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SEARCHMorgan Thomas's engaging and insightful content makes every stylist feel truly ‘seen’ and keeps us all asking when she’s going to be signed for her own Netflix Special.
Morgan Thomas, on stage and educating.
In 2023, we focused on “A Day in the Life” of beauty pros using an hourly breakdown of their day. In 2024, we’re going with a Q & A format, with some short answer questions, and a peek into the preferences and point-of-view of some of our favorite artists.
Morgan Thomas (@jadebeautyco)is a suite owner and educator residing in the Chicagoland area. She is a Design.Me artist and Oligo Professional Ambassador specializing in lived-in blondes and editorial styling.
Educating throughout the United States and Canada, Thomas says she loves expressing her creativity through innovative color techniques and avant-garde styling looks. From the guests in her chair to the students in her classes, she is dedicated to spreading her passion for the industry and uplifting her beauty community.
Thomas was named MODERN SALON’s Indie Pro Artist of the Year in 2023. She was singled out for this special designation by the team at MODERN SALON because, “she embodies inspiration, laughter, and education, and serves as a remarkable ambassador for our industry to the wider world. Her engaging and insightful content makes every stylist feel truly ‘seen’ and keeps us all asking when she’s going to be signed for her own Netflix Special.”
Morgan Thomas @jadebeautyco
My professional mentors: Nina Tulio, Dawn Bradley, Ben Brown, and Sharon Blaine.
My guilty pleasures: True Crime documentaries (Editor’s Note: You owe it to yourself to watch her Reel “If Color Correction Was a Documentary.”)
My favorite hair product I can’t live without: Design.ME Quickie.Me Dry Shampoo
If I hadn't become a hairdresser I would have been: A nurse.
Every beauty professional should: Practice self-care, whatever that looks like for you!
Most people would be surprised to learn: I can be quite introverted and am a major homebody.
Person whose hair I would love to cut/style/color and why: Zendaya, because she’s an icon and seems like she would be such a fun client.
The best advice I ever received: There is no luck in success, just hard work.
Favorite streaming service: Netflix
Favorite social app: Instagram
Nail polish, gel nails, or natural nails? Dipped polish. And fun fact, dipped polish doesn’t get stained from hair color.
Makeup brushes, beauty sponges, or fingertips? Beauty Sponges, specifically a Beauty Blender.
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Amanda Harsche has built her career on two simple beliefs: never stop learning and never stop connecting.
Whether it's social media, fashion, film, art, or culture, Chaz Dean advises stylists to stay aware of what's inspiring people. Take the elements that make sense for you in these five lessons learned through a life in beauty.
For Jessica Domoney, building a successful career isn't about saying yes to every opportunity, it's about protecting your time, investing in yourself and creating an experience clients won't forget.
Transformation artist Melissa Dawn has spent more than two decades building a career that's equal parts creativity and business strategy. Dawn is known for dramatic transformations, creative color and a philosophy that encourages beauty professionals to keep learning, set healthy boundaries and define success on their own terms.
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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.
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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!
