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SEARCHJamie Sea is best known as a color educator. See why we chose her to be part of our 2019 MODERN SALON 100.
Jamie Sea @prettylittleombre
Hair colorist, educator and salon owner Jamie Sea has earned her reputation as an incredible color educator because she not only showcases the best techniques in lightening the hair, she also shares where to avoid lightening the hair. These "pretty little placement" tips (she has a massive following on her @prettylittleombre Instagram page), will help give your balayage and lightened clients natural-looking impact, dimension and customized effects that will keep them coming back.
Jamie Sea
Bristol, Connecticut
Salt Hair, Chesire Connecticut
Specialty: Balayage and stylist empowerment
Top-performing post: My most engaged post was a post I did about “Stop saying yes to sh*t you hate!” I went in depth on research on the destructive mentality of a people pleaser.
Favorite apps: Mojo for animated videos that evoke emotion well on my stories. Afterlight: I love the filter options for creating a cohesive branding vision on my grid. Storyluxe: A great way to make your photos snazzy.
I follow: @krissycela @maryscupoftea @lightworkerslounge
Jamie Sea @prettylittleombre
Pro tip: Educate on the why. Be real. Be authentic. Speak your truth. Don’t try to be something you’re not because you think you will get more engagement or followers because of it. If you’re taking photos of a model, natural light is my favorite and always evoke an emotion with her expressions. You want viewers to feel something when they visit your page.
Hidden talent: I can blow dry with no clips, I actually prefer no clips. I also love consultations.
Fun fact: I give really good hugs. I also did hip-hop dance for 10 years.
My audience follows me because: I educate a lot—and not just on hair—on the soul of a hairstylist. We have one of the most taxing jobs, mentally, physically and spiritually.
How social media changed my life: It’s given me a platform to give other stylists a voice, a place to feel safe and be heard. I love hairstylists: they are me, they have lived what I have and I empathize with their struggles and celebrate their triumphs.
My first @modernsalon feature: I remember one of my hair photos being featured on MODERN SALON and it was one of the first times I can remember the first massive influx of positivity regarding my work. I was able to connect with every artist who commented below, it was a love fest.
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.
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.
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.
In an industry with so many options and opportunities, we asked these artists what made them niche down and choose a specialty. See Caidy Brasure's perspective on specializing in editorial and special occasion styling.
In an industry with so many options and opportunities, we asked these artists what made them niche down and choose a specialty. See Shonda Harvey-Gayle's perspective on specializing in extensions.
