Paula Kent Meehan
Businesswoman, co-founder of Redken
Born
August 9th, 1931
93 years ago
Died
June 23rd, 2014
10 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Co-founded the haircare brand Redken in 1960, transforming the beauty industry with innovative products and marketing strategies. Developed a strong focus on scientific research in haircare, leading to significant advancements in professional hair products. Built a successful brand that became synonymous with quality and expertise in hair salons across the United States. The brand was later acquired by L'Oréal in 1993, further expanding its reach globally.
Co-founded Redken
Introduced research-driven haircare products
Guided the brand's acquisition by L'Oréal
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