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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.
Orlando, Florida-based stylist Ricardo Santiago (@stylistricardosantiago) calls himself a jack of all trades--but we think he's more like a king of all trades. Each post he shares is a major stunner. His skills range from sun-kissed balayage to vibrants and pastels. See why he earned a spot on our MODERN SALON 100.
Sydney Ann Lopez is one of the most encouraging, supportive, talented stylists MODERN SALON is following on Instagram. She regularly posts work throughout the day that has become so recognizable to our editors, we know who is sharing with us before we even see her name. She's best known for her vibrants and pastels but she also earned a spot on our MODERN SALON 100 for her beautiful braiding and styling skills.
Scope out Mika Rogerson's @mikaatbhc Instagram page and prepare to be impressed with the prettiest balayages and blending you ever did see. This Greenville, North Carolina, colorist creates the most beautiful sun-kissed balayage and tousled textured lobs--see why else we chose her for the MODERN SALON 100.
Braids, pastels, vibrant color effects and rainbow hair: you get it all on @_hairby_tiffany_'s Instagram page. We named Tiffany Jo Vaneekhoute one of our MODERN SALON 100 because each post is packed with inspiration and her captions are memorable and clever.
MODERN's been following Alexa Grace Chwarzynski on Instagram (@ay_grace) since she just launched her page! It's packed with beautiful bridal work and hair extension transformations that are so stunning she earned a spot on our MODERN SALON 100.
When we first started following Wesley Thayer Dewitt (@hairnmusic) on Instagram, he only had a small handful of followers. But after his MODERN SALON feature, he started to gain pretty quickly. The industry has started to notice this Kansas-based colorist's page for his beautiful color corrections and vibrant effects. See why he made the MODERN SALON 100.
MODERN SALON has been following New Hampshire stylist Stephanie Lawrence (@hair_princess_steph) for a long time—and with just a quick look at her Instagram page it'll be pretty obvious why we chose her to be included in this year's MODERN SALON 100.
If you've ever watched a livestream or Instagram Story by Philip Ring (@phildoeshair), there's zero question why he's on the MODERN SALON 100 list. His humor, his artistic talent and his passion for beauty make this Rhode Island stylist a must-follow.
Massachusetts-based colorist Nellie Duclos (@nellieduclos) has wowed MODERN editors for a long time with her beautiful creative coloring and pastel effects.
New York City-based stylist Daryce Brown-Willis is a master texture manipulator. We love her page for her half-head examples of what happens when #hairdressermagic and natural hair combine forces.
We follow texture expert Rachael Urrico (@rachael_devacurl) because her posts that feature naturally curly hair with pintura highlighting techniques are so, so gorgeous. See more about why she made the MODERN SALON 100 list.
Seamless color melts, beautiful open-air hair painting and less-is-more techniques make New Jersey colorist Gina Devine's Instagram page @gina.devine one to check out.
Obsessed with balayage and braiding? Yeah, we are too. That's why MODERN follows Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, stylist Shelby Weatherholtz (@shelbyweatherholtzhair)—beautiful bridal styles with incredible color effects.
Boston-based Stephanie Geib (@hairbystephscissorhands) is known for her picture-perfect vibrant color effects and braiding techniques.
The L'ANZA Global Creative Team collaborated on this Beauty is United collection for a red, blonde and brunette finish perfect for the summer season. Colorist Leah Freeman shares her technique and tips for these looks styled and perfected by Matt Swinney and Ammon Carver.
Satin Smooth ambassador Kelley Baker partnered with Luis Alvarez, BaBylissPRO VP of Marketing and Creative, and the BaBylissPRO team to identify an era of inspiration, and juxtapose it with a more modern take.
In Moroccanoil’s newest collection, artistic director Kevin Hughes captures ageless silhouettes in a contemporary artistic vision.
