
ASCP, ISPA and PBA Receive 2026 Power of Associations Award for Esthetics Licensure Compact
This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.
THANK YOU to all of our friends and followers. Our instagram page (@modernsalon) has reached 100,000 followers. We truly are quite grateful. Your "likes" obviously mean a lot, and we regularly read your comments. MODERN has found other ...

THANK YOU to all of our friends and followers. Our instagram page (@modernsalon) has reached 100,000 followers. We truly are quite grateful. Your "likes" obviously mean a lot, and we regularly read your comments. MODERN has found other great hairdressers simply because of YOU (note number 2 in the countdown). When you tag us, we pay attention. This is really YOUR page, and @modernsalon is all about YOU.
As a gift for your attention, we are going to show YOUR top 10 faves in this countdown:
10 - "CLIENTS BE LIKE... I found someone cheaper." As of this post, this image (found on Pinterest) has earned 3,884 likes and 625 comments.
Scary post for Halloween by @hairbyvanessa
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9 - "I've owned about 6,000 bobby pins in my life. How many do I have left? FOUR. I HAVE FOUR LEFT". This image (also found on Pinterest) has 3,920 likes and 241 comments.
Where do they go?!! #forreal #lifeofahairstylist #bobbypins #hair #beauty
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8 - From one of MODERN's favorite artsts, @glamiris, you all just LOVED this ombre bob. This image earned 3,993 likes and 142 comments.
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7 - This one just went up this past weekend (for a second time). As of now, it has 4,280 likes and 264 comments.
We posted this ages ago, but just in case you missed it...
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6 - Thanks to @marcusbyerly for this "Clients be like I still see yellow." Within a couple of hours, it earned several thousand likes and has paused at 4,268 with 130 comments.
Cool post by @marcusbyerly #repost #whitehair #platinum #toofunny
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5 - This just went up a few days ago, but really grabbed some attention. Thanks to @theconfessionsofahairstylist for this gorgeous braid. 4,374 likes with 135 comments.
Dutch #braid by @theconfessionsofahairstylist
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4 - @Bescene ALWAYS posts something amazing and ALWAYS tags #modernsalon (thank you!). This stunning blue ombre bob has already earned 4,423 likes and 158 comments.
What's not to love about this peek-a-boo blue A-line bob by @bescene ?
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3 - MODERN searched high and low and found this incredible feed: @georgiykot. It is filled with breath-taking finishes, many on mannequin heads! This was a fave: 4,845 likes and 158 comments.
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2 - A comment on the @georiykot post above led us to @artak_hairstylist who is simply incredible. Check him out. This finish has earned 5,038 likes and 126 comments so far.
Oh, @artak_hairstylist is SOOOOOO good! #updo #highlights
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DRUMROLL, please! MODERN's number-one favorite all time (so far) is this:
1. These barbershop-inspired TOMS were found at Nordstrom by MODERN's Editor in Chief Alison Alhamed! She loved them and apparently you did too! 5,577 likes and 1,013 comments.
#barbershop-inspired #toms? Yassss please! Spotted at #Nordstrom.
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Again, THANK YOU and keep it all coming. We'll keep reading your comments, looking when you tag us and finding and posting those pictures that inspire. MODERN loves you!

This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.

In Dubai, a salon visit isn’t an appointment. It’s a weekly routine, and clients can spend $800 to $1,400 a month on it, according to Gaurav Tripathi of MADI International. On October 6-8, 2026, the market behind those numbers opens its doors as Beautyworld Dubai marks its 30th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together distributors, brands, stylists and salon owners from all over the world.

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As part of our ongoing commitment to sharing resources that help beauty professionals stay informed, we thought it was worth introducing our audience to The Chatter and the unique perspective it brings to industry conversations.

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Covet & Mane has expanded its Pro Color System with the launch of Color Boost Drops, completing what the company says is the first professional color system engineered specifically for hair extensions.

The 2026 Beauty Changes Lives Legacy Award has been awarded to Sam Villa for his trailblazing contribution, advocacy and mentorship that has profoundly transformed and elevated the professional beauty industry.

CND is relaunching its SHELLAC system with a new CND Visible Light Lamp, updated packaging, and an expanded shade offering.

Curl Cult founder Janine Jarman, a hairstylist, salon owner, educator, and product creator, is opening a community investment round that gives hairdressers and clients the opportunity to own a stake in the company they helped grow.

The night honored the artists and collections shaping the future of professional beauty during PBA NAHA 2026.

The ultra-lightweight, handle-free dryer is designed to reduce wrist strain while delivering powerful performance behind the chair.

Aura Salonware is proud to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients. This first-time scholarship in partnership with the Professional Beauty Association awarded three different scholarships to support beauty professionals at every point in their professional journey.

SalonCentric has announced its expansion into Alaska, marking the distributor’s presence across all 50 states and bringing additional access to professional beauty products, education and business support to licensed salon professionals in the region.