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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.
Think back to the last time a little experimentation helped you discover the best approach to balayage, or that appointment when you trimmed a client’s fringe into the most perfectly blended face frame. What prompted you to try that technique? What influenced you to push your comfort boundaries?
Strong shapes, hints of leather and clean lines were the major influences in developing the Geometrics collection.
Fashion has inspired the arts for centuries — through mediums including film, photography, writing and design. In this most recent collection from Nick Stenson, jcp salons artistic creative director, patterns, graphics and florals set the stage for a blending of tones, textures and shapes.
This issue of MODERN celebrates hairdressers of all levels of talent, experience and fame.
Meet powerhouse posters who have hashtagged their way to our Ones to Watch feature—and snagged a spot on our must-follow list. Add these all-stars to your follow list for inspiration, before-and-afters, and all things beauty obsessed.
A before and after color makeover you have to see to believe! It's all about Paul Mitchell, Olaplex, Matrix lightener and a whole lot of skill!
Pivot Point and Beauty Changes Lives are partnering to offer the Leo Passage Endowment Fund to benefit competition, scholarships and lifelong learning for students and professionals.
Learn how to create Jessica Simpson's wedding day updo in 5 simple steps.
Volt Collection by Aquage's Luis Alvarez featured in July 2014 Modern.
In his “Subtle Masculinity” collection, Matrix artist Michael Albor, a 2014 finalist in the North American Hairstyling Awards, was inspired by the work of fashion photographer Herb Ritts. See more of his collection.
Watch it Move collection by Mike Karg featured in July 2014 Modern Salon.
It's an incredible privilege to be a hairdresser: From first hair cuts on toddlers to last hair cuts before chemotherapy. To wedding days, and holidays. Military buzz cuts or the transformational post break-up makeover.
On stage, whether competing in bridal, classic cutting, avant garde, technical or fashion hair design, everyone spoke the same “hair language.”
Get the steps to see how one stylist took her client from "Oh, heck no," to "Oh, yeah!" using Redken color. Color Correction How To: Regrowth and a Faded Base Gets Makeover
Get the steps and formula for this Pravana and Paul Mitchell multi-hued mohawk.
Frosted Matte, the new collection conceptualized by Arrojo master stylist Lina Arrojo, features modern razor-cuts, layers and bobs with rounded bangs, heavy fringes, and the artful deconstruction of shape.
Rich blood reds inspired artist Candy Shaw to develop this range of reds. In this collection, classic meets red carpet, showing the versatility of hair from day to evening. Bob lines can be adjusted while styling the hair by either adding texture and waves or simply pinning up the hair into a different shape.
