Updo specialist Dawn Atkinson, @hairartistrybydawn, is a master ”on-set” at a photoshoot, and we should know! Atkinson’s work has been featured on MODERN’s cover several times. Her success is the result of clean and creative finishes that have a special attention to detail.
Dawn Atkinson
Bijoux Hair Boutique, Paxton, Illinois
Specialty: Upstyling and braids
Top-performing post: I shared this post on Valentine’s Day 2019. I guess it was the love vibes in the heart shaped design or maybe the peachy pink color that people loved. I shared a few different versions and it was reposted several times throughout that week. Sure made my heart happy!
Favorite apps: Preview App — you can plan and preview content before posting! Snapseed — you can edit backgrounds! InShot — easy app for creating videos.
I follow: @omgartistry, @Danilo.bozic, @alexandralee1016, @markleeson68, @garyvee
Hidden talent: I can do a 3/4 head foil (no nape) tone, hair cut and blowout in 60-75 minutes.
My audience follows me because: Many of my creations are inspired by what’s relevant with my own little twist on it! Many are unconventional styles but inspiring pieces.
How social media changed my life: It’s an amazing platform to get a lot of inspiration quickly. Also, social media is a great place to connect with other hairdressers looking for inspiration.
My first @modernsalon feature: It was in July 2014. I’ll never forget Maggie calling me and asking me how I created it and doing a story on my top five tips for the perfect upstyle! I was over-the-moon excited!
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