Beach Wave How-To: Create Perfect "S" Waves Using a Flatiron
Watch @sheffpavelstylist create the modern beach wave by pushing the hair into an "S" wave and pressing it with a flatiron.
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.
Rob the Original @robtheoriginal Creates the Mandala Challenge in a Hair Cut
We've heard of the Mandala, and we've heard of the Mandala Challenge—but we'd never seen it on a head of hair... until now, thanks to Rob Ferrel, best known as @robtheoriginal.
Formula Alert: Nora Dababneh's Metallic Makeover Using Matrix Mixed Metals
We're borderline obsessed with this look she created using a sneak peek of Matrix metallic shades. From silver gray to rose gold, the new metallic shades create metallic looks in one step.
Affinage's Infiniti Metallics Shades Inspire an Icy Pastel Collection from Tracey Devine Smith
The icy pastels easily transition into spring with soft, iridescent shades.
The Most Satisfying Foil Placement in Life
Can YOU guess how many foils were used? When we spotted this quick video of @chealsemorgan's foil placement using Framar foils, our jaws dropped. It is so satisfying. WE LOVE THIS SO MUCH WE NEED TO YELL ABOUT IT.
Grab Your Tissues: Makeup Artist Helps Client Realize Her Beauty Following Tragic Accident
In case you needed a reminder of the power of your talents as a beauty pro, watch as makeup artist Anar Agakishiev transforms her client whose face had been injured and scarred following an accident.
WINNERS ANNOUNCED! Sebastian’s What’s Next Awards 2018
Congratulations to the winners and competitors of the 6th Annual Sebastian Professional What’s Next Awards! This group of finalists competed live in Los Angeles for a chance at winning major prizes ranging from products, cash, and an editorial photoshoot, to education and an all-inclusive experience assisting at New York Fashion Week.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: New Roles at Ulta Beauty for Nick Stenson and Ammon Carver
Who better to guide and educate the 7,000 stylists in the 1,200 Ulta Beauty locations, and lead the salon services business, than two of the industry’s most in-demand, business-savvy, artistic and creative stylists—who also happen to be best friends? In this exclusive interview with Nick Stenson and Ammon Carver, learn how these shifts will impact stylists, the Ulta Beauty shopping and salon experience, and the professional beauty industry.
How to Create a Modern Bob with Volume
“This precision methodology is ideal for fine hair as it retains structure into the shape, graduation builds up weight and the layering creates movement,” Hughes says.
Want to Do Fergie's Hair? 30 Finalists Have the Chance, thanks to Matrix's FergiexMatrix Contest
Live from the Matrix Destination 2018 main stage, eight-time Grammy winner Fergie, shared that the big win for a new Matrix contest is the chance to assist celebrity stylists to color and style Fergie and her dancers’ hair at an upcoming concert in New York City. Get the details here.
What it's Really Like Styling and Coloring Celebrities' Hair: Nick Stenson Tells All
ASK HIM ANYTHING: Learn the ins and outs of what it’s REALLY like working with celebrities as Nick Stenson tells all live from Matrix Destination 2018.
Is Being a Hairstylist a Low-Stress Job?
Depending on your clientele, salon culture and overall job satisfaction, adjectives used to describe your job as a hairstylist typically fall into the positive category. But would you agree that being a hairstylist is one of the least stressful jobs out there? According to a recent report, hairstylists rank as the second-least stressful job.
Redken's Chris Baran on Celebrating and Embracing Mistakes at NRAC
Kicking off the first full day of Redken’s National Artist Exchange—held in Austin, Texas, January 13-16, 2018—Chris Baran, Redken’s Education Artistic Director, addressed the room packed with hundreds of Redken artists and trainers to talk about the challenges they face in the classroom when teaching.
Chrome Cast
Alvarez introduces Chrome Cast, a collection that showcases how tonality in hair should move in the opposite direction and become more neutral, allowing the fashion in the wardrobe to have its moment while hair stays clean and pure for the season.
CosmoProf Beauty Announces 2018 CosmoProf Artistic Team
CosmoProf announces its 2018 CosmoProf Artistic Team made up of eight top-tier stylists as its professional beauty community ambassadors.
MODERN Exclusive: An Interview with Tev Finger and Dan Langer of Luxury Brand Partners
LBP CEO Tev Finger, and Dan Langer, Chief Marketing Officer and President of E-Commerce, share their thoughts on the launch, growth and acquisition of Oribe; insight into the mind of an entrepreneur; and the exciting future of LBP’s portfolio of booming brands.
Bright Lights, Big City
As Ulta Beauty Prepared to open the doors to its first-ever Manhattan location, Chief Artistic Director Nick Stenson and his Pro Team headed into the heart of Times Square to capture a collection inspired by the city that never sleeps.