Watch it Grow: New Genius Loans for Small Businesses
Investing money into your business to foster growth just got easier with the launch of Genius Loans, fast, flexible financing through GlossGenius.
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.
Hair Heir: An Interview with Angus Mitchell, Son of Paul Mitchell
Angus Mitchell, son of John Paul Mitchell Systems co-founder, the late Paul Mitchell, followed his father’s heart as well as his footsteps.
by Anne Moratto
You Don't Look a Day Over 99: MODERN SALON Is 100 Years Young
As 2024 unfolds, everyone at TEAM MODERN is beyond excited to celebrate our 100 year hair-itage. We want our next 100 years to be as diverse and inclusive as the world we celebrate. If you have ideas you’d like to see explored or hot topics you want us to touch-on, get in touch!
by Anne Moratto
How to Help Clients With a Hair-Pulling Disorder
A client living with trichotillomania will likely hide it from you, and might skip coming to the salon altogether. Once you understand the problem, you will become an asset and resource to your client.
by Anne Moratto
Celebrating Milestones and Bold Advancements: Kao Salon Division Drives Innovation
In an exclusive interview with Dr. Dominic Pratt, Global President, Kao Salon Division, we hear how the much-loved professional brands Goldwell and Oribe are forging ahead while staying true to their roots (pun intended).
by Anne Moratto
What the Strike in Hollywood Means to Hairstylists Who Work There
During the Hollywood SAG-AFTRA Strike, two busy beauty professionals are passing along their knowledge and developing future professionals.
by Anne Moratto
Jack Winn Pro Supports The Trevor Project, Rejects Salon Owner's Anti-Trans Post
After a stylist and salon owner in Traverse City, Michigan, stated that her salon would not accept clients who are gender non-conforming, the team at Jack Winn Pro severed ties and came out against this position.
by Anne Moratto
Creating Wealth: Sacha Quarles on the Profit Power of Hair Extension Services
When Sacha Quarles wasn't able to offer extension services to his celebrity clients, he decided to stop paying someone else to do them and to learn how to do them, himself. And the result has been career-changing.
by Anne Moratto
Hairdresser-Designed Nick Stenson Beauty Answers Stylist and Consumer Needs
Nick Stenson, the senior vice president, store and services operations for Ulta Beauty, says a lifetime in the beauty industry informed the development of his Nick Stenson Beauty line of products.
by Anne Moratto
We Catch Up With Chaz Dean, Creator of WEN
When Chaz Dean, founder of WEN Hair & Body Care, introduced his lather-free approach to haircare, it came as an extension of his life philosophy, which celebrates the beauty of the natural world.
by Anne Moratto
Using A.I. to Write Instagram Captions and MORE
Artificial Intelligence can be a real help to a busy beauty professional. Ask A.I. to help you create some Instagram captions, and see how many other applications it can have in your life.
by Anne Moratto
Goldwell Celebrates 75 Groundbreaking Years
Goldwell, the stylist-centric brand known for innovation, inspiration and partnership, is celebrating a visionary 75 years.
by Anne Moratto
Using Crystals and Essential Oils in Wellness Practices
Crystals, stones, and essential oils have been used for centuries in healing therapies and practices. You can introduce their benefits to clients through products and services that tap into their unique properties.
by Anne Moratto
Collection: Hair Every-Wear 2.0 from Angelo Seminara
Goldwell's Global Ambassador Angelo Seminara showcases individuality through emotional creativity in his second film. It was debuted, onstage, live at Kao Salon Global Experience in Amsterdam.
by Anne Moratto
The Winners of Kao Salon Global Creative Awards Announced in Amsterdam
Throughout two full days of artistic presentations, brand introductions, and next level parties, a highlight of the Kao Salon Global Experience was the in-person competition for the Global Creative Awards. And the winners are...
by Anne Moratto
Here's How to Help Salons in Ukraine
Brava Salon Specialists in Madison, WI has put many hours into creating a way for you to support salons and stylists in war-torn Ukraine.
by Anne Moratto
LA County to Require Proof of Vaccination Inside Personal Care Establishments
This order was approved on October 6, and is expected to go into effect the end of November.
by Anne Moratto