2018 MODERN SALON 100: Jenn Shin @thejennshin
Jenn Shin's beautiful color work pulled us in but she has a great way with a haircut, too. And now, she says she'd like to learn barbering. We'll be watching!
by Anne Moratto
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Flavio Angel Alvarado @AngelAlvarado
Alvarado is a self-described "beauty slayer" and his superpower is turning every woman into a fierce glamazon. He does hair, he does makeup, he does it all while looking pretty fierce, himself.
by Anne Moratto
2018 MODERN SALON 100 Ara Ko @araako
She specializes in taking naturally dark hair to the palest of pears, the prettiest of pastels, and keeps it looking healthy. We always want to know what's happening with Ko and that made her a game changer.
by Anne Moratto
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Constance Robbins @constancerobbins
Meet Matrix Global Artist Constance Robbins who has been on our radar for years. The Upland, California based colorist is known for balayage, dimensional color, fashion melts and her own signature RED!
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Peka Grayson @impekablenails
Meet Peka Grayson (@impekablenails), the Seattle based manicurist known for using the nail to share her art, which many have called "masterpieces."
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Michael Klomsue @ColorByMichael
Meet Michael Klomsue (@colorbymichael), the Newport Beach, California based artist (Cristophe Salon) known for his beachy blondes, balayage, color corrections and transformations.
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Jennifer Edgar @hairbyjenne
Meet Jennifer Edgar (@hairbyjenne), the Conway, Arkansas based colorist known for everything from classic to edgy looks, especially blondes.
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Marie Negron @glamhairbymarie
Meet Marie Negron (@glamhairbymarie) the owner of Flawless Beauty Salon, Cleveland, Ohio. The balayage specialist has more than 13.4K followers on her Instagram page that features gorgeous finishes and MANY impressive makeovers.
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Amy Baugh @hairbyamybee
Meet Amy Baugh (@hairbyamybee) of Advanced Techniques, Fruita, Colorado. The colorist specializes in balayage and her 12K followers are treated to makeovers and finishes featuring perfectly placed painted highlights.
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Brandy Jefferson @brandyannlee
Meet Brandy Lee Jefferson, Lead Stylist at Bardot Studio in Washington, North Carolina. Her @brandyleeann Instagram page is chock full of gorgeous finishes ranging from balayage blondes to classic brunettes and fun fashion shades.
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Erica Keelen @ericakeelen_hair_love
Erica Keelen (@ericakeelen_hair_love) of Studio Sage, Jacksonville Beach, Florida, adds the word "competition" to list of her specialties. She should! The salon owner and colorist has entered many industry contests, winning or placing in most.
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Derek Cash @derekcashstyles
Meet Derek Cash (@derekcashstyles) of Genesis Hair Boutique, Pembroke Pines, Florida. The blonding and balayage specialist shares more than 2,400 posts on his Instagram page featuring beautiful and inspiring finishes and transformations.
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Gerilyn Ghaisarzadeh @GerilynGhaisarzadeh
Meet Gerilyn Ghaisarzadeh (@GerilynGhaisarzadeh) of Capricci Ricci Salon, Winter Park, Florida.The color specialist has just a bit more than 2000 followers on her Instagram page, but her gorgeous posts clearly make her a rising star and "Game Changer."
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Caitlin Ford @caitlinfordhair
Meet Caitlin Ford of The Rainbow Room, St. Louis. The Creative Color specialist has more than 85K followers on her @caitlinfordhair Instagram page.
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Ashlee Allen @aaashleee
Meet Ashlee Allen, a balayage specialist from ASH Hair Studio, Ferndale, Michigan. Her gorgeous Instagram page, @aaashleee has more than 2000 posts of beautifully hair painted finishes ranging from deep brown to ash blonde, with a few fashion shades thrown in.
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Heather Buchanan @glamrock_hair
Meet Heather Buchanan (@glamrock_hair) of 3 Bowls of Color Salon, Newport News, Virginia. The fashion color specialist has been a MODERN favorite for years and we are excited to include her as a 2018 Game Changer.
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Brian Hickman @brianhickman1
There's an alt-music, art school vibe to his Instagram feed. Brian Hickman makes us question our haircut and dream about getting one of his beautifully executed makeovers. Jump on his page for #hairtransformation inspiration.
by Anne Moratto