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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.
Braids, upstyling and bridal styling are regular features on Sarah Malinda Vondracek's @beautymarkedbysarah Instagram page. We love following her because she posts the most beautiful styles fit for the whole wedding party. See why she earned a spot on our 2017 MODERN SALON 100.
Blonding and vibrant color galore is what you'll find on 2017 MODERN SALON 100 artist Monika Quatrano's Instagram page @hairbymonika.q. Her work always blows us away and her flawless finishes make her color work POP.
Robin Marie Sjoblom, @southerncurlatl on Instagram, features beautiful curly girls and transformations on her Instagram page. Her clients come to see her from far and wide (Dubai!) at her Atlanta salon because of her passion and curl perfection. See why else she earned a spot on our 2017 MODERN SALON 100.
Phoenix, Arizona-based Heidi Bolton (@heididoeshair) creates vibrant color effects that have been catching our eye for a long time. She’s used Instagram to build her clientele, inspire her inner artist and gain more education than ever. See why we named her a part of this year’s MODERN SALON 100.
Erik Gutierrez inspired the masses on Instagram, his blonding and balayage melts are stunning. We named his a part of this year’s MODERN SALON 100 for his incredible talent, business saavy and cool-girl hair effects.
Caroline Guiney of Encino, California, has built a massive social media following for her beautiful blonding skills and pastel talent. MODERN loves following her for her close attention to styling perfection to make her color pop. See more on my she made this year’s MODERN SALON 100.
There are so many wonderful things to say about Jennifer Marie Lopiccolo's Instagram page. First and foremost, the talent is beyond impressive in the color world. But we also love how she shares her techniques. Read on to learn more about her and why she's featured in the 2017 MODERN SALON 100.
Stop what you're doing and run, go follow Rebecca Taylor on Instagram if you don't already (actually, finish reading all the reasons we love her page first). Her color work is amazing and she has the best personality that comes out in her posts and captions. See why else she is featured in our 2017 MODERN SALON 100.
Las Vegas is home to some incredible stylists, including Candice Marie Almond, who wows MODERN every day with her beautiful blondes, unicorn color effects and braiding skills. See why else she made this year’s MODERN SALON 100.
If you don't already follow Leysa Carrillo on Instagram, you're missing out. The Vegas-based colorist blows us away time and time again with her beautiful colormelts, styling skills and creative color. See why she is featured in the 2017 MODERN SALON 100.
There are so many positive things to say about Presley Poe. In addition to posting the coolest color work and illusions, she is also a really wonderful person. MODERN has been following her forever--check out why she's in the 2017 MODERN SALON 100!
Beautiful color, gorgeous styling and trendy braids, Samantha Tarini's @deathbycouture Instagram page has it all. See why she made the 2017 MODERN SALON 100.
Austin, Texas-based stylist Kristen Ewing (@kristen.lumiere) posts the most beautiful balayages and what she called “organic blondes” and that’s what caught our eye for this year’s MODERN SALON 100. See more about how social media changed her life and helped build her business.
Jay Wesley Olson posts the coolest color effects on his @jaywesleyolson Instagram page. MODERN loves to follow him because of his beautiful balayage techniques and vibrant shades. See why he is featured on our 2017 MODERN SALON 100.
From heart-warming makeovers to jaw-dropping transformations, Ella Parrie's @ellaschair page has it all. We love following this California-based stylist for so many reasons, check out why she snagged a spot on our 2017 MODERN SALON 100.
Introducing our 2017 class of social media beauty influencers—the work that made them Insta-famous, tips on getting noticed, how Instagram changed their lives, and favorite apps, hashtags and pages to follow.
This is probably not the first time you've seen Chicago-based wig master Cynthia Lumzy's name--and if it is, it certainly won't be the last. MODERN SALON has been following her since her following was itty bitty--and now it's climbed into the 200,000! See why she made the MODERN SALON 100 list.
