Modern Salon 100 Honors 2026 Class of Beauty Professionals
The MODERN SALON 100 list for 2026 has been announced, recognizing 100 professionals across beauty, wellness, and barbering.
The MODERN SALON 100 list for 2026 is now official. It spotlights 100 beauty, wellness, and barbering professionals whose work and social media presence demonstrate notable passion.
According to the announcement from Nails Magazine, there is no single path to becoming an honoree. This year's group reflects the industry's breadth, bringing together hairstylists, colorists, barbers, nail technicians, estheticians, and rising professionals at various career stages. They share a commitment to their craft and to moving the industry forward.
Nail Artistry in the Spotlight
Several recognized professionals specialize in nail enhancements and art. Their inclusion shows the integral role of nail technology within the broader beauty landscape. The list features artists known for their creative designs and technical skill in nail services.
The Celebration Event
The recognition extends beyond the online announcement. An in-person MODERN SALON 100 Celebration is scheduled for October 25 in Philadelphia. The event will coincide with MODERN SALON Boot Camp. Details and registration are available at modernsalonbootcamp.com.
Meet the Honorees
The full list of 2026 honorees, including their Instagram handles, is provided below. Nails Magazine encourages followers to engage with these professionals for inspiration and fresh ideas.
| Honoree Name | Instagram Handle |
|---|---|
| Aimee Hamilton | @thelacquerlassie |
| Alex Pardoe | @alexpardashian |
| Alii Wray | @missxalii |
| Alondra Negron | @curls.byalo |
| Angelina Stranieri | @willowjunehair |
| Angelina Almadanat | @combined_theories |
| Ashlie Ferguson | @snowconehead |
| Billie J. Ross | @billiejross |
| Brandy Sucher | @getklawed |
| Brittany Goldberg | @heavymetalhair_ |
| Cait Piska | @caitandcolorr |
| Carlos Pagan | @drasticartbarbering |
| Cassidy Wilson | @cassidywilsonhair |
| Catherine Cook | @catcookhair |
| Cathy Galindo | @nailsbycathyc |
| Chloe Elizabeth Reed | @glamnailz210 |
| Chrissy Carrozza | @sheargenius_ |
| Christina Myotte | @christina.carbonsalon |
| David Boardman | @davidboardman_ |
| Edith Mesa | @edithlex |
| Elizabeth Fuller | @yourbaddiehairgirl |
| Gina Guerin | @ginaghair |
| Hannah Rice | @hannahdelaneyhair |
| Hannalyn Alvarez | @goldenaurahair |
| Henry Amoloja | @henytribes |
| Isabelle Hoag | @isabelle.manicuredsocial |
| Jackie Sena | @jiaweibeauty |
| Jacob Lee | @jacobhair |
| Jamie Wiley | @jamiewileyeditorial |
| Jamillah Herrera | @jamillahdoesmyhair |
| Jasmine Washington | @jasmine.washington |
| Jazmin Villegas | @jazminscurlss |
| Jennifer Gray | @jennifergraybridal |
| Jerrid Robinson | @hairbyjerbear_ |
| Jessica Mirabelli | @beauty.by.jessmira |
| Jessica Bartolucci | @jessica_bartolucci |
| Jillian Susten | @glossedbyjillian |
| Jodie Strange | @stranger.hair |
| Josh Asenjo | @fabhairbyjosh |
| Kaelee Wise | @nailswithkaelee |
| Kate Kwasniak | @eclipsexdye |
| Kate Owens | @thesensorysafesolution @kateilovehair |
| Katherine Balan | @_hairbykatherine |
| Kelly Vasquez | @kelsforbeauty |
| Kelly Bee | @kellybeestyles |
| Kelsey Reres | @kelseyrereshair |
| Kia Sterling | @kiasterlinghair |
| Lacy Gadegaard-West | @lacedhairextensions @laced.hair.care @lacedhairsalon @lacedhairfoundation @lacedacademy |
| Lauryn Boyer | @lauryn.grace.hair |
| Lea Hardy | @leachristinehair_ |
| Lisa Mardo | @lisastouch521 |
| Louschristcy Charles | @projetdelou_ |
| Luis Rodriguez | @luisfernando_hair |
| Manda Ziegelman | @mandaziegelman |
| Marco Gonzalez | @mginnovation |
| Marcus Williams | @marcrepublic @stylesinspiredbymarc |
| May Paulina | @maypaullina |
| Mayuko Kondo | @nailsbymayup |
| Megan Steinberg | @coolgirl.meg |
| Miara Bryant | @miara.emoni |
| Michael Trey | @michaeltreyhair |
| Michelle-Nichole Jones | @michelle_nichole |
| Minhwa Lee | @minhwaleehair |
| Monica Frias | @teddybearhairs |
| Monique Bray | @moniqueshairexperience |
| Rachel Parente | @artistrybyrachelp |
| Rachel Stefanik | @hairpaintedwithlove |
| Rashleigh Beaton | @vybzessestudio |
| Rebecca George | @skinlikethis |
| Regina McGuinness | @hellbentforhair |
| Rory Sevajian | @fadedinc |
| Ruby Devine | @rubydevine |
| Sabrina Vellender | @beautyby_sabs |
| Sabrina Alfaro | @curlturaa |
| Samantha Jones | @sammiejones_hair |
| Savanna Ford | @savvyheartshair |
| Sean Kirby | @damnsean__ |
| Sharrell Knight | @thestarrprojectstudio |
| Sierra Nyx | @sieleenyx |
| Stephanie Lawrence | @steph.blankcanvas |
| Svetlana Kindiakova | @beautyhairbylana |
| Talaya Thomas | @aigneestyles |
| Tasha Duff | @dznailztho |
| Tessa Scissorhands | @tessascissorhands |
| Toni Anthony | @tonianthony_ |
| Torrie Hart | @torriehart_ |
| Tracy Pham | @puritylift |
| Tristan Sutrisno | @iteachcolor |
| Tuguldur Erdenejargal | @nailboii |
| Tyler Mascio | @mac_daddybeauty |
| Vanessa Zarate | @vanessavanitynails |
| Victor Scotti | @thedonnajeanclinic |
| Viper Doom | @viper.hairartist |
| Whitney Bacon-Benson | @whitneyhandzllc |
| Yessica Felipe | @yessynailjewels |
| Yuliza González | @styledbyyuliza |
| Yureesh Hooker | @ystyleny |
| Zoe O'Day | @zoedoesyourhair |
Nail artists like Cathy Galindo (@nailsbycathyc) and Mayuko Kondo (@nailsbymayup) are among those celebrated in the 2026 class.
