2017 Game Changers

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Erik Gutierrez @hairerik

Erik Gutierrez inspired the masses on Instagram, his blonding and balayage melts are stunning. We named his a part of this year’s MODERN SALON 100 for his incredible talent, business saavy and cool-girl hair effects.

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2017 MODERN SALON 100: Alexandra Wilson @alexandralee1016

With just shy of 1,300 followers on Instagram, we know Alexandra Wilson (@alexandralee1016) has big things in store. The XXX-based stylist would be a huge asset to any bride on her big day; Wilson's braiding, updos and styling are beautiful, precise and trend-forward.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Caroline Guiney (@caroline.anythingbutbasic)

Caroline Guiney of Encino, California, has built a massive social media following for her beautiful blonding skills and pastel talent. MODERN loves following her for her close attention to styling perfection to make her color pop. See more on my she made this year’s MODERN SALON 100.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Krystle Waivio @krystlewaiviohair

Krystle Waivio (@krystlewaiviohair) first caught our attention when she won our Wedding Party Wednesday contest on Instagram with a beautiful fishtail braid upstyle in September 2016. That same style also got her into the top 10 semifinalists of our Braids & Brides styling competition at the beginning of 2017.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Jennifer Marie Lopiccolo @jenniferlopiccolo_llc

There are so many wonderful things to say about Jennifer Marie Lopiccolo's Instagram page. First and foremost, the talent is beyond impressive in the color world. But we also love how she shares her techniques. Read on to learn more about her and why she's featured in the 2017 MODERN SALON 100.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Rebecca Taylor @rebeccataylorhair

Stop what you're doing and run, go follow Rebecca Taylor on Instagram if you don't already (actually, finish reading all the reasons we love her page first). Her color work is amazing and she has the best personality that comes out in her posts and captions. See why else she is featured in our 2017 MODERN SALON 100.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Leysa Carrillo @leysahairandmakeup

If you don't already follow Leysa Carrillo on Instagram, you're missing out. The Vegas-based colorist blows us away time and time again with her beautiful colormelts, styling skills and creative color. See why she is featured in the 2017 MODERN SALON 100.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Zachary Dillon Mesquit @platinum_perfection

Zachary Dillon Mesquit created his own hashtag called #BleachItAgain. His page makes you want to push the envelope and take that level 9 client to a 10, and then take her even beyond that! In Mequit's work, platinum isn't light and bright enough! His page is a mix of perfect icy blonde hair and his hilarious personality. It really doesn't get better than that!

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Presley Poe @presleypoe

There are so many positive things to say about Presley Poe. In addition to posting the coolest color work and illusions, she is also a really wonderful person. MODERN has been following her forever--check out why she's in the 2017 MODERN SALON 100!

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Samantha Tarini @deathbycouture

Beautiful color, gorgeous styling and trendy braids, Samantha Tarini's @deathbycouture Instagram page has it all. See why she made the 2017 MODERN SALON 100.

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