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SEARCHWhen we first started following Wesley Thayer Dewitt (@hairnmusic) on Instagram, he only had a small handful of followers. But after his MODERN SALON feature, he started to gain pretty quickly. The industry has started to notice this Kansas-based colorist's page for his beautiful color corrections and vibrant effects. See why he made the MODERN SALON 100.
Wesley Thayer Dewitt (@hairnmusic)
When we first started following Wesley Thayer Dewitt (@hairnmusic) on Instagram, he only had a small handful of followers. But after his MODERN SALON feature, he started to gain pretty quickly. The industry has started to notice this Kansas-based colorist's page for his beautiful color corrections and vibrant effects. See why he made the MODERN SALON 100.
Handle:@hairnmusic
Name: Wesley Thayer Dewitt
Salon: Cheveux & Co., Hutchinson, Kansas
Specialty: Balayage, corrective color, vibrants
Followers: 1,675
Age: 32
Favorite apps: Word Swag for watermarking, Videoshop for video edits and Layout for classic mirrored pictures.
Favorite hashtags: #balayage #babylights #modernsalon
I follow: @nealmhair @traceycunningham1
Pro tip: We live in a world where even if you’re doing incredible hair, if you don’t get a good picture, you’re missing out. Bring in a professional photographer a few times a week to put your best foot forward.
Favorite products: Kenra Platinum
How social media changed my life: I’ve always treated my Instagram as a portfolio. It can be spread out and seen across the world with a simple hashtag.
The first time I was featured on MODERN SALON: My post that appears to change color as you lift it in the light. I wanted to show my own guests that different lighting with make your hair appear many different shades. I was floored when I heard from MODERN SALON! I have always watched MODERN’s feed to grow and challenge myself and never would I have thought they would share one of my posts! It definitely grew my following and introduced me to an incredible group of people.
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