Long Beach's International Salon and Spa Expo Has Begun!
Hello from super sunny California! That's right—the International Salon and Spa Expo, the first industry trade show of the season, has officially kicked off in Long Beach!
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.
Creativity Unleashed
Pravana’s Show Us Your Vivids photo competition called for stylists to unleash their creativity and make a color statement—through intense, bright, color-popping styles using Pravana’s Vivids color.
Sparkling Lights
Goal: Create glossy highlights, while leaving the hair in superb condition.
Blog Celebrates How Beauty Changes Lives
As I was going through the Beauty Changes Lives blog, I began to think about my own path to beauty—and how much my life has changed in the few years I've been entrenched in the industry. Below, please find my entry--but also consider posting your story as well.
New Macadamia Natural Oil Brushes
The right styling brush can make all the difference. One offers more tension than the other—perfect for curlier clients— one offers a smaller brush circumference than the other—perfect for longer lengths—and another offers the perfect size for beveling a fringe. And, of course, I need one in every color! : ) Enter Macadamia Natural Oil's two classic collections
Make-Up Artist Transforms Herself into Angelina Jolie
I am SO excited to share with you this transformation video I stumbled across--AND it includes a step-by-step tutorial!--on how one make-up artist turns herself into Angelina Jolie. It's incredible what talent, time, and vision can create!
ABC Cutting
MODERN’s Advanced Academy Tour begins at Chicago’s Sassoon Academy, where educators merge science with the art of cutting.
Meet Me in St. Louis
Marian Stones, the owner of Illusions Color Spa in St. Louis, Missouri, was thrilled when she learned Oribe was coming to her salon for an exclusive training session for her staff.
Hungry for The Hunger Games!
Poised to become the next teen sensation in the mold of Harry Potter and Twilight, The Hunger Games—the first film adaptation of the wildly popular, young adult novel series—debuts this March! The movie stars Academy Award Nominee Jennifer Lawrence, Stanley Tucci, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks...and Joico!
Paradigm: Cutting Class
Celebrating 50 years of operation in 2012, Pivot Point International’s award-winning educational programs are used in cosmetology schools and advanced centers in 80 countries.
Meet the 2012 Spread the Love Winners
Meet the Spread the Love winners! MODERN SALON and First Chair were given the tremendous honor to be a part of the Matrix judging panel that picked 2012's Spread the Love group. Each of the 20 finalists would have made an incredible addition to the team but, in the end, only six could be chosen.
Spread the Love 2012: The Judging Begins!
Judging Matrix's 2012 Spread the Love competition.
Pivot Point's Robert Passage Wins N.F. Cimaglia Award
Today, live at the American Association of Cosmetology Schools' annual convention in Phoenix, Pivot Point's Global Ambassador Robert Passage was awarded with the N.F. Cimaglia Award, a top honor in the beauty school industry, for his outstanding achievements in promoting cosmetology education for more than 25 years.
American Association of Cosmetology Schools Annual Convention
Navigating the New Beauty Landscape: Looking to the Future is the AACS Annual Convention theme for 2011 taking place this weekend at the Hyatt Regency and the Phoenix Convention Center.
Oribe Visits Illusions Color Spa: The Whole Experience!
I just returned from such an incredible day full of passion, creativity and inspiration--all thanks to Oribe Hair Care and Illusions Color Spa in St. Louis, Missouri.
Live from St. Louis! Oribe Visits Illusions Color Spa
Hi everyone! I'm writing this live from St. Louis--where I'm here for a very exciting, hands-on education/training class to be held at Illusions Color Spa for the stylists and staff... taught by Oribe himself!
Halloween 2011: Costume Ideas
Alrighty, stylists, Halloween is the time to shine and REALLY show off that creativity we know you're blessed with... but, here comes the age old question... what to be, what to be?!