Redken was founded in 1960 by hairdresser/chemist Jheri Redding and actress/model Paula Kent, thus the name, "Red-ken."

Kent was extra sensitive to many of the products used by hairdressers and make-up artists of the day, when frequent chemical services and style changes were routine for women of her profession. She and Redding went in together and began Redken Laboratories, based in Southern California, developing three products and giving an intensive training program for hairdressers about the chemistry of hair and skin, enabling them to better serve their clients.

Redken pioneered the "Scientific Approach to Beauty," and revolutionized the professional salon business by introducing the concept of protein reconditioning and developing new protein based products, which they patented.

The formulas developed were based on three principles: 1) Protein technology (since hair is composed primarily of proteins); 2) An acidic pH of 4.5 to 5.5, complementing the natural pH of the hair and skin; 3) Products recommended exclusively by licensed cosmetologists in professional salons.

Because hair can absorb topically applied proteins, salons were able to condition hair internally and for the long-term rather than solely camouflage damage.

Redken became a global leader in professional hair care products and services. Its products are available in professional beauty salons in over 50 countries. The company holds over 60 global patents on products and ingredients.

The idea the Pureolgy the brand was to create an entire range of shampoos, conditioners, leave-in treatments as well as styling products that could work together to maintain the health and vibrancy of hair colour between professional colour services.

The key to making this happen was to create product formulas that reduced hair colour fadeage and at the same time helped to condition the hair with natural blends of Certified Organic Botanicals.

As a result, Markham created products that contain sulfate-free formulas (sodium chloride is known for stripping colour from the hair, causing increased oxidation hair colour fadage and damage) and an Antifade Complex - a new proprietary ingredient technology of sunscreens and potent antioxidants that function as free radical inhibitors to minimize oxidation, prevent damage and fadeage from UVA/UVB rays and maximize colour retention.

In addition, Certified Organic Botanicals are derived from various portions of plants, such as the leaves, flowers roots or berries, and provide concentrated natural conditioning to all hair types.

The L'Oréal Group is the world's largest cosmetics and beauty company and is headquartered in the Paris suburb of Clichy, France.

L'Oréal has developed activities in the field of cosmetics, concentrating on hair color, skin care, sun protection, make-up, perfumes and hair care. L'Oréal is active in the dermatological and pharmaceutical fields. L'Oréal is also the top nanotechnology patent-holder in the United States.

L’Oréal got its start in the hair-color business, but the company soon branched out into other cleansing and beauty products.

 L’Oréal now markets over 500 brands and many thousands of individual products in all sectors of the beauty business: hair color, permanents, styling aids, body and skin care, cleansers and fragrances. L’Oréal has five worldwide research and development centers: two in France: Aulnay and Chevilly; one in the U.S.: Clark, New Jersey; one in Japan: Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture; and in 2005, one was established in China, Shanghai.

Great Lengths' birthplace is London, one of the world's greatest fashion centres. David Gold, founder of Great Lengths, had set himself the goal to develop a hair extension system as simple to use as cutting or drying.

When in 1991 he had developed and patented the Great Lengths principle he had simultaneously discovered the first method of thickening thin and fine hair in a very simple way.

This invention set off a revolution in 1991. For the first time David Gold could offer hair extensions and hair thickening in one system. Great Lengths has become a sign of our times: men - and particularly women - have started preferring non aggressive technical solutions and natural products.

In this context Great Lengths has also been one step ahead from the start: so far no other system has developed a similarly non compromising technique of attaching additional strands to the customer's own hair.

It goes without saying that only 100% natural human hair of the highest quality is used. It is ,therefore, no wonder that Great Lengths should have established itself on the worldwide market within a few years.

Today top hairdressers in Great Britain, Italy, France, Austria, Germany, Scandinavia, Holland, Belgium, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Luxembourg, the U. S. A., Canada, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, the Caribbean, Japan, Mexico, Thailand and many more countries are offering Great Lengths with increasing success.

This new revolutionary smoothing system infuses keratin deep into the hair cuticle eliminating up to ninety-five percent of the frizz and curl from the hair, leaving the hair soft, shiny and luxurious.

Your hair will be more manageable and easier to maintain while reducing daily styling time. This is a life changing experience. This therapy encases the hair follicle with a keratin bond to promote healing and helps keep the toxins in the environment, such as smoke, pollution and ultraviolet rays, from entering the hair.

Known as The Skin Care Makeup, the jane iredale line is so safe and beneficial to use that it is recommended by Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists throughout the world.

Jane's line is a highly-sophisticated blend of minerals and pigments that are micro-pulverized, using proprietary technology and processes to form microscopic flat crystals. These crystals overlap each other on the skin to form a filter that allows the skin to breathe and function normally while still protecting it from air-borne pollutants.

The staying power of the minerals is so great that they rarely need a touch-up during the day. And because these silky-feeling powders are water resistant, they won't crease or smear even during the most strenuous exercise.

These state-of-the-art minerals are available in so many shades that there's one for every complexion no matter what the ethnicity.

For years, Dermalogica's formulas have pioneered new standards for product performance.

Using only the finest ingredients available, all Dermalogica products are non-comedogenic and contain no occlusive mineral oil or lanolin, no irritating artificial colors or fragrance, and no drying S.D. alcohol.

Perfection is all about the details. For perfect nails, proper preparation and finishing is absolutely critical—and will come back to you in service longevity, problem prevention and striking results. Choosing the right combination of treatments, prep products and tools isn’t just a good idea. It’s essential.

Formulated by world-leading science and technology experts, our nail treatments provide fast fixes for all nail types

Nourish skin and nails with the powerful moisturizing benefits of our cuticle treatments.

The key to beautiful, lift-free enhancements is meticulous preparation of the nails prior to liquid & powder or gel application.

More than any other professional nail care product it produces, OPI is renowned globally for its Nail Lacquers – a brilliant, chip-resistant, professional formula available in over 200 fashion-forward colors.

With clever names that customers look forward to with each new Collection, OPI Nail Lacquers are beloved around the world, and trusted by professionals. Neither OPI Nail Lacquers nor any other OPI product or service is subject to animal testing.

OPI also takes a lead within the Professional Beauty Industry in raising the standards by which the industry operates. OPI is active in numerous industry associations whose aim is to ensure that consumer safety is always preserved, through products and services which are developed to meet and exceed safety standards. The company works closely with federal, state, local, and international agencies and scientists for the same purpose.