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

Nouveau Inspiration

Nouveau Inspiration

by Alison Alhamed

This year, Intercoiffure’s Nouveau’s Creative Color and Cutting contest looked to stylist, educator and salon owner Sonya Dove to serve as inspiration for the competition. “The contestants were asked to interpret ...

Real Clients, Real Results

Real Clients, Real Results

by Alison Alhamed

Hare & Bone Salon's mission is to champion individual’s expression of self. “All of our cuts and colors are approached with technicality and finished with an editorial twist,” Sam Burnett says. “The ...

Gray Days

Gray Days

by Alison Alhamed

On prelightened hair, stylist and educator Steve Elias used a combination of titanium, rose, baby blue and gray to create three unique finishes that showcase a 1980s-inspired washed out denim result with added volume from Invisitab ...

Me, with one of my favorite makeup artists Kylee Norder (@icantransformyaa) who I stay connected...

“Follow” the Leaders

by Alison Alhamed

As we planned MODERN’s August issue, which features new and rising talent, it would be impossible to not focus greatly on social media as that is where talent, these days, is first noticed by the masses.Although our Ones to Watch section ...

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