game changers

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Chris Weber Mirlach @chrisweberhair

Blondes and pastels put Chris Weber Mirlach on the map. We love how his page, @chrisweberhair, features close-ups of beautiful color on clean, white backgrounds.

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2017 MODERN SALON 100: John Mosley @popular_nobody

An educator and artist, John Mosley knows that popularity on social media doesn't equal self worth but his profile continues to rise.

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: 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.

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.

Reality Check: Meet Your Future Self

Although our August Healthy Hairdresser Challenge is closed and we’ve moved on to the September Challenge, there’s one more inspirational entry in the August Challenge we’d like to share. The Challenge asked you to discuss any ...

Challenge Participants Reveal How to Celebrate Change

Part 1 of a two-part article sharing the responses to the Healthy Hairdresser August 2016 Challenge.