Paul Mitchell Gathering Aug. 4-5: Join Via Live Stream
An annual event, The Gathering brings together Paul Mitchell hairdressers, salon owners, managers and partners for two days of make-a-difference networking, education and fun.
by Anne Moratto
Anne Moratto
Director of Brand Content Strategy, MODERN SALON and NAILS
Anne Moratto’s well-rounded beauty career includes years in beauty public relations, beauty marketing, beauty manufacturing, and now, with MODERN SALON, in beauty publishing. The through-line has been an intense interest in all things beauty and a sincere appreciation for the skilled artists and entrepreneurs who make the industry so vital, compelling and creative.
Anne has been honored to be a judge of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), and the Wella TrendVision Awards. She has launched and hosted the MODERN SALON Independent Boot Camp and the brand-first Indie Pro Awards. As a subject matter expert, Anne has been tapped for her industry expertise by many media outlets. She has been a guest on a Global Wellness Summit webinar discussing the beauty industry and the COVID pandemic, on a virtual conference for the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and their Executive Summit, and has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with many beauty industry luminaries. She has interviewed beauty legends, billionaire beauty business changemakers, and countless beauty makers and she is grateful there are still so many stories to tell. Anne, a native of Wisconsin, lives with her family in Los Angeles, CA.
Founder of Crazy Color Renato Brunas Passes Away
Renato Brunas, the president of Renbow International and founder of Crazy Color, has died at the age of 82.
by Anne Moratto
Paris Fashion Week: Haute Coiffure Creations by Charlie Le Mindu
Inspired by Paris, the City of Lights, and the color grey, hairdresser and artist Charlie le Mindu presented his latest fashion collection, “Paris Hait Gris!“ – “Paris Hates Grey!“ during Paris Fashion Week.
by Anne Moratto
Sola Salon Studios Celebrates 10th Anniversary
This July marks the 10-year anniversary for Sola Salon Studios and Sola will celebrate the opening of its 200th location.
by Anne Moratto
Rubinstein-Harmon Joins Macadamia
Macadamia welcomed Marta Rubinstein-Harmon as Senior Vice President of Business Development.
by Anne Moratto
Unite Team Makes Waves at Miami Swim Week
Unite haircare team members worked backstage during Mercedes Benz Miami Swim Week to create--what else?--sexy, beachy waves.
by Anne Moratto
The Oaks at Ojai Spa Adds Skin Authority Treatments
The award-winning Oaks at Ojai destination spa adds Skin Authority’s facial and body treatments and products to its repertoire of offerings.
by Anne Moratto
Lakme USA Appoints Distributors
Lakme USA color and hair care line has recently appointed several distributors.
by Anne Moratto
Sally Beauty Supply Recognizes Partners in Progress
Sally Beauty Supply LLC honored Zotos Professional, Sundial Brands, Sprayco, and Fisk Industries as “Partners in Progress” at a breakfast in Las Vegas, NV, during CosmoProf North America.
by Anne Moratto
NovaLash Joins Forces with the National Breast Cancer Foundation
NovaLash Corporate has joined forces with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) during October.
by Anne Moratto
Dermalogica's Jane Wurwand Honored
Jane Wurwand, co-Founder of Dermalogica and its philanthropic initiative, FITE (Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship), was recently honored by LA-based anti-trafficking organization, Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST).
by Anne Moratto
Tyler Turner Joins ERGO
ERGO President Robert Reed announced that Tyler Turner has joined ERGO as the Director of New Business Development.
by Anne Moratto
Philip Kingsley Appoints US and Canada Distributor
UK-based Philip Kingsley Products, Ltd. announced the appointment of Madison Avenue Beauty, LLC as the authorized distributor for Philip Kingsley products in the US and Canada.
by Anne Moratto
Hair Crafting How-To: Get the Background and History on this Look
MODERN SALON's distinguished Guest Blogger Harold Leighton went back "in mind, body and memory" to give us details on this haircrafted creation.
by Anne Moratto
Wella Announces 2014 North American Trend Vision Winners
The winners of Wella Professionals annual Trend Vision competition, celebrating the skills of pioneering stylists with an inherent sense of originality,were announced live onstage this Sunday night.
by Anne Moratto
Honoring Harlan Kirschner at the Spirit of Life Award Gala
The Spirit of Life Gala in Las Vegas raised money for cancer research and treatment institute City of while honoring and celebrating the contributions of beauty industry veteran, Harlan Kirschner.
by Anne Moratto
Beauty Pros Prepare for PBA Beauty Week: July 12-15
The beauty industry takes over Las Vegas during PBA Beauty Week: July 12-15. Here are some highlights of a week you won't want to miss.
by Anne Moratto