Landmark CA Legislation Defines "Independent Contractor"
AB 5 does provide relief for establishment owners that both work as stylists themselves as well as rent booth space.
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.
Claim Your Yelp Page NOW
Yes, Instagram is awesome but a Yelp Business Page is also an amazing way to build your business.
by Anne Moratto
Best and Worst States for Women to Live and Work
Minnesota is number one. California is number 16. See where your state ranks on this report from WalletHub.
by Anne Moratto
Tips for Treating Frozen Shoulder and Fibromyalgia
Frozen shoulder is the result of scarring, thickening, and shrinkage of the joint capsule, or an injury.
by Anne Moratto
L’Oréal Appoints President of Professional Products Division Global Marketing for US Brands
In new position, Wolf will oversee Redken, Matrix, Biolage, and Seed Phytonutrients Brands
by Anne Moratto
Farouk Systems Welcomes International Distributors with Texas Hospitality
Distributors from around the world celebrate in Farouk’s Texas Backyard
by Anne Moratto
Chicago Says No More: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training for Cosmetologists
In many communities, salons are at the center of connection, communication and coming together after disaster and heartbreak. Salon professionals also hear stories from their clients--who open up and share in the chair--that alert the stylists to situations of violence and abuse. But then what?
by Anne Moratto
Johnny B Haircare Celebrates 25 Years of B-ing Really Good
In any industry, 25 years is an achievement but in the beauty business, where things move so quickly, Johnny B has seen sustained growth with no end in sight.
by Anne Moratto
Global Beauty Devices Market Valued at Over $39 Billion in 2018
The global beauty devices market is expected to reach USD 107.2 billion by 2024. The factors, according to the report, contributing to the growth of the market include the rise in skin disorders, increasing rate of hormonal imbalance cases, an aging population, and growing awareness for beauty devices.
by Anne Moratto
HairHoncho: All-In-One Free App for a Better Way to Run Your Business
Built to streamline, simplify, and lead to success, this new app was created by a designer whose hairdresser wife needed a better scheduling system--so he made her one.
by Anne Moratto
Rebooking Really Not Happening? This May Be Why
A guest blog post from the founder of HairHoncho, a new free app for stylists and clients, alike.
by Anne Moratto
Talk Data to Me: Salon Owners Define Opportunity, Measure Results at Data-Driven Salon Summit
The only event of its kind, Data-Driven Salon Summit hones in on success metrics, innovative business practices and technology tools to help salons grow.
by Anne Moratto
Barber Receives Grant to Create Safe Space in Shop for Neighborhood Kids
Donald (DC) Conley is the first barber to be awarded the #SchedulicityCares business grant of $5,000.00.
by Anne Moratto
Color Outside the Lines: Win an LA Trip, a Photo Shoot and Haircolor Cred
It's an annual competition to show off your coloring creativity and it's completely conducted via social media.
by Anne Moratto
Get Ready to NAHA! The North American Hairstyling Awards Entries Opens June 6
You can't win if you don't play. And winning could change your life and your career.
by Anne Moratto
Bellus Academy Spreads the Love on National Hairstylist Appreciation Day
Staff and students surprised local salons with a show of appreciation.
by Anne Moratto
Life-Changing Haircuts: @themensgroomer Takes His Passion for Service and Style to the Streets
“I’m using what God gave me and what I learned early on in recovery to make great shapes and styles and to change someone’s life. That’s the power of a haircut.”
by Anne Moratto