S.T.A.R. Competition Results at Bellus Academy
Bellus Academy encourages students to challenge themselves with the S.T.A.R. Competition.

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.
Bellus Academy encourages students to challenge themselves with the S.T.A.R. Competition.
Beauty Industry West honored Jim and Cheryl Markham with their Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
American Board of Certified Haircolorists presents their haircolor educational conference in Los Angeles.
Kim Vō prepared to launch the new BLONDME system from Schwarzkopf Professional with color preparation at his salon in Beverly Hills.
With her signature talons adorned with Artistic Nail Design Colour Gloss in Vivid, a vibrant, eye catching yellow gel polish. Rihanna rocked Miami.
As the Founder of OPI, George W. Schaeffer’s passion for color built the Professional Nail Care Industry. Now, as ‘The Godfather of Color’, he has created Aloxxi, an all-inclusive color program.
The official website of Simplicity Hair Extensions is now live.
Tom Porter, Founder and President of Malibu Wellness, Inc., presents a primer on how summer fun can dull blonde color and offers a solution.
At an annual event organized by the Professional Beauty Federation, beauty professionals demonstrate what they do best. Part Two of two parts.
When the 2012 Miss USA Pageant returns to Las Vegas, Farouk Systems, makers of the CHI Ceramic Hairstyling Iron, will again be a Presenting Sponsor. This year commemorates nine years of partnership with the Miss Universe Organization.
Bellus Academy will host its annual Industry Appreciation Party on Wednesday, May 30, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at its Poway campus.
Malibu Wellness announces a newly launched website, www.MalibuC.com.
Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish helped Michelle Phan, the youtube beauty and fashion sensation, celebrate her 25th birthday and the launch of her media company “F.A.W.N.” at Sadie in Hollywood, CA on April 11, 2012.
HBA Global, a product development source for the beauty and personal care industry, has announced the finalists of its Annual International Package Design Awards (IPDA) and ColorProof EVOLVED COLOR CARE has been selected in the Personal Care Prestige category.
At Lobby Day with the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and an evening event with the Professional Beauty Federation (PBF) I felt pride in our industry and the thrill of participating in the political process. Part one of two.
The 2012 Beauty Bus Beauty Drive raised $100,000 to bring beauty home to clients and caregivers.

The Paul Mitchell Schools FUNraising campaign culminated in a gala celebration, where the grand totals and top schools were announced, and all schools recognized for their FUNraising efforts.