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11-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
27 Sephora Hair Products That Are Basically Magical
An Emi Jay hair oil that's lightweight, nourishing, and infused with just the right amount of *shine* to make your hair look like it woke up in a shampoo the wind machine, sadly. Promising review: "This product is so adorable! I love the pearlescent color it has. This oil is hydrating and doesn't have a strong smell. I find my hair to be softer and shinier after using it, it is definitely worth a try!" —thatjellybeannPrice: $38 An Ouai invisible dry shampoo, which hits the refresh button without leaving a trace behind. I'm talking no chalky residue or weird buildup, just clean-feeling hair that looks like you totally washed and shampooed it (even if you didn't). Promising review: "I've never been a big user of dry shampoo but sometimes I need it when I'm in a pinch. In comparison to other brands I've tried, I really like this one. Didn't leave a weird gray sheen on my hair and it smelled good. I'm a fan!" —nikkimunguia25Price: $16+ (available in two sizes and two styles) A Gisou honey hair mask, since sometimes your hair deserves a sweet treat, too. Ultra-nourishing, it's infused with real honey, basically making it a dessert for your strands. 🍯 Promising review: "I use this hair mask weekly and have seen immense improvement in the texture and softness of my hair. It smells great and is not too overpowering, and it doesn't feel heavy on my hair. Absolutely obsessed!" —nabylaqPrice: $22 A Color Wow hairspray designed for long-lasting hold and volume, because your hair deserves to stand tall and stay that way, without the crunch. Think big, bold, and totally brushable. Promising review: "This hairspray is wonderful. Keeps those hairs out of your eyes while you're exercising, while you're working, or just going about your daily tasks, does not feel sticky or make your hair feel weighed down." —kbanks611Price: $30 A Moroccanoil frizz control hair serum which is SERUM-ously good — it tames flyaways, smooths like a dream, and leaves your hair with that signature just-left-the-salon shine. One pump and it's smooth sailing. 🌬️💇♀️✨ Promising review: "This is my new holy grail. I apply this to my hair after showering, then blow-dry, and it seals my dead ends and makes my hair bouncy, shiny, and soft. I can also use this on dry hair for a slick back or when my hair is feeling dry. This is an absolute must for girlies with dry hair." —Kady17Price: $32 A Dae leave-in conditioner spray with a delicious citrus and vanilla scent you'll find yourself craving, like a Creamsicle for your hair, but with detangling, softening, and shine-boosting powers. 🍊🍦💫 Yum. Promising review: "This product works so well on my dry and damaged hair. I use it after I shower, and in less than a week, I have already seen so many improvements. And the SMELL, omg, it smells so good. Honestly, turn this into a perfume, please, because I will drown in that. It makes my hair so soft and shiny 10/10!!!" —adeline1dPrice: $30 A Crown Affair shampoo to quickly transform flat, oily tresses into fresh, bouncy strands that feel like they just had a spa day. It's your crown, after as well treat it like royalty. Promising review: "I love this volumizing shampoo from Crown Affair! It thoroughly cleanses my roots and scalp without leaving my hair looking dry or brittle. It gives so much volume, which also helps prolong my hair in between washing days! I love the scent." —stephfernandeezPrice: $20+ (available in two sizes) A buildable Emi Jay hair smoothing stick if lately your flyaways have been staging a full-blown rebellion. This sleek little wand tames, smooths, and polishes without leaving your strands stiff or greasy. Bad hair days? Not on your watch. Promising review: "Seriously SO good! I use this almost every day. It holds my hair so well! Perfect for flyaways and my buns — love!" —BeautyGal95Price: $38 An Amika frizz-fighting hair treatment that takes merely 60 seconds of your day to use. For long-term results with minimal effort, it's the one-minute miracle your hair didn't know it needed. Promising reviews: "I have wavy hair, and whenever I air dry it or sleep with my hair wet, I wake up with SUPER frizzy hair. Used this and the next morning my waves were not frizzy at all, and looked perfect!" —myajmm"Love this stuff — especially the fact that it only has to be in your hair for one minute. Great for when you want to do a hair mask or treatment but don't have 10-15 minutes to wait. And of course, it smells great!" —alirose2468Price: $32 A lightweight JVN blowout styling milk that gives you a bouncy salon-worthy finish, minus the heat damage and drama. It's like confidence in a bottle. Promising review: "Love!!!! I have relatively thinner hair and this adds so much volume and body. It really does add a lot of hold. A great one-and-done product for blowouts. " —MKCG1212Price: $32 A vegan, curl-enhancing melon-berry smoothing gel infused with vitamin C, strawberry seed oil, and squalane, aka a juicy little cocktail for your curls. It defines, hydrates, and adds shine without the crunch, so every coil gets its moment to twist and shout. Promising reviews: "This gel is exquisite! Light formula yet enough hold for those with fine, low-density hair. It smells like berries and strawberries. The