Praying to the Scissor God and Other Tokyo Treasures
Day one of Pivot Point International Academies study abroad trip to Tokyo! Harajuku fashion and style, praying to the Scissor God, the discipline of sushi making and the beauty of nature.
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.
How To: Blah Brunette to Radiant Red Before and After
Colorist Megan Allen takes her client from a box color brunette to a beautiful, radiant red.
How To: Formula and Steps to Safely Go From Brunette to Blonde
It took three appointments, spaced two weeks apart, for Molly Rose Kaiser's brunette client to reach a platinum blonde, but it was worth it! Here's how she did it, without damaging the hair.
How To: Cotton Candy Pink Hair Color
Colorist Judy Grove of Salon Rock Paper Scissors creates a cotton-candy pink look using Paul Mitchell Inkworks color.
Halloween How To: Zombie Makeup Tutorial
Make-up artist Alexander Rivera, aka @alexfaction, creates a Walking Dead/Zombie-inspired make-up look perfect for Halloween.
How To: Short Hair with Pravana Vivids Pink and Blonde Ombre
A pink-haired beauty created with Pravana Vivids Magenta and blonde ombre. Get the formula here!
How To: Create BOLD Orange, Blue and Red Color Formulas
Get the color formulas and how-tos to create Chrystofer Benson's high-fashion color collection inspired by Technicolor film!
How To: Peacock-Inspired Color Formula For Men
We are loving this INTENSE color created by Rebecca Taylor, Joico Advisor, from Pensacola, Florida, who was inspired by the chameleon and peacock for this HAUTE HUE look!
Stencil Graffiti: Lucie Doughty's Street Art Inspiration
On the heels of New York’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, runway-infused inspiration surrounds the world of professional beauty: from bold clothing with brave prints, to graphic patterns and color experimentation.
Sam Villa and Geneva Cowen Get Inspired By The Jetsons
When cutting and color duo Sam Villa and Geneva Cowen decided to team up for a photoshoot—they wanted to create finishes that featured vibrant, unnatural hair color, “anti-head forms” and avant garde shapes.
Summer to Fall Color Transition: Muted Pastel to Power Purple
From a muted pastel to a power-packed purple, we are loving this summer-to-fall color transition by MODERN Instagram follower Ash Fortis (@xostylistxo).
How To: Backcombing Ombre Technique on Dark Hair
MODERN Facebook fan Billie Jean Tjogas creates an ombre color effect on very dark hair using Joico color and lightener.
How To Balayombre: Balayage Meets Ombre Color
MODERN Facebook fan David Allen calls this color melting technique "balayombre" because he combines balayage with ombre.
How To: Braided Halo with Tape-In Extensions For Color and Volume
In this step-by-step, learn to create a braided halo that features pops of color using tape-in Hotheads Hair Extensions.
How To: Color Melting and Ombre Formula and Steps
Drew Noreen uses three formulas to create a color melting ombre effect on his client who wanted a gradient look with red tones.
Dread Removal Before and After
Meet Zoey, who came into the salon to have her dreads removed for a job interview for an internship, and check out her before and after.
FASHION WEEK: NAHA Winner Allen Ruiz for Aveda on the Male Client
In this exclusive interview with MODERN's Alison Shipley, Ruiz talks about the male client--and advice on how to get MORE men in your chair. "Tell your female clients that they should book their boyfriends an appointment with you," Ruiz says. "They will go, and they will LOVE it. Men don't want to admit it but they, too, love being pampered."