2017 MODERN SALON 100: Roberto Ferrel @RobtheOriginal
A live portrait and hair trimming artist, @RobTheOriginal is just that.
by Anne Moratto
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.
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.
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
Reality Check: Meet Your Future Self
Although our August Healthy Hairdresser Challenge is closed and we’ve moved on to the September Challenge, there’s one more inspirational entry in the August Challenge we’d like to share. The Challenge asked you to discuss any ...
Challenge Participants Reveal How to Celebrate Change
Part 1 of a two-part article sharing the responses to the Healthy Hairdresser August 2016 Challenge.
Game Changer 2016: Nail Artist Sabella Snyder and Her Tiny Canvas Masterpieces
Sabella Snyder is an artist at heart. As a celebrity nail artist and Young Nails Senior Mentor, she loves creating intricate designs.
by Anne Moratto
Eye on Israel: Makeup Artist Tal Peleg's Eye Art
Tal Peleg has attracted hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram for her detailed, intricate eye art inspired by everything from Disney to dimensia.