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Heather Buchanan
Heather Buchanan (@glamrock_hair) of 3 Bowls of Color Salon, Newport News, Virginia, has been a MODERN favorite for years. Best known for her fashion color designs, Buchanan's most popular post is a balayage ombre pink melt accented by a tasteful bubble braid. We are excited to include the talented Buchanan as a 2018 Game Changer.
@glamrock_hair
3 Bowls of Color Salon, Newport News, Virginia
Specialty: Vivid Fashion color
Followers: 13.5K
Most viral post: Balayage ombré
Favorite Apps: Phonto is a simple way to watermark. Facetune to blur out the background. Picstitch to do a blended side by side.
Favorite hashtags: #hairgoals #nofilter #goodvibes
I follow: @PresleyPoe, @hairgod_zito, @phildoeshair, @shmeggsandbacon, @Jaymz.marsters
Pro tips: Find the right light source in and outside of the salon that work for different times of the day.
Hidden talent: I can moon walk - still pretty proud of myself for that.
How social media changed my life: Social media built so many new relationships that allowed me to grow personally and professionally. I’ve learned a lot.
The first time I was featured on MODERN’s Insta: I couldn’t stop smiling the first time I saw my name associated with Modern Salon. I had to do a double-take. I’m always proud of my work but it was shocking to see my name there. Still a highlight.
See the full 2018 MODERN SALON 100 here!
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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.
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