Entering contests really does get your work noticed by MODERN SALON editors, and Natalie Thomas (@bridal_bynatalie) is the perfect example of that. Thomas was a semifinalist in MODERN’s Braids and Brides special-occasion styling contest earlier this year, and we have been in love with her ever since for her updos, braids and bridal style.
Natalie Thomas
Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
Specialty: Bridal styling
Top-performing post: A pull through braid tutorial with a pretty red bow! I posted it around the holidays so my followers could have a cute and easy hairstyle for their holiday party!
Favorite apps: UNUM tells me my best used hashtags, best times to post, tracks my progress and gives me a grid so I can map out my next few posts. I use Over for Instagram stories, any watermarking or advertisements. Photo Editor if I need to whiten or clean up the background.
I follow: @tonyastylist, @emmachenartistry, @caraclyne.bridal, @garyvee, @silvykhoucasian
Hidden talent: It’s hard to come up with something myself, so I asked my best girlfriends. They said, ‘you find the inner beauty in others and help them show it.’
My audience follows me because: I think those who follow me want to for bridal inspiration and to learn some cute hairstyles!
How social media changed my life: Social media has given me the opportunity to have my work reach top industry professionals, big brands and potential clients! I believe the playing field is now even through social media. Everyone has a chance to be seen!
My first @modernsalon feature: The first time @modernsalon featured my photo was for the Brides and Braids contest in February! I was not expecting it and I said, “OK my life can end now thank you!”
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