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SEARCHMelissa Eppers is best known for her vibrant hair color and transformations. See why we chose to make her part of our 2019 MODERN SALON 100.
Melissa Eppers @roguehairstudio
Melissa Eppers @roguehairstudio
A quick scroll through Melissa Eppers' Instagram feed, and it's obvious vibrant colors are her passion. The Georgia-based colorist, who used to be a DJ, has a knack for taking her clients bolder and brighter.
Melissa Eppers
Rogue Hair Studio
Marietta, Georgia
Specialty: Vibrant hair color and transformations
Top-performing post: My most engaged post this year is of a Rainbow Glam look, I think it got so much engagement because the model is beautiful, and style was glam with a hidden rainbow and muted tones. So it was different and so I think stood out.
I follow: @makeupbyfrances @deathbycouture @yayahan @stephhstyles @shmeggsandbacon
Melissa Eppers @roguehairstudio
Melissa Eppers @roguehairstudio
Pro tip: Best advice would be lighting and always be yourself. If you are not being authentic people will not want to follow you or engage.
Fun fact: I used to be a DJ lol!
My audience follows me because: I think my audience likes me because I'm a geek from table top gaming to syfy shows and cosplay. And I'm not afraid to be who I am or share what I love and I love people.
How social media changed my life: Well social media has changed my life by seeming less weird when I take pictures of clients, I have somewhere for the pictures to go lol!!! The biggest part really is I no longer feel alone in the industry I have been working for myself for 13 of the 16 yrs I have been doing hair and for a lot of the time I was by myself so meeting so people and seeing how much people appreciate my work and who I am is amazing!
My first @modernsalon feature: I think one if the first times was when I did a series of Flower Inspo collages because at the time not a lot of people were doing that so it was cool to have so much support. And when I got a campaign with Mattell one summer to do real life Monster High Doll inspirations. You guys reposted them all and did an article, it was so awesome. You guys have always supported me and my art!
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.
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