Henkel Acquires Sexy Hair, Kenra and Alterna
Henkel signed an agreement with TSG Consumer Partners, San Francisco/USA, to acquire the three US Hair Professional companies SexyHair, Alterna and Kenra for around 270 million euros.
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.
Surface Hair Care Supports the American Red Cross
Surface Hair Care supported the American Red Cross in the Santa Monica community earlier this month, at its 8th Annual Red Tie Affair.
by Anne Moratto
Energizing Summit June 8, 9 in LA Concentrates on Color Education
The 14th Annual Energizing Summit is set for June 8 and 9 in Los Angeles. This education conference concentrates on color, with over 50 educators and 150 classes.
by Anne Moratto
An Evening with Robert Lobetta, June 8, Wella Studio LA
His work, his vision has inspired countless hairdressers and Robert Lobetta will share both at a special appearance June 8, 2014 at the Wella Studio in Woodland Hills, CA.
by Anne Moratto
Derma E Hires Adina Fast as Canadian Sales Manager
Adina Fast joins derma e natural skincare line as Canadian Sales Manager. With Canada as the second largest market for derma e products, this role will help the company support and expand its North American business.
by Anne Moratto
CHOOSE BEAUTY: Diana Schmidtke, a Guy's Gal
Diana Schmidtke, a celebrity men’s groomer whose impressive roster of clients includes Hollywood’s hottest leading men including George Clooney, Robert Pattinson, and Chris Hemsworth, saw her career path pointing toward beauty after she had been on the receiving end of a hairdresser and makeup artist’s expert touch.
by Anne Moratto
MEMO INTERVIEW: Tony Cuccio, CEO, Founder of Star Nail
Tony Cuccio, CEO, Founder of Star Nails, spoke with MODERN SALON about how the development and transformation of his company corresponds with changes in the beauty and nail industry.
by Anne Moratto
Sam Villa Names Geneva Cowen Artistic Director
Founding Partner of Sam Villaâ and Redken Education Artistic Director,Sam Villa recently welcomed Geneva Cowen, a salon owner and educator based in Anchorage, Alaska, as Artistic Director.
by Anne Moratto
RED HOT: Formula and How-To Plus Maintenance
Amanda Billardello from Glitz Salon in Rochester, Michigan helped turn up the heat on her client's haircolor.
by Anne Moratto
SHOW TIME: Crew's Hanson on Producing, Judging Global Events
Craig Hanson, Creative Director for American Crew, lives his life on the fly. MODERN spoke to Hanson about what goes into producing global beauty events.
by Anne Moratto
HOW TO: Volume, Durability and Hold to the Max with DURA CHI
Farouk Systems Creative Director Patrick Kalle took his model from sleek sophistication to vixenish volume with one tool, one set and the proper products.
by Anne Moratto
Elgon Italy Seeking Distribution & Educators for Full Line in US
Elgon Italy LLC, specializing in the design, formulation and manufacture of products ranging from haircolor to haircare, is now opening its entire product line to the United States.
by Anne Moratto
P&G Organizational Change
Wella, the Salon Professional division of Procter & Gamble, announced that Kevin Otero, vice president global operations, Wella, will retire September 30, 2014, after more than 26 years of service.
by Anne Moratto
14 of the Most Gorgeous, Well-Groomed Guys on the Globe
Take a good, long look at these beautiful images created by the American Crew finalists from their All-Star Challenge, including the winning shot by Jerome Kantner of Germany.
by Anne Moratto
Harris Shepard PR Closing its Doors After 27 Years
Harris Shepard, founder and president of Harris Shepard Public Relations, Inc., located in Century City, Calif., has announced that the agency will close its doors at the end of June.
by Anne Moratto
SALLY Beauty Throws a Party to Celebrate 50 Beauty-Filled Years
On May 14, 2014, at their corporate headquarters in Denton, TX, Sally Beauty invited their partners in success to commemorate 50 beautiful years of working together.
by Anne Moratto
Redken GM Leslie Marino on 2014 and Beyond
In 2011, Cosmetic Executive Women recognized Leslie Marino, general manager of Redken/Pureology, with their Achiever Award, which honors the industry’s most talented women. MODERN interviewed Marino to hear about a reinvigorated Redken and her plans for the future.
by Anne Moratto