quality of the products is high. Therefore, you do not need to use much product to achieve your desired results. For reference, I have low porosity 3C curls, and it worked excellently. I would give this product 10/10!" —JennyContreras"I fell in love with their blue tansy and melon-berry conditioner spritz, so I HAD to try this! It smells like summer watermelon in a bottle and ACTUALLY works! I've struggled with frizzy hair my whole life and didn't know until using their products I had some curls that needed more moisture. One week in, and it's holding up to DC-level humidity and giving my waves shape!!" —KjadesPrice: $24 A Pattern styling cream specially made for curly and coily hair, defining them without the crunch. It's like giving your curls a pep talk in a jar: You've got this, and you're gonna look amazing doing it. Promising review: "This product is so amazing for my hair. I have super thick curly hair and it relieves all of my frizz and also makes my curls look so amazing without the hassle of me having to do barely anything!!!!" —Shayna44Price: $12+ (available in three sizes) An Olaplex purple toning shampoo if you've gone blonde and are now battling those brassy, not-so-sunny tones, especially after a day of fun in the sun. This powerhouse neutralizes yellow hues while strengthening your strands so your blonde stays bright and totally brass free. Promising review: "Yes! This somehow made my hair brass-free without dying it purple like other purple shampoos. The shampoo felt a little drying, but my hair felt perfect after using the blonde conditioner with it. So glad I got this." —RARMPrice: $30 A weightless hair oil that has absolutely changed my life (for the better) by taming my frizz and turning my damaged, broken mane into smooth and shiny elastic goodness. It's like a mini spa treatment for my hair, and honestly, I can't imagine my beauty routine without it. Promising review: "I never leave reviews, but I absolutely had to for this. I bought this hoping it would help my hair from being so dry and frizzy, but this went above and beyond. My hair has never looked healthier, and it's softer than it's ever been in my life!! If you're debating getting this, just do it! You won't regret it, and you'll be back for more!" —Sheridan7561Price: $22+ (available in two sizes) An IGK 4-in-1 prep spray that does literally everything but style your hair for you: detangling, heat-protecting, conditioning, and even adding shine in a single spritz. Think of it as your hair's overachieving BFF. Promising review: "My absolute favorite product! Smells SO good and detangles my hair! My hair is also shiny once it dries." —kkmcc413Price: $34 A Nécessaire rosemary conditioner specially made for thinning hair. Its formula is packed with scalp-loving ingredients like biotin and rosemary oil to nourish from root to tip. It's like a wellness ritual for your hair, with major growth potential. Promising review: "After the very first shampoo, my scalp and hair felt so clean. Didn't strip my hair nor did my hair coloring change. I absolutely love this shampoo and the scent too! highly recommend it. My son has a flaky scalp, and he started to use it as well, and his hair has improved tremendously." —creativenetPrice: $30+ (available in two sizes) A Davines foam that gives your hair the volume boost it craves while still keeping things soft, shiny, and totally touchable. It's like mousse, but make it magic. ✨ Promising review: "The Davines OI soufflé liquid-to-foam leave-in mousse, is an amazing product that adds body and shine to my hair without weighing it down. This mousse leaves my hair feeling silky and light. My hair appears to shine with a nice, healthy glow, and it still feels natural! I able to just apply and go, which leaves my curls looking and feeling great!" —AB2024Price: $25 A Briogeo rosemary pre-wash scalp and hair oil that expertly tackles dryness, itchiness, and the dreaded dandruff. Here's your new flake-fighting hero. Promising review: "I have really noticed a change in my scalp! It's not dry and flaky any longer and I have been able to ditch my anti-dandruff shampoo. This has quickly become something that I can't do without." —kitschPrice: $15+ (available in two sizes) And a Fable & Mane purifying scalp scrub to bring a zing to your scalp care routine, clearing away buildup so your roots can breathe (and thrive). Promising review: "I have never used a scrub for my scalp prior to using this. I was quite skeptical. However, the results are amazing. My scalp feels extra clean after using this once a week. It also allows me to give my scalp a gentle massage while applying this. Feels nice and relaxing." —V222Price: $36 A de-frizzing Living Proof dry shampoo which I use several times a week and find to be quite effective, especially on days when washing isn't happening but my hair still needs a pick-me-up. Promising review: "I am being so serious, this thing saved my life. My hair is thick and straight with really bad breakage and frizz. This thing eliminates frizz so well that I would almost think it's too good to be true, especially because it's not even expensive. 