Joico Announces Promotions and New Hires
Joico announces recent promotions and hires to their sales, communications and creative teams.
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.
New Study Finds UV Lamps Pose No Skin Cancer Risk
The Professional Beauty Association's (PBA) Nail Manufacturers Council on Safety (NMC) announced its support for an independent, peer-reviewed study demonstrating that UV (ultraviolet) lamps commonly used for hardening gel nail polish are safe and do not increase the risk of developing skin cancer.
by Anne Moratto
CHOOSE BEAUTY: Jane Wurwand, Dermalogica Founder, Visionary
The founder of skincare powerhouse Dermalogica, Jane Wurwand proudly traces her beauty roots to Saturdays in a salon.
by Anne Moratto
Fund Drive: Help PBA, Great Clips Cut Out Domestic Violence
PBA is calling on beauty professionals and salons to support the CUT IT OUT: Salons Against Domestic Abuse program by participating in the CUT IT OUT "Give The Power Back" Drive to help raise awareness and funding to stop domestic violence.
by Anne Moratto
Sept. 18, Massage Envy, Carrie Ann Inaba Help Arthritis Sufferers
On Sept. 18, 2013, all of Massage Envy’s nearly 900 locations will donate $10 from every one-hour massage or facial to the Arthritis Foundation. National Spokesperson Carrie Ann Inaba is helping to raise awareness, too.
by Anne Moratto
Wella Top Artist Opens New Hair & Technology Academy in LA
Aubrey Loots is owner of Studio DNA salons and the newly founded Hair and Technology Academy on Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles, CA.
by Anne Moratto
SLIDESHOW: Paul Mitchell's 2013 Gathering in Photos
Passion, innovation, family, philanthropy, mentors, and a network of over 3,500 artistic hairstylists and salon owners from 25 countries around the world joined together at Caesars Palace Las Vegas at the annual Paul Mitchell Gathering event, held August 12th and August 13th, 2013.
by Anne Moratto
TEAM SPIRIT: A "Fashion First" Philosophy Fuels the Team at Amika
Their gorgeous graphics and stylish show bags were the first thing people noticed about the amika brand when it launched. A New York-based professional line consisting of styling tools and the Obliphica hair care system, amika’s image continues to impress as the brand communicates its fashion-forward message to stylists across the country.
by Anne Moratto
How to Get Noticed: One on One with Harris Shepard
PR Guru Harris Shepard guides salons and spa owners in the public relations outreach efforts.
by Anne Moratto
Bay Area Student Hairstyling Awards Are Announced
The Bay Area Student Hairstyling Awards (BASHA) announce the winners of their student competition.
by Anne Moratto
Earthly Body Installing New Solar Energy System
Earthly Body has contracted woman-owned Independent Energy Solutions, Inc. to install custom Photovoltaic System at the company's 50,000 sq. ft. facility. Estimated reduction of C02 emissions is equivalent to planting 31.4 acres of trees.
by Anne Moratto
Sold-Out Farouk International Conference in Cancun, Coming Soon!
The Farouk Systems Conference will take place in Cancun, Mexico, August 23-26. It brings together Farouk partners and hairdressers from around the world.
by Anne Moratto
Thousands Join Paul Mitchell in Las Vegas for The Gathering 2013
An annual get-together for Paul Mitchell salons, stylists and schools draws thousands for two days of education and inspiration.
by Anne Moratto
Revlon Purchases Colomer Group for $660 Million
Reversing a sale from a decade ago, Revlon is getting back into the professional side of the beauty biz in a big way, with the reported acquisition of Colomer Group, the global beauty company which includes CND, American Crew and Revlon Professional (currently a licensed brand) for $660 million.
by Anne Moratto
Sport Clips CEO Gordon Logan Receives VFW C Award
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) presented Founder and CEO of Sport Clips Haircuts Gordon Logan with the James E. Van Zandt Citizenship Award at its annual convention.
by Anne Moratto
ORLY Reveals New Look, New Campaign
Take a look at the changes happening with ORLY.
by Anne Moratto
New Face of Sexy Hair Is Global Icon, Marilyn Monroe
With a clever invitation ("Sexy Hair will reveal its partnership with the sexiest woman of all time") guests at the Sexy Hair press conference during CosmoProf North America in Las Vegas learned that Marilyn Monroe will be the face of Sexy Hair's upcoming advertising campaign.
by Anne Moratto