MEET THE NAHA WINNER: Matt Swinney/Avant Garde
See the work of NAHA Winner Matt Swinney, Avant Garde category.
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.
Silver Fox: Pravana Vivids Color Formula
MODERN Instagram follower @lwisehairmarvel creates a silver finish using Pravana Vivids hair color.
Pravana Vivids Before and After: PLUS Formula
You LOVED this before and after so much we had to get you the Pravana Vivids Formula.
Earth Day Nail Polish Exchange: Zoya Celebrates Big5Free Promo
Clean out your nail polish wardrobe and get rid of old nail polish that may not be BIG5FREE (Free of Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Toluene, DBP and Camphor) and exchange it for a greener alternative: Zoya Nail Polish.
COLLECTION: Bonnie Strange's Great Lengths Extensions Makeover
International model and fashion icon Bonnie Strange shows off her Great Lengths extensions makeover through ombre hair, a French braid and her classic orange style.
How To Finger Wave Like A Pro: BONUS Video Tutorial
Beautiful finger waves created by Najah Aziz. Learn the steps to create perfect finger waves every time in this tutorial.
Hair Extension Before and After: Drew Noreen's Transformed Client
MODERN Facebook fan Drew Noreen created this before and after using 808 Flashpoint individual hair extensions put in silicone-lined beads.
BEFORE AND AFTER: Colorist Rescues Client From Buying Home Color
MODERN Facebook fan Megan Allen creates a beautiful before and after using Joico color on a woman she "rescued" from buying home hair color at a local store. BEFORE AND AFTER: Colorist Rescues Client From Buying Home Hair Color
Hairdresser Jewelry: Scissor Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings
Hairdresser Jewelry: Scissor Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings
INSTAGRAM FAVORITES: Ombre Fail, Before and Afters, Makeovers
We asked MODERN's Instagram followers to share their favorite before and afters--and, from sorting through the nearly 3,000 photos uploaded to #hairdressermagic, one thing is clear: A color brush CAN be a magic wand.
Chaos + Control: Sassoon Academy's Muses Collection
For the Ancient Greek poet, the muse was a powerful figure, pivotal in the creative process when summoned as a source of artistic inspiration. This season, Sassoon Academy launches The Muses collection, where hair teeters on the edge between chaos and control between androgynous bowl shapes, barbered bobs, finger waves and dishevelment.
Ombre Evolution: L'oreal Professionnel's Spring Twist
This month MODERN SALON is all about celebrating color trends, but updating those techniques with a spring twist.
Bieber, Pitt, Depp, Clooney And More: Favorite Men's Hair Styles
Your favorite male celebrity hair 'dos!
Millennium's The Experience: 2013 Conference at Camelback Inn
The stage is set for Millennium’s annual client conference educational event, The Experience 2013. June 23 -25, hundreds of salon professionals will unite for education, networking opps, and inspiring entertainment at the beautiful Camelback Inn Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, AZ.
Cashmere Blonde: Keune So Pure Formula Creates Soft Tones
Keune's Christian Faircloth creates a soft-tones blonde with this how to using So Pure.
Izunami's Fume Iron Sucks in Vapors During Treatments
Watch a demo of Izunami's Fume Iron as it sucks in vapors released during treatments that require a flatiron.
Cool Blonde: Deborah Gavin Uses Keratin Complex Color Therapy
Learn the steps to create a dimensional blonde that uses a cool slate by Keratin Complex's Deborah Gavin.