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SEARCHJessica Wright is best known for her blondes and natural colors. See why we chose her to be part of our 2019 MODERN SALON 100.
Jessica Wright @Jessicawrighthair
Jessica Wright
Atlanta
Melrose & McQueen, Atlanta and
Fabio Scalia SoHo, New York
Specialty: Blondes, natural color
Top-performing post: One of my most engaged posts was actually one of my client’s selfies! The power of a selfie is REAL! She took it sitting in her car with her dog right after she left the salon. Her hair color was the perfect shade of cool blonde, and I had just chopped about 12 inches off leaving her with a really chic blunt bob! It got so many saves!
Favorite apps: Facetune for tweaking minor things like blemishes, flyaways or for defocusing the background! Pixlr for adjusting shadows, brightness and highlights.
I follow: @mane_ivy, @kirstygodso, @realericvaughn, @thestyledseed, @prettylittleombre
Jessica Wright @Jessicawrighthair
Pro tip: I feel like the best results come from seeing the face and hair of the person you’re trying to capture. As a stylist, all I’m focused on is the hair, but Instagram proves to me every time that my audience loves seeing the actual person! Nine out of 10 times your guests are smiling ear to ear because they love their hair so much—capture that!
Hidden talent: I am the fastest foiler probably ever! I’ve gotten my timing down to about one foil every 15 seconds! I totally zone out and become a machine.
My audience follows me because: I think my audience follows me because I keep it real. I’m pretty direct with my posts and also show a lot of daily life shenanigans on my stories!
How social media changed my life: Social Media has helped me make connections I never thought I would make. Through Instagram, I’ve met people who have opened doors for me, presented me with amazing opportunities, become close friends with people on the other side of the globe, and honestly, it’s made my life way more fun and interesting!
My first @modernsalon feature: The first time I was posted on @modernsalon was for a feature I was doing with Wet Brush! It was a fresh color job, and I explained how easy it was to apply my glosses using the new Wet Brush Pro line! I remember getting the notification that @modernsalon tagged me a picture and immediately FREAKED OUT in the best way! Naturally, I texted my mom a screen shot.
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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