2017 MODERN SALON 100: Kristen Ewing @kristen.lumiere
Austin, Texas-based stylist Kristen Ewing (@kristen.lumiere) posts the most beautiful balayages and what she called “organic blondes” and that’s what caught our eye for this year’s MODERN SALON 100. See more about how social media changed her life and helped build her business.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Lo Wheeler @lo_wheelerdavis
Known for her beachy blonde color looks, Lo Wheeler is not only a colorist, but she's a salon owner and social-media maven. What catches our eye about her page is how she makes her clients a character in her color story, putting boho, sun-drenched beach waves in a scene you would imagine them in—on a wicker chair, in the midst of tropical greenery, or next to a cactus—all kissed by natural lighting.
by Jamie Newman
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Jay Wesley Olson @jaywesleyolson
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.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Ella Parrie @ellaschair
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.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Asa Bree Sieracki @asabree
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.
by Jamie Newman
Game Changers: 2017 MODERN SALON 100
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.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Detra Smith (@detrashalee)
Meet 2017 MODERN SALON 100 member Detra Smith (@detrashalee).
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Hannah Nell Holsomback (@bighairedhannah)
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Meet Hannah Nell Holsomback (@bighairedhannah).
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Antonio Estrada (@antestradahair)
Meet Antonio Estrada (@antestradahair), a member of the 2017 MODERN SALON 100.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Alexandra Pelerossi @Hair_by_Pelerossi
Meet Alexandra Pelerossi @Hair_by_Pelerossi, a member of our 2017 MODERN SALON 100
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Yen Vuongphan @ombrestudio
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).
by Jamie Newman
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Sarah McDonald @styles.by.sarah
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.
by Jamie Newman
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Shawna Lee Russell @hairbyshawna_russell
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.
by Jamie Newman
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Chris Weber Mirlach @chrisweberhair
Blondes and pastels put Chris Weber Mirlach on the map. We love how his page, @chrisweberhair, features close-ups of beautiful color on clean, white backgrounds.
by Jamie Newman
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Cynthia Lumzy @cynthialumzy
This is probably not the first time you've seen Chicago-based wig master Cynthia Lumzy's name--and if it is, it certainly won't be the last. MODERN SALON has been following her since her following was itty bitty--and now it's climbed into the 200,000! See why she made the MODERN SALON 100 list.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Cem Gumus @cemgumush
Looking for a page with long, cascading mermaid waves in varying shades of blonde and brown, from platinum to ashy? Cem Gumus has a feed chock-full of boss-balayage inspiration.
by Jamie Newman
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Ricardo Santiago @stylistricardosantiago
Orlando, Florida-based stylist Ricardo Santiago (@stylistricardosantiago) calls himself a jack of all trades--but we think he's more like a king of all trades. Each post he shares is a major stunner. His skills range from sun-kissed balayage to vibrants and pastels. See why he earned a spot on our MODERN SALON 100.