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SEARCHIt's our 10th year of recognizing the most passionate and inspiring gamechangers in our industry! See who made this year's list.
The MODERN SALON 100 is our annual list of gamechangers in the professional beauty and barbering space who are consistently doing amazing things in the salon and on social, while aligning with our overall mission of uplifting the beauty industry.
Every year, the editors of MODERN SALON collaborate on identifying 100 beauty and barbering pros who are consistently demonstrating a deep love for their profession and community, and who are leveraging social platforms to show how they do so. We call this annual list the MODERN SALON 100.
As you'll discover, we value a wide range of experience and specialties when curating this list. We are honored to recognize the talents and dedication of everyone from hairstylists, barbers and nail technicians to makeup artists and estheticians, as well as students and new professionals emerging in the industry.
This year, we're celebrating a milestone: 2025 marks our 10th year of recognizing the professionals who inspire our passion for this industry, and we invite you to join us in congratulating this year's list of hardworking, game-changing individuals.
AND don't miss out on joining us for our in-person MODERN SALON 100 celebration, taking place the evening before our next installment of MODERN SALON Boot Camp on November 2nd, 2025 at the Graduate by Hilton in Nashville. Visit modernsalonbootcamp.com for details and to register!
Check out the list below and give these artists a follow on Instagram to fill your feed with incredible work and inspiring positivity.
Alexis Harper - @alexis_grayandgrahamsalon
Allison Dexter - @Cauldron_of_color
Amanda Epstein - @amandaepsteinhair
AmandaRose Marra - @amandarosepaintsheads
Angela Blom - @thewitchwhodoeshair
Angelina Dalhouse - @_beautymark_
Anna Cantu - @anna_cantu
April Jones - @hairapywithapril
Athena Ciccarelli - @Athenashairdesign
Bennie Alvarez - @yourstylistbennie
Brea Retic - @Breajcuts
Brenda Hogsett - @skintastic209
Brianna Crane - @TheSoftMane
Britney Jackson - @klassykoatsbybre
Brittany Prater - @bee.hair.day
Brittney Blake - @touch.of.rose.sd
Brystal Rodriguez - @Chaosbydesign_
Caitlin Helle - @caithelle_hair
Candace Witherspoon - @curlsbycandace
Candice Motley - @masterywithmot
Carson Allen - @cutanddrybycarson
Chellsie Kiger - @chellsiekiger
Chelsea Manfre - @_chelseatakespictures
Christi Piontkowski - @knoxvillebridalhair
Christy Scarpelli - @Christyscarpelli
Danielle Fusco - @_danielledoeshair
Dara Quick - @alien_hair_magic
Donovan Mills - @donovanmillshair
Elena Usyk - @lenaafrodita
Emily Flam- @emily.flam
Erika Nyberg - @Erika_cuts
Felicia Williams - @silverbloombeautyllc
Gabrielle Arito - @Briellebotta
Gabrielle Gates - @nailing.the.goodies
Gabrielle Henderson - @Huesbygabrielle
Geoffrey Britt - @geoffreyhairr
Gina Gower - @hairbyginanicole
Hayley Collier - @hayhallhair
Holly Hughes - @Hollys_hairdos
Igor Sadurskii - @alloblya
Jaleesa Jaikaran - @jaleesajaikaran
Jalia Pettis - @jaliadp
Jayme Mees - @truth_trust_hair
Jessica Miller - @jessicamillerhair
Jessica Keife - @jaykaybraids / @jaykaybraidsandbridal
Joanna Reynolds - @leroyhatesmyhair
Julie Cantu - @insatiablenails
Kaelyn Fulle - @kaelynchristine.hair
Kara Brend - @blendedbybrush
Kayla Juneau - @kaylabenay.hmua
Kendra Scott - @iamkendraalia
Kenidia Quinones - @Curlingmekrazy
Kenzie Cammuse - @tskenzieleigh / @nashville.skinstudio
Kerra Coticchia Protich - @kerrakerrakerra
Kerry Dransoff - @kerrydransoffhair
Kianna Carpenter - @kianna.hair
Kristen Kirchen - @thecharmedcomb
Kristine Choate - @PaintitVivid
Lauren Keck - @laurenkeckhair
Lauren Taylor - @Unityhairco
Lexy Goncalo - @hairby_lexygoncalo
Lillian Freeland - @lillian.lavette
Lindsay Racca - @Beyond_vivids
Lindsay Gildea - @Locksbylulu
Liv Jummati - @yourmanewitch
Maleah Ramos - @manesbymaleah
Maria Pham - @nailsbymariakim
Marissa Brazeau - @mermaidhairmarissa
Mat Wulff - @Matwulff
Mayerlis Estevez - @Jellyystyles
Megan Winfield - @meganwinfieldhair
Naomi Nguyen - @naomi_ngznails
Nethan Nguyen - @Nailsbynethan
Nico Cazarez - @Ndc_
Odasha Dennis - @hairvolutions
Patience Moore - @patiencebhaircolor
Payton Keller - @paytondidmyhair
Richelle Dejesus - @richcurlss
Rosi Mercedes - @rosicurls
Samantha Foster - @motorcitycolormelt
Sami Schneider - @samihairmagic
Sammy Feldman - @Stylezbysammyy
Samuel Rodney - @hairbygino
Sean Ralston - @Seancutshair
Shannon Minogue - @shannonsarabridalhair
Shanya Krievins - @foiled.hairstudio
Stan Newton - @stannewtonhair
Stephanie Jensen - @steffkarima
Sydney Kennedy - @styled.bysyd
Tara Silverman - @tarasilverman_hair
Truc "Max" Nguyen - @Max.nail.artist
Tyler Card - @tylercardaesthetics
Unique Johnson - @curlsofcolor_
Valeria Mercado - @_Nailedbyvaleria
Vee Vargas - @beherewithvee
Vincent Saladino - @vinnyvici.tampa
Winston Parker - @thebreakdownbarber
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.
