Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Drybar Founder Alli Webb
MODERN met with Webb to talk about the success of Drybar and the “extend your blowout” category she helped to create.
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.
Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Roland Peralta, Co-Founder of Nutrafol
The men who co-founded and developed Nutrafol, Roland Peralta and Giorgos Tsetis, wanted to find something that would combat the causes of thinning hair without creating unwanted side effects.
by Anne Moratto
Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Roland Peralta, Co-Founder of Nutrafol
The men who co-founded and developed Nutrafol, Roland Peralta and Giorgos Tsetis, wanted to find something that would combat the causes of thinning hair without creating unwanted side effects.
by Anne Moratto
Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Matrix Co-Founder Sydell Miller
"Matrix was all about the hairdresser and about making their life better. The dream was never to become the biggest in the industry but the best. And when we became the best, we became the biggest."
by Anne Moratto
Hairdresser Magic: Eight-Hour Makeover Transforms Client Suffering With Depression
Kate Langman, a stylist at Ulta in Oshkosh, WI, approached the woman and offered her help.
by Anne Moratto
NYFW: The Cool Girl Ponytail at Prabal Gurung
The look was a modern take on the classic ponytail, with textured, tousled hair in the back that contrasted with the clean, deep side part in the front of the head.
by Anne Moratto
The Hollywood Beauty Awards Celebrate the Best in Hair Styling and Makeup
Two of MODERN's favorite stylists were honored at the Hollywood Beauty Awards, with one presenting an award to the other.
by Anne Moratto
ColorProof Salutes Veterans at Oscar’s Gifting Suite
ColorProof helped provide pampering and relaxation while paying tribute to the men and women who serve in the United States Military.
by Anne Moratto
Paul Mitchell Future Professionals Prepare Students for the Prom with Makeovers and Mentoring
Paul Mitchell Neon and Paul Mitchell Schools partnered with TLC’s Say Yes To The Prom to empower high school students.
by Anne Moratto
Bellus Academy to Host Networking Party at ISSE
Bellus Academy is teaming up with Hairbrained as its exclusive school partner at the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) Long Beach, January 28-30
by Anne Moratto
When One Door Shuts: How Cosmetology Students Persevered When Their School Shut Down
A year ago, they were cosmetology students without a school. Today, they are launched onto a new career after completing their training at Sassoon Academy.
by Anne Moratto
Perfectly Pin-Up: Recreating Bettie Page with Kandee Johnson and Sebastian
Makeup artist and YouTube phenom Kandee Johnson worked with Sebastian Professional's Anthony Cress to transform into the ultimate pin-up girl, Bettie Page.
by Anne Moratto
Memo Exclusive: Pharmagel Celebrates 30 Years of Skin Care Innovation
Pharmagel, a premier line of high quality, pharmaceutical grade and age-defying skincare, is celebrating 30 years of saving face.
by Anne Moratto
MOP Sponsors SafeInMyChair.com Sensitivity Training Program for Salons
Committed to creating an inclusive and loving salon community that is free of judgement and hatred, MOP professional hair care announced an exclusive partnership as the Official Hair Care brand of SafeInMyChair.com (SIMC).
by Anne Moratto
Lovely Smokey Lilac Color with Schwarzkopf Formula
Spring is nearly here and lilac is in bloom.
by Anne Moratto
Watch: Makeup Artist Transforms Her Mother's Look As She Undergoes Chemo
Nadina Ioana has hundreds of makeup tutorials but this one is especially meaningful. Watch this lovely example of her artistry.
by Anne Moratto
Looking for Direction in Life and Career? Attend the Straight-Up Workshop
The Straight Up workshops use new personal development and business-building methods to help you create the life you want to live.
by Anne Moratto