
Vivienne Mackinder Joins Joico as Guest Artistic Director
Artist, educator and innovator, Vivienne Mackinder is joining Joico as their Guest Artistic Director.

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.

Artist, educator and innovator, Vivienne Mackinder is joining Joico as their Guest Artistic Director.

Farouk Systems, Inc., recently announced a joint venture with LG Household and Health Care, Ltd., a South Korean multinational company.

The Sexy Hair Tribe celebrated a successful 2016 and five years of charitable giving to Look Good, Feel Better.

Ratner Companies, one of the largest family owned and operated chain of hair salons in the country, today announced the appointment of Phil Horvath as president and COO, effective immediately.

Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) has announced it will launch DISCOVER PRO BEAUTY, a new special area dedicated to innovative start-ups in the professional beauty space.
Colorist and salon owner Marco Pelusi was tapped for a new book on unlocking personal potential.

Colorist and salon owner Marco Pelusi was tapped for a new book on unlocking personal potential.

Christine Gordon, former president of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) and a staunch advocate for the needs of cosmetology and aesthetics students, passed away on Dec. 1, 2016.

Howard Hafetz of Art of Business recently announced that Douglas A. Cox has been the chosen honoree for this year’s Art of Business Award.

Farouk Systems, Inc., announces a joint venture with LG Household and Health Care, Ltd.

On Thursday, Nov. 17, Pravana team members volunteered to support the pre-Thanksgiving efforts of AIDS Project LA (APLA).

The CEO of Great Clips, Rhoda Olsen, provides background on the brand’s beginnings and why the franchise model has worked so well in the salon industry.

Henkel Beauty Care Hair Professional North America (“Henkel”) announced it will open a new facility in the Los Angeles area.

Sunlights Balayage, Inc. has launched in Australia and New Zealand.

Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) had very successful 2015 season of events.

Wella’s Hairdressers at Heart initiative is teaming up with OPI for its inaugural Cut-A-Thon event on Wednesday, November 16 at Wella Studio LA, 6109 Desoto Ave. in Woodland Hills, California.

With the tap of an App, beauty professionals will be available on-demand as part of a team of professionals being formed to launch Joiful. This new beauty application had its initial launch on October 23rd in Los Angeles, where the brand introduced itself to invited artists including, hairstylists, nail technicians, make-up pros, massage therapists and estheticians.