MENU
SEARCHChristina Kreitel is best known for her color correction, blonding and redheads. See why we chose her to be part of our 2019 MODERN SALON 100.
Christina Kreitel @christinakreitel
Christina Kreitel brings her best in every post—really. The Orem, Utah-based pro is a master at color, education, redheads, blonding, extensions and color corrections—but it’s her storytelling captions that make her the real deal. Fun facts, she’s also amazing at fades AND loves to crochet and cross stitch! Her audience loves to follow her for always keeping it real, sharing the behind-the-scenes of her life as a mother of two and a member of the CosmoProf Artistic Team, and balancing it all.
Christina Kreitel
Intrepid Studio Salon, Orem, Utah
Specialty: Redheads, blonding, extensions and color correction
Top-performing post: I have about a dozen videos that went viral that all had to do with motherhood. One was about post-partum hair loss. It totally shocked everyone because it’s one topic that happens to all mothers but no one ever talks about. People loved watching me pull out a big clump of hair from my client’s natural post-partum shed.
Favorite apps: Face Tune to clean up my clients’ skin, iMovie for videos and WordSwag for my logo and watermark.
I follow: @omgartistry @lo_wheelerdavis @prettylittleombre @mattyconrad @jacobhkahn
Christina Kreitel @christinakreitel
Pro tip: Of course you need to make sure your work is clean and beautiful, but videos will do 10x better than any picture. The key is to keep people on your page as long as possible. So a video or an album or pictures is always best. Remember to always tell a story. In your caption talk about what you did but also talk about yourself. A topic that’s on your mind, what’s going on in your day, something that makes you feel vulnerable.
Hidden talent: I’m really good at doing fades, but I hate doing them. It’s the little hairs, they make me itch when they get all over my arms or stuck in my clothes. Drives me crazy.
Fun fact: I love to crochet and cross stitch. I’m a little old lady at heart. I make blankets and stockings every Christmas.
My audience follows me because: Because I’m a real human being who doesn’t care about pleasing the masses. I don’t care about building a following, I care about building a community. I feel that social is full of lies and false senses of success. It’s really to remember you’re awesome when all you see is someone else’s curated perfect life. I show that I’m a normal girl with kids and I mess up just like everyone else. The difference is, I don’t allow my mess ups or kids or my circumstances to stop me from getting what I want. I have dreams and instead of using the hard stuff to hold me back, I use it to propel me forward.
How social media changed my life: Social media makes the beauty world so much smaller. Once you realize that behind every brand is a human being, you can remember that you can be friends with them.
My first @modernsalon feature: Five years ago, I did a photoshoot with a friend just for fun, and did this updo that looked like a Hershey Kiss. MODERN reposted it and I freaked! First time I remember feeling special and appreciated. That’s actually when I realized I could use Insta to further my career!
Click here to the see the full list of this year's MODERN SALON 100.
In an industry with so many options and opportunities, we asked artists what made them niche down and select a specialty. Amelia Fugitt (@ameliahairmakeup) says choosing to focus on transformations has transformed her career.
In this content series, we're focusing on artists who found a niche that really speaks to them and work for their career. Henry "Tribes" Amoloja (@theweightedcape), is based in Dallas, TX, and practices sensory-friendly barbering.
In an industry with so many options and opportunities, we asked artists what made them niche down and choose a specialty. Texas-based artist Kimberly Michelle has always loved focusing on healthy hair and scalp, and headspa rituals was a natural evolution.
In an industry with so many options and opportunities, we asked these artists what made them niche down and choose a specialty. See Caidy Brasure's perspective on specializing in editorial and special occasion styling.
In an industry with so many options and opportunities, we asked these artists what made them niche down and choose a specialty. See Shonda Harvey-Gayle's perspective on specializing in extensions.
In an industry with so many options and opportunities, we asked these artists what made them niche down and choose a specialty. See Stacey Ciceron's perspective on specializing in natural texture.
Get to know Jerwin Carlos, a fun-loving hairstylist and a member of Ulta Beauty's Artist Collective.
Check out these beautiful holiday and winter nails, created by the talented nail artists of our MODERN SALON 100 of 2025. Top-tier inspiration!
As we prepared this year’s MODERN SALON 100, our annual recognition of standout artists, we invited salon owners to nominate rising stars on their teams. The response was tremendous, filled with heartfelt praise for talented professionals.
Meet Jill Buck, a dynamic celebrity hairstylist, Davines North America Color Ambassador, and devoted mom whose creative flair extends seamlessly from the salon to the screen.
It's our 10th year of recognizing the most passionate and inspiring gamechangers in our industry! See who made this year's list.
Get to know Ulta Beauty Design Team member and Elite Stylist Beto Sanchez!
Alli Webb, the beauty entrepreneur and founder of Drybar, is back with a new haircare line inspired by lessons learned, and an embrace of her natural texture. After some difficult years, Webb decided to stop trying to control things and instead, find the magic in the mess.
Laura Gunter is a respected hairstylist, educator, and creative force based in Marietta, Georgia. With more than a decade of experience, she’s built a dynamic career that bridges artistry, mentorship, and industry leadership.
Eyre features deep, midnight hair color hues with metallic accents and her models are framed by darkness and caught in shadow, emphasizing their powerful presence.
Happy Women's History Month! Here's a woman who's making history in our industry today: Carolyn Aronson of leading haircare brand It's A 10.
From rethinking traditional assistant and apprenticeship programs to helping stylists avoid burnout and build community, this interview with Vee Vargas, a finalist for the NAHA Inspiring Salon of the Year, will inspire you.
