
How to Build a Sustainable Beauty Career Without Burning Out
LifeSpa leader Ali Yanez explains why strong mentorship, predictable income, meaningful recognition and the right work environment help beauty professionals build careers that last.
Meet Daniel Mason-Jones (@DanielMasonJones), a member of the 2017 MODERN SALON 100


Daniel Mason-Jones (@DanielMasonJones), co-owner of Muse Salon and Spa in Johns Creek, Georgia (metro Atlanta), is a versatile artist but specializes in cut, color and styling, and admits he is "obsessed with balayage." Mason-Jones has more than 23K followers feasting their eyes on his impressive makeovers resulting from cut, color and style. He does it all.
Age: 39
My favorite apps: InstaSize, WordSwag, iMovie and of course Uber eats.
My favorite hashtags: #balayage #instahair #hairstylist #haircolor #ittakesapro and then the obvious #ModernSalon

Who I'm following: I am inspired by so many so I follow many. Mostly, I try to follow and support the ones trying to make it that haven't been "discovered" yet. SO much talent out there!!!
My favorite professional beauty products are: Kerastase Ciment Thermique, Shu Uemura Kengo Feather, L’Oreal Professionnel Beach Waves, Baxter of California Protein Shampoo
How Social Media changed my life: I've always had a large business as a stylist but social media is bringing in so many clients from out of state. It's amazing to see how many people will willingly hop on a flight to come get a great cut and color.
The first time I was featured on Modern Salon was just over a month ago and I was so excited!!! Just a week later, I had the opportunity to host a Facebook live with Maggie Mulhern at the Salon Centric Advanced Training Academy in Tampa with over 40,000 of our closest friends, watching from across the globe.

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