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

Braided Hearts: The How-To

by Alison Alhamed

MODERN Facebook fan Dusti Napolitano, owner of Fire Monkey Hair Design, an on-location hair service (mostly bridal) in Long Island, New York, created this adorable braided hearts style—just in time for Valentine's Day! Here is the how to!

FASHION WEEK: Minardi and Joico at Texture on the Runway

by Alison Alhamed

Minardi Luxury Color Care and Joico put together a fantastic creative team of Mark Mileti, color director; Stephen Wang, design director; John James Lichioveri, senior designer, and Sony Hy, design assistant, in an exciting runway presentation that featured tousled texture, combined with beautiful cuts and striking fashion.

FASHION WEEK: Arrojo at Texture on the Runway

by Alison Alhamed

Arrojo brought together its creative team that truly wow’d with its take on texture: Amanda Jenkins, lead stylist and creative director; Zeph O’Hora, stylist; Liz Marz, make-up; Ashley Kowalski, color and fashion styling; and Abbey Theis, permanent texture specialist.

FASHION WEEK: Venexiana Fashion and Hair

by Alison Alhamed

The Venexiana show was absolutely FANTASTIC. Seventy looks were debuted this evening during New York's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, SEVENTY! In a show that had music pumping from Ben Brunnemer, make-up by Lisa Aharon for Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, and hair by Jeffrey Reitz for Tela Design Studio by Philip Pelusi, attendees were in for a REAL treat.

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