Color
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: 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: 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: 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.
Fantasy Extensions by Hairtalk
Fantasy Extensions by hairtalk allow you to create edgy, grungy, dreamy or vibrant color effects on your clients without chemical damage. The extensions are available in nine fantasy shades, including three pastels. Colors range from soft peach to ocean blue.
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
Mixed Metals: Lavender Love by @mustafaavci and @bescene
Model Alexis says she always wanted to try lavender and metallic shades on her hair. After Phan formulated and applied a deeply rooted silver melt, Avci designed a voluminous but elegant silhouette with a retro feel.
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.
Mixed Metals: Pale Peach by @mustafaavci and @bescene
The artist used three different shades to accomplish this gentle blend. Avci created his signature waves, making sure to shape the wave sensitively to complement the new color.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Mika Rogerson @mikaatbhc
Scope out Mika Rogerson's @mikaatbhc Instagram page and prepare to be impressed with the prettiest balayages and blending you ever did see. This Greenville, North Carolina, colorist creates the most beautiful sun-kissed balayage and tousled textured lobs--see why else we chose her for the MODERN SALON 100.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Tiffany Jo Vaneeckhoute @_hairbytiffany_
Braids, pastels, vibrant color effects and rainbow hair: you get it all on @_hairby_tiffany_'s Instagram page. We named Tiffany Jo Vaneekhoute one of our MODERN SALON 100 because each post is packed with inspiration and her captions are memorable and clever.