Career

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Jacob Khan @jacobhkhan

Salon owner, stylist and member of CosmoProf's artistic team, Jacob Khan (@jacobhkhan) has earned himself more than 200K followers on Instagram. Beyond beauty, he posts hilarious videos, and even hosts a comedy podcast!

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Philip Foresto @hairbyPF

Known for his beautiful blonding and balayage, Philip Foresto (@hairbyPF) is a Truss Professional ambassador with more than 100K followers on Instagram. Read what all the buzz is about. 

2018 MODERN SALON 100: David Connor @antigravityhair

David Connor (@antigravityhair), the Artistic and Creative Director for Babyliss and Barberology captures his clean cuts with a professional camera. His tip for the best pictures? Consider what emotion the lighting will evoke. Read more. 

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Megan Schipani @shmeggsandbaconn

Megan Schipani (@shmeggsandbaconn) is a jack of all trades. Beyond creating gorgeous vibrant color creations, she has killer photography skills and can sing. Learn more about this MODERN SALON 100 honoree here.

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Alicia McLaughlin @thehairstylish

Alicia McLaughlin (@thehairstylish) sprinkles her bubbly personality on her page of vibrant color creations. We love how she posts various angles and styles of each look to show off their versatility. Read more about McLaughlin here.

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Ivan Hernandez @justhairobsession

If you haven't seen Ivan Hernandez (@justhairobsession) being shared by every hair feature page on Instagram, have you even been on Instagram? His signature pictures, with the black background, eye-popping balayage and smooth waves, can be traced back to him from a mile away. Here, Hernandez tells us about himself and shares his tips for success. 

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Dennis Joseph @dennisjosephbabyliss

Dennis Joesph (@dennisjosephbabyliss) was a member of the Babyliss4Barbers Team before becoming the Director of Marketing for Babyliss Pro, both ranks he still holds. We love Joseph's crisp, clean work and the photos that capture that same aesthetic. 

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Hai Tran @hai.stylist

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.

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Haley Garber @beautybyhaleygarber

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. 

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Christopher Smith @christopheraaronstudio

Christopher Smith (@christopheraaronstudio) 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. 

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Kristina Beaty @theglamtech

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.

VIDEO DEMO: Cutting the Perfect Fringe

Eva Scrivo is known for her balayage finishes and inspiring makeovers. Here she demos how she creates a perfect fringe on MODERN's Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern.

How to Choose the Perfect Model for a Compeition

Best friends and finalists in the 2018 Wella Professional TrendVision North American Awards, these two stylists and their models give us a look at the process of selecting that perfect model.

How Coral Lahiani's Retailing Prayers Have Been Answered

Chicago Stylist and educator Coral Lahiani has found the solution to her retail dilemmas.

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HOW-TO: Pink Hair, Beachy Waves, Platinum and More

Jessica Wright and Leigha Lane, both of WrightLaneHair, share details about maintaining beachy waves and creating great style. They also share formulas for a gorgeous pink and platinum finish.

6 Ways to Make a Good First Impression

How can you up the ante on making a good first impression?

3 Upstyling Tricks That Will Change Your Life

Stylists who excel in the art of the updo often develop clever little tricks for creating outstanding work. Here are three go-to techniques, created by Sexy Hair artists, used to create the three looks in their latest collections.

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