Career
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Philip Daniel Ring @phildoeshair
If you've ever watched a livestream or Instagram Story by Philip Ring (@phildoeshair), there's zero question why he's on the MODERN SALON 100 list. His humor, his artistic talent and his passion for beauty make this Rhode Island stylist a must-follow.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Nellie Duclos @nellieduclos
Massachusetts-based colorist Nellie Duclos (@nellieduclos) has wowed MODERN editors for a long time with her beautiful creative coloring and pastel effects.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Daryce Brown-Willis @styledbyreece
New York City-based stylist Daryce Brown-Willis is a master texture manipulator. We love her page for her half-head examples of what happens when #hairdressermagic and natural hair combine forces.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Rachael Urrico @rachael_devacurl
We follow texture expert Rachael Urrico (@rachael_devacurl) because her posts that feature naturally curly hair with pintura highlighting techniques are so, so gorgeous. See more about why she made the MODERN SALON 100 list.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Gina Devine @gina.devine
Seamless color melts, beautiful open-air hair painting and less-is-more techniques make New Jersey colorist Gina Devine's Instagram page @gina.devine one to check out.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Annette Waligora @annette_updo_artist
Chicagoan Annette Waligora (@annette_updo_artist) has long been a favorite of MODERN SALON editors for her trend-forward, thoughtful upstyles and braids. As part of MODERN SALON's Artist Collective, you've probably seen her at the MODERN offices doing live tutorials and giving styling tips and tricks.
by Lauren Quick
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Shelby Weatherholtz @shelbyweatherholtzhair
Obsessed with balayage and braiding? Yeah, we are too. That's why MODERN follows Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, stylist Shelby Weatherholtz (@shelbyweatherholtzhair)—beautiful bridal styles with incredible color effects.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Stephanie Geib @hairbystephscissorhands
Boston-based Stephanie Geib (@hairbystephscissorhands) is known for her picture-perfect vibrant color effects and braiding techniques.
Put Ergonomics On Your Side
Part 2 of guest blogger Liz Ellis's observations on hairdresser health explores the best ways to hold your body and your tools.
Eat, Sleep, Exercise
Healthy Hairdresser guest blogger and cosmetology student Liz Ellis shares Healthy Hairdresser tips she has gathered from her research.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Sarajane Maples Buttner @blushandmane
North-Florida-based Sarajane Maples Buttner (@blushandmane) is known for her romantic, effortless-looking updos and beautiful makeup skills.
by Lauren Quick
What's the Root of Your Problems?
Have you ever thought about the one thing all your problems have in common? Well when I thought about it, and the answer is Me. The one thing is me! And the more I thought about it the more I realize I might be able to do something about my future.
How Can Beauty Pros Take Game-Changing Career Cues?
We asked our Healthy Hairdresser Advisory Council members: How can beauty pros take game-changing career cues from their heart's desire?
Your Salon: Game-Changer in the Community
Reach out for relationships that bring you health in body, spirit and business.
Find the Best Hair-Thinning Specialty for Your Personality
Finding a HAIR+ specialty requires a certain personality and the motivation to further your education as a stylist.
Keep Vaccinations Current for National Immunization Awareness Month
Check your medical record against this list by age group of immunizations you should have.
Hot Tools Introduces the CurlBar Set With Four Interchangeable Barrels
In addition to Hot Tools' CurlBar, the brand is soon introducing the CurlBar Set, a curling iron system that combines the ergonomic design and features of the CurlBar curling irons with the versatility of all four interchangeable barrels.