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We are committed to fighting animal testing, because we keep our promises. With a positive impact on people and the planet, our greatest wealth, as the largest family business in professional hair care, we have been building a legacy for over 45 years, driven by our passion for hair and a big heart
In 1980, hairdresser Paul Mitchell and businessman John Paul DeJoria teamed up to create a beauty company unlike any the industry had ever seen. With their shared vision, pioneering spirit, and just $700, they founded Paul Mitchell®.
Our signature awapuhi ingredient is harvested on our own farm in Hawaii.
"THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO SEE THINGS EARLY ON, AND THAT WAS A GIFT PAUL HAD. I BELIEVE HE WAS A TRENDSETTER, NOT ONLY IN FASHION AND THE HAIR INDUSTRY, BUT ALSO IN WHAT IS TRULY IMPORTANT IN THE WORLD."
- Jeanne Braa, Original Artistic Director and Distributor
"JOHN PAUL ALWAYS HAD A TALENT FOR KNOWING WHAT WAS RELEVANT AND HOW TO ACHIEVE IT, AND HE DIDN'T CARE WHAT OTHERS THOUGHT. HE WASN'T AFRAID TO TAKE RISKS, AND HE STILL ISN'T. IF HE BELIEVES IN SOMETHING, THEN WE ALL BELIEVE IN IT."
- Brenda DuVal, Senior Vice President Research & Development
“I WAS WITH PAUL AND JