Hair Cut Hack: How To Cut a Baby's Hair With No Tears
Squirming babies afraid of the scissor? Say bye-bye to crooked hair cuts and crying kids thanks to this genius idea. Watch it in action!
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: Pink and Peach Hair Color Formula Using Goldwell @Pure Pigments
Artist Connective member Tyler Plemmons (@tyler.art) creates a pink-y peach color formula using Goldwell's new direct dye additive, @Pure Pigments.
Pinned Pretty: French Braids and Updos Using Oribe's Dry Texturizing Spray
Oribe Hair Care's Dry Texturizing Spray is the hero product behind these updos, french braids and bubble buns. Get the steps on how Saretta Bowerman created the looks and her inspiration.
See How Drops of Goldwell's @Pure Pigments Create the Perfect Blonde
We sent MODERN SALON Artist Connective member Marissa Larson, a blonding and balayage expert, Goldwell's new @Pure Pigments additive to see the magic she would create. Here, she used it as a toner!
3 Formal Hair How-Tos to Celebrate Oribe's 10th Anniversary
To celebrate the brand's 10-year anniversary, Oribe Hair Care invited artist and educator Adam Livermore on set to show how 10 of the original products are still relevant 10 years after Oribe’s launch: gels that condition, oils that hold, sprays that don’t flake, skin-care-grade shampoos that prep hair for styling and gently balance the scalp and masques that have the richness and body of a lavish moisturizing cream.
Decade of Devotion: Oribe Celebrates 10-year Anniversary
As Oribe celebrates its 10-year anniversary, we take a look back at the milestones and show how the original products are just as relevant even a decade after Oribe’s launch.
TREND ALERT! What is the Cold Brew Hair Color Trend and Why Your Clients Will Love It
In this formula that went viral, Kimberly Bonondona, a blonde and balayage specialist, converts a natural level-3 with old yellow-y highlights to the perfect fall shade she calls Cold Brew.
Salon Digital Summit: Grow Your Social Media Skills and Expand Your Influence
Are you going to MODERN SALON's Salon Digital Summit? If you don't have your tickets just yet, here are all the reasons why MODERN SALON Editor in Chief Alison Alhamed is SO excited for this event, all about the art of social and digital success. Nov. 4-6, Los Angeles, salondigitalsummit.com.
EDITOR REVIEW: Fake Bake Flawless Self-Tanning Liquid Solution
Read a review of Fake Bake's Flawless tanning system, and why your salon should consider retailing self-tanner products.
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.
HOW-TO: The Perfect Pink that Lasts Using Goldwell's @Pure Pigments
Watch the technique of how one artist used Goldwell's new @Pure Pigments color additive to create a holographic effect (Bonus: it has two-times the fade resistance of traditional color AND three-times the shine!)
NYFW: Beauty Brands Unite to Make Fashion Week History at Marco Marco’s Collection Seven
During New York Fashion Week, underwear and apparel brand Marco Marco’s Collection Seven joined forces with beauty brands for what resulted in a standing ovation during the finale of NYFW's first-ever line-up of all transgender models.
How One Stylist Built Her Instagram Engagement and Following
MODERN’s had a relationship with DeLuca for at least 10 years—but only recently did we start encouraging her (okay, maybe a little strong-arming, but she needed it) to focus on her @hairbykatied Instagram page and get more eyes on her much-deserving work. Here's what she did to boost her following, engagement and, as a result, clientele.
All About Rebecca Taylor's Trillion Tones Hair Color
We've seen the hashtag #trilliontones credited for incredible multi-hued color on Rebecca Taylor's Instagram page and on the "explore" page for months now--if we were wondering what it's all about, surely you were to. Here's everything you need to know about Trillion Tones by Rebecca Taylor.
How to Make Bobby Pins Your New Favorite Accessory
From our earliest days in beauty school, we've always been taught to not let your bobby pins show--that, and don't open them up with your teeth (guilty...). But @updoguru Casey Powell of Jacksonville, Florida, is breaking all the bobby pin rules and we're loving it.
Win a Pro Photoshoot Via the Rising Star Contest from Regis Corporation
Calling all new talent: It’s your time to shine! If you’re a student or earned your license within the past three years, enter MODERN SALON’s new Rising Star contest, presented by Regis.
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Galyna Poczciwinski @ufirami
Galyna Poczciwinski, @ufirami, is best known for her braiding and upstyling. See why we chose her to be part of our 2018 MODERN SALON 100.