100% recommend." —Sephora reviewerPrice: $18+ (available in two sizes) Or an Allure award-winning refillable Crown Affair dry shampoo with a kabuki brush for a fantastic (and fabulously chic) alternative to aerosol cans. It's mess-free, travel-friendly, and feels like giving your roots a little luxury dusting. Promising review: "This dry shampoo is a true revelation for achieving effortlessly chic hair. It absorbs oil instantly, leaving no powdery residue behind. The scent is delicate and refreshing, adding a touch of luxury to my hair care routine. My hair feels revitalized and full of volume after each use. It's the perfect solution for extending the life of my hairstyle between washes. This product has become an absolute staple in my daily routine. I highly recommend this dry shampoo to anyone seeking a quick and effective way to refresh their hair. It's a game-changer." —Sephora reviewerPrice: $42 A Sol de Janeiro hair and body mist because sometimes you just want to smell like a tropical daydream. One spritz and suddenly you're on vacation... even if you're just headed to the grocery store. Promising review: "This is such a good fruity, floral and vanilla scent. I know it sounds like a weird combo, but it smells sooo good. I would definitely recommend!!!" —lillygrace67Price: $25+ (available in two sizes) An incredible Pureology leave-in conditioner and heat protectant in the multitasking unicorn your hair routine's been waiting for because great hair days shouldn't be left to chance. 🦄 Promising review: "I've been using this product for about two months and now I can't imagine my life without it! My hair feels soft, less frizzy and my curls look beautiful. I'm in love with it!" —ItsAnnie7Price: $11+ (available in four sizes) A L'Oréal Professionnel color-protecting shampoo to keep your hue looking fresh, glossy, and salon-new, since after all that time (and money) spent coloring your hair, you deserve to dye happily ever after. Promising review: "I have a lot of allergies to chemicals, and after a very long hunt to find a new shampoo, I'm happy to report that this one didn't contain any of the allergens and did not break out my scalp. I have naturally black hair and get my roots touched up often, and can confirm that this shampoo does NOT cause color fading! It's incredible. My hair is also shiny now. I always bring my own shampoo to my stylist because of the allergies and she loved this one so much that she's going to buy some for her back-bar. The formula is thick and creamy and lathers up SO much. You don't need much for hair that's past your shoulders. The smell is excellent as well. I'll buy this for as long as it's available, please never stop carrying this at Sephora!" —teenyyoginiPrice: $46 A gentle color-safe Fenty Hair moisture repair shampoo that brings the hydration without the heaviness. Rihanna said shine bright like a diamond, and with this shampoo, your hair understood the assignment. Promising review: "This shampoo is amazing! It left my hair hydrated, non-stripped, and smelling amazing! I'm so happy that I picked up this product. LOVE LOVE LOVE! Will be purchasing more." —RiaaaaaaaaPrice: $30 A Bumble and Bumble thickening texture spray that gives your style a light hold and serious grip. Plus, it claims to add 40% more volume, so your hair can finally rise to the occasion. Promising review: "My holy grail for many years. I have thick, wavy hair, and it keeps my style in check. It's not super heavy and feels great on my hair. I would say medium hold, so not going to be heavy duty if that is what you want." —koshumiaPrice: $16+ (available in three sizes) And a Bread Beauty curl-defining mousse, light as air, rich in moisture, and never crunchy. Truly the ~bread and butter~ of any curly hair routine. Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this foam. It makes my hair soooo soft and gives the most beautiful curl definition to my 4b hair. The foam doesn't give the strongest hold (I get about 3-4 days from my wash and go with this alone), but it pairs beautifully with their gel. Also, I'm never able to refresh my curls, but with this, I can. I'm on day six today and am still wearing my hair down after refreshing yesterday. I absolutely LOVE this foam." —MeamurpPrice: $26
Elle
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Why Jen Atkin Asks ‘Awkward' Questions—and Listens to Kris Jenner's Career Advice
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. In ELLE's series Office Hours, we ask people in powerful positions to take us through their first jobs, worst jobs, and everything in between. This month, we spoke with celebrity hairstylist, businesswoman, and author Jen Atkin. She's the founder of the prestige hair care brand Ouai and has been called the 'most influential hairstylist in the world' by The New York Times. But her origin story includes growing up in a conservative Mormon community where female ambition was not encouraged, and coming to L.A. at 19 years old with $300 in her pocket. Known for her humor, business savvy, and work ethic, Atkin also wrote the advice book Blowing My Way to the Top: How to Break the Rules, Find Your Purpose, and Create the Life and Career You Deserve, where she talks about surviving the hustle culture of the 2000s and starting her own business. Atkin is now the chief creative officer of Ouai, and the brand recently launched its Super Dry Invisible Dry Shampoo. Here, she talks to ELLE about how she handles burnout, her most revealing interview questions, and the two essential lessons Kris Jenner has taught her. My first job I was always very