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.

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"I want everyone to be themselves and be proud of that. I don't want to force anyone into a...

How to Make Your Salon a Judgement-Free Zone

by Anne Moratto

By opening their hearts and minds, owners are creating cultures that embrace diversity. They're creating safe spaces that welcome transgender clients, building private rooms that protect a religious client's need for modesty, and hiring team members that can speak the languages reflected in their clientele. In turn, they're discovering their judgement-free attitude is a solid business strategy.

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Atouzo Neihule

New Hybrid Beauty School Launches in Los Angeles

by Anne Moratto

Neihule Salon + Academy, the new hybrid beauty school and full service salon in downtown Los Angeles, was founded by industry veterans Yvonne Neihule and her husband, Atouzo Neihule, who come to this new venture with a combined 35 years of experience in the world of professional beauty.

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