The Miracle Worker: How One Salon Owner Built a Hair Extension Empire
In the posh River North neighborhood of Chicago, salon owner Ursula Sienko sat down with MODERN SALON to showcase her unique approach to her thriving extension business.
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 Fight Salon Waste Using GLO's Zero-Waste Recycle Program
Did you know 877 pounds of waste are generated every minute in hair salons? Here's what you can do to help.
Are You In? An Open Letter to the Beauty Industry
Beauty Changes Lives prepares to launch Make Your Mark, a recruitment campaign designed to target Gen Z.
Chin Up! Techniques to Improve Your Attitude (and Your Client’s Attitude) During a Bad Day
Next time you or your client is in a grumpy mood, try these techniques to turn around a bad attitude.
Small Business Saturday Ideas for Salons and Spas
Small Business Saturday is fast approaching! Here's how salons, spas and barbershops can create promotions that encourage customers to shop small.
Pros and Cons of Instagram Hiding Visible Likes
How will hiding likes impact the professional beauty industry? We polled influencers and Instagram power users to see how they feel about the pending US changes that began rolling out in other countries earlier this year.
Passing of Famed Hairdresser and Updo Artist Martin Parsons
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Martin Parsons, famed updo artist, educator and extraordinary hairdresser known for his incredible heart, beautiful hair designs and approachable techniques.
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.
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.
CBD Boom: Salon Q&A About Cannabidiol
In this Q&A with Dr. Andrew Kerklaan, learn about the benefits of CBD for both beauty professionals and clients.
Service Spotlight: Novalash Eyelash Extensions
MODERN SALON Editor in Chief Alison Alhamed gets a set of NovaLash Eyelash Extensions. Read her review, see the before and after and learn about the financial opportunities lash extensions provide professionals.
Remembering Oribe
Oribe Canales died December 16, 2018 at the age of 62. Known simply as Oribe, Canales took the beauty and fashion industries by storm for decades—his name synonymous with glamorous, gorgeous hair.
Oribe Canales, Famed Hairdresser and Industry Icon, Passes Away
Famed hairdresser and artisan Oribe Canales, age 62, passed away on December 17, 2018. Here, we look at some of his career milestones and industry impact as we celebrate his life and mourn his passing.
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.
Is Being a Hairstylist a Low-Stress Job?
Depending on your clientele, salon culture and overall job satisfaction, adjectives used to describe your job as a hairstylist typically fall into the positive category. But would you agree that being a hairstylist is one of the least stressful jobs out there? According to a recent report, hairstylists rank as the second-least stressful job.
Redken's Chris Baran on Celebrating and Embracing Mistakes at NRAC
Kicking off the first full day of Redken’s National Artist Exchange—held in Austin, Texas, January 13-16, 2018—Chris Baran, Redken’s Education Artistic Director, addressed the room packed with hundreds of Redken artists and trainers to talk about the challenges they face in the classroom when teaching.