Grande Lips Wins ICMAD City Award for Best New Product
The Grande Lips Nude Collection launched in January 2017 and is a performance cosmetic product that plumps and hydrates lips.
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.
The Industry Celebrates Mark Spinks, Spirit of Life Honoree
Mark Spinks, president of CosmoProf/BSG, was presented the prestigious City of Hope Spirit of Life Award at a gala on Saturday, July 8.
by Anne Moratto
Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Jessica Vartoughian of Jessica Cosmetics
Vartoughian’s beauty brand, Jessica Cosmetics, focused on care of the natural nail, and grew and expanded to meet the needs of the nail professional and growing consumer demand.
by Anne Moratto
Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Amika Brand President Chelsea Riggs
Riggs joined the company seven years ago and has overseen tremendous growth for the brand.
by Anne Moratto
Shauky Gulamani Launches LIFE Marketing
“Because I’m essentially the manufacturer, we believe this will truly expand the potential for tool sales in salons, giving stylists and salon owners the ability to compete with existing tool retailers and as well as exciting new opportunities for profit.”
by Anne Moratto
Life Story of John Paul DeJoria, "Good Fortune," Hits the Big Screen
This is the story of a guy who did well—then did good.
by Anne Moratto
Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Aveda's Global General Manager, Barbara De Laere
Next year, Aveda will celebrate forty years of putting earth first. The brand continues to strengthen its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability.
by Anne Moratto
Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Mark Spinks, Spirit of Life Honoree
City of Hope’s National Professional Salon Industry Group will honor Mark Spinks, president of Cosmoprof, Armstrong Mcall, Sally Beauty Holdings, with its 2017 Spirit of Life Award.
by Anne Moratto
Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Mark Spinks, Spirit of Life Honoree
City of Hope’s National Professional Salon Industry Group will honor Mark Spinks, president of Cosmoprof, Armstrong Mcall, Sally Beauty Holdings, with its 2017 Spirit of Life Award.
by Anne Moratto
System Professional Brings Science of Skincare Customization to Haircare
System Professional, a hair care brand combining science and hairdressing mastery, was formally introduced to the Los Angeles salon community on March 12, 2017. Learn more about its history.
by Anne Moratto
Colleen Martorano Joins Ecru New York and Lakme USA
As the new Vice President of Sales for ECRU New York and Lakme USA ,Colleen Martorano will be leading the efforts to expand the distribution network and enhance their education and training.
by Anne Moratto
Farouk Appoints New Managing Director for Europe
Dr. Farouk Shami, founder of Farouk Systems, announces the appointment of Edwin Hofstede as managing director for Europe as of July 1, 2017.
by Anne Moratto
Pravana Summer Beauty Promotion Will Benefit Beauty Changes Lives Foundation
From July 1 through August 31, 2017, Pravana is donating five percent of its best-selling Intense Therapy Leave-In Treatment to support the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation.
by Anne Moratto
Sunlights Balayage and The Kirschner Group Partner Up
Sunlights Balayage, the makers and purveyors of balayage products and education, and The Kirschner Group (‘TKG’), a global sales organization in the professional beauty industry, announced that TKG will be representing Sunlights internationally, in markets outside of North America.
by Anne Moratto
ColorProof Founders Support and Promote SeriousFun for Children
ColorProof Founders Jim and Cheryl Markham affirmed their support of the SeriousFun Children's Network.
by Anne Moratto
Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Dennis Bernard, Creator of 4Bond N' Plex
Most recently, Dennis Bernard developed what he considers to be his second most innovative product and its success is bringing him out of semi-retirement.
by Anne Moratto
REF Teams with Artist and Educator Anthony Edge
Anthony Edge will be creating a collection of cuts and styles to inspire REF salons and stylists.
by Anne Moratto