2017 game changers

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Shawna Lee Russell @hairbyshawna_russell

Before-and-after photos and beautiful balayaged and blonde finish looks are just some of the reasons we love Shawna Lee Russell's page. Her social-media presence has opened doors for her to teach and meeting other like-minded stylists from around the world.

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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.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Miguel Andrew Rosas @newstyle84

Got a hankerin' for some KFC?  This member of our MODERN SALON 100 can hook you up.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Cynthia Lumzy @cynthialumzy

This is probably not the first time you've seen Chicago-based wig master Cynthia Lumzy's name--and if it is, it certainly won't be the last. MODERN SALON has been following her since her following was itty bitty--and now it's climbed into the 200,000! See why she made the MODERN SALON 100 list.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Cem Gumus @cemgumush

Looking for a page with long, cascading mermaid waves in varying shades of blonde and brown, from platinum to ashy? Cem Gumus has a feed chock-full of boss-balayage inspiration.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Ricardo Santiago @stylistricardosantiago

Orlando, Florida-based stylist Ricardo Santiago (@stylistricardosantiago) calls himself a jack of all trades--but we think he's more like a king of all trades. Each post he shares is a major stunner. His skills range from sun-kissed balayage to vibrants and pastels. See why he earned a spot on our MODERN SALON 100.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Sydney Ann Lopez @sydneyannlopezhair

Sydney Ann Lopez is one of the most encouraging, supportive, talented stylists MODERN SALON is following on Instagram. She regularly posts work throughout the day that has become so recognizable to our editors, we know who is sharing with us before we even see her name. She's best known for her vibrants and pastels but she also earned a spot on our MODERN SALON 100 for her beautiful braiding and styling skills.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Joost Mulleman @joostmulleman

He is a skilled craftsman and a passionate educator and advocate for old world barbering combined with modern trends.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Mika Rogerson @mikaatbhc

Scope out Mika Rogerson's @mikaatbhc Instagram page and prepare to be impressed with the prettiest balayages and blending you ever did see. This Greenville, North Carolina, colorist creates the most beautiful sun-kissed balayage and tousled textured lobs--see why else we chose her for the MODERN SALON 100.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Tiffany Jo Vaneeckhoute @_hairbytiffany_

Braids, pastels, vibrant color effects and rainbow hair: you get it all on @_hairby_tiffany_'s Instagram page. We named Tiffany Jo Vaneekhoute one of our MODERN SALON 100 because each post is packed with inspiration and her captions are memorable and clever.