2017 MODERN SALON 100: Sarah Mac @thespiritualhairdresser
No stranger to her work gracing @modernsalon's page (or the cover of our magazine and supplements), Sarah Mac's page, @thespiritualhairdresser, mixes good-for-the-soul hair and motivation while giving an inside look into her own life. Mac's page demonstrates the passion and spirit behind the craft, and we love her for that.
by Jamie Newman
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Holly DeCastri @hollydecastri
If you follow @modernsalon on Instagram and we've ever featured your work, OF COURSE you've heard of Holly DeCastri. She is quite literally our #1 biggest fan--she comments on every single post we share, expressing incredible encouragement and gushy love to every. single. artist. Known simply as "Holly" in our MODERN SALON offices, our entire editorial team voted to have @hollydecastri on our 2017 MODERN SALON 100 list because she is just one of our industry's BEST.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Theodora Raptis @theodoraraptis
Theodora Raptis doesn't just have the coolest name ever, she also has an amazingly beautiful Instagram page. We love featuring her work because she is skilled in both color and styling--see why else she earned a spot on our 2017 MODERN SALON 100.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Sarah Malinda Vondracek @beautymarkedbysarah
Braids, upstyling and bridal styling are regular features on Sarah Malinda Vondracek's @beautymarkedbysarah Instagram page. We love following her because she posts the most beautiful styles fit for the whole wedding party. See why she earned a spot on our 2017 MODERN SALON 100.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Monika Quatrano @hairbymonika.q
Blonding and vibrant color galore is what you'll find on 2017 MODERN SALON 100 artist Monika Quatrano's Instagram page @hairbymonika.q. Her work always blows us away and her flawless finishes make her color work POP.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Robin Marie Sjoblom @southerncurlatl
Robin Marie Sjoblom, @southerncurlatl on Instagram, features beautiful curly girls and transformations on her Instagram page. Her clients come to see her from far and wide (Dubai!) at her Atlanta salon because of her passion and curl perfection. See why else she earned a spot on our 2017 MODERN SALON 100.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Jennifer Malone @jmalonehair
Jennifer Malone is one of those social-media personas you can just tell is someone you'd want to be your friend. We first posted Malone's work on our site last year, and from then on it has been a love-fest of us commenting on each other's pages, congratulating one another on milestones, and sliding into DMs. Check out one of our favorite people to fangirl over, including some of the most gaga-worthy balayge we've seen.
by Jamie Newman
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Heidi Bolton @heididoeshair
Phoenix, Arizona-based Heidi Bolton (@heididoeshair) creates vibrant color effects that have been catching our eye for a long time. She’s used Instagram to build her clientele, inspire her inner artist and gain more education than ever. See why we named her a part of this year’s MODERN SALON 100.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Robin Del Toro @ms_robinita
Robin Del Toro's page is as bright, beautiful and bubbly as the artist herself. Specializing in balayage, corrective color and vibrants, Del Toro's gorgeous work is frequently shared on our page due to its eye-catching color combos, fun takes on accessories and styles (hello, foil in hair!), and clean or blurred-out backgrounds.
by Jamie Newman
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Erik Gutierrez @hairerik
Erik Gutierrez inspired the masses on Instagram, his blonding and balayage melts are stunning. We named his a part of this year’s MODERN SALON 100 for his incredible talent, business saavy and cool-girl hair effects.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Caroline Guiney (@caroline.anythingbutbasic)
Caroline Guiney of Encino, California, has built a massive social media following for her beautiful blonding skills and pastel talent. MODERN loves following her for her close attention to styling perfection to make her color pop. See more on my she made this year’s MODERN SALON 100.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Jennifer Marie Lopiccolo @jenniferlopiccolo_llc
There are so many wonderful things to say about Jennifer Marie Lopiccolo's Instagram page. First and foremost, the talent is beyond impressive in the color world. But we also love how she shares her techniques. Read on to learn more about her and why she's featured in the 2017 MODERN SALON 100.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Rebecca Taylor @rebeccataylorhair
Stop what you're doing and run, go follow Rebecca Taylor on Instagram if you don't already (actually, finish reading all the reasons we love her page first). Her color work is amazing and she has the best personality that comes out in her posts and captions. See why else she is featured in our 2017 MODERN SALON 100.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Candice Marie Almond @candicemarielv
Las Vegas is home to some incredible stylists, including Candice Marie Almond, who wows MODERN every day with her beautiful blondes, unicorn color effects and braiding skills. See why else she made this year’s MODERN SALON 100.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Zachary Dillon Mesquit @platinum_perfection
Zachary Dillon Mesquit created his own hashtag called #BleachItAgain. His page makes you want to push the envelope and take that level 9 client to a 10, and then take her even beyond that! In Mequit's work, platinum isn't light and bright enough! His page is a mix of perfect icy blonde hair and his hilarious personality. It really doesn't get better than that!
by Jamie Newman
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Presley Poe @presleypoe
There are so many positive things to say about Presley Poe. In addition to posting the coolest color work and illusions, she is also a really wonderful person. MODERN has been following her forever--check out why she's in the 2017 MODERN SALON 100!
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Samantha Tarini @deathbycouture
Beautiful color, gorgeous styling and trendy braids, Samantha Tarini's @deathbycouture Instagram page has it all. See why she made the 2017 MODERN SALON 100.