Stylist Spotlight

Meet Benny Machado: Grand Prize Winner in Wahl's Online Barber Battle

As the Grand Prize winner in Wahl Professional's Online Barber Battle, Benny Machado, barber at The Executive Barbershop in Newport, West Virginia, took home the full 5-Star line of clippers and trimmers. Plus, he will have an honorary one-year position on the highly coveted W.E.A.T. beginning in January 2018.

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Behind-the-Scenes at "American Beauty Star"

While sworn to secrecy about the results of the competition, John Blaine shared a bit of the behind-the-scenes story with MODERN.

Ready, Set, GOLD: Two Time Winner of Wella Trend Vision Heads to the International Competition

Katie Manselle will represent North America in the Color Vision category at the Wella Professionals International Trend Vision Awards in London on October 14. It's her second time to the global finals. We ask: what does it take to be a winner?

Team Spirit: The Pravana Color Collective and Education Team

These artists are making a rainbow connection with the salon world.

DIY Photo Shoot How-To: Long on Talent, Short on Space, Time and Budget

The duo of Joe Espinoza (@joedoeshair) and Roger Lopez (@rogerdidit), partners in a salon space in Los Angeles and collaborators on creative projects, crank out photo shoots from within their intimate space that look big budget and long on time.  And here's how...

Realizing a Dream: What's Next Awards Winner Works Backstage at NYFW

“The moment I decided I wanted to go to beauty school, New York Fashion Week was my biggest goal,” said Laura Rocha, 2017 Sebastian Professional’s What’s Next Awards winner. This weekend, with the help of Wella's Hairdressers at Heart and Sebastian Professional’s What’s Next Awards, she’s making it happen.

Solo Artist Spotlight: Danielle Regazzi

During her years working independently, Danielle Regazzi has learned it’s not about your intended destination, it’s about the journey.

5 Tips for Working Parents

Both Solo Artists, mother/daughter duo, Tammy and Lauren Muniz, have developed an ideal working relationship. Though the family business model may not be ideal for everyone, Tammy and Lauren have garnered a lot of success with this strategy. Today, there are plenty of working stylists who are trying to navigate the landscape of developing their own business while staying involved with their families. Here are a few pointers.

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5 Tips for Making the Leap to Studio Independence

Kim Bennett Horvath shares what it was like to become the first stylist to sign with Sola Salon Studios, and offers 5 tips for who are looking to make the leap for themselves

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Personal Style: Nik Martel, CHI Artist

When she's not styling hair backstage at Miss USA or the Farouk Global Conference, Nik Martel likes to relax by playing video games with her husband. Learn more about this cool-girl stylist here!

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Danielle Hess @brushedtoblonde

We love following Danielle Hess' @brushedtoblonde Instagram page because she posts such stunning, glossy, healthy blonde hair. Bonus? She also includes processing photos! See why else she earned a spot on our 2017 MODERN SALON 100.

London Calling: The Personal Style of Kevin Ryan, Unite Editorial Director

As a young hairdresser, Kevin Ryan would sometimes do over 20 men’s haircuts in a day.

Meet Daniel Mason-Jones In A Life By Perfect Design

Meet Daniel Mason-Jones, platform artist, educator, salon owner (and all around great guy), who courageously turned his life around.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Taylor Lamb @taylor_lamb_hair

At 21 years old, Taylor Lamb (@taylor_lamb_hair) has already built an army of 30.6k followers on Instagram who are double-tapping her post after post of beautifully braided blondes. MODERN SALON hasn't been immune to Lamb's striking styles; her work has made her a finalist for our 2017 Balayage & Boho competition.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Sarah Naslund @mybighairday

It's easy to see why Aveda Artist Sarah Naslund (@mybighairday) is an updo educator. From braids to buns to twists and everything in between, her Instagram page is filled with ooh-and-ahh-worthy work.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Saretta Bowerman @hairbysaretta

We'd spotted Saretta Bowerman's (@hairbysaretta) color expertise on Instagram long before we found out she's also a master of braided styles and updos.The Florida-based stylist was voted by MODERN SALON editors, MODERN SALON Artist Collective judges and MODERN SALON readers as the winner of our 2017 Braids & Brides competition for her beautiful braided upstyle.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Katie D'Souza @bridalhaircouturebykatie

Pinterest-happy brides and stylists alike need to put Katie D'Souza (@bridalhaircouturebykatie) on their shortlist of special-occasion stylists to follow. The Canadian stylist has mastered a range of beautiful styles from tousled and half-up to classic chignons and intricate updos.