Good Hair, Good Movie?
Chris Rock's newest film Good Hair is generating quite the buzz in the beauty industry. Have you seen it?
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.
New Finds
I am so excited about the recent cosmetics that have made their way over to my desk! Have you guys checked out these new finds? They’re fantastic!
Pursuing a Passion
Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve wanted to go to beauty school. My first experience cutting hair, aside from my Barbies’ heads, was on my little sister Megan. Her hair was getting a little long, I thought she could use a bang trim. The problem was, I was seven years old, and she was four. I used kitchen shears, and then proceeded to let her cut my hair afterward.
Creme de la Creme
Oribe's new Signature Moisture Masque is a super-luxurious, incredibly rich, daily indulgence—a totally satisfying experience for your clients and their hair.
Go Pluck Yourself
Prior to a few weeks ago, I had no idea La Vaque Tweezers existed. And boy oh boy, was I ever missing out. These tweezers are FANTASTIC. They grab individual brow hairs with ease, are really comfortable to hold and are available in more than 13 colors of Swarovski crystals (you can even shop by birthstone!).
Where the Wild Things Are
Hot Tools just launched its new collection of Ionic Salon Dryers and Nano Ceramic 1” flatirons—and the designs are wild, baby.
Oil Me Up: An Inside Look at the Hottest New Ingredients
Salons, clients and beauty editors have been raving about the newest hype to hit the styler/finisher/treatment category: Oils. Prior to experimenting with hair oils, I absolutely feared the word; why would I want to put oil in my hair; won’t it make it look greasy?
Cute Cuts and Playful Patterns
I’m no colorist, but I simply MUST own one of Jessie Steele Salon’s Designer Aprons. I've been pretty much addicted to the company's adorable baking and hostess aprons for a couple of years—but only recently did they launch a line for the salon professional.
Revitalash Lends Tresses a Helping Hand
Inspired by the overwhelming response from its Eyelash Conditioner, Revitalash launched its Hair by Revitalash—a hair conditioner that does for hair exactly what the Lash Conditioner does for lashes.
When Bad Turns to Worse
You're having one of those days. You're late to work, your first client never showed, you dropped some mustard on your pants at lunch. Grrrrr. Just when you think things can't get worse, you’re mixing color for a client, you drop the bowl and the color goes everywhere, all over her new designer purse. With a bad day, when it rains it pours.
Bump Up the Volume!
With the fall wedding season in full blaze, and homecoming dances right around the corner, here's a great new tool you can add to your line of up-do gadgets!
Curly Cue
I never wear my hair curly—if I do, it’s because I’m vacationing on a beach, my electricity is out, or because I’m extremely lazy. I just haven’t embraced my hair’s texture much.
Smooth Operator
I just recently tried Aveda’s Smooth Infusion Glossing Straightener, the newest addition to their Smooth Infusion line. Usually, I’m devoted to specific products when it comes to fighting humidity, but I decided to try out this new product on one of the most humid days the Chicago summer has seen and give it a test drive.
Adrienne Rogers = Patrick McIvor's Picasso
How do you stay motivated, even after all these years? .
Dynamic Duo
Moroccanoil's latest and greatest in argan oil-infused products is about to hit the market ... big time.
Just released: New OPI Designer Series Shades for Fall
For Fall 2009, style is all about drama and color—and the new DS glow and DS mystery shades from Designer Series by OPI capture the mood brilliantly.
Pink is the Love you Discover
Pink it’s my new obsession; Pink it’s not even a question; Pink on the lips of your lover; ‘cause Pink is the love you discover.