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SEARCHPutting together our MODERN SALON 100 list is a yearly labor of love. CONGRATS to this year's honorees!
Our MODERN SALON 100 is always a diverse group of beauty professionals, representing a variety of specialties, experience, and followings. Compiling it is a group effort that represents input from our entire MODERN SALON team.
This year, in honor of 100 years of MODERN SALON (which launched in 1924), and our focus on the future of the industry, we did something a little different. A group of our honorees are either cosmetology students or very recent graduates, and 10 of our honorees are alumni of previous MS100 lists. In this way, we spotlight these established veterans as examples of beauty excellence to aspire to, and the next generation of rising new talent we can all be cheering on.
We know there are millions of amazing beauty professionals who we haven’t discovered yet, and it is our privilege to always be on the lookout.
Thank you for the honor of celebrating you.
Andrew "Does Hair" @andrewdoeshair
Ash Fortis @xostylistxo
Daniel Mason-Jones @danielmasonjones
Danny Amorim @successaddict
Gina Atkinson @ginaatkinson
Mustafa Avci @mustafaavci
Najah Aziz @najahliketheriversalon
Presley Poe @presleypoe
Shelley Gregory @shelleygregoryhair
Sydney Lopez @sydneyannlopezhair
Abby Jane @abbyjanedoeshair
Adele Nuzzolese @adelencolorist
Agnes Velner @agnes_does_hair & @refinedbeauty_by_agnes
Alanna Mae Safarik-Ashby @folliclefatale
Alexis Snead @curlycreationsxlex
Alyssa Fronce @alyssanailtech
Anahi Armenta @_nailsxanahii
Anaiyah Romo @naiyahjbeauty
Annmarie Parker-Murray @annmariehairgallery
Ashley Rose @rosieslocks
Audrey Moreland @hairbyaudreym
Becky Betts @the_blonding_rebel
Ben Win @benwinhair
Brie Messinger @colorbriehappy
Brittany Calzada @brittanycalzada
Brittany Pendleton @brittany.glam
Brooke Saunders @hairbybrooke_atbb
Cassie Carey @cassiecarey.hair
Chardae Greenlee @chardae_greenlee
Cheri King @cherikingbeauty
Colleen "Coco" Brickley @cocodidmyhair
Cory Hull @thehellrazor
Debra Gomes @dosbydeb_
Destinee Henry @dez_didit
Dominique DiBenedetto @hairbydomd
Ekeena Majors @keena360
Elena Khan @helenahan.pro
Elvis Pesqueira @hairbyelvisp
Emily Naaman @colorbyemily
Emily Phommaleuth @emznailedit
Emily Son @bonohi
Emma Hancock @masterpiecehair
Emma Sallome @emmasal.hair
Erica De Los Santos @thatsme_erica
Fiorella Zengotita @styledbyfiorellaelizabeth
Geribeth Stigen @geribleach
Hayley Abner @scissrwitch
Inhye Kim @inhye_inspired
Jack Abbott @stylejacked
Jacquelyn Flores @thatgirljacqq
Jacquie DeMeno @jacquie_beauty
Jamie McDaniel @jamiemcdhair
Jasmere Waller @jasblack
Jen Bryant @brimsandbalayage
Jenny Mitchell @jennymitchhair
Jessica Carver @thatcurlynailtech
Jesus Contreras @jesuscontrerashair
Julia Kolb @theblondecurse
Julia Patton @jpattonsalon
Julie Davidova @hair.julierussita
Kait West @kkait.westt
Kate Thompson @katethompsonhair
Katie Dutra @nailsbykatiedutra
Kenny Duncan @kduncangrooming
Kevin Nguyen @yakuzabarber
Kimberly Pleas @blownawayby_kimberly
Kirstin Morton @eternalgoddesshairstylist
Krystn Torres @krystn.kurls
Laura Gunter @lauragunterbeauty
Lauren Cory @kbglam
Lisa Von Kurvink @lisavonkut
Lynda Peterson Galicia @lyndadidit
Maame Wilson @glambymaame
Maddie Mansell @maddiemarissa
Mary Ott @maryh.ott
Melisa Farris @thathairrules
Natalie McMains @nailphases
Nicole Gomez @curlsamore
Nieves Almaraz @howtofadehair
Noora Ahmad @hairbynoora
Priscilla Elliott @urbanbloomcurls
Raq Powers @raqpowers
Rayhana Rojo @raylorojohair
Sami Fernandez @curlsbysaminicole
Samm Jones @sorryaboutyourhair
Sara Clark @freaky_fresh_phalanges
Sara Rivera @shesthebrunette
Sarah Carroll @sarahdidmy.hair
Sarah Harris @prettypinked
Savanna Hoffman @beautyby.savannalea
Savannah Hicks @thesavvytouch
Shelby Aldstadt @paintitblonde
Stew Vann @stew.stylez
Stormi Kelley @juststormi
Sydney Thomas @theupdodarling
Tahra Clarke @tahranailsatl
Tarik Mallett @dreamcutsbarberlounge
Victoria Mcleod @the_blondebrigade
Whitney Ray @wb_upstyles
In an anniversary year for the Arrojo NYC brand, on an early Monday morning, Nick Arrojo used a razor on my hair. And I liked it.
Join us in congratulating this year's list of hardworking, game-changing individuals.
With more than four decades in the industry, hairdresser and MODE Education founder Stan Newton has built a career around the art and discipline of cutting hair, learning the rules so he can break them.
Ashley Leoncini believes success in beauty is built through genuine connection, resourcefulness and the willingness to evolve. A bridal specialist with 17 years in the industry, Leoncini has created a career by making clients feel valued, investing in hands-on education and redefining success to include a healthier work-life balance.
Able to create a shag with gorgeous texture on anyone, Stephanie Carrillo has found her calling within the beauty industry. Now she teaches shag cutting techniques herself, inspiring countless other stylists to fall in love with creating the popular look.
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.
