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

Premiere Orlando: Redken's Connecting in a HUGE New Way!

by Alison Alhamed

Hey Modern readers!! I'm at Premiere Orlando and boy, oh boy... this show is going to be AWESOME!! I began the today with a red eye flight out to Orlando. It is HOT here! My hair instantly frizzed up into a Q-tip... thank God for flatirons! On the way here, I got my foot slammed in the door of the airplane... yes, SLAMMED in the door (if you see me on the showfloor with a limp, you'll know why, lol!), there's already been a Tabatha sighting (LOVE her!) and I am SO excited to be here! LOVE show season!

Hair color conundrum

by Alison Alhamed

We asked, “A woman with dark, Level 3-4 hair (virgin) walks into your salon and says, “I want my hair color to look exactly like Jessica Simpson’s for my 10th high school reunion tomorrow night.” She has no gray. How do you proceed?”

STYLISTS! Want free cut, color and styling education?!

by Alison Alhamed

Stylists and Owners!! Go to facebook.com/modernsalon!!Under our Facebook profile pic, courtesy of the AMAZING Ted Gibson, click "suggest to friends." Select the peeps you think would benefit from FREE color, cut and styling education. If you boost our fan base to 9,999 by MONDAY you'll get the promo code to access the free courses!

Angus M Salon, Beverly Hills

by Alison Alhamed

ANGUS MITCHELL, co-owner of Paul Mitchell Systems and an influential educator in the beauty industry, launched his Angus M Salon in Beverly Hills, California, in July 2009. One look inside the 1,800-square-foot space and you can see why Mitchell’s salon has been called, “the cool kid on the block.”

Moisture Resuscitation

by Alison Alhamed

With America’s Beauty Show right around the corner, I decided I had to step up my game and get some life back into my locks. There are three things I did to truly resuscitate my hair. One: I had a L’Oreal Professionnel Powerdose treatment. Two: Used Kim Vo's intense moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Three: Used an Izunami flatiron that infused softness and shine back into my dull, limp hair.

America's Beauty Show: Day One + Hair Extensions!!

America's Beauty Show: Day One + Hair Extensions!!

by Alison Alhamed

OMG! You guys!! I got hair extensions!!! AHH!!! OK. I know what you're thinking. "Alison, you have long hair—why on Earth do you need hair extensions?!" Here's the thing: I never ever thought I could benefit from extensions, but honestly, my hair has never looked better! It's fuller, it's longer, it's just as shiny and it's fabulous!!

America's Beauty Show: It's Here!!!

by Alison Alhamed

Oh my gosh—it's FINALLY here! America's Beauty Show!!!! I'm all checked into my hotel, I just had a fabulous dinner with Maggie (Modern's Beauty and Fashion Director, duh!) and we're totally excited about all that's coming up in the next few days. Coolest things about ABS, in no particular order : )

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