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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.
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