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Alison Alhamed

Alison Alhamed

Editor in Chief, MODERN SALON

As Editor in Chief, Alison Alhamed shapes the content and voice for MODERN SALON's social media platforms, digital channels and monthly print magazine. Alison collaborates closely with salon professionals, social influencers, brands and industry personalities to connect them with our community of readers and followers. As a beauty editor, public speaker and licensed cosmetologist, Alison was named one of Folio magazine's 13 Under 30 emerging leaders in publishing. She regularly judges industry competitions; presents on how to build a following on social media; collaborates with brands on photoshoots, marketing and advertising campaigns; and is passionate about the professional salon industry.

Alison Alhamed wrote

Thin is Out, Fat is In

by Alison Alhamed

Especially for female clients, thinning hair is a scary beauty problem. As their stylist, you can often provide them with help and information, whether it's a new cut or recommending the proper products. Luckily, there are more products than ever before for helping thinning hair. One of the very newest is Pravana Naturceuticals' BIOJEN 9 line.

Rocking Bangs...No Commitment Required

by Alison Alhamed

Three of the editors here at Modern Salon Media have bangs—we love ‘em, but there are definitely those days where we wish we didn’t have them. There’s always a way to fake not having bangs, but there’s no way to fake having bangs… until now.

Stylist's Pick: Aveda’s Be Curly

by Alison Alhamed

April Lyn Graffeo, co-owner of Indra Salon and City Spa in Andover, Massachusetts says the product is great for women with short and straight hair; by adding a bend, Curl Control takes away the “pin-straight” look and gives movement.

Wedding Updo #6, Prink Salon

by Alison Alhamed

In the final installment of Laurel’s wedding updo competition, we took a trip to downtown Chicago’s Prink, where co-owner Rachel Glenn showed us her big, bold, beautiful updo that took our breath away.

Younger Looking Eyes

by Alison Alhamed

Eyelash extensions are not only one of the hottest new service categories to enter the market because of its unique lash-by-lash application process, they’re also making waves in the anti-aging genre. Application of Novalash extensions results in thick, long-lasting, eye-opening lashes. Known to make eyes look five to 10 years younger, extensions are an affordable, safe, non-surgical option to take years off clients’ faces.

Adjust-a-Sinks by Accessible Systems

by Alison Alhamed

The new Adjust-a-Sinks by Accessible Systems are fantastic for both stylists and clients. The adjustable-height shampoo bowl can be adjusted 12 inches vertically with a foot pump, improving ergonomics for the stylist and reducing neck and lower back strain that can occur with a low, fixed-height shampoo bowl.

How Beauty Changed Your Life: Meet Dakima Hicks

by Alison Alhamed

As First Chair's distribution has grown, so has its popularity--students and new professionals are reading the articles, passing the magazine along to classmates and other new stylists, and are sharing the information found in the pages of First Chair on their Facebook pages and blogs. One student, in particular, found the Beauty Changes Lives page to be of particular interest, and felt compelled to send me her story. And I, after reading it, felt compelled to share it with you... meet Dakima Hicks.

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