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SEARCHDawn Atkinson is best known for her upstyling and braids. See why we chose her to be part of our 2019 MODERN SALON 100.
Dawn Atkinson @hairartistrybydawn
Dawn Atkinson @hairartistrybydawn
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
Dawn Atkinson @hairartistrybydawn
Dawn Atkinson @hairartistrybydawn
Pro tip: Be consistent with content. Make your work stands out whether it’s a watermark, a background or the way you position your image (angle), so people begin to recognize your posts as yours. Engage with your audience, create relationships through being SOCIAL on social media!
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!
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.
