Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Denman Chairman John Rainey
The Denman hairbrush gained prominence when a young Vidal Sassoon made the blowdry finish a forever trend and the Denman line continues to thrive and grow.
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 Paul Dykstra, CEO, America's Beauty Show
Paul Dykstra, CEO, started with Cosmetologists Chicago/America’s Beauty Show in 1986 and took over full management leadership in 1997.
by Anne Moratto
MODERN EXCLUSIVE: An Interview with Sola Salon Studios New CEO Randall Clark
“We’re 13 years old but five years ago we had 70 locations,” Clark says. “Today, we are close to 400 open locations, nationwide."
by Anne Moratto
Join HAIRraising 2018 to Benefit Boston Children's Hospital
This cut-a-thon event is full of heart, hair, and giving back.
by Anne Moratto
Emiliani Name Returns to Beauty Industry
Following the acquisition of Emiliani Enterprises by SalonCentric in 2012, the Emiliani family retained its Paul Mitchell division and continued to operate as Paul Mitchell Metro. After recently reaching an agreement with SalonCentric, the Emiliani family has renamed the company Emiliani Metro.
by Anne Moratto
What to Expect at Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2018
A rich calendar of initiatives is on offer for beauty professionals.
by Anne Moratto
4th Hollywood Beauty Awards, Sunday, February 25, Presented by LATF USA
The black tie dinner gala benefitting the Helen Woodward Animal Center, recognizes the architects of beauty in hair, makeup, photography and styling for film, television, music, the red carpet and editorial.
by Anne Moratto
Beauty Industry Group Announces New Board Members Michaeline DeJoria Heydari and John Golliher
Beauty Industry Group (“BIG”), a leader in professionally-installed hair extensions and lash growth products, has announced the addition of two outside members to its Board of Directors: Michaeline DeJoria Heydari, Vice Chairman at John Paul Mitchell Systems, and John Golliher, Former Chairman of Beauty Systems Group.
by Anne Moratto
How-To Combine Salon Service & Retail Sales Techniques
"Salon services and retail products must always be combined into one conversation. If you only present salon service options, you are only doing half of your job."
by Anne Moratto
$1.25 Million Donated by Sport Clips to Help A Hero
Sport Clips Haircuts donated $1.25 million to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Foundation to support active-duty U.S. service members’ and veterans’ scholarships through the Help A Hero program.
by Anne Moratto
Supercuts of Los Angeles Hosts 19th Annual SUPERSUNDAY
SUPERSUNDAY is a day and evening of multiple events, dedicated to bringing education to cosmetology instructors during the day with Pivot Point. The day culminates in a Gala Awards Dinner that honors outstanding teachers, as well as cosmetology students and their schools
by Anne Moratto
MEMO Interview with President of SEVEN haircare, Ryan Sieverson
“We recognize that salon owners and stylists are entrepreneurs and that we all need to aspire to a certain level before we can realize our full potential,” says Ryan Sieverson, president of SEVEN haircare. ”That is how we built our salon business, through the idea that we are all responsible for our own success."
by Anne Moratto
MEMO Interview with President of SEVEN haircare, Ryan Sieverson
“We recognize that salon owners and stylists are entrepreneurs and that we all need to aspire to a certain level before we can realize our full potential,” says Ryan Sieverson, president of SEVEN haircare. ”That is how we built our salon business, through the idea that we are all responsible for our own success."
by Anne Moratto
Premiere Beauty Classic Educates and Inspires
Premiere Beauty Classic was a great success and offered beauty professionals in the Midwest top-tier education.
by Anne Moratto
Memo Interview: Tracey Hughes On Joining L'anza
Tracey Hughes, often called “the educator of the educators,” has been named the Vice President of Global Education of L'anza Healing Haircare, heading up the Global Education Team of L'anza Healing Artists.
by Anne Moratto
Memo Interview: Tracey Hughes On Joining L'anza
Tracey Hughes, often called “the educator of the educators,” has been named the Vice President of Global Education of L'anza Healing Haircare, heading up the Global Education Team of L'anza Healing Artists.
by Anne Moratto
Memo Interview: The Sixty Year Success of René Furterer
The heritage brand, René Furterer, has been celebrating a 60 year anniversary and Jacqueline Flam, vice-president retail and salon, has been instrumental in building a renewed foundation for future success.
by Anne Moratto