Melissa Hago is a sought-after Trend Forecaster and Futurist in the cosmetics and personal care industry. She is the former VP of Beauty at Fashion Snoops—a role you could say that she created by launching and leading the Beauty vertical for the agency.

Today, her work in beauty and wellness spans trend-watching, trend analysis, forecasting, product development, public speaking, and research. As an industry insider, Melissa is constantly exposed to the latest innovations and trends from tradeshows and street style to social media.

Melissa has traveled to over 50 countries( immersing herself in various global cultures); she is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, and holds a certificate in Fashion Makeup Artistry from Makeup Designory.