
America's Beauty Show Opens Entries for the 2027 ABS Global Image Awards
This global competition celebrates the artistry, energy, and creative PULSE of the professional beauty community.
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 global competition celebrates the artistry, energy, and creative PULSE of the professional beauty community.

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Wella artists presented the Monochromatic trend movement, introduced new Pure Perfection color and Sebastian styling innovations, while the Wella team created interactive fun throughout Wella Studio in Los Angeles.

Dominique LyVar, an influential educator and artist, is remembered by those who loved him for his significant impact on the industry and contributions to the community.

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As technology evolves at an accelerated rate, you want to make sure you have the best in your business toolkit to help you grow sales, motivate your team, communicate with your current and future clientele, and streamline your managerial tasks. The 2026 SALON TODAY Technology Solutions Guide is designed to help you navigate today's growing landscape of salon and spa technology. In this guide, you'll find a curated look at more than 50 of the latest software platforms, digital solutions, and innovative features to help you compare options and identify the best fit for your business.

The Davines Edit reflects the brand’s passion for people and planet.

RÜTE Wash introduces a shower cap designed specifically for crown washing, helping clients with hair extensions cleanse the scalp while protecting the lengths from water.

Premiere San Antonio Presented by SalonCentric returns for its fourth edition August 30-31 at the Henry B. González Convention Center, delivering its biggest and boldest event to date.

One-Day Personal and Professional Development Education Event for Beauty Professionals Set for October 25, 2026, at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue.

According to the report, people are moving away from copy-paste trends and toward community, using real experiences to develop a sense of taste and beauty that reflects who they are.

Hairstylists and barbers can showcase their creative and technical vision in two global categories with cash prizes and a chance to represent in Portugal.

The BBR Beauty Show featured a prominent speaker lineup including Lacy Redway, Karrueche Tran, Danessa Myricks, Chelley B., Sabrina Elba, Jessica Harris-Dupart, and more.