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SEARCHEvery year, we are delighted to spotlight artists in our industry with this list of game changers. Here is the MS100 of 2021!
The MODERN SALON 100 list was originally launched to celebrate the creators of great hair, great beauty and great content. Internally, we often referred to this list as our “gamechangers,” because these artists were innovative users of social media, especially Instagram, and their feeds were filled with images of inspiring work.
It continues to be a list of ones-to-watch, compiled with input from across our MODERN SALON team. It has grown to include a variety of beauty pros, including salon success coaches and nail artists. We look for beauty professionals whose work ties-in with our mission at MODERN, which is to uplift the industry, inspire future professionals, and illustrate what we believe at our core; that beauty makers are genuine, real-life gamechangers. Congratulations to the MODERN SALON 100 of 2021!
Alejandro Lopez, artistic.aestheticss
Alfred Campbell, Al_alexander
Alicia Bishop, beautybyaliciawebb
Alyssa Wiener, alyssawiener
Amber Compian, DuchessOfTheDolls
Amber Maynard Bolt, AlchemistAmber
Ambrosia Carey, ambrosiacarey
Andy Judd, Andy_Doesyourhair
Angel Williams, earnestlynatural
Angela Orozco, Angela_doeshair
Angelica Tanta, angelicaromanianhairstylist
Anna Thompson, thewisconsinhairdresser
Annagjid Taylor, sosheargenius
Anthony Marmiani, _AnthonySlays
Anthony Vincent, Anthonyvincenttt
Arlene Martin, ArleneMartinHair
Ashley Fillip, hairbyashleyfillip
Ashley Glazer, ashleyglazerhair
Ashley Lewis, the_blondologist
Blake Reed Evans, blakereedevans
Brian C. Hawkins, Brian.C.Hawkins
Britt Seva, brittseva
Brittany K Bradley, brittanywiththebluehair
Chelsea James, chelseavonnejames
Cherin Choi, mizzchoi
Christian Domingos, Christiandomingos
Chrystal Graves-Yazici, Chrystalhairandmakeup
Danielle Hecker, hairhecker
Dawn Bradley, dawnbradleyhair
Dena Galanos, denababyx
Edward Kutana, EdwardKutana
Eunice Kim, eunicekimhair
Evie Johnson, Contactevie
Fernie Andong, fernthebarber
Greta Wagner, Gretawagner_
Hassan DeMarco, hassan_demarco
Hunter Donia, hairbyhunty
James Earnshaw, Jhair_stylist
Janelle Eyre, jeyre.hair
Jayla Hamilton, looksbyjayla
Jessica Powers, Jessicapowerspaints
Jo McIntyre, Jomcintyrehair
Joie Wallace, Joiewallacehair
Jordan Jones, jordan.paints.hair
Joy Johnson, joyful.hair
Katie Pattison, katiepdxhair
Kayla Nelson, kaylaannehair
Kelsey Morris, kelseymorris18
Khanh Tran, Hair_byken
Kristen Odonnell, kristen_o_beauty
Kristy Ramos, sunflowersandscissors
Kyra Brown, kyrablondes
Laura Gibson, lgibsoncolorist
Laura Schneider, nursewretched
Lauryn Lee, Locksbylauryn
Lindsey Olson, lindsey.marie.olson
Lindsey McPherson, linsloveshair
Liz Haven O’Neill, lizhaven
Lo Shabino, classiclois_hairstylist
Lyndsay Maderis, lyndsaymaderis
Maayan Birnstein, maayanbirnstein
Maressa D’Arezzo, hairbymaressa
Mariah Walraven, mo_raven
Marina Lantos, marinalantoshair
Mayssa Deeb, mayssas_beauty_mark
Meghan Felicione, meghanfelicionehair
Milena Ghattas, milenarosehair
Min Kim, minkimcolorist
Missy Megginson, soyoureahairstylist
Nadia Stone, authentically_nadia and transformationsbynadia
Nadya Eastmond, Hairbynadja
Natalie Fernandez, catcoiffeur
Pamela Brogardi, GlambyPamelaB
Pati Rodriguez, pati.rodrigz
Peter Puertas, p.cuts
Rachel Redd, rachel_redd
Rachel Stefanik, hairpaintedwithlove
Rae Steele, Raenikole
Raven Camacho, soraverly
Sabrina Habibi, sabrinahabibi
Sabrina Yamani Yamga, sabrinathehairwitch
Salina Néou, _linadoll
Sam Kane, samkanehair
Sarah Crews, HairBySarahCrews
Sarah Marie Smith, TheVividBrunette
Selda Dauti, selda_dauti
Shannon Demont, daymakerschair
Sharon Spellman, sharon.simplyinsane
Sigourney Nuñez, nailartbysig
Skip Fellers, Skipdoeshair
Steven Wren, mrwrencuts
Sue Tyrrell, suetyrrellstylist
Summer Evans, SummerEvansStudio
Tanya White, Olivejoos
Valerie Supczak, Supvalerie
Victor Lopez, V.hugostyles
Winnie Huang, winnieisawesome
Yara de la Torre, yaradoeshair
Yessenia Reyes, thetextureologist
Zach Ramsey, z_ramsey
When you think of Stephanie Geib, think bold color. Think beautiful dimension. Think...your hairstylist best friend. As a 2017 Honoree of the MODERN SALON 100, Geib is the perfect example of being a positive force in the beauty industry, advising that being kind to others and sharing your knowledge is the real success.
Hannah Mejia believes lasting success comes from mastering your craft, embracing lifelong education and trusting that the career you dream about is within reach. A stylist, educator and content creator, Mejia has spent 15 years building a business rooted in creativity, communication and continuous growth.
Katy Samuels has spent 14 years proving that creativity thrives when you stop searching for the "right" way and start trusting your own instincts. Known for her creative color work and signature Headband Prism technique, Samuels encourages beauty professionals to embrace mistakes, refine their craft and develop a style that's uniquely their own.
Erin Munoz has spent 17 years building a thriving business behind the chair while proving that success doesn't have to come at the expense of life outside the salon. A color specialist, content creator and salon owner, Munoz believes beauty professionals should treat their careers like businesses, embrace change and make room for both financial growth and personal fulfillment.
North Carolina-based hairstylist Tyler Plemmons wants you to know one thing: Positivity and perseverance will get you everywhere. This MODERN SALON Artist Connective Member and 2018 MODERN SALON 100 Honoree is known for beautiful balayage, gorgeous vivids, and soft pastel hair color.
For Angelica Tanta, success has always come down to one thing: practice. Originally from Romania, Tanta credits an online mentor from Ukraine—despite never meeting in person and communicating through Google Translate—with inspiring her to perfect her bridal artistry through relentless repetition.
Angela Orozco believes long-term success in the beauty industry is built on trust, consistency and genuine human connection. A stylist at The Nest Salon in Brea, California, Orozco has spent 14 years cultivating a reputation for dimensional brunettes, precision haircutting and authentic relationships that have fueled her career.
Erin Mills believes beauty professionals deserve more than a successful career. A hairstylist turned multi-salon owner, Mills has spent 17 years growing her business while helping her team create lasting impact.
For Mish Jolie (@meltedbymish), success isn't measured by how busy you are, it's measured by how fulfilled you feel. The Connecticut-based stylist, educator and MODERN SALON 100 honoree has built a career around balayage, lived-in brunettes and razor cutting.
Amanda Harsche has built her career on two simple beliefs: never stop learning and never stop connecting.
Whether it's social media, fashion, film, art, or culture, Chaz Dean advises stylists to stay aware of what's inspiring people. Take the elements that make sense for you in these five lessons learned through a life in beauty.
For Jessica Domoney, building a successful career isn't about saying yes to every opportunity, it's about protecting your time, investing in yourself and creating an experience clients won't forget.
Transformation artist Melissa Dawn has spent more than two decades building a career that's equal parts creativity and business strategy. Dawn is known for dramatic transformations, creative color and a philosophy that encourages beauty professionals to keep learning, set healthy boundaries and define success on their own terms.
In an industry with so many options and opportunities, we asked artists what made them niche down and select a specialty. Amelia Fugitt (@ameliahairmakeup) says choosing to focus on transformations has transformed her career.
In this content series, we're focusing on artists who found a niche that really speaks to them and work for their career. Henry "Tribes" Amoloja (@theweightedcape), is based in Dallas, TX, and practices sensory-friendly barbering.
In an industry with so many options and opportunities, we asked artists what made them niche down and choose a specialty. Texas-based artist Kimberly Michelle has always loved focusing on healthy hair and scalp, and headspa rituals was a natural evolution.
In an industry with so many options and opportunities, we asked these artists what made them niche down and choose a specialty. See Caidy Brasure's perspective on specializing in editorial and special occasion styling.
