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
BREAKING NEWS: Pravana Announces the Winners of "Show Us Your Vivids 2018"
This annual contest features top hair colorists competing for the title of the “Best Vivids” artist in the world. See the show-stopping winning looks, including a Star Student entry and a Fan Fave.
Why Men Make Great Salon Clients
A grooming specialist at Sport Clips Haircuts shares why she loves her guy clients.
by Anne Moratto
How Specializing in Men Changed This Stylist’s Career
There are many reasons why growing your men's cutting skills will also grow your career. Grooming Specialist Stacia Kelley shares her story.
by Anne Moratto
Expand Your Skills and Money in the Men's Market
She believes that if you limit your skills, you also limit the amount of money you make. That's why Sport Clips' Frankie Delgado expanded both!
by Anne Moratto
Finding the Perfect Salon Fit for a Busy Mom: Men’s Grooming Specialist Tyffani Allen
Discover how one stylist found a salon home that works for her—both personally and professionally.
Two Celebrity Men's Groomers on the Intersection Between Barbers and Stylists
Friends, collaborators, and beauty professionals with a guy-centric focus, Diana Schmidtke (@dianaschmidtke1) and John Mosley (@popular_nobody) talk about their work and the intersection that is happening in men's grooming.
by Anne Moratto
Men's Hair Specialist: American Crew All-Star Challenge US Winner
Jorge Buccio has won the challenge for the second year in a row.
by Anne Moratto
Men's Grooming Specialists: Behind-the-Scenes at Sport Clips Collection Photo Shoot
Celebrating 25 years of keeping men handsome, the Sport Clips Artistic Team collaborated on a new photo collection, which will debut later in the year.
by Anne Moratto