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SEARCHChristina Kreitel is best known for her color correction, blonding and redheads. See why we chose her to be part of our 2019 MODERN SALON 100.
Christina Kreitel @christinakreitel
Christina Kreitel brings her best in every post—really. The Orem, Utah-based pro is a master at color, education, redheads, blonding, extensions and color corrections—but it’s her storytelling captions that make her the real deal. Fun facts, she’s also amazing at fades AND loves to crochet and cross stitch! Her audience loves to follow her for always keeping it real, sharing the behind-the-scenes of her life as a mother of two and a member of the CosmoProf Artistic Team, and balancing it all.
Christina Kreitel
Intrepid Studio Salon, Orem, Utah
Specialty: Redheads, blonding, extensions and color correction
Top-performing post: I have about a dozen videos that went viral that all had to do with motherhood. One was about post-partum hair loss. It totally shocked everyone because it’s one topic that happens to all mothers but no one ever talks about. People loved watching me pull out a big clump of hair from my client’s natural post-partum shed.
Favorite apps: Face Tune to clean up my clients’ skin, iMovie for videos and WordSwag for my logo and watermark.
I follow: @omgartistry @lo_wheelerdavis @prettylittleombre @mattyconrad @jacobhkahn
Christina Kreitel @christinakreitel
Pro tip: Of course you need to make sure your work is clean and beautiful, but videos will do 10x better than any picture. The key is to keep people on your page as long as possible. So a video or an album or pictures is always best. Remember to always tell a story. In your caption talk about what you did but also talk about yourself. A topic that’s on your mind, what’s going on in your day, something that makes you feel vulnerable.
Hidden talent: I’m really good at doing fades, but I hate doing them. It’s the little hairs, they make me itch when they get all over my arms or stuck in my clothes. Drives me crazy.
Fun fact: I love to crochet and cross stitch. I’m a little old lady at heart. I make blankets and stockings every Christmas.
My audience follows me because: Because I’m a real human being who doesn’t care about pleasing the masses. I don’t care about building a following, I care about building a community. I feel that social is full of lies and false senses of success. It’s really to remember you’re awesome when all you see is someone else’s curated perfect life. I show that I’m a normal girl with kids and I mess up just like everyone else. The difference is, I don’t allow my mess ups or kids or my circumstances to stop me from getting what I want. I have dreams and instead of using the hard stuff to hold me back, I use it to propel me forward.
How social media changed my life: Social media makes the beauty world so much smaller. Once you realize that behind every brand is a human being, you can remember that you can be friends with them.
My first @modernsalon feature: Five years ago, I did a photoshoot with a friend just for fun, and did this updo that looked like a Hershey Kiss. MODERN reposted it and I freaked! First time I remember feeling special and appreciated. That’s actually when I realized I could use Insta to further my career!
Click here to the see the full list of this year's MODERN SALON 100.
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.
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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.
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