Universe Walker to Host The Art of Dry Cutting Workshop in Brooklyn on July 20

Salon owner, tech founder, and educator Universe Walker will bring her signature workshop, The Art of Dry Cutting, to Brooklyn on July 20, offering stylists a chance to deepen their understanding of shape, movement, texture, and dry cutting.

The MODERN Artist Mish Jolie: Do It Even If You're Scared

For Mish Jolie (@meltedbymish), success isn't measured by how busy you are, it's measured by how fulfilled you feel. The Connecticut-based stylist, educator and MODERN SALON 100 honoree has built a career around balayage, lived-in brunettes and razor cutting.

Pre-PRIDE: Finding Allies in the Beauty Salon

At a time when many LGBTQ+ people felt compelled to hide parts of themselves, Carlos Valenzuela found a career in beauty and a community that offered opportunity based on what you could do and how well you could do it.

MODERN Artist Amanda Harsche: Growth Through Connection

Amanda Harsche has built her career on two simple beliefs: never stop learning and never stop connecting.

Staying Informed: Why the Financial Conversation in Beauty Is Changing

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.

Chaz Dean Shares 5 Career Lessons for Hairstylists Building a Lasting Career

Whether it's social media, fashion, film, art, or culture, Chaz Dean advises stylists to stay aware of what's inspiring people. Take the elements that make sense for you in these five lessons learned through a life in beauty.

The MODERN Artist Connective Edit: Jessica Domoney Says Success Starts with Boundaries

For Jessica Domoney, building a successful career isn't about saying yes to every opportunity, it's about protecting your time, investing in yourself and creating an experience clients won't forget.

The MODERN Artist Connective Edit: Melissa Dawn Chose Her Own Adventure

Transformation artist Melissa Dawn has spent more than two decades building a career that's equal parts creativity and business strategy. Dawn is known for dramatic transformations, creative color and a philosophy that encourages beauty professionals to keep learning, set healthy boundaries and define success on their own terms.

AI Won't Replace Your Voice—Unless You Let It

"The mistake people make is treating AI like a vending machine instead of a personal assistant." Digital marketing expert Scott Moon shares how beauty professionals can use AI while staying authentic