2017 MODERN SALON 100: Joost Mulleman @joostmulleman
He is a skilled craftsman and a passionate educator and advocate for old world barbering combined with modern trends.
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.
2017 MODERN SALON 100: John Mosley @popular_nobody
An educator and artist, John Mosley knows that popularity on social media doesn't equal self worth but his profile continues to rise.
by Anne Moratto
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Lena Piccininni @lena_piccininni
A woman in the male-dominated role of barber, Lena Piccininni is breaking boundaries and inspiring thousands along the way.
by Anne Moratto
2017 MODERN SALON 100: Roberto Ferrel @RobtheOriginal
A live portrait and hair trimming artist, @RobTheOriginal is just that.
by Anne Moratto
Redken Names Six Winners of The Next Big Thing Challenge
To inspire and promote the Redken Artist community this summer, Redken challenged artists to compete in a three-tiered haircolor challenge for a chance to connect with the hottest influencers in the industry.
by Anne Moratto
Vegas Beauty: A Recap of Cosmoprof North America 2017
The event delivers a myriad of opportunities, from domestic and international business development, to providing insights and inspiration through education.
by Anne Moratto
TEAM SPIRIT: The R+Co Education Team
Inspired by their collective of industry greats, R+Co is committed to bringing best-in-class education to hairdressers around the world.
by Anne Moratto
NYFW Men’s S/S 2018: Wet Natural Textured Hair at BENCH/Body
Enhanced, natural texture on the runway.
by Anne Moratto
Making Every Salon a Unisex Salon
How can salons man-up? Eufora shares some great tips.
by Anne Moratto
Inoar Empowers Young Players at Zikonde Soccer Academy in South Africa
Inoar gave young athletes new equipment, new soccer balls and the empowering feeling that someone cares.
by Anne Moratto
Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes: Mark Hayes Celebrates 40 Years at Sassoon
The International Creative Director of Sassoon says he has spent 40 years hanging out with some really cool people.
by Anne Moratto
Vision Quest: An Exclusive Interview with Robert Lobetta, Sebastian Creative Visionary
After a 10-year hiatus pursuing creative passions and sourcing inspiration, Robert Lobetta makes a return to the brand which he once led as Creative Director.
by Anne Moratto
M.A.N.N. Up: A New Team, a New Collection Debuting at Wella Trend Vision
“I want to transform hair into fabric! I want the audience to have to lean forward in their seats and question, 'How'd he do that?'"
by Anne Moratto
In LA with Wella: Winners of the North American Trend Vision Awards Are Announced
One of the most creative evenings on the hairdressing calendar took place Sunday evening in Los Angeles, the Wella Professionals North American Trend Vision Awards (NATVA).
by Anne Moratto
New VP of Marketing and Communications at Great Clips
Great Clips, Inc. has announced Lisa Hake as their new vice president of marketing and communications.
by Anne Moratto
Mindset: Tips from Tech Leaders on Leveraging Technology to Attract and Engage Clients
We invited the sponsors of this technology issue to answer: How can salons and stylists leverage the latest technology to attract new clients and continuously engage existing ones?
by Anne Moratto
Balayage Beauty: From Box Color to Pink Sophistication
She started at a level 4/5. Get the finished look from different angles and see the before.
by Anne Moratto