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SEARCHKayluh Stewart is best known for her blonding. See why we chose her to be part of our 2019 MODERN SALON 100.
Kayluh Stewart @KayluhsKolors
Kayluh Stewart @KayluhsKolors
Few artists hold the label of hair bestie quite like Kayluh Stewart. Not only was she a winner of a MODERN-sponsored blonding competition, but she also continued to make sure she was our radar when she created an icy-cool toast coconut finish last year. Since then, Stewart has become a regular topic of MODERN office conversation and a member of our family. She continues to blow us away with her incredible finishes and her absolutely stellar positive personality. She’s just a joy to work with.
Kayluh Stewart
Elysian Studio, Atlanta
Specialty: Blonding, cool toned blondes and hair painting
Top-performing post: Toasted coconut. I think my toasted coconut blew up so quickly because people really loved the transition of dark to super icy ends! The depth made it pop and caught the eye.
Favorite apps: FaceTune, Unfold, Lightroom
I follow: @Paintedhair @aaashleee @prettylittleombre @Catherinelovescolor @camouflageandbalayage
Kayluh Stewart @KayluhsKolors
Kayluh Stewart @KayluhsKolors
Pro tip: What I’ve noticed that does best on my page is when I post a clean white background with natural outdoor lighting. I also find it’s best when the client wears a solid color shirt to make the color pop! Also, in your insights it tells you when your followers are most engaged, be sure to watch that!
Hidden talent: I actually love braiding and styling; it’s what first got me into living hair. At my salon, I’m so focused on giving the most customized and beautiful color that I often don’t have time to style fun braids and things.
My audience follows me because: I like to think my audience likes me because I’m still so new and eager to learn everything. I feel like a lot of people can relate to the whole factor of going for something when no one believed in you. I try my best to stay positive and be relatable.
How social media changed my life: Not only did it build my whole clientele, but it has also inspired me in so many ways to take chances, to learn different things, try new techniques, reach out to fellow stylists and make a relationship with them. It’s also helped me talk to brands. Not to mention the recognition that I’ve received from social media; it’s really made me believe in myself and push myself harder every single day. I’ve met so many amazing friends, clients and connections through social media. I don’t remember what life was like before it!
My first @modernsalon feature: The first time that I was featured on MODERN SALON was two years ago. I entered a contest with Keune and MODERN. I remember the day I found out I made it into top 10. I was crying so much I couldn’t even go to work that day. I know that sounds crazy, but I’m a very emotional person and I had a lot against me at that point. I had been licensed for just a few months and had no idea what I was getting myself into. When I found out I won the contest, I was beside myself. MODERN wrote an entire article about me, and it is still one of my most prized moments to be recognized by the community as an artist like that!
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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