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SEARCHErin Mills is best known for her blonde work. See why we chose to make her part of our 2019 MODERN SALON 100.
Erin Mills @erin.mills
You know those artists who just make the beauty industry a better place to be part of? Well Erin Mills (@erin.mills) is one of them. On her feed, Mills has mastered the art of integrating her own personal brand of positivity and motivation with beautiful pictures of her color work, which consists of bright Florida blondes. On both Instagram and real life, she strives to support other artists, and it shows through her comments and meaningful conversations.
Erin Mills
Theory Salon Orlando, Florida
Specialty: All things blonde!
Top-performing post: I posted a before-and-after photo for a color correction pricing breakdown contest from The Hair Doctor (Gina Bianca) and I won! I think it was so popular because stylists AND clients all wanted to know how much exactly everything cost per hour for color correction.
Favorite apps: Facetune to add lip color; Snapseed to take out weird shadows; Preview App to plan out how my feed will look.
I follow: @heyelizabethfaye, @prettylittleombre, @maneivy, @IamGinaBianca, @omgartistry
Erin Mills @erin.mills
Pro tip: The story you tell with your post is the most important thing. The ability to connect with an audience will have more impact than just a good shot. The education you give online is so worth the time and effort.
Hidden talent: I can do multiple braids with my eyes closed!
My audience follows me because: They know I genuinely care about them. That I share not only my love for hair and education but also my passion for growth, human connection and spreading love.
How social media changed my life: Social media is where I found my tribe of like-minded hairstylists who share the same obsession with learning and growing as an artist. I have life-long hair besties all around the world now thanks to Instagram. It’s also where I’ve gotten so many life-changing opportunities such as sponsorships, campaigns, becoming an ambassador for different companies, launched my grief support group and grew my education platform. The real connections that I’ve made are invaluable.
My first @modernsalon feature: The day it happened I literally started jumping up and down screaming and shrieking! MODERN posted one of my all-time favorite blondes! I remember taking the picture and thinking, this is THE shot! She was wearing the most perfect red lip, and it looked gorgeous with her white blonde hair!
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.