independent and wanted to have an allowance. My parents had a travel agency, and back then, you'd have to print out your paperwork, invoices, and itinerary, and I'd put them in a little folder for their clients. Also, I would fan out all the travel brochures. I was 12. I'd make sure they were in alphabetical order starting from Alaska. Then, in high school, I started working at Little Caesars, because that's where all the hot guys worked. My first boss came to my father's funeral in a wrapped Little Caesars van to pay respects. He was always so proud of me, and we still keep in touch. I grew up Mormon, and the biggest thing I learned was goal setting. From the age of 10, if I wanted to get something, I had to pay for half of it. I had to pay my car insurance if I wanted a car. I hated it as a kid, because I felt like my friends were just handed things. But when adulthood hit, I was prepared. My worst job I worked for a hairstylist who was really impatient and not the happiest person. I was his assistant. He himself was probably tormented as a young hairstylist. But if I was holding the foils and not paying attention to what stroke he was at, or was at the pace he wanted, he would paint bleach on my fingertips. It would burn, and I would have to wait until we were done with the highlights to wash my hands. I've also worked for people who were very needy, not super responsible, and I'd have to take care of them. That was really hard. But it also made it so that I don't torment the people who work for me. I've been there, and it taught me resilience. It's so name-dropping of me, but I go to Kris Jenner when I'm having moments of doubt or I'm trying to make a decision. I remember one time, I was dealing with my investors, and I laid it out for her. She said to me, 'You have so many wonderful things you're going to do, and you're doing so great. This is your first time, and don't be hard on yourself.' Basically, she was saying, 'Don't sweat it, and don't compare this to whatever you think it is supposed to be.' That really helped me so much. She loves to say, 'If someone says no, then you're talking to the wrong person.' I fully feel that. I've seen that many times in my career. When I started Ouai, I was originally looking for partners, and I was turned away a lot by successful hair brands. They said, 'You're not famous enough. It's too soon. No one knows who you are.' It was really hard to get through to people at the beginning. I feel like the one superpower I have is asking a million questions and not being afraid to ask awkward ones. I never show up with this false confidence that I know what I'm doing. I went to Hawaii public school. I don't have a business degree. I've tried to learn as I go along. Trying to raise money was really the hardest for me. At that moment, I was doubting myself. I went to anybody who knew people that might have money to invest in this brand. To this day, I still have close clients, friends, and colleagues who are kicking themselves. I've been really good with managing my money, but I've never been driven by anything financial. I've never put a number on a mood board. There are so many times where I am like, 'Wait, what did we spend on this? How much did we make last year?' I don't track all of that, because I feel like it takes away from the creative, messaging, and formulation. I try not to, but I have had to learn certain [financial] terms. At the very beginning, I was like, 'What's an ROI?' I would stop people. We'd be on these calls with bankers and investors. They were really patient with me. I wasn't embarrassed to say, 'I don't know what this means.' Why I started Ouai On the product landscape, there were so many things that needed to be disrupted. The first thing was that I wanted a formula that smelled really modern, and that did not exist at the time. I wanted something that felt like it was talking to you, not at you. I didn't want it to make you feel discouraged about what you look like. I felt like we needed a digitally connected brand. It was really, really hard to get the old guard to pay attention to that concept. It hadn't been proven yet that it was going to work. I got turned away in 10 to 15 different conversations. But everything worked out, and I found a great partner. Here we are, 10 years later. How I survived hustle culture I got through it with a lot of dry shampoo, for real. I was starting the brand while I was still taking care of celebrities. I was also dating this cute guy and was like, Wow, I would marry him. But why did he come into my life right now? It was so much. I was traveling a lot, but also really grateful for opportunities. That was where that work ethic came into play—I would say yes to everything, because you never knew where it was going to lead. I got so wrapped up in it that I started to see physical [side effects], like exhaustion. I'm really proud of how hard I could push myself, but it was getting to a point where I was not happy anymore. I looked in the mirror, and I was a shell of myself. I would think, I used to be funny. I feel like I got a glimpse of it when I had kids too, where I didn't see myself in the mirror anymore. I was cut down and in survival model. I'm finding myself now in the hustle of motherhood. I'm trying to put on my oxygen mask first. Now, I will not go in first thing and grab the kids. I'll let