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.

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Death of Anorexic Model Opens Dialogue

by Alison Alhamed

Today, watching E! News, I first heard of the death of 28-year-old Isabelle Caro--a french model who was on the front lines fighting against anorexia. Isabelle struggled with the debilitating disease since she was 13 and, despite being so public with her determination to combat anorexia, she died never fully overcoming the disease.

Matrix Announces Spread the Love winners!

Matrix Announces Spread the Love winners!

by Alison Alhamed

Today was the final judging day of Matrix Spread the Love competition--and I am so honored, so full of gratitude and joy, that I was selected to be the only guest judge among all the Matrix top big wigs to get the chance to interview the 22 top finalists in the Spread the Love competition.

Introducing Modern Salon's new iPhone App!

by Alison Alhamed

We are so anxious to share with you some very exciting news! Now you can enjoy all the benefits of being a Modern Salon reader with the click of a button! That's right, Modern Salon has launched a new app that is sure to make your Modern experience easy to navigate, incredibly interactive and engaging!

American Association of Cosmetology Schools Annual Convention and Expo

by Alison Alhamed

The American Association of Cosmetology Schools Annual Convention & Expo kicked off Saturday in Orlando with hundreds of beauty school owners and educators in attendance. Beauty Schools are the lifeblood of the salon industry—providing thousands of new and talented stylists each year—and the AACS convention is being presented against the backdrop of proposed Gainful Employment regulations, which could force hundreds of schools to shut their doors.

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