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What did people do before social media? Then what did the people do? How did they know what was going on? It’s hard to say, but we’re glad it’s here now. Where else can we see behind-the-scenes footage of a shoot or award show? It gives us a never-before-seen look at some of the best in the beauty Showbiz, including the products the actors love, the client hairstylists they work with, and hell, even the places they live. Where they have brunch. Some hairstylists do more than change our opinion of whether we fit the fringe, some are cultural changers who change our visual history. These are what we dub hair icons. Hairstyling legends, Oribe Canales, Naomi, Linda, Christy and Cindy’s have been hair experts for over 30 years. The beauty community on Instagram is huge, and has endless possibilities for hair inspiration from other stylists, beauty enthusiasts, or just for new ideas for your morning routine. Hair is more important than looks and that’s why hairstylists has a cult following on Instagram.
What is a hair stylist called?
Sometime hairstylists also called hairdressers or beauticians, shampoo, cut, color, bleach and style hair. They may also use chemicals to straighten or curl the hair and apply extensions to lengthen the hair.
How do you find hairdressers on Instagram ?
Search for specific hashtags on Instagram. Things like [your city] + hair or hair stylist. For example: #austinhairstylist #austinsalon #austintexashair #austinhairartist etc. Chances are if there’s a salon in your area that’s on trend, which should be what you want, they’ll have an active Instagram account. Best Smelling Shampoo
Plus, further we rounded up 10 hairstylists who are changing the beauty game, setting one gram at a time, and giving us tons of hair inspiration along the way.
1) @AnhCoTran
A quick scroll through Anh Co Tran’s Instagram will reveal why the mane master trademarked the term “love in hair”—no one rocks the tousled, beachy texture quite like her. If you’re looking for haircut inspiration, look no further than her Instagram, where her gorgeous before-and-after shots of her signature waves are stunning, as well as her photos with clients like Coco Rocha and Anne Hathaway. Glimpses of his work too.
2) @tedgibson
Ted Gibson is a jack of all trades and an absolute master. The hairstylist not only runs his own eponymous, in-demand salon, but often shows hair backstage during fashion week, styling clients like Lupita Nyong’o and Adina Menzel, and holds frequent hair seminars.
3) @paulhanlonhair
Paul Hanlon has been responsible for some of the most extreme and crazy hairstyles to walk the runway. From Alexander McQueen’s AW08 show with its regal romp, to Tao’s SS11 extraterrestrial look, and of course Gucci’s SS19 whimsical 80s-meets-Alice in Wonderland-old lady look. Paul Hanlon is the king of haute couture hair.
4) @MaraRoszak
If you’ve been admiring Emma Stone’s hair from afar, follow Mara Roszak to get up close and personal. She’s a go-to stoner for red carpet events, and also works with Zoe Saldana and Lily Collins, to name a few. The girl knows her way around a pair of scissors, trust us.
5) @anthonyturnerhair
Anthony Turner Famous for as the ultimate man in hairdressing, Anthony Turner has developed a signature style with a dramatic, experimental and bold flair. JW Anderson’s go-to stylist for Fashion Week and the man behind the bouncy waves at the Victoria’s Secret show, Turner can do it all.
6) @vernonfrancois
Vernon Francois is a better educated, trained and famous hairstylist than any other hairstylist. Whether he’s creating the most magical finger-wave braids for Amandla Steinberg, or teaching his Instagramers how to define their own curls, Francois’ work is the ultimate combination of creativity, beauty and insight.
7) @SamMcKnight1
Sam McKnight is, quite simply, a hair legend. He’s the man Karl Lagerfeld calls upon to style Chanel’s runway hairstyles, and his jaw-dropping work is often featured in Vogue, Elle and more. Follow her account for more hair creations you won’t see anywhere else.
8) @LacyRedway
Lacey Redway’s talent for texture and relaxed hair knows no bounds, having styled everyone from Selma’s Carmen Ejogo to Zoe Kravitz. But her talents don’t stop there—she also often works with the well-heeled Olivia Palermo, and styles editorials for international covers of magazines like Elle and Marie Claire.
9) @riawna
You’d be hard-pressed to find any top hair list without Riawna Capri and her business partner Nikki Lee. Capri is the co-founder of celebrity favorite Nine Zero One Salon in Los Angeles and counts everyone from Selena Gomez to Birdie’s partner Julianne Hough as clients. In addition, she launched a new beauty site Beauty Coach, which will teach you everything you want to know about hair, makeup and more.
10) @guidopalau
Guido, the behind-the-scenes hairstylist at Fashion Week, has done more fashion shows than Kaya’s first season. Despite success styling music videos including George Michael’s ‘Freedom’, Palau’s real success has been on the runway. Known as one of the most influential people in hair trends, he was listed as one of the “25 most powerful people in the fashion industry” by the BFC and rightly so.
