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

Pump Up the Volume

Pump Up the Volume

by Alison Alhamed

Kenra ’s Volume Spray 25 super-hold finishing spray dries fast, gives all-day hold and delivers body and movement to hair. Instead of making the hair stiff and immobile, the hairspray actually gives hair a ton of body and movement, with lots of control and no flaky residue.

Head Case

Head Case

by Alison Alhamed

I'm wrapping up my fourth week into beauty school—whew! Everyone told me it would be hard work, but no one said it would be SO. MUCH. FUN!

Brain Conditioner

Brain Conditioner

by Alison Alhamed

Alright, friends... it's Week Three into beauty school—which means another test. See if you retained all your knowledge on hair sculpture by taking this 20 question, multiple choice test. Can you do it? Good luck!

Classroom Antics

by Alison Alhamed

This week at school has been SUCH a blast. While yes, we did have a 50-question test to study for, we also got to learn how to sculpt an increased-layered form cut and we got to shampoo and drape each other. Awesome!