Jay Wesley Olson posts the coolest color effects on his @jaywesleyolson Instagram page. MODERN loves to follow him because of his beautiful balayage techniques and vibrant shades. See why he is featured on our 2017 MODERN SALON 100.
From heart-warming makeovers to jaw-dropping transformations, Ella Parrie's @ellaschair page has it all. We love following this California-based stylist for so many reasons, check out why she snagged a spot on our 2017 MODERN SALON 100.
The team of six stylists at Sunkissed & Made Up in Houston knows the power of a good before-and-after. Their bridal styles and makeup transformations range from classic and polished to trendy and tousled, making them sought-after by brides and bridesmaids.
by Lauren Quick
Get ready for your wildest mani dreams to be realized. Portland-based Asa Bree Sieracki is one of our favorite nail artists to follow on Instagram because of her dazzling, quirky and flawless hand-painted designs, which she posts to her page with her salon's signature mat underneath to serve as her art's backdrop.
Introducing our 2017 class of social media beauty influencers—the work that made them Insta-famous, tips on getting noticed, how Instagram changed their lives, and favorite apps, hashtags and pages to follow.
You can catch Laura Chihaia (@lalasupdos) teaching updo classes at salons and on stages around the country. After moving to the U.S. from Romania in 2006, Chihaia made a name for herself when she started her Instagram account in 2014.
by Lauren Quick
When the profession is hot but the haircut prices are not, it’s time to up your game. At Roc’s Barber Shop within iStudio Salons in Orlando, Florida, Wahl Ambassador Berman Rodriguez (@Rocdizz) got out of the $12 men’s cut zone with key six steps that anyone can use.
Danny Amorim knows the dream is free but the hustle is sold separately.
Eric Zamarripa entered and was named a finalist in the North American Hairstyling Awards for his men's cutting and grooming work. His dedication to the craft of barbering means that he continues to uplift and inspire with his work, his personality and his posts.
Meet 2017 MODERN SALON 100 member Detra Smith (@detrashalee).
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Meet Hannah Nell Holsomback (@bighairedhannah).
Meet Antonio Estrada (@antestradahair), a member of the 2017 MODERN SALON 100.
Meet Alexandra Pelerossi @Hair_by_Pelerossi, a member of our 2017 MODERN SALON 100
Learn more about Caralee Elizabeth Pridemore @sweetlypinnedhair, a member of our 2017 MODERN SALON 100.
Yen Vuongphan must have a full book of clients with long, luxurious hair. Those clients let Vuongphan, better known as @ombrestudio, put her amazing ombre skills to work. Get ready to be inspired by the most perfectly diffused ombres you've ever seen. No "bad ombres" here! (Sorry, we had to).
Be prepared to be in awe while drooling over Sarah McDonald's feed. If you want some major rooty blonde inspo, @style.by.sarah is the page to stalk. The sandy colored wall that usually serves as her background, accompanied by natural lighting, makes her natural hues pop.
Before-and-after photos and beautiful balayaged and blonde finish looks are just some of the reasons we love Shawna Lee Russell's page. Her social-media presence has opened doors for her to teach and meeting other like-minded stylists from around the world.