Color
10 Hair Color Challenges Every Stylist Faces and How Experts Solve Them
Sponsored by Moroccanoil
Read More →
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.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Wesley Thayer Dewitt @hairnmusic
When we first started following Wesley Thayer Dewitt (@hairnmusic) on Instagram, he only had a small handful of followers. But after his MODERN SALON feature, he started to gain pretty quickly. The industry has started to notice this Kansas-based colorist's page for his beautiful color corrections and vibrant effects. See why he made the MODERN SALON 100.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Nora Dababneh @noradababneh
Nora Dababneh is the owner of Color Me New in Oak Forest, Illinois—and if you check out her Instagram page @noradababneh, it's no wonder some of her clients will drive for hours for an appointment with her. Best known for her balayage and color corrections, she definitely earned her spot as a MODERN SALON 100.
by Lauren Quick
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Stephanie Lawrence @hair_princess_steph
MODERN SALON has been following New Hampshire stylist Stephanie Lawrence (@hair_princess_steph) for a long time—and with just a quick look at her Instagram page it'll be pretty obvious why we chose her to be included in this year's MODERN SALON 100.
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.
Kayla Stewart Wins Keune's Blonde's Best Friend Competition - See Her Winning Blended Blonde
Colorist Kayla Stewart has been named the grand prize winner of Keune's Blonde's Best Friend Competition. It was difficult whittling down thousands of entries, but thanks to you, we found the best!
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: 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.
See the Top 5 Balayage & Boho Entries!
Our Balayage & Boho finalists share their final submissions and how they created the looks!
by Lauren Quick