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SEARCHEric Vaughn, @realericvaughn, is best known for his bridal styles. See why we chose him to be part of our 2018 MODERN SALON 100.
Eric Vaughn, @realericvaughn
When MODERN editors are searching Instagram for the best #TransformationTuesday posts, Eric Vaughn's page is always a key place to look. Through Vaughn's stunning before-and-after photos, the true artistry of his work is shown to the world, whether it be from a color change, extensions, a cut or a combination! Vaughn's aesthetic is meticulously shown throughout his page, and his videos and photos lead to engaging content that always has us coming back for more.
Eric Vaughn
REV, Houston, Texas
Specialty: major transformations and extension makeovers
Followers: 144k
Most viral post: My curly hair extension transformation! I think it stood out because you don’t normally see curly hair extensions that actually match curl pattern.
Favorite app: iMovie
Favorite hashtags: #revhair #houstonstylist #modernsalon
I follow: @romeufelipe@presleypoe@justinanderson@makeupbyfrances@jayrua_glam
Pro tips: If the lighting isn’t right I won’t take photos. My favorite lighting is indirect sunlight. Overcast lighting is also one of my favorites.
Hidden talent: I was a professional ballet dancer!
How social media changed my life: I’ve built my entire clientele from social media. I went from handing out business cards with “free blowdry” written on them to get clients 8 years ago to being fully booked today with my digital portfolio on Instagram.
The first time I was featured on MODERN’s Insta: I wasn’t the first time @modernsalon featured me but it’s the one that stands out the most: I took a new client with shorter, brassy blonde with 2 inches of level 4/5 regrowth to an ash white rooted blonde and added 20inch Bellami tape-in extensions. MODERN actually called me King of the Transformation: That gave me chills.
See the full 2018 MODERN SALON 100 here!
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