PBA New and Returning Board and Advisory Councils Announced
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced the association’s leadership for the 2016/2017 term.
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.
PBA New and Returning Board and Advisory Councils Announced
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced the association’s leadership for the 2016/2017 term.
by Anne Moratto
Modern Exclusive: An Interview with Vanessa Ghorayeb, CEO of Cindarella Paris, on What's Trending in Salon Furniture and Design
Vanessa Ghorayeb, CEO of Cindarella Paris, continues the family tradition started by her grandmother of manufacturing quality salon furniture while building lasting relationships with clients and conquering new markets.
by Anne Moratto
Luxury Brand Partners Announces Sale of Becca Cosmetics to The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Luxury Brand Partners (LBP), a leading innovator in beauty, announced the sale of Becca Cosmetics to The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. LBP has been the majority owner of BECCA Cosmetics since 2012.
by Anne Moratto
Luxury Brand Partners Announces Sale of Becca Cosmetics to The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Luxury Brand Partners (LBP), a leading innovator in beauty, announced the sale of Becca Cosmetics to The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. LBP has been the majority owner of BECCA Cosmetics since 2012.
by Anne Moratto
Eufora Global Connection in San Diego: Where Beauty Lives
The Eufora family gathered in San Diego, CA on October 16-17, 2016 for their bi-annual Global Connection.
by Anne Moratto
Professional Beauty Association 2016 Executive Summit Nov. 30-Dec. 1 in Scottsdale
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is hosting its 2016 Executive Summit from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Designed exclusively for upper-level management, it will focus on industry trends, leadership development and application of best practices.
by Anne Moratto
10 Tips for Taking the Fear Out of Retailing
Eufora’s Director of Business Education, Joanne Magana, encourages stylists and salon owners to realize their phobia surrounding retailing is a faux-fear.
by Anne Moratto
10 Tips for Taking the Fear Out of Retailing
Eufora’s Director of Business Education, Joanne Magana, encourages stylists and salon owners to realize their phobia surrounding retailing is a faux-fear.
by Anne Moratto
Eufora Welcomes New Talent to Its Marketing Team
Eufora International has hired a new marketing brand manager to join the team. Doug Smith, who comes to Eufora with over 30 years of experience, has worked in salons and in manufacturing, affording him an understanding of both in-salon systems ...
by Anne Moratto
ColorProof Founder Jim Markham on FDA Cosmetic Regulations and Small Businesses
*Originally published on TheHill,com, this opinion piece by ColorProof CEO and Founder Jim Markham has been reprinted below. Markham comments on increased FDA regulations as it relates to the cosmetic industry.
by Anne Moratto
How Van Council Runs His Very Successful Salons from Paul Mitchell Business rEvolution
The owner of Van Michael Concept Salons, the Artistic Director for Intercoiffure, a winner of the North American Hairdressing Award many times over and a hairdresser of 40 years, Van Council knows whereof he speaks when he talks salon life and ...
by Anne Moratto
Tips on Building and Inspiring the Right Salon Team from Paul Mitchell's Business rEvolution
Paul Mitchell’s Business rEvolution 2016 features business programs for salons and stylists, offering them on-point learning for an ever-shifting landscape. The rEvolution is underway in Las Vegas at the Aria Resort. In a series of ...
by Anne Moratto
The Tech Forecast
In a constantly shifting technological landscape, these industry leaders are alert to new innovations in their market. We asked them: “What future technology do you have your eye on, and how will it shape the client experience?”
by Anne Moratto
Mindset: Social Studies
Today's job-seekers are looking for employers whose values align with their own. On that same note, employers want to know a prospect will be a valuable addition to the team. This month, we asked several industry leaders, "What's ...
by Anne Moratto
Sport Clips Haircuts Celebrates 1,500th Store Milestone and Gives Back
Sport Clips Haircuts celebrated the opening of its 1,500th location, which happens to be in Founder and CEO Gordon Logan’s hometown of Sumter, S.C., by giving back to area youth. The milestone opening was marked with a $15,000 ...
by Anne Moratto
Ulta Beauty’s Sandy Ovington Named to ISBN’s Board of Trustees
Sandy Ovington, vice president of merchandising for Ulta Beauty, has been named to the International SalonSpa Business Network’s Board of Trustees. In this role, she will lead the owners of the only international association for multi-unit ...
by Anne Moratto