trends by marianne
hair
Spring/Summer 2026 hair trends focus on "softened structure," featuring airy, romantic, lived-in texture, and low-maintenance, warm-toned colors. Being seen everywhere are shoulder-grazing midi cuts, wispy bangs, and dimensional colors like sandy desert caramel and buttery blondes. The overall aesthetic prioritizes healthy, shiny, and personalized hair that feels effortless yet polished.
Midi Cuts: A collarbone-skimming cut, perfect for those transitioning from shorter bobs, offering both style and versatility for ponytails.
Airy Layers: Soft, wispy layers designed for movement, reducing bulk while creating a relaxed, dimensional layered look.
Modern Bobs: A cooler, slightly grungier take on the classic bob, featuring choppy, deconstructed ends for a blunt yet lived-in feel.
Wispy Bangs and deep side parts: Soft, blended fringe replaces heavier, blunt bangs, and deeper side parts replace middle parts to create a lighter, romantic vibe.
hair color
Warm and Luminous Blondes: Moving away from ice-white, 2026 embraces butter, honey, and wheat tones for a sun-kissed look.
Dimensional Brunettes: Rich, “expensive" tones like espresso and mushroom brunette, featuring subtle, low-contrast highlights for depth.
Soft coppers: A gentler, "grapefruit copper" or golden red that blends peachy warmth, making it wearable and fresh for warmer months.
nails
This season’s nail trends highlight sophisticated, polished, and effortless looks that feel modern, striking a balance between clean minimalism and vibrant color. The focus is on ‘your nails, but better’ minimalism and moody, smoky tones, with soft, fine shimmers, creamy milky whites, and jelly-like transparent shades. Cool girl gray, smokey amethyst, romantic berry shades, sage green, and warm corals complete the look. Popular shapes include almond and square, with detailed floral art, cat-eye, metallic chrome, and refined, modern French manicures.
makeup
Makeup trends are shifting toward "your skin but better" complexions with a satin finish, moving away from heavy matte or extreme dewiness. Key trends include expressive, artistic eye makeup – such as metallic, pastel, and watercolor lids – paired with soft, blurred "cloud lips", precise liners, and more natural brows.
fashion
Fashion trends emphasize structured power suits, denim, vibrant color-blocking, and 80’s maximalism. Blending romantic styles with delicate draped dresses, linen pieces, and puffy air sleeves. Key elements include stovepipe jeans, bubble or peplum hems, leather, and intellectual "power chic" styling. Personal expression and focus are on bold accessories and tailored silhouettes. Saturated shades are everywhere, like pink, tomato red, purple, and vibrant orange, along with deep browns, navies, and black. Low-rise skirts and pants, silk scarves, wedge sneakers, red shoes, boho edge, polka dots, and checkered prints.Jellies, wedge heels, camel colors, and embellished bags.
men
Men’s hair trends emphasize natural texture, movement, and effortless styling. Haircuts are incorporating blended fades with versatile, longer top lengths. Key trends include textured crops, soft "baby" mullets, messy middle parts, and the resurgence of refined side parts, favoring matte, natural finishes over high shine.
june 2026, happy 31st birthday, mcs
We are forever grateful to our team, the community, and our loyal guests for 31 successful years! Thank you for your continued support and confidence in us; it is never unnoticed and is always appreciated!
aveda!
Tousle Texture
Aveda’s Tousle Texture Dry Spray provides lightweight, lived-in texture and voluminous, "undone" styling without stickiness or powdery residue. The formula features zeolite for volume, offers heat protection, and includes a signature aroma, creating soft, touchable, and flexible hold on dry hair. Shake well and spray 10 inches from dry hair, focusing on the roots for volume or the mid-lengths and ends for texture. Use fingers to scrunch or tousle for a piecey, effortless look. Best for all hair types seeking volume, separation, and a soft, "done-but-undone" style!
new at mcs!
We have updated our salon software! Our front desk team has been working hard over the winter to learn the updated system, and we appreciate your patience during the transition. Stay tuned for online booking – coming soon!
our talented team
Congratulations + Welcome
Lea and Kaitlyn L. have been promoted to full-time new talent-level stylists and are now welcoming guests at new talent-level price points. (New talent skill level stylists reflect 2 years or less of hands-on experience)
Jessica has been promoted to the lead apprentice and social media marketing lead roles at MCS. Her responsibilities now include new-hire training, managing inventory, creating content, and managing all MCS social media accounts.
Nikole has earned the Pro Beauty Association Beacon Award at the Brown Aveda Columbus Institute. She was recognized for her essay, which demonstrated a commitment to leadership, giving back, and helping shape the future of the professional beauty community. In May, she will attend the Premiere Orlando Beauty Show to be honored and accept her scholarship award.
We warmly welcome Ella and Remy to the shampoo assistant team. Both are licensed cosmetologists assisting at MCS while attending college.
Keeping Current
Aveda Global Educator Luis Gonzales Spring/Summer Hair Color – Training Team
Ohio Beauty and Barber Show – Lea, Kaitlyn, Nina
Premiere Orlando Beauty Show – Gabby, Jessica, Lea, Nina
Aveda Immersion Seminar – Katelyn C, Carl, Liz, Kaitlyn L, Lea, Marianne
Aveda Men’s Haircutting and Barbering Classes Series – Lea, Kaitlyn, Nina
Keratin Complex Certification Class – Lea, Kaitlyn
Aveda Core Haircutting #1 and #2 certification – Nina
In Salon Aveda Hair Color – Fantasy Color, Corrective Color, Balayage, Highlighting
mcs exclusives
Mother’s Day: May 1 - 10
10% off MCS gift cards
Teachers Week: May 4 - 8
10% off MCS gift cards
Complimentary Aveda Mini Hand Relief lotion gift
Nurses Week: May 6 - 12
10% off MCS Gift Cards
Complimentary Aveda Mini Hand Relief lotion gift
Complimentary Child and Teen Haircuts: June - August
MCS is offering complimentary child and teen haircuts to current MCS guests
June - August on Monday mornings by new talent stylists supervised by an MCS stylist. Current guests only. Appointment required, while supplies last.
Christmas in July Sale: July 23 - 27
MCS gift card sale (in-store purchase only; discount not available online). Save 10% on all MCS gift card purchases, or add up your total card purchases and choose between receiving 10% off your total or MCS retail cards.
10% off up to $99: 10% off total purchase
$100: 10% off or $15 retail gift card
$200: 10% off or $35 retail gift card
$300: 10% off or $50 retail gift card
$500: 10% off or $75 retail gift card
$1000 and up: 10% off or $150 retail gift card10% off all Aveda purchases
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