MEMO Exclusive: An Interview with New Image President Oscar Urzola
“The understanding of how to solve the problem helps stylists start the conversation about hair loss,” says New Image President Oscar Urzola.
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.
Hollywood Beauty Awards Celebrate the Beauty Makers
For the fourth year, the annual Hollywood Beauty Awards (HBAs) will honor the architects of beauty. The black tie fundraising dinner gala will take place on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at the iconic Avalon Hollywood.
by Anne Moratto
HAIR+ SUMMIT Expert Tips for How To Become a Hair Loss Expert
During the HAIR+ Summit in Atlanta, a panel discussion, moderated by MODERN SALON Senior Editor Lauren Quick, addressed some practical aspects of building a business around hair loss.
by Anne Moratto
HAIR+ Summit 2017 Day 1: Hundreds Learn How to Become the Head Masters of Hair Loss
The learning is underway as hundreds arrive in Atlanta to learn how to win at losing.
by Anne Moratto
Easydry Eco-Friendly, Disposable Towel Wins Best Ecommerce Award
Easydry, a disposable eco-friendly towel, invented by Anne Butterly over ten years ago, has won the award for Best Ecommerce Site B2B 2017.
by Anne Moratto
Join Farouk Systems in a Cut-a-Thon to Benefit PBA Disaster Relief Fund
In response to Hurricane Harvey, Dr. Farouk Shami committed $5,000,000 in products and tools to various shelters, churches, organizations, stylists and salons. Now he and his Farouk family are rallying salons to participate in a Cut-a-Thon.
by Anne Moratto
Beauty Unites: The Industry Celebrates at Cosmoprof North America
This year's CPNA was held July 8-11, 2017 in Las Vegas, and these brands threw a party and invited their beautiful friends, including MODERN.
by Anne Moratto
Bassett Salon Solutions Acquires Ed Wyse Beauty
Bassett Salon Solutions INC announces the acquisition of Ed Wyse Beauty Supply. As of October 1st, 2017 Ed Wyse will become Bassett Salon Solutions and the team at Bassett will take over operations in the Pacific Northwest.
by Anne Moratto
Tom Nelson Joins The Kirschner Group, Inc
The Kirschner Group, Inc, a worldwide, sales and merchandising organization, representing manufacturers in the professional hair, skin and nail industry, recently announced the addition of Tom Nelson to their Canadian sales team.
by Anne Moratto
Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Reuben Carranza, Luxury Brand Partners President of R+Co
MODERN spent time with Carranza at a recent R+Co artist’s education held in Los Angeles to talk about how the brand is honoring both the artist’s experience and their needs as entrepreneurs.
by Anne Moratto
Ratner Companies' Rodney Cutler Talks Salon Education, Brand Creativity
A celebrity stylist, salon owner, and Redken brand ambassador, Cutler leads Ratner Companies in the development of key trends and leads the education team in bringing those trends to life.
by Anne Moratto
Olivia Garden Celebrates 50 Years
A party in San Francisco marked the beauty milestone.
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
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
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