Rainbow Fade to Hot Melt
Get the formula for this cool-to-warm color contrast.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Ashley Crowe @astrowifey
It will never not be exciting to see someone achieve massive, well-deserved success, especially when it's someone so genuine, creative, humble and kind. Ashley Crowe, better known as her online persona @astrowifey, has created crazy-cool claws for the likes of Lady Gaga, Zoe Kravitz, Lily Allen, along with her local Chicago-based clientele.
by Jamie Newman
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Jordan Heidenwith @jordanheidenwith
Jordan Heath Heidenwith is a color guru based in our own backyard of downtown Chicago. If you scroll through his feed, you'll see his keys for a successful photo are natural lighting, an urban-chic brick wall of a Chicago alley, and beautiful models. Really! Heidenwith consistently works with Ford Modeling Agency in Chicago for all model's hair services.
by Jamie Newman
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Catherine Long @catherinelovescolor
Michigan-based blonding expert Catherine Long is a balayage QUEEN. We've been long-time followers of her for her icy, beautiful color work and gorgeous photos of her work. See why else we named her a 2017 MODERN SALON 100.
by Jamie Newman
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Kristina Cheeseman @kristinacheeseman
We love repping the whole beauty community, but we feel a certain obligation to make sure our Midwestern neighbors get their well-deserved limelight. After a friend visited this MODERN SALON 100's honoree's salon in St. Louis, we found Kristina Cheeseman on Instagram and were blown away--literally. Cheeseman showcases many of her color creations in wind-blown stills, and we'll never stop obsessing over them.
by Jamie Newman
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Anthony Negron @kinganthonyyyy
Anthony Negron, better known as @kinganthonyyyy on Instagram, has been winning over the MODERN SALON editors' hearts for quite some time due to his beautiful cut, color and styling work. His page is full of inspo for both men and women and you can always count on him to share multiple angles to get the full effect of his #hairdressermagic. See why else he earned a spot on our 2017 MODERN SALON 100.
by Jamie Newman
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Dorthi Koscielniak @hairbydorthi
We have been following Dorthi Koscielniak on Instagram the moment she popped up into our feed. Her @hairbydorthi page is packed with beautiful bridal updos and special occasion styling—and to top it all off, she’s also incredibly kind and an all-around wonderful person. See why we’re loving this Chicago-based stylist and why she earned a spot on 2017’s MODERN SALON 100.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Olivia Smalley @omgartistry
This MODERN SALON 100 honoree is as beautiful on the outside as she is on the inside. Beyond being a celebrity hair and makeup artist, blonde specialist, extension expert and more, Olivia Smalley creates seriously addicting videos of herself at work for social media, and has taught us many tricks when it comes to navigating various platforms.
by Jamie Newman
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Chelsea Tyler Milligan @chelseamilliganhair
Pass the lightener! Chelsea Tyler Milligan is known for balayage, ombre and extensions, and we love her page for inspiration for all of the above!
by Jamie Newman
Looking For - and Getting - Something New and Totally Different
Get the details for this "something new and totally different" look by Dionne Carmichael.
SalonCentric's Beauty Lounge Serves as a Styling Oasis During Lollapalooza
Under one roof inside one of the fest’s handful of guest lounges, the SalonCentric Beauty Lounge hosted Pravana, Pink Pewter and Artistic Nail Design. The beauty oasis amid the more chaotic festival outside its tree-lined enclave served up hair styling and colored extension applications to guest lounge attendees.
by Jamie Newman
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Lindsey Joslyn-Rohner @lashbeat
Lindsey Joslyn-Rohner is one of the most big-hearted people we have had the pleasure of working with in the beauty world. Besides being an incredible woman, her lashing skills are out of this world. We love her page, @lashbeat, because it not only showcases her beautiful work, it also spotlights being a working #GirlBoss in the industry.
by Jamie Newman
MAKEOVER: Grown-Out Balayage To Copper Melt
Get the details for this lovely makeover from grown out balayage to a lovely red melt.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Guyanne Chivichyan @guyannescissorhands
Meet 2017 MODERN SALON 100 member, Guyanne Chivichyan @guyannescissorhands
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Melanie Binder (@Scissorette)
Meet 2017 MODERN SALON 100 member Melanie Binder (@Scissorette).
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Amanda Jean Kimball (@amandajeank)
Meet 2017 MODERN SALON 100 member Amanda Jean Kimball (@amandajeank)
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Michelle Stevenson (@michellehair)
Meet 2017 MODERN SALON 100 member Michelle Stevenson (@michellehair)