Redken

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Redken
Product typeHair products
OwnerL'Oréal Group
CountryUnited States
Introduced1960; 66 years ago (1960)
MarketsWorldwide
Websitewww.redken.com

Redken is an American hair care brand owned by L'Oréal Group under the Professional Products division.

History

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The company was founded in 1960 by Jheri Redding and Paula Kent, thus the name, "Red-ken." 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.[1]

In 1993, with sales at $160 million, Redken was sold to Cosmair, Inc,[2] the US licensee of L'Oréal. A year later, L'Oréal fully acquired Cosmair.[3]

Marketing

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In 2014 Lea T became the face of Redken, thus making her the first openly transgender model to front a global cosmetics brand.[4][5][6]

In 2015, Suki Waterhouse became the face of Redken.[7]

For the company's national and international experience in sustainable development, and eco-friendly products, the Environment Possibility Award conferred the "Award of Earth Defender" to Redken in 2020.[8]

In 2024, Sabrina Carpenter was named the first global ambassador of Redken.[9]

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