Anne Moratto

Editor's Note from ChatGPT: Hi, everyone. Chat here. Before we begin, a quick reassurance: I helped Anne organize this interview into article form, but the questions, insights, and perspective are still hers—and Scott's answers are his. Think of me as the transcriptionist who brought coffee and straightened up the notes afterward. MODERN's Anne Moratto recently interviewed digital marketing expert Scott Moon.

It's a wonderful thing to be surrounded by so many smart people. Our industry is filled with educators who teach by example as much as they educate on technique. We rounded up some nuggets of wisdom we have heard in the recent past to give you an at-a-glance tip sheet. These range far and wide, from holiday rush time-management, to emotional regulation, to extending the life of vivid hair color. Credit: Pixabay/picjumbo ON CONSULTATIONS & CLIENT COMMUNICATION 1. Ask why, not just what.

SalonCentric has announced its expansion into Alaska, marking the distributor’s presence across all 50 states and bringing additional access to professional beauty products, education and business support to licensed salon professionals in the region. The company’s first Alaska location is scheduled to open in Anchorage in May 2026 and will serve beauty professionals throughout the state. According to SalonCentric, Alaska is home to nearly 4,300 licensed beauty professionals.