them have 20 minutes of alone time while I go downstairs, get coffee, and have a quick meditation to remind myself that I need to be okay to show up [for them]. There is no magic solution. You have to work at it every day. Honestly, if you're so passionate about work and what you're doing, it can become an addiction. I feel like I'm still working on having that balance, but I've gotten so much better. Also, big shout out to [the supplement] L-Theanine. I feel so much calmer since I started taking it. On making our dry shampoo new again We have a dry shampoo, and we said, 'Let's try to reinvent it.' We've always tried to stay modern, look at what we're doing, and see what needs to be given a facelift. We got a lot of feedback from our community for a super dry shampoo. With this one, we updated the formula a little bit and made it so easy for you to get all of that oil out. I love getting the instant gratification of a spray and moving on with my life. I don't want to have to worry about white streaks or how to place it. My power outfit I've had to rebuild my closet [since my house burned down in L.A.]. I have a really small closet in Seattle, and I don't think I'm ever going back to having a huge one. I love buying The Row, Khaite, and Toteme. I shop from The RealReal. I just learned about Pickle. I also have to shout out I hadn't been there in maybe 10 years. There is one at University Village by our house. We were walking with the kids, and I was like, Babe, I want to go get a couple things. I was there for an hour, and looking at these thin T-shirts like what I wore in high school. is killing it. They have had a comeback. My open tabs Right now, Google Docs, a family calendar that's shared with our assistant, a personal to-do list, Ouai, and then another brand I'm advising. Figma has become my life. Nothing makes me more excited than a shared Notes with the little boxes that people can check off as we're doing things. Also, it is very provocative for me to say this, but I don't like Slack. I had to get off of it. I couldn't handle it. It felt like Mission: Impossible, with too many things and conversations. It stressed me out. The questions I love to ask when hiring I have a list of questions that I probably found on Pinterest. But really, I look for somebody I like. One of my favorite questions to ask is, 'What was something that went really bad at work, and how did you get through it?' Also, 'Who's somebody that you've worked with that you have a great relationship with? And explain that to me, how did it happen? Who's someone you had a horrible relationship with at work, and how did you handle it?' You learn so much in those questions. You see this nice person, who is all buttoned-up, and then they start talking about somebody they didn't have a good relationship with. You can really tell how someone handles conflict and resolution. I like to ask those questions because you're joining a family, and you can't have super selfish people. I don't like to have people on the team who are not happy, aren't taking care of themselves, and want to ruin everybody else's lives. We have had so many wonderful people at Ouai. I take pride that we haven't had a lot of turnover. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
Fashion Network
17-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Procter & Gamble's specialty beauty CEO exits
Procter & Gamble has announced the departure of Colin Walsh from the role of CEO of its specialty beauty division, effective August 1. John Brownlee, currently SVP of North America hair care, will absorb Walsh's duties while retaining his existing responsibilities, according to a WWD report. Walsh took on the role as CEO of specialty beauty, whose brands include haircare brand Ouai, skincare brand Tula, and First Aid Beauty, in June 2023, one year after P&G launched the division in 2022. Prior to that, Walsh served as CEO of Ouai for three years, after serving as CEO of DevaCurl and holding senior leadership roles at L'Oréal-owned Matrix and Redken, respectively. Last year, Walsh co-founded gut health brand, YayDay, alongside his Ryan Lietar, Tula founder Dr. Roshini Raj. 'Being part of the creation and early development of specialty beauty has been a tremendous opportunity and will always be deeply meaningful to me,' said Walsh, in a statement obtained by the U.S. trade publication. 'I'm grateful for everything I've learned during my time with P&G and for the opportunities I've had to impact the growth and direction of this business, and especially coaching and empowering the talented and inspiring teams of specialty beauty.' A P&G veteran with over two decades of experience at the consumer goods giant, Brownlee worked in varied leadership positions across oral care, skin care, and professional hair before overseeing the North America hair care business. The executive played a crucial role in the U.S. company's acquisition of Mielle Organics, joining the firm's other haircare brands -- Herbal Essences, Head & Shoulders, Native and Pantene. The leadership reshuffles comes just weeks after the world's largest consumer goods firm revealed plans to cut 7,000 jobs over the next two years. The firm said it also plans to exit some product categories and brands in certain markets, including some potential divestitures, as part of the broader two-year restructuring plan.
