game changers

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Michele Pritchard @michelepritchardhair

Michele Pritchard, @michelepritchardhair, is best known for her babylights, balayage and blowouts. See why we chose her to be part of our 2018 MODERN SALON 100.

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2018 MODERN SALON 100: Carlos Estrella  @Los_Cut_It

He's an artist with the clippers, crafting beautifully fluid designs. His hidden talent is his punctuality and this is the kind of boast we can get behind. Meet @Los_Cut_It, Carlos Estrella.

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Franco Hernandez @hairbyfranco

Franco Hernandez, @hairbyfranco, is best known for his fashion colors and extension transformations. See why we chose him to be part of our 2018 MODERN SALON 100.

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Alexis DiGiacomo @ChiColorist19

Alexis DiGiacomo, @ChiColorist19, is best known for her b alayage and blonding . See why we chose her to be part of our 2018 MODERN SALON 100.

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Rickey Zito @hairgod_zito

Rickey Zito (@hairgod_zito) is of pro-beauty Instagram royalty. With more than half a million followers on, this innovator, collaborator and influencer's work speaks for itself.

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Our List of Artists You Must Follow

Introducing 2018’s MODERN SALON 100, our who’s-who list of social media beauty influencers—see the work that made them Insta-famous, get their tips on getting noticed, see how Instagram changed their lives, and favorite apps, hashtags and pages to follow.

Game Changers: 2018 MODERN SALON 100

Introducing our 2018 social media beauty influencers: 100 must-follow stylists, and the work that make them Insta-famous.

2018 MODERN SALON 100: Kristina Beaty @theglamtech

Kristina Beaty (@theglamtech) caught MODERN's attention when she first entered, and ultimately won, the Wedding Belles styling competition this past spring. Learn more about the talented special-occasion stylist here.

Rob the Original @robtheoriginal Creates the Mandala Challenge in a Hair Cut

We've heard of the Mandala, and we've heard of the Mandala Challenge—but we'd never seen it on a head of hair... until now, thanks to Rob Ferrel, best known as @robtheoriginal.

Formula Alert: Nora Dababneh's Metallic Makeover Using Matrix Mixed Metals

We're borderline obsessed with this look she created using a sneak peek of Matrix metallic shades. From silver gray to rose gold, the new metallic shades create metallic looks in one step.