Philadelphia brow artist Nicck Townsend pairs a salon practice with a line of professional and consumer beauty products shaped by his signature Brow Harmony method. Townsend became Pennsylvania’s first licensed male esthetician in 2005, opened his salon in July 2015, and has since served clients from across the United States and abroad while teaching beauty professionals nationwide. Since 2016, he has developed 35 consumer products, including a professional brow-and-lash dye line that he says is only the third U.S. company to manufacture dye for both brows and lashes.
Teka Fine Line Brushes, IncMore than 50 years in the making, Teka Fine Line Brushes is a Brooklyn manufacturer known for making its own professional beauty brushes and supporting custom private-label programs. Its work serves salons and spas that need branded tools made to their specifications, from handle details to packaging.BROOKLYN, NY
MANA Products, IncFor more than five decades, MANA Products has developed and manufactured branded and private-label beauty products, turning new formulas into color cosmetics, skincare and hair care for established brands, makeup artists and emerging companies. Headquartered in Long Island City, the company makes its products in New York at two GMP-, FDA- and OTC-compliant facilities. Its Brand Accelerator and Ready to Retail programs give smaller beauty brands access to established formulas and faster paths to market.NEW YORK, NY
Formen IncBorn from founder Andrew Grella’s search for a discreet fix for a prom-night breakout, Formen Inc. makes professional makeup and grooming products designed specifically for men’s skin. Launched in 2010 in Toronto, the founder-led company describes itself as the world’s first male cosmetic house, developing low-maintenance formulas for everyday grooming as well as on-camera work. Formen’s international profile includes a Trendsetter Award at Cosmoprof Bologna and an appearance on CBC’s Dragon’s Den.NEW YORK, NY
Hair RulesAnthony Dickey’s four decades of work made Hair Rules a recognized authority on multi-textural beauty. He launched the Hair Rules product line in 2007 after training at New York’s Oribe, John Frieda, and Louis Licari, and later opened the first multi-textural salon in the United States. His 2003 book, *Hair Rules!*, became part of cosmetology curricula nationwide.NEW YORK, NY