Fashion Network
17-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Procter & Gamble's specialty beauty CEO exits
Procter & Gamble has announced the departure of Colin Walsh from the role of CEO of its specialty beauty division, effective August 1. John Brownlee, currently SVP of North America hair care, will absorb Walsh's duties while retaining his existing responsibilities, according to a WWD report. Walsh took on the role as CEO of specialty beauty, whose brands include haircare brand Ouai, skincare brand Tula, and First Aid Beauty, in June 2023, one year after P&G launched the division in 2022. Prior to that, Walsh served as CEO of Ouai for three years, after serving as CEO of DevaCurl and holding senior leadership roles at L'Oréal-owned Matrix and Redken, respectively. Last year, Walsh co-founded gut health brand, YayDay, alongside his Ryan Lietar, Tula founder Dr. Roshini Raj. 'Being part of the creation and early development of specialty beauty has been a tremendous opportunity and will always be deeply meaningful to me,' said Walsh, in a statement obtained by the U.S. trade publication. 'I'm grateful for everything I've learned during my time with P&G and for the opportunities I've had to impact the growth and direction of this business, and especially coaching and empowering the talented and inspiring teams of specialty beauty.' A P&G veteran with over two decades of experience at the consumer goods giant, Brownlee worked in varied leadership positions across oral care, skin care, and professional hair before overseeing the North America hair care business. The executive played a crucial role in the U.S. company's acquisition of Mielle Organics, joining the firm's other haircare brands -- Herbal Essences, Head & Shoulders, Native and Pantene. The leadership reshuffles comes just weeks after the world's largest consumer goods firm revealed plans to cut 7,000 jobs over the next two years. The firm said it also plans to exit some product categories and brands in certain markets, including some potential divestitures, as part of the broader two-year restructuring plan.
Fashion Network
17-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Procter & Gamble's specialty beauty CEO exits
Procter & Gamble has announced the departure of Colin Walsh from the role of CEO of its specialty beauty division, effective August 1. John Brownlee, currently SVP of North America hair care, will absorb Walsh's duties while retaining his existing responsibilities, according to a WWD report. Walsh took on the role as CEO of specialty beauty, whose brands include haircare brand Ouai, skincare brand Tula, and First Aid Beauty, in June 2023, one year after P&G launched the division in 2022. Prior to that, Walsh served as CEO of Ouai for three years, after serving as CEO of DevaCurl and holding senior leadership roles at L'Oréal-owned Matrix and Redken, respectively. Last year, Walsh co-founded gut health brand, YayDay, alongside his Ryan Lietar, Tula founder Dr. Roshini Raj. 'Being part of the creation and early development of specialty beauty has been a tremendous opportunity and will always be deeply meaningful to me,' said Walsh, in a statement obtained by the U.S. trade publication. 'I'm grateful for everything I've learned during my time with P&G and for the opportunities I've had to impact the growth and direction of this business, and especially coaching and empowering the talented and inspiring teams of specialty beauty.' A P&G veteran with over two decades of experience at the consumer goods giant, Brownlee worked in varied leadership positions across oral care, skin care, and professional hair before overseeing the North America hair care business. The executive played a crucial role in the U.S. company's acquisition of Mielle Organics, joining the firm's other haircare brands -- Herbal Essences, Head & Shoulders, Native and Pantene. The leadership reshuffles comes just weeks after the world's largest consumer goods firm revealed plans to cut 7,000 jobs over the next two years. The firm said it also plans to exit some product categories and brands in certain markets, including some potential divestitures, as part of the broader two-year restructuring plan.
