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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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In this expert column, internationally recognized educator Rita Perna Allor shares why beauty professionals are uniquely positioned to educate, support and empower clients, while staying within their professional scope of practice.
After four decades developing skincare products, Lea Black shares her perspective on clean beauty, ingredient sourcing, product transparency, and the questions beauty professionals should ask when evaluating skincare brands.
After a nationwide roadshow, DermapenWorld leaders share their biggest insights on the growing demand for hair loss solutions, and why education, empathy, and community are driving the conversation.
Interest in scalp care continues to accelerate. According to Spate data, #scalpcare content on TikTok has increased more than 149% month over month, as consumers look for products that support scalp balance and healthy hair growth.
Los Angeles-area businesses are offering full-circle wellness services while also creating a community hub.
Modern professionalism is evolving beyond hard skills. Technical training is essential but about 85 percent of job success comes from soft skills. In a world where AI and automation are increasing, human connection becomes more valuable, not less.
DermapenWorld is launching the RE:GEN Roadshow: The Future of Skin & Hair, a nationwide education tour focused on EXO-GROW hair loss solutions, scalp health, microneedling, and regenerative treatments for salon and clinic professionals across Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Dallas and Miami this March.
New Global Wellness Institute research reveals a wellness market on fire: growing 35% since 2019 (6.2% annually) and forecast to expand even faster (7.6% yearly) through 2029.
Held from October 27-29, 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the event drew more than 2,500 exhibitors and a record 85,297 visitors from 178 countries.
As salon owners increasingly look to expand into wellness, they will find that small touches can make a big impact.
Beautyworld Middle East will take place October 27–29, 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The show attracts more than 71,000 professionals from 164 countries and features 2,000+ exhibitors from over 70 countries
From show-stopping mainstage presentations to product debuts and immersive experiences, Congress 2025 embodied Aveda’s mission to care for the world.
MODERN SALON talks with Hairmax’s Francesca Dubsky about the brand’s pioneering laser hair growth devices, their mission to boost confidence through healthy hair, and how stylists can use the Hairmax affiliate program to help clients experiencing hair loss.
At MODERN SALON Boot Camp, stylist and suite owner Alyssa Salmon explained how offering head spa treatments—complete with scalp analysis, aromatherapy, and therapeutic massage—has helped her grow a new client base and meet the rising demand for wellness-focused salon services.
Discover how top beauty professionals recognize burnout, build healthy boundaries, and protect their mental health in the salon industry. Insights from MODERN SALON's Mental Health Awareness Month panel.
