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.

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Dominique's Beacon Blog: Day Three!

Dominique's Beacon Blog: Day Three!

by Alison Alhamed

Dominique's Beacon Blog: Day Three! "Today we get to wear our Beacon shirts—now everyone will really recognize us! We attended some more seminars and got to hear from more industry people such as Susan Scott and the NAHA press conference and how they are making over this industry. It's nice to know that people are working around the clock to get the beauty industry voices heard."

Dominique's Beacon Blog: Day Two plus NAHA!

by Alison Alhamed

Dominique's Beacon Blog: Day Two! "Everyone so far has different roles they play in this industry but it's nice to know that they all have one thing in common: they were all just like us sitting here as students listening to so many great leaders talk about how they got started and their long journeys to success. This is so inspirational...."

Dominique's Thoughts on Beacon: Day One

by Alison Alhamed

Meet Dominique Bourgouis. Dominique is a student at Pivot Point International in the suburbs of Chicago and entered and won Beacon 2010, which took place in Las Vegas during the Professional Beauty Association's Beauty Week. We asked Dominique to be a Beacon Blogger during her time in Vegas and she sure had a fantatic time networking, learning best practices and getting tips from the top.

PBA Beauty Week: Beacon, Here We Come!

PBA Beauty Week: Beacon, Here We Come!

by Alison Alhamed

I just landed in Las Vegas for PBA's Beauty Week: Full of amazing events to look forward to, including the North American Hairstyling Awards (pretty much the Oscar's of hair!), Symposium, and Beacon--the perfect event for students and new and young professionals.

"Marble" Your Clients' Nails With This Technique

"Marble" Your Clients' Nails With This Technique

by Alison Alhamed

I just learned a very cool, and unique, nail technique and I’m so excited about it! I’m not sure if this is something just done at beauty schools like mine, or if “marbling” of nails is common at salons, also have heard it called “water colors”—but in my few years in the industry, I’ve certainly never heard of it! So while it may not be new to you, the professional, it's new to me and my class and we're really excited! It's perfect for teens or for those who like to theme their nails ( red , white and blue for the 4th of July, anyone??!!)

Bonjour World! Pivot Point Study Abroad: Paris!

Bonjour World! Pivot Point Study Abroad: Paris!

by Alison Alhamed

Every so often, we have life experiences that serve as benchmarks for our personal timelines. Something monumental will happen and, for the rest of our lives, we'll remember that day--everything that happened pre-event, and everything that happened post-event. Maybe someday someone asks you, "When did Jenny get hired at the salon?" And you'll respond, "Oh, well, Anne had just celebrated her 30th birthday and George fell off his bike that day... so, it was in October!" For me, my trip with Pivot Point International will always serve as a benchmark in my life, a monumental life experience I will NEVER forget!

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