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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.
Dieci Colori’s Complete Face is the ideal retail item for your on-the-go clients. Micronized minerals, with light-reflective properties, hide imperfections protect and correct skin tones, all while being simple and stylish. Contains a shimmering multi-colored mineral powder, three eye shadows, blush and a shadow eyeliner. Available at diecicolori.com.
Thermafuse’s Esculpt Medium-Firm Gel is the favorite product among clients in Springville, New York’s Medusa Salon, and a favorite of owner Christy Bottoms.
The Safari Holster by Passion Beauty
With the launch of its Green Science skin care line, Aveda shows that a combination of nature and nurture can work to help lift and firm the skin, minimizing lines and wrinkles.
FreeForm Cutting and Styling by FHI Heat
Lush Brush
Puffy Pony Volumizing Styling Tool from Tonytail
headbands from Pink Pewter
China Glaze in Twilight Shoot
In our new anti-aging column, MODERN brings you the latest on hair and skin products that have anti-aging benefits. This month’s focus: Joico’s Re:Nu line.
Thermafuse Annual Council Meeting
ABS Goes Green
Arrojo Cosmetology School in Soho
Joico Styles Celebs at Wango Tango
Our Twitter followers answered the question: At what age do you think it’s appropriate to start coloring/highlighting a young client?
Especially for female clients, thinning hair is a scary beauty problem. As their stylist, you can often provide them with help and information, whether it's a new cut or recommending the proper products. Luckily, there are more products than ever before for helping thinning hair. One of the very newest is Pravana Naturceuticals' BIOJEN 9 line.
Three of the editors here at Modern Salon Media have bangs—we love ‘em, but there are definitely those days where we wish we didn’t have them. There’s always a way to fake not having bangs, but there’s no way to fake having bangs… until now.
