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Rebecca Taylor @rebeccataylorhair
Stop what you're doing and run, go follow Rebecca Taylor on Instagram if you don't already (actually, finish reading all the reasons we love her page first). Her color work is amazing and she has the best personality that comes out in her posts and captions. See why else she is featured in our 2017 MODERN SALON 100.
Handle: @rebeccataylorhair
Name: Rebecca Taylor
Salon: Rebecca Taylor Hair, West Hollywood, California
Specialty: Vibrant color
Followers: 503K
Age: 35
Favorite apps: MOLDIV, PicTapGo, Facetune
Favorite hashtags: #rainbowhair #platinum #platinumblonde #hairvideo #hairtutorial #education
I follow: All major hair networks, stylists who’ve taken my classes so I can o er words of encouragement and watch their progress.
Pro tip: Make sure your imagery is as perfect as possible, engage as much as possible, and share as much information/education as you can.
Favorite products: B3, Kenra, Sexy Hair, Redken
How social media has changed my life: It’s allowed me to network with hundreds of thousands of stylists/companies, it’s gotten my work out there and made it visible to important beauty networks and individuals, it’s helped me grow and to try to inspire others.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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