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

NAHA: The Best Night Ever!

NAHA: The Best Night Ever!

by Alison Alhamed

Wow! It's the day after NAHA and OMG, every time I think about the event last night, I get big huge butterflies in my stomach! Such an amazing feeling to be in the room with such talent and passion for the industry. This is the sexiest, most passionate, fantastic, artisitc expressive industry out there and I am so honored to say I am a part of it!

NAHA: The final countdown!

NAHA: The final countdown!

by Alison Alhamed

I am so excited about tonight I can hardly stand it! I've never been to NAHA, but I've been obsessed with it since I saw the finalists' entries (view all the submissions at modernsalon.com/naha). I can't believe it's finally here!

PBA Beauty Week: Beacon, Get Together Party, Vegas Excitement

PBA Beauty Week: Beacon, Get Together Party, Vegas Excitement

by Alison Alhamed

Wow! Cosmoprof/Beauty Week is AWESOME so far! Landed here in Vegas, after some drama (I left my wallet on the airplane.... dummy!), I got all situated and headed down to the pool area for lunch. Wow, the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is such an awesome place! Everywhere I turn, I bump into someone I know from the industry... so cool!

Harms Millennium User Group Conference 2010 Miami

Harms Millennium User Group Conference 2010 Miami

by Alison Alhamed

When Salon Today Editor Stacey Soble asked me to attend the Harms Millennium User Group Conference, I was VERY excited. I’ve always heard the people from Harms were inspirational leaders in the industry and I knew there would be tons of owners I have corresponded with through Salon Today and Modern Salon through various channels—I love to meet people face to face and share business ideas. And, that’s EXACTLY what this User Group Conference (UGC) is all about: sharing ideas, networking, discussing what works and what doesn’t work (in terms of management, ownership, best practices and front desk, among others).

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