your seasonal hair color. That’s why we’re proud to offer our customers a range of hair care products that will help protect your colored hair from damage and fading, while keeping it looking fresh and vibrant. Not only that, but it was created by your favorite Modafino stylist and owner Tommy O!

Our Voluptuous Shampoo and Conditioners are specially formulated with a sulfate-free formula and key ingredients like blue agave, which is excellent for color protection in shampoo and conditioner. This makes them the ideal choice for anyone looking for hair care for colored hair, hair care for all hair types, or hair care for color protection.

Blue agave is a natural ingredient that helps to lock in moisture and prevent color from fading, making it an excellent choice for hair care products for color protection. Our Voluptuous Shampoo and Conditioner contain blue agave as one of their key ingredients, which helps to keep your hair looking fresh and vibrant.

To preserve your hair color even further, we recommend rinsing your hair in lukewarm or cool water. Hot water can cause your hair cuticles to open up, leading to faster color fading. Rinsing your hair in lukewarm or cool water helps to close the cuticles and lock in the color, keeping your hair looking beautiful.

At Modafino Hair Salon, we believe that everyone deserves healthy, vibrant hair that they can feel confident about. That’s why we’ve created a range of hair care products that not only protect your hair from damage and fading but also promote its natural beauty and strength. Our Voluptuous Shampoo and Conditioner are the perfect choice for anyone looking for hair care products for color protection, hair care for all hair types, and hair care for promoting longer, thicker, and fuller hair.

Experience the difference for yourself by trying Modafino Hair Care’s Voluptuous Shampoo and Conditioner today. Join our community of satisfied customers who are achieving their hair goals with our range of natural ingredient hair care products.

Discover the benefits of Modafino’s ultra-concentrated Voluptuous Shampoo and Conditioner for color protection hair care on www.modafino.com.

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Sid Munger
In HAIR ADVICE, HAIR SALON NEWS, RELATED BEAUTY

A SCAM or a Beauty School?

In Lincoln Nebraska, why does a 2-year, community college associate’s degree cost only $14,000 and a 1-year cosmetology degree cost $20,000?

And to make things worse, the average hourly wage earned by a new hair stylist is $9.00, but an entry level associate’s degree earns $12.00 per hour. Does this seem logical or practical to you?

According to a 2018 New York Times article, thirteen years after graduating, some students still owe more than $8,000. And Beauty Schools have deterred attempts to create cheaper alternatives.

Some states require 1000 hours of education for a cosmetology degree, but Nebraska is nearly double that, at 1800. It can take less than one tenth the time and money to become an emergency medical technician. The more hours students are mandated to be in school, the more debt they must incur.

Schools don’t have to pay students for the services they provide; in fact, the students pay tuition for the hours they work in the salons.  The classes can be boring and repetitive. Some instructors are students themselves or have little to no experience in the field.

“I would say probably 60 percent of my first year was sitting around waiting for an appointment,” one recent graduate said. “I thought I would make enough money to live, but I couldn’t pay my student loan and had to get another job.”

In 2018 Nebraska legislators, after a long battle with the schools, reduced the requirement to 1,800 hours. The problem is, most of new graduates will struggle for years before they are able to comfortably live and pay off the student debt, if they can at all.

“I thought I would make enough money to live, but I couldn’t pay my student loan and had to get another job”

With booth-rental salons up over 75 percent, it is hard for students straight out of school to find a place to continue to learn, let alone the ability to pay rent. “I learned more in the first month, in the salon, than I did in the entire year of beauty school, but it took time to build my clients,” said a local stylist.

“The problem is the schools in Nebraska are teaching their students to work at a commission salon to build a clientele, then take that clientele and booth rent at another salon,” said a local salon owner.  “We spend time and money training and building our new stylists a clientele, then they take those clients with them and we have to start all over. It’s just bad business education.”

There is a solution. In 2018 the state of Nebraska approved the licensing of apprentice salons. The apprentice salon can give potential stylists the education and hourly requirements to get their license to practice cosmetology. There are no student loans required. This is an option for people that cannot afford a $20,000 tuition.

The great thing about the apprentice salon is, the stylist-in-training can earn a living while still learning their craft. Since this is such a new program there are very few if any apprentice salons out there. The apprentice gains hands-on experience in salon procedures under the watchful eye of a professional. This means the apprentice is literally learning his or her trade on the job.

Most of the time, the apprentice will have a full-time job in the salon after the apprenticeship is completed and they have earned their license. This gives a substantial advantage over a student who only has experience in beauty school.

We hope in 2021, the state of Nebraska approves more and more of these apprentice salon licenses to help alleviate some of the burden of student debt. More people choosing an apprenticeship means that they can work and be paid for their time while also learning their craft.

Tommy O
In HAIR ADVICE, HAIR HEALTH TIPS, HAIR PRODUCTS, HAIR TEXTURE

Hairstyles That Make You Look Thinner?

Tired of old-lady hair? What if you could make your hair resist the elements, in even those rainy and steamy climates and make it always look smooth and shiny? What if it would take you only five to ten minutes to blow dry? What if your hair would almost style itself and give you back the youthful-looking hair you thought you had lost forever? Sound too good to be true? It may not be, if you consider an anti-curl treatment.

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Tommy O
In HAIR ADVICE, HAIR COLOR, HAIR HEALTH TIPS, MEMBER ARTICLE

What Does “Organic” Hair Color Mean?

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  • Sid Munger
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  • April 17, 2019

What Does “Organic” Hair Color Mean?

All the things I know and the things I want to know: So, what does “organic” hair color mean? Here’s how the professionals see it. “Organic hair color” refers to hair color made with as many organic botanicals as possible and as few chemicals as possible. It is the same designation we use for organic food standards.

In essence, it includes botanicals grown without the use of pesticides. Although the pros know the chemistry of hair color and how it works, many of us don’t know. I think I may be able to shed some light on the term “organic hair color” and its invention.

Is there such a thing as 100% organic hair color? The simple answer is no. Even now, professional “organic hair color” must contain a certain amount of synthetic ingredients to work consistently and effectively. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find a color line that uses the maximum amount of organic ingredients and the least amount of chemicals.

The only 100% natural hair color is henna. But henna doesn’t cover grey very consistently and the metallic salts can cause the hair to feel dry and damaged over time. It’s also terribly damaging when you try to lighten with it.

What to look for:

So, can organic hair color really work and leave my hair in great condition? If you remember, no professional organic hair color brand is 100% natural. Any organic hair color product has to contain certain chemicals necessary to stick to your hair.  When you start looking for an organic hair color, what you need to ask about is percentages. Specifically, what is their percentage of:

  • Pigments (PPDs, PTDS)
  • pH Adjuster (Ethanolamine)
  • Organic Ingredients (botanicals only)
  • Natural Ingredients
  • Naturally Derived Ingredients

Once you’ve established the percentages of these, you’ll see which brand is the most “organic” and best for you.

Ammonia is not your friend.

The is a lot of talk about ammonia being considered organic. The best professional organic hair colors have zero ammonia in their formulas. Clearly ammonia is a chemical organic compound. Not an organic botanical ingredient. In technical terms, an organic compound means its molecules contain carbon and that is all. Just remember, ammonia found in hair color is not extracted from the soil or our bodies, it’s produced in a lab and has zero natural components.

Ammonia-free hair color doesn’t necessarily mean your hair will be healthier or that you won’t have an adverse reaction. While most ammonia-free hair colors won’t have the fume-like aroma from the ammonia, they can still do more damage than necessary to the hair.

Most organic color brands use Ethanolamine (MEA) to replace ammonia without considering the percentages of the ingredient. Both Ethanolamine and ammonia open up the cuticle layer of the hair so the color molecules can penetrate.

Too much of either ingredient, will drastically alter the pH levels and the cuticle will have difficulty re-closing, even with an amazing conditioner. This will cause dull and dry hair that is a mess to untangle. Also, hair color will fade faster because of the cuticle’s inability to close and lock in molecules.

Check out Modafino Salon.

Why is Modafino organic hair color the best choice? They offer an ammonia-free hair color line that uses a pH adjuster in minimal amounts. They also make sure, all Ethanolamine (MEA) is removed from the hair, while keeping the working pH of the color much lower than any other ammonia-free hair color brand. To learn more about Modafino’s Organic Color system you can book a FREE consultation or stop by the salon.

Tommy O
In HAIR ADVICE, HAIR COLOR, HAIR FASHION TRENDS, HAIR SALON NEWS

4 Amazing Hair Colors for Winter 2019

4 Amazing Hair Colors for Winter 2019

The NEW Modafino Winter hair colors for 2019 are amazing!  Below is just a sample of what we are doing this Winter. We have compiled a variety of colors for you to customize to your specific look.  These 4 amazing hair colors for Winter will be everywhere in the new year. You may want to set Modafino Salon to speed dial.

A new hair color may not magically transport you to paradise island, but it can fix your limp, flyaway, hat-hair. Modafino rocks ONC’s organic hair color creating trends that are so beautiful, they’ll make you want to lose the stocking cap and sacrifice warm ears for a smoking hot new look.

For extra light platinum blondes who think their color is a little too cool, you can warm things up with a bright, Babylight Blonde. If you’re a brunette, you can update your color by switching to a fabulous Dark Chocolate and Light Caramel blend or maybe a Coffee and Tobacco combination for a hint of ginger. And for those bold and cold winter looks, an Extra Ash Blonde highlight on a dark snowy base may be the ticket.

Kamryn, Tiffany and Tommy O, all Modafino master colorists at Modafino salon, will give you all the info you need to achieve your amazing winter look. In winter, motivation and energy levels sometimes get as low as the temperature. Everyone seems to be living life beneath layers of cashmere and wool. An exceptionally great hair color can elevate your seasonally-affected look. So, to help you get your hair game together before the freeze hits your degree of enthusiasm, here are 4 of the prettiest and most popular colors, below.

Chocolate and Caramel

Classic chocolate hues get a sophisticated upgrade in 2019, driven by, face-framing, light-caramel highlights. Modafino has added dimension to the standard brunette hair with sleek, caramel highlights. This color is super easy to maintain, especially if you’re starting with a brunette base.

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Winter Ash Highlight

You can try something trendy without committing to a bleach-and-tone gray. Extra ash blonde highlights can be an intriguing option. The darkest sections, along the roots, (which are ideal for outgrowth-maintenance) with extra cool blonde (not-gray) toward your ends.

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Babylight Blonde

Is platinum fatigue upon you? You may not be ready to part with your signature, blonde-bombshell calling card.  The idea behind babylight blonde is to duplicate the natural. It is like the beach or summer-kid streaks. We simply turn the icy-cool tones to warmer pale blonde tones.

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Coffee and Tobacco

Last year’s infatuation with rich, bright, fiery colors, has evolved into a much more subdued copper tone. In 2019, subtle tones will be the ticket. Classic, coffee brown will be enhanced with all-over tobacco highlights for a look that will be as sophisticated as it is striking.

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Sid Munger
In HAIR ADVICE, HAIR CUTTING, HAIR FASHION TRENDS, SHORT HAIR

What About Bobs?

What about Bobs?

Spring 2018 Cuts

Sid Munger April 20th, 2018

This Spring’s fashion trends are fancy jeans, ‘90’s retro, and the All-American, natural look. “I always like to look at American Fashion Designers like Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford and Betsey Johnson, to get an idea of fashion themes for the upcoming season,” says Tommy O, artistic director and visionary for Modafino. “I like to design a room around a painting. For me, it’s the same with hair. I design hair color and cutting collections around the current fashion designs. The general trends, that I see this Spring, are American-made, monochromatic and sheer. I used that same theme for the Modafino cut and color, Spring collection.”

A new season always inspires fresh starts and new beginnings. As New Year’s resolutions fade, people invite their ‘true’ selves back to the party; for most women, hair is no exception. According to the runways at this years New York Fashion Week, Modafino Stylists, and our favorite celebrities, there are some stunning new hair trends on the horizon. Modafino has created Spring haircuts and colors for all lengths and textures. The anticipation of what we will see in 2018 is over. It’s going to be all about embracing the organic and the natural. It’s no-fuss textures with fresh, interesting haircuts. It’s going to be the year of brazenly un-done and effortless style. Low maintenance short and long cuts, easy bangs, and sheer textures are what it’s all about; un-laxed styles and middle parts are making an appearance, as well. No matter which length of haircut fits your style, it’s destined to be low maintenance. “Being natural, IS being organic,” Says Tommy O. “Being organic, to me, is not just trying to be healthy and environmentally conscious. It’s being true to yourself in all you do. Organic is not just a word, it’s a lifestyle.”

Modafino invites YOU to celebrate your natural beauty. They are making this upcoming Spring even more exciting with this year’s collection. The first look in the collection is the aptly named, “Organic Bob.” We’re talking a minimalist style that lets you wash and go. It stays away from tons of layers, and it works great for fine hair. If you are more adventurous you can bring it up to chin-length, but we also love the shoulder-grazing length. For a neo-fashionista spin, go with a middle part; but a classic side part makes it look natural and simply done

Modafino invites YOU to celebrate your natural beauty. They are making this upcoming Spring and Summer even more exciting with this year’s collection. The first look in the collection is the aptly named, “Organic Bob.” We’re talking a minimalist style that lets you wash and go. It stays away from tons of layers, and it works great for fine hair. If you are more adventurous you can bring it up to chin-length, but we just love the shoulder-grazing length. For a neo-fashionista spin, go with a middle part; but a classic side part makes it look natural and simply done.

The Edgeless Shag focuses on sheer texture and, unlike the classic (Sassoon) shag, is weighted a little farther down, near the chin. With or without bangs, it’s all about getting that mid-shaft volume. The Edgeless Shag is perfect for the bob-lovers that want to update a tired look.
This Spring, put on your jeans, be All-American and get back to nature. It is all about being true to yourself, effortlessly. Stay tuned, Modafino and Tommy O will be releasing more cuts, colors, and festival looks in the upcoming weeks.

Photo by Gary Brown

Photo by Gary Brown

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