MODERN SALON editors love nothing more than finding hidden talent on Instagram. Haley Garber (@beautybyhaleygarber) caught our attention with her posts upon posts of perfect braided rosettes. Read more about Garber here.
After narrowing thousands of Best of the Fest submissions to our 10 semifinalists, we asked the 10 talented stylists to create a beautiful festival balayaged look. Our panel of judges and editors picked their five favorites!
From boho braids, space buns, fun accessories such as flowers and headbands, beautiful balayage and glitter, it wasn’t easy to judge this first round, but it certainly was beautiful.
In the wise words of her highness Beyonce, if you like it then you should have put a ring on it. Although she likely wasn't referring to ring braids when she said this, we digress.
One creative stylist with a carry-on suitcase produced a photo shoot in the Costa Rican jungle, celebrating the surroundings and playing with texture and embellishment in braids, buns and twists.
Alison Valsamis started creating braided rose upstyles after being inspired by planting roses with her grandmother. She never dreamed that a figment of her imagination would go viral worldwide.
CosmoProf and MODERN SALON partner to bring salons Modern Fairytale, a collection of products, tools and looks that will get clients excited! It's all about ethereal, iridescent shades of beauty.
Pureology educator Wendy Belanger shares how to create a beautiful braid, from the prep to the finishing. Belanger also shares how to secure the braid without any pins.