Spirit Fingers: Rad, White and Blue Nail Wraps
Show off your country pride and fashion-forward side with these '90s-inspired "Rad, White and Blue" nail wraps.
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 Use Tinted Conditioner to Create Temporary Ombre
While at Art + Science Salon in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, Color Director Susan Hurley demo'd for MODERN SALON TV how to use tinted conditioner to create a temporary color effect on the ends of the hair.
French Braid Updo with Hair Bows: The How To
Learn how to create the French Braid Updo with Hair Bows.
Redheads to Fall in Love With: PLUS Formulas
Color formulas, shared by MODERN Facebook fans, to create beautiful redheads.
Ice Queens
The Colorado Mountains are not just known for the spectacular views and ski slopes, but also for the annual Ice Castle Festival, which inspired the team of Charlie Price, Scruples International Creative Consultant, and Amie Breckenridge Goltz, Director of Field Education and Scruples Academy, who collaborated on this shoot.
How To Create a Bow-Tie Updo
MODERN Facebook fan Becky Marinich shares the steps to create her shoelace-inspired bowtie updo.
Neon, Pastel, Bright, Wild Color Formulas Revealed at The Mastery
Bright, wild, pastel hair color on models and guests at The Mastery by Esani grand opening, attended by VIPs Tabatha Coffey, JP Dejoria, Robert Cromeans.
Win a Day Working with an Industry Icon
Enter the Beauty Changes Lives Student Scholarship to put yourself on an even faster track to career success!
Six Updos Real Clients Will Love
Six updos your clients will love, how-to steps created by Jennifer Unger of Tonic Salon in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Don't Be a Beauty Bully: Lessons from Facebook
Don't be a beauty bully: A shaved side hair cut creates controversy at Premiere Orlando beauty show.
Oh Milady! Beyonce's Single Ladies Inspires a Cosmetology Student
Jason, a student at Arrojo Cosmetology School, not only has a passion for hair, but he also has a passion for music! Jason, who was a dancer most of his life, filmed this cosmetology-inspired song/video six weeks into his education at Arrojo, but started writing the lyrics just one week in.
Statuesque by Matrix
Here, they demonstrate an elaborate upstyle— created with a foundation of hair pads—that can be exaggerated for avantgarde work or subdued for a salon client.
Braided & Bubbled by Matrix
The softly curled upstyle and whimsical bubbles created by Matrix Artistic Directors Brian and Sandra Smith are perfect for the season’s weddings, graduations and parties.
Whistling Pixie - Rodney Cutler How-to
Hot, summer days don’t have to translate to ponytails and scrunching. In this MODERN exclusive how-to, salon owner Rodney Cutler creates a fierce crop full of the attitude, edge and style that summer clients crave.
Straight Shot - Summer Solstice How-to
Model Deborah arrived to the studio with a heavy dose of home color on natural Level 6. “These ends have turned ashy,” says Fortier, “and not surprisingly the roots are brassy.
June Bug - Summer Solstice How-to
A semi-permanent Davines shade of Mahogany was used to achieve the perfect balance of shine and depth. Fortier created a commercial shape with the focus on a heavy fringe.
Summer Solstice Collection
In this MODERN collection, Eufora International Artistic Director Dee Fortier creates finishes that take advantage of summer’s long days and seasonal styling alternatives.