game changers

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Marie Negron @glamhairbymarie

Meet Marie Negron ( @glamhairbymarie) the owner of Flawless Beauty Salon, Cleveland, Ohio. The balayage specialist has more than 13.4K followers on her Instagram page that features gorgeous finishes and MANY impressive makeovers.

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2018 MODERN SALON 100: Julie Holbrook @headrushdesigns

Meet Julie Holbrook ( @headrushdesigns) the Ogden, Utah artist who proudly calls herself a "pink and short hair lover." Her 20K followers are treated to delightful finishes with everything from lobs to bobs to lovely transformations.

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Amy Baugh @hairbyamybee

Meet Amy Baugh ( @hairbyamybee) of  Advanced Techniques, Fruita, Colorado. The colorist specializes in balayage and her 12K followers are treated to makeovers and finishes featuring perfectly placed painted highlights.

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Brandy Jefferson @brandyannlee

Meet Brandy Lee Jefferson, Lead Stylist at Bardot Studio in Washington, North Carolina. Her @brandyleeann Instagram page is chock full of gorgeous finishes ranging from balayage blondes to classic brunettes and fun fashion shades.

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Erica Keelen @ericakeelen_hair_love

Erica Keelen (@ericakeelen_hair_love) of Studio Sage , Jacksonville Beach, Florida, adds the word "competition" to list of her specialties. She should! The salon owner and colorist has entered many industry contests, winning or placing in most.

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Derek Cash @derekcashstyles

Meet Derek Cash ( @derekcashstyles) of  Genesis Hair Boutique, Pembroke Pines, Florida. The blonding and balayage specialist shares more than 2,400 posts on his Instagram page featuring beautiful and inspiring finishes and transformations.

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Gerilyn Ghaisarzadeh @GerilynGhaisarzadeh

Meet  Gerilyn Ghaisarzadeh ( @GerilynGhaisarzadeh) of  Capricci Ricci Salon, Winter Park, Florida.The color specialist has just a bit more than 2000 followers on her Instagram page, but her gorgeous posts clearly make her a rising star and "Game Changer."

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Caitlin Ford @caitlinfordhair

Meet Caitlin Ford of  The Rainbow Room, St. Louis. The Creative Color specialist has more than 85K followers on her @caitlinfordhair Instagram page.

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Ashlee Allen @aaashleee

Meet   Ashlee Allen , a balayage specialist from  ASH Hair Studio, Ferndale, Michigan. Her gorgeous Instagram page, @aaashleee has more than 2000 posts of beautifully hair painted finishes ranging from deep brown to ash blonde, with a few fashion shades thrown in.

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Heather Buchanan @glamrock_hair

Meet  Heather Buchanan ( @glamrock_hair) of  3 Bowls of Color Salon, Newport News, Virginia. The fashion color specialist has been a MODERN favorite for years and we are excited to include her as a 2018 Game Changer.