2018 MODERN SALON 100: Frances Brittnie Garcia @makeupbyfrances
She goes by both Frances and Brittnie. And no, she isn't only a makeup artist, despite what her handle suggests. Learn more about the oh-so-talented (and high-key hilarious) Frances Brittnie Garcia (@makeupbyfrances).
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Briza Garcia Hernandez @_brizabot
Los Angeles-based stylist Briza Garcia Hernandez (@_brizabot) creates and models beautiful, vibrant-color creations. Find out more about her here!
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Shannel Mariano @shannelmariano
Once your come upon Shannel Mariano's (@shannelmariano) page, prepare to be sucked down a black hole of cutting education like you've never seen before. Using visual theory, she creates graphics and videos that make cutting make sense. Follow her to see for yourself!
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Neal Malek @nealmhair
Winner of Pravana's 2016 "Show Us Your Vivids" contest and member of its Collective, Neal Malek (@nealmhair) is a master of vibrant color and more. Read why we can't stop admiring his gorgeous work.
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Jacob Khan @jacobhkhan
Salon owner, stylist and member of CosmoProf's artistic team, Jacob Khan (@jacobhkhan) has earned himself more than 200K followers on Instagram. Beyond beauty, he posts hilarious videos, and even hosts a comedy podcast!
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Philip Foresto @hairbyPF
Known for his beautiful blonding and balayage, Philip Foresto (@hairbyPF) is a Truss Professional ambassador with more than 100K followers on Instagram. Read what all the buzz is about.
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: David Connor @antigravityhair
David Connor (@antigravityhair), the Artistic and Creative Director for Babyliss and Barberology captures his clean cuts with a professional camera. His tip for the best pictures? Consider what emotion the lighting will evoke. Read more.
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Megan Schipani @shmeggsandbaconn
Megan Schipani (@shmeggsandbaconn) is a jack of all trades. Beyond creating gorgeous vibrant color creations, she has killer photography skills and can sing. Learn more about this MODERN SALON 100 honoree here.
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Alicia McLaughlin @thehairstylish
Alicia McLaughlin (@thehairstylish) sprinkles her bubbly personality on her page of vibrant color creations. We love how she posts various angles and styles of each look to show off their versatility. Read more about McLaughlin here.
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Ivan Hernandez @justhairobsession
If you haven't seen Ivan Hernandez (@justhairobsession) being shared by every hair feature page on Instagram, have you even been on Instagram? His signature pictures, with the black background, eye-popping balayage and smooth waves, can be traced back to him from a mile away. Here, Hernandez tells us about himself and shares his tips for success.
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Dennis Joseph @dennisjosephbabyliss
Dennis Joesph (@dennisjosephbabyliss) was a member of the Babyliss4Barbers Team before becoming the Director of Marketing for Babyliss Pro, both ranks he still holds. We love Joseph's crisp, clean work and the photos that capture that same aesthetic.
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Hai Tran @hai.stylist
You've probably seen Hai Tran (@hai.stylist)'s viral-on-Instagram post about the color journey from black to blonde, which maps out the time, cost, and sessions it takes to a client to get from a box-dye black to a pale silver. But, the rest of his page is just as well-organized and beautifully organized. Learn more about Tran here.
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Haley Garber @beautybyhaleygarber
MODERN SALON editors love nothing more than finding hidden talent on Instagram. Haley Garber (@beautybyhaleygarber) caught our attention with her posts upon posts of perfect braided rosettes. Read more about Garber here.
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Christopher Smith @christopheraaronstudio
Christopher Smith (@christopheraaronstudio) owns his own studio in the suburbs of Chicago. This colorist and stylist is an educator with L'anza. Read more about the MODERN SALON 100 honoree here.
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Kristina Beaty @theglamtech
Kristina Beaty (@theglamtech) caught MODERN's attention when she first entered, and ultimately won, the Wedding Belles styling competition this past spring. Learn more about the talented special-occasion stylist here.
by Jamie Newman
Salon Culture: Bringing Fashion to the Color Bar
In an interview with MODERN SALON, partners in the salon and life Lo Wheeler Davis and Jason Davis give the lo-down (get it?) on their newest venture—Salon Culture—and how they balance owning a salon and running a just-for-the-stylist fashion line.
by Jamie Newman
Rob the Original @robtheoriginal Creates the Mandala Challenge in a Hair Cut
We've heard of the Mandala, and we've heard of the Mandala Challenge—but we'd never seen it on a head of hair... until now, thanks to Rob Ferrel, best known as @robtheoriginal.