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SEARCHChristiana Sayyah is best known for her vibrant color work and bridal styling. See why we chose to make her part of our 2019 MODERN SALON 100.
Christiana Sayyah @glitter_artist
Christiana Sayyah of Marietta, Georgia, is best known for her vibrant color work but she also works bridal full-time year-round, as well as airbrush makeup application. She’s been focusing more on “total look” content creation—adding in makeup, wardrobe and accessories into her finishes to take it to the next level. Her audience follows her for what she calls her “geeky nature” and love of unicorns, rainbows, mermaids and anything “mythical, magical and outside the box.”
Christiana Sayyah
Glitter & Geeks Salon
Marietta, Georgia
Specialty: Vibrants
Top-performing post: My most engaged post is a video of me applying vibrant hair color to a beard.
Favorite apps: Photo Blender to do side-by-sides with no harsh lines. InShot for video creation since I’m an Android user and love it. You can add video, photos, music and text to your video, and even some fun fx.
I follow: @betty_blades @garrettkenroach @geeksgetglam @stasiartistry @mslameylynn
Christiana Sayyah @glitter_artist
Pro tip: If you have a cool idea like putting someone in rainbow lipstick or dressing them in a costume for the whole “look” of the photo, do it! I’ve been getting more into styling with hair models and that has made a huge difference in engagement. Doing not just their hair, but giving them an entire look with makeup, wardrobe and accessories is both unique and so much fun.
Hidden talent: I work bridal full-time year-round as well as being in salon and educating. I do airbrush makeup exclusively for weddings and love that it keeps me actively doing makeup.
Fun fact: I used to be the lead singer of a hard rock band when I was 19-21 and basically wanted to be Amy Lee from Evanescence. I played cello for 10 years and was going to start school for music before I ever entertained the idea of doing hair.
My audience follows me because: They appreciate my geeky nature and most likely love unicorns, rainbows, mermaids and anything mythical, magical and outside the box.
How social media changed my life: Since I’m 34, I’m in the middle of the generation who never had social media growing up and the generation who always had it. Social media has afforded me and all stylists opportunities that were never as accessible in the past. Companies can now see your work in seconds and that is an invaluable tool. Social media has allowed me to connect with people I now refer to as my hair fam and that means the world to me.
My first @modernsalon feature: The look was a pastel hair color named Butterfly in the Wind. The hair is adorned with a butterfly crown and is a ’90s vibe. I got the notification of the feature and lost my mind from excitement and emotion! I had no clue the feature was going to happen and it made me so happy to be recognized.
Click here to the see the full list of this year's MODERN SALON 100.
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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.
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