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Game Changers: Meet the 2016 Class of Social Media Beauty Influencers

by Lauren Salapatek | August 1, 2016

Sarah Potempa

Matthew Tyldesley

The Wndrlnd: Kristo Willson & Joshua Burke

Shelley Gregory

Farrukh Shamuratov

Isabella Vazquez

Jeannette Vazquez Alfaro

Gabie Vossler

Taylor Rae

Sydniiee Oliveira

Mia De Vries

Bianca Hillier

Najah Aziz

KL Christoffersen

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MODERN's must-follow list for inspiration, before-and-afters, and all things beauty.

MEET THE 2016 CLASS of Game Changers. Each year, MODERN’s editorial team compiles our list of people you should follow—and who they’re following. You might recognize some of these names and faces, or you may have seen their work pop up in your newsfeed. Or, if you’ve never heard of them, consider this your “who’s who” guide to industry influencers.

The Wndrlnd

Jeannette Vazquez Alfaro

News

10 Money-Making Tips to Make Instagram Your Side Hustle

by Maggie Mulhern

Are beauty pros really making money on Instagram? Yes, yes and YES. Get the inside scoop and learn the top ten tips on what you have to do to make the platform work for you.

News

New Davines Hair Art Director Announced

by Anne Moratto

"My approach is to provide the education and processes to help people innovate, not replicate."

Lead Styling: Noogie Thai, Paul Mitchell Editorial Director @NoogieThai//

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News

RUNWAY: Beauty Looks by Paul Mitchell at CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund

by Anne Moratto

The beauty looks spanned the decades with a nod to the flappers of the Roaring Twenties to high-volume pompadours of the ‘50s to vibrant wigs and finger wave sets that stole the show.

Stylist Spotlight

Beauty Talks: Multi-Lingual Approach to Beauty Education Builds Business

by Anne Moratto

Juan Carlos Pimentel (or JCarlos) is uniting hairdressers across the language divide.

Stylist Spotlight

The Sweetest Little "She Shed" Salon

by Anne Moratto

Welcome to Holly’s Hair Salon where “I literally giggle to myself some mornings and think how blessed I am that this is my work life now. It’s an amazing feeling.”

News

Pravana Announcement Party for "Show Us Your Artistry"

by Anne Moratto

The annual competition expanded this year to include more categories, encompassing even more artistry and opportunity to be recognized.

Stylist Spotlight

Fighting Her Way Back from a Devastating Accident, Her Love for Hair Drives Her

by Anne Moratto

Even as she was falling, she was thinking about protecting her hands. A freak accident has paralyzed her body but not her spirit. Read her inspiring road back to the salon.

Thanks to ongoing free training and support from her team and company, Cassie McIntosh feels all...

In partnership with The Salon by Instyle

How Cassie McIntosh Finds Time for Career and Family

by Staff

Many stylists struggle with the juggle—finding the time they need to build their careers plus the time they need to nurture their families. As a Master Stylist at The Salon by InStyle in Las Vegas, Cassie McIntosh has earned the right to schedule her time to fit the needs of her clients and her family, and she’s grateful to the company that makes it possible.

Stylist Spotlight

What Are the Five "F" Words for a Successful Future?

by Anne Moratto

This list comes from an Emmy-nominated hairdresser who hit a personal bottom and then rose to the top, following this "F" word formula.

In partnership with Ulta

Paths to Success: Salon Pros Share Career Journeys

by Staff

With many diverse paths to success at Ulta Beauty, you can explore and discover something new or find your niche and focus your skills. Here, three more chapters in a beautiful, never-ending story of opportunities.

Videos

In our video section, watch salon professionals in action, listen to the advice of salon business experts, and tour inside the world’s top salons.

Color

How to Integrate Melted Lowlights and Balayage

Cut

Razor Cutting: Watch a Master at Work

Career

Salon Burnout: How To Spot It and What To Do About It

In partnership with Ulta

Salon Services Drive Career Success and Culture at Ulta Beauty

by Staff

Career paths and growth opportunities abound in the professional salon community, both behind and beyond the chair. Chief Store Operations Officer Kecia Steelman, whose leadership has transformed service business and team culture at the Salon at Ulta Beauty, shares insights in this exclusive Q&A interview for Inside Look.

Stylist Spotlight

Toasted Coconut: How One Instagram Post Changed an Artist's Life

by Mary Kaleta

In September of 2018, Kayluh Stewart shared a photo of her work that would change her life as a colorist. One year later, MODERN catches up with Stewart.

Stylist Spotlight

Good Will Cutting: The Story Behind Mark Bustos' 2019 NAHA Nominated Collection

by Jamie Newman

Movement can be an act of changing physical location or a change of development. Stylist Mark Bustos manages to bridge the gap between both in his NAHA 2019 Men’s collection.

In partnership with Ulta

Salon Career Path: Opening New Doors

by Staff

There are thousands of powerful, personal salon success stories happening every day throughout the Salon at Ulta Beauty. Here’s an inspiring one—watch for more online and on social media, and inside special editions of insideLOOK!

In partnership with Ulta

Salon Career Path: One Team, One Dream

by Staff