Stylist Spotlight
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
TEAM SPIRIT: The R+Co Education Team
Inspired by their collective of industry greats, R+Co is committed to bringing best-in-class education to hairdressers around the world.
by Anne Moratto
Solo Artist Spotlight: Tammy Feltner
We spotlight Regional Education Director for TIGI, Tammy Feltner, who also is a chair renter at Michael Isaiah’s Salon St. Louis, Missouri.
Education Empowers: Investing in Advanced Education as a Solo Artist
Advanced education is an investment in yourself and your business.
Hairdressers At Heart: Confessions of a Show-stopping Mentor
Competition season means a lot of sleepless nights, empty coffee cups and moments squinting at a few strands to make sure they’re perfect. Take it from two-time North American Trend Vision Awards (NATVA) gold winner Shirley Gordon: it’s all worth it.
Oribe Educator Spotlight: James Pecis
James Pecis, Global Ambassador to Oribe Hair Care is one of today’s emerging voices in the world of editorial and runway hair. Find
Oribe Educator Spotlight: Nicci Welsh
Nicci Welsh started climbing up the tough beauty ladder 20 years ago as a hairdresser. With many accolades under her belt, she's also a well-known Oribe educator. Learn more about Welsh and what's she's doing with this brand.