How to Create Brig Van Osten's "Hey Baby" Braid
How to Create Brig Van Osten's "Hey Baby" Braid, inspired by No Doubt's Gwen Stefani.
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.
Beauty Changes Lives: Alvina Chulanon's Story
Discover how beauty changed the life of Alvina Chulanon, who entered Pivot Point International Academies’ Anything But Hair contest and finally pursued her dream of a career in beauty.
FASHION WEEK: Backstage with Moroccanoil at Alexandre Herchcovich
At Alexandre Herchcovich, it's not Saturday Night hair, it's Sunday morning hair, thanks to Antonio Corral Calero for Moroccanoil.
FASHION WEEK Venexiana: The Most Couture Hair at NYFW
On top of a beautiful show with energetic mucis and entertained attendees, Venexiana works closely with Jeffrey Reitz for Tela Design Studio by Philip Pelusi to create Fashion Week's most couture hair. Beautiful updos were dubbed "Rockin' Royalty," says Philip Pelusi, "because it's royal, it's regal, it's elegant and it rocks the house."
NYFW Peter Som: Eugene Souleiman for Wella: It's All About Color
It's all about color for Peter Som with Wella Professionals Eugene Souleiman and Aura Friedman, with Zoya Nails creating fabulous, colorful looks!
NYFW: A Whirlwind of Shows and Style PLUS Fashion's Night Out!
New York's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week is all about style, fashion and HAIR! Check out day one, and FASHION'S NIGHT OUT!
NYFW: TIGI's Nick Irwin at Nicholas K PLUS Skull Cap Accessories
Skull Caps in the final look at Richard Chai? When TIGI's Nick Irwin is the hair lead--you bet!
NYFW: How To Create the Looks at Richard Chai AND Male Models!
How to create the looks seen at Richard Chai's Spring/Summer 2013 show, with Frank Rizzieri and Kevin Ryan for Aveda--plus we talk to male models backstage about their experience!
Braid in Heaven
The Romantica Illusione collection by Vivienne MacKinder amps up the braiding trend by offering an editorial presentation of this season’s hottest look.
Review of Scruples Self-Tour of Haircolour Advanced Academy
MODERN’s Advanced Academy Tour heads to Scruples Professional headquarters and training facility in Lakeville, Minnesota, for Self-Tour of Haircolour.
DoSomething Awards and Matrix Unite for Social Change
MODERN SALON Media was given the tremendous honor to participate in a DoSomething.org Boot Camp and VH1-televised Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles, a program that encourages and coaches under-25-year-olds who want to create social change.
The 5-Minute Updo: Soft and Simple Bun
Learn how to create The 5-Minute Updo: Soft and Simple Bun.
Hair Styles of Magic Mike: How to Get the Look
MODERN SALON shows you how to get the four looks of Magic Mike's leading men, from Joico's Damien Carney.
Labor of Love
In 2011, Matrix launched Spread the Love—a competition that selects six recent beauty school graduates to participate in a six-month-long adventure—traveling the country to interact with the industry, from stylists, salon owners and supply store owners, to educators, manufacturers and marketers.
How to Create the Undercut
Learn how to create the undercut, a shaved portion of the head, on a female client.
NAHA 2012: EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEWS WITH WINNERS
As proud co-founders of the North American Hairstyling Awards, MODERN SALON Media is VERY excited to announce the winners of NAHA 2012.
City of Hope Honors George Schaeffer with Spirit of Life Award
George Schaeffer is honored with the Spirit of Life Award at City of Hope.