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SEARCHCasey Campisi is best known for her updos and tutorials. See why we chose her to be part of our 2019 MODERN SALON 100.
Casey Campisi @Hairbycaseyveda
Casey Campisi @Hairbycaseyveda
Updo specialist Casey Campisi, @Hairbycaseyveda, says that social media has actually given her more confidence, adding that it has “forced me to push myself to achieve personal goals and believe more in myself. It has definitely given me thicker skin and showed me that everyone can shine in their own way.”
Casey Campisi
Depasquale The Spa, Morris Plains, New Jersey
Specialty: Updos and updo tutorials
Top-performing post: My most engaged post was a blonde bun updo. I feel this post went viral because of its simplicity, ironically enough. A classic bun will never go out of style in my opinion.
Favorite apps: My favorite apps for my Instagram content are VSCO, the Iphone photo editor and Unfold for stories. VSCO has some cool features, like a grain effect, and is really easy to use. You can’t go wrong with the Iphone photo editor. I love the Brilliance option. Unfold really helps your stories stand out with different layouts and fonts.
I follow: @ulyanaaster, @sabrinadijkman, @hairandmakeupbysteph, @heatherchapman, @emmachenartistry
Casey Campisi @Hairbycaseyveda
Casey Campisi @Hairbycaseyveda
Pro tip: For the best results on a post, I feel it’s a combination of things. The time of day and day of the week does matter! You want to catch people when they are most likely on Instagram like lunch time or first thing in the morning. The right hashtags can create a lot of engagement. Mixing them up is a good strategy. Use some extremely popular ones and a few that you would most likely type in if you were searching for what it is you’re posting. Lastly, get people talking! Try to post something that will get comments or tags in your comments. Ask a question in your caption or even try giveaways.
Hidden talent: If needed, I can do a full head of curls in about five minutes.
Fun fact: I have two different colored eyes.
My audience follows me because: I love teaching, and I love doing tutorials. It’s amazing being able to educate people I have never met.
How social media changed my life: I started my professional Instagram about a year ago, and it has challenged me in so many ways but has also given me more confidence. It forced me to push myself to achieve personal goals and believe more in myself. It has definitely given me thicker skin and showed me that everyone can shine in their own way. Just do your best and support people doing their best. Possibly my favorite thing about social media is that it has allowed me to connect with some of the most amazing people and talents in the industry. It’s truly been humbling and inspiring.
My first @modernsalon feature: My first feature on Modern Salon’s Instagram still hasn’t hit me! I would describe it best as surreal. It was a low messy Chignon done on a silver colored wig. Being posted helped validate to me that hard work, consistency and believing in yourself will help you achieve your goals and I am forever grateful!
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.
