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 Making Headlines: Celebs Go Short!

by Alison Alhamed

The past few weeks have hosted more hair headlines than we've seen in a long time... just as MODERN editors got over the excitement of Jennifer Hudson and Kristin Chenoweth cutting off their long hair into pixies, Jennifer Lawrence and Pamela Anderson followed suit AND THEN Jennifer Aniston cut her hair into a shorter look, too!

The Dandies: Sassoon Academy's Newest Collection

by Alison Alhamed

For its latest collection, Sassoon Academy channels the dandy: a fashionable man pursuing sartorial perfection who emerged at the end of the 18th century. The dandy became the very definition of urban sophistication, and this season Sassoon Academy presents the male elite in its newest collection.

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