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

Creativity Unleashed

by Alison Alhamed

Pravana’s Show Us Your Vivids photo competition called for stylists to unleash their creativity and make a color statement—through intense, bright, color-popping styles using Pravana’s Vivids color.

Blog Celebrates How Beauty Changes Lives

by Alison Alhamed

As I was going through the Beauty Changes Lives blog, I began to think about my own path to beauty—and how much my life has changed in the few years I've been entrenched in the industry. Below, please find my entry--but also consider posting your story as well.

New Macadamia Natural Oil Brushes

The right styling brush can make all the difference. One offers more tension than the other—perfect for curlier clients— one offers a smaller brush circumference than the other—perfect for longer lengths—and another offers the perfect size for beveling a fringe. And, of course, I need one in every color! : ) Enter Macadamia Natural Oil's two classic collections

ABC Cutting

by Alison Alhamed

MODERN’s Advanced Academy Tour begins at Chicago’s Sassoon Academy, where educators merge science with the art of cutting.

Meet Me in St. Louis

by Alison Alhamed

Marian Stones, the owner of Illusions Color Spa in St. Louis, Missouri, was thrilled when she learned Oribe was coming to her salon for an exclusive training session for her staff.

Hungry for The Hunger Games!

by Alison Alhamed

Poised to become the next teen sensation in the mold of Harry Potter and Twilight, The Hunger Games—the first film adaptation of the wildly popular, young adult novel series—debuts this March! The movie stars Academy Award Nominee Jennifer Lawrence, Stanley Tucci, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks...and Joico!

Paradigm: Cutting Class

by Alison Alhamed

Celebrating 50 years of operation in 2012, Pivot Point International’s award-winning educational programs are used in cosmetology schools and advanced centers in 80 countries.

Meet the 2012 Spread the Love Winners

by Alison Alhamed

Meet the Spread the Love winners! MODERN SALON and First Chair were given the tremendous honor to be a part of the Matrix judging panel that picked 2012's Spread the Love group. Each of the 20 finalists would have made an incredible addition to the team but, in the end, only six could be chosen.

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