2019 MODERN SALON 100: J Ladner @itsmrjladner
J Ladner is best known for his wet balayage technique and cobra balayage. See why we chose him to be part of our 2019 MODERN SALON 100.
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.
Palette Perfect: ColorDesign Gets Inspired by Pantone
ColorDesign’s challenges its Artistic Team to work within the Pantone color palette to develop the brand’s Spring/Summer collection.
HOW-TO: The Yellow Color Formula your Clients will LOVE Using Goldwell Pure Pigments
There are few things that crush a colorist more than when hours of work goes into creating the ideal shade for your client only for it to fade as quickly as, sometimes, just a few shampoos. So when Kristi Waldrop created this vibrant yellow shade, she chose to work with Goldwell's new @Pure Pigments color additive, that resists the fade.
Join MODERN at Hair+ Summit: September 2019
Join us in Atlanta September 22-24 for a full fashion and function immersion into of one of the biggest and fastest-growing categories in the industry.
How to Create Contrast in Red Hair Transformations Using Tape-In Extensions
Learn how to create contrast in your redhead transformations using tape-in hair extensions, and avoid a natural solid result to get the best results.
Salon Spa W Collection Reflects the Bespoke Trends in Men’s Fashion
Salon Spa W’s Director of Hair Cutting Katie Jo Nelson was inspired by the bespoke trends in men’s fashion.
Fishtail Updo with Video Tutorial
In this video tutorial, Atlanta stylist Melanie Sorrow pairs three fishtail braids with a sparkly headpiece in a boho bridal style.
Depth Preservation and Placement: Jamie Sea's Tips on Where to Place Lightener and Where to Avoid
Avoiding color ribbons, preserving depth with interior shadowing, depth distribution--it sounds complicated, right? Blonde and balayage expert Jamie Sea, @prettylittleombre, breaks down the why behind some of her favorite techniques.
Purple, Pink, Yellow, Blue: 9 Times Celeb Luxury Makeovers Blew Us Away
Stunning, on-trend looks created with Celeb Luxury's Colorwash and Colorditioner + Bondfix. See the transformations and get the formulas in this gallery of inspo.
12 Blondes for Hair Inspiration All Year Long
This gallery of jaw-dropping blondes is sure to help inspire you as summer nears—think babylights, balayage, face-framing lightness and platinum effects in all their sun-kissed glory. Each one is created using Truss Professional.
Color Correction: Removing Years of Black Box Color
The formula, steps and results of removing 4 years of a client's at-home box hair color and transforming her look with professional hair color.
When Mistakes Happen: I Melted Off a Client's Hair
In a recent post on her Instagram, Philadelphia hair colorist Jess Dworniczak bravely shared a story about every colorist's worst nightmare: she melted off her client's hair. "No, that’s not a euphemism. It’s a short version of the worst moment of my career, and it happened just the other day," she says.
Launch Alert: Curious Brushes by Nick Stenson
The debut of Curious brushes by Nick Stenson introduces a new kind of brush--the unique design not only is a visual feast, the outer ring of bristles serves many functions. Learn more here.
INTERVIEW: JCPenney Names Rachel Jud Vice President and Divisional Merchandise Manager of Salon
JCPenney is excited to announce the promotion of Rachel Jud to vice president and divisional merchandise manager of salon. In her new role, Jud is responsible for leading more than 750 JCPenney salon and Salon by InStyle locations, including more than 10,000 stylists nationwide.
Kids in Your Salon Chair: Distraction, Distraction, Distraction
Watching your client go from hair cuts perched on a parent’s knee to seeing them off to college can be rewarding and heartwarming. But it also takes a whole lot of patience when working with children—and knowing the number-one rule.
Crazy Hair Day Tutorial: How to Create Soda Bottle Hair
Crazy Hair Day at school is always so much fun! And for hairdressers, it's a chance for your kid to show off mom or dad's styling skills. Make it a day to remember and create Soda Bottle Hair, a look that feels "extra" but isn't that difficult to create.
29 Cute Ideas For Kids' Crazy Hair Day at School
Not that it's a contest, but these parents are definitely winning. Check out this gallery of cute hair ideas for kids' Crazy Hair Day at school, then watch the video demo on how to create soda bottle hair!