11 Rising Hair Stars on Instagram
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1/13Especially with awards season now in full swing, you're probably already following most of the big players in the hair world on Instagram: Sally Hershberger, Jen Atkin, Mark Townsend, and Kristin Ess are just a few of our favorites that we double-tap on the regular. But Instagram is also a treasure trove of under-the-radar hair geniuses who unlock a whole new door to hairstyle possibilities. We did the research for you and made an easy-to-follow guide of up-and-coming hair stars that we think will be the next big thing on Insta — guaranteed to make your feed even more addictive than it already is. Click through to find unique braids you'll wear all summer long, pretty haircut inspiration, and sparkly hair accessories just in time for graduation or prom.
2/13Jordan MacKensie of Braids by Jordan @braidsbyjordan
Canadian 18-year-old Jordan MacKensie is the face behind this Instagram feed and — as the handle suggests — it features soft, romantic braided styles worthy of prom, graduation, and beyond. Sculptural fishtails, waterfall braids, and romantic ponys are all in Jordan's epic Rolodex of braid how-tos. But her specialty seems to be forming roses out of a braid, which she creates by delicately pancaking and twisting a regular three-strand braid.
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3/13Steph Brinkerhoff of @hairandmakeupbysteph
Utah-based hairstylist Steph Brinkerhoff also has a strong braiding game, but that's not the only thing you'll see on her 'gram. You'll also find architectural updos, romantic waves, and some of the coolest dye jobs you've ever seen. Spending the summer experimenting with a new look is easy thanks to her helpful hyperspeed video tutorials.
4/13Teddi Cranford of White Rose Collective @whiterosecollective
Former Bumble and Bumble hairstylist Teddi Cranford recently opened her appointment-only East Village salon, White Rose Collective. Her attentive staff only takes two clients at a time and the result: cool-girl haircuts, dreamy prom-worthy updos, and everything in between — as shown on her Instagram feed. We love her use of glittery hair accessories, delicate florals, and wispy tendrils that fall in all the right places.
5/13Tauni Dawson @tauni901
Tauni was Riawna Capri's assistant for years and now she's a senior stylist at Nine Zero One Salon with a growing celeb clientele herself. Following in her mentor's beachy signature style, Tauni also knows her way around a curling iron as evidenced by her feed's tousled looks like this one on one of our fave bloggers, Marianna Hewitt.
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6/13Christina Butcher of Hair Romance @hairromance
Christina Butcher's refreshing take on hair comes from her own struggle with finding looks that work well on curls. We love the specific focus on curly styles and the way she frequently shouts out the products she uses to create the look. One of her favorite go-tos? Klorane Leave-in Spray with flax seed that thickens hair without creating frizz.
(Model in photo: @joyjah)
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7/13Jackie Marie of Fox and Jane Salon @hairbyjackiemarief
Textured hair is officially more than just a temporary trend and hairstylist Jackie Marie is doing a great job at proving why. Her feed is full of rumpled, beachy waves that eliminate the need for a separate Pinterest board. Whether you have a short bob, long layers, or something in the middle, there's a flattering, tousled look for you to screenshot.
8/13Shir Ben-Zikry and Sophie Rose of Instibraid @instibraid
In between inspirational quotes and funny memes, there's plenty of braided hairstyle ideas to be found on Shir Ben-Zikry and Sophie Rose's feed. The duo features cool takes on a classic three-strand braid, but also some really interesting styles we have yet to experiment with. We love how they sprinkle their favorite celebrity looks as well as their own original styles for a feed that always keeps us coming back for more.
9/13Renda Attia @rendaattia
If Renda's name already looks familiar, it's because she's the genius behind many of the looks Jourdan Dunn wears down the red carpet and famously chopped the model's hair into a lob a few seasons back. The London-based hairstylist specializes in natural hair textures and we can't wait to see what else the rising star has up her sleeve.
10/13Jennifer Klingvall @jenniferkingvall
You don't know #hairgoals until you've scrolled through vlogger Jennifer Klingvall's clean and gorgeous feed. Her technique varies from braids to half updos to Old Hollywood waves — most of which you can log onto her YouTube channel to check out the full tutorial. The social media star already has a huge following in Stockholm, where she's based, but we have an inkling that she'll become equally popular stateside, too
11/13__Jaleesa Moses @saythelees
For many of you, Youtube star Jaleesa Moses needs little introduction. But just in case you aren't yet following the beauty vlogger on Instagram, here's a reminder of the gorgeous natural curls you'll find on her feed. From tight ringlets to loose waves and peek-a-boo bangs, we're seriously obsessed with the 25-year-old's crazy-good skills with hot tools and products. Her 'gram is sprinkled with tons of little tricks and product recs, including her all-time hair repair secret: coconut oil.
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