Jamie Newman

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Senior Digital Content Strategist

Jamie Newman is the Senior Digital Content Strategist of MODERN SALON. The Chicago-based editor collaborates closely with salon professionals, social influencers and brands to connect them with MODERN’s readers and online community—an audience that includes a print circulation of 100,000 and more than one million Instagram followers. Newman is a key contributor to MODERN SALON Media’s Artist Connective influencer program, social media platforms, digital channels, print publications and custom media projects. Newman joined MODERN in 2015.

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Wellness

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Hai Tran @hai.stylist

by Jamie Newman

You've probably seen Hai Tran (@hai.stylist)'s viral-on-Instagram post about the color journey from black to blonde, which maps out the time, cost, and sessions it takes to a client to get from a box-dye black to a pale silver. But, the rest of his page is just as well-organized and beautifully organized. Learn more about Tran here.

Stylist Spotlight

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Haley Garber @beautybyhaleygarber

by Jamie Newman

MODERN SALON editors love nothing more than finding hidden talent on Instagram. Haley Garber ( @beautybyhaleygarber) caught our attention with her posts upon posts of perfect braided rosettes. Read more about Garber here.

Stylist Spotlight

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Christopher Smith @christopheraaronstudio

by Jamie Newman

Christopher Smith (@c hristopheraaronstudio) owns his own studio in the suburbs of Chicago. This colorist and stylist is an educator with L'anza. Read more about the MODERN SALON 100 honoree here.

Stylist Spotlight

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Kristina Beaty @theglamtech

by Jamie Newman

Kristina Beaty (@theglamtech) caught MODERN's attention when she first entered, and ultimately won, the Wedding Belles styling competition this past spring. Learn more about the talented special-occasion stylist here.

Galleries

Function Collection by Sassoon International Creative Team

by Jamie Newman

The Sassoon International creative team takes inspiration from a snapshot of the German people through the industrial revolution—from a rural to an industrial economy—for its Function Collection.

Style

Put a Ring on It: Ring Braid Tutorial

by Jamie Newman

In the wise words of her highness Beyonce, if you like it then you should have put a ring on it. Although she likely wasn't referring to ring braids when she said this, we digress.

With so much to do and see at Premiere Orlando, it's a good idea to come prepared.

Events

First Time Attending Premiere Orlando? Read This!

by Jamie Newman

With the help of veteran attendees, Premiere Orlando has put together the ultimate check list for newcomers attending Premiere for their first time this year.

A beautifully boho braid bar on the show floor.

Style

Jenny Strebe Creates a Festival Braid with Wire

by Jamie Newman

At America's Beauty Show 2018 in Chicago, Jenny Strebe (@theconfessionsofahairstylist) brought her braid bar and iconic bus to the show floor. Here, Strebe shows MODERN SALON how to create a fun festival style adorned by wire found at a craft store.