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

Hair cushions play an essential role in the dramatic silhouettes that photograph beautifully....

Bridal Trend: Soft and Feminine

by Alison Alhamed

Bridal upstyles are veering away from sexy and messy, and gravitating more toward feminine and soft.When L’Anza educator and artist Ammon Carver began to conceptualize a shoot with his assistant AC Studio rising star Tovah Avigail, they ...

21 Ways to Spot a Hairdresser

by Alison Alhamed

Ok so you've had the exact same conversation 5 times today, you haven't gone to a friend's wedding purely as a guest in YEARS, and you can eat a rotisserie chicken (hunched over a garbage can) in 5 minutes flat (while your client is ...

Matrix 2016 Destination Imagination

Matrix 2016 Destination Imagination

by Alison Alhamed

Join the Matrix family at its Destination Imagination three-day event in Orlando, Florida, January 23-25.The three days of education, led by the team’s award-winning artists, will include seven classes: three hands-on and four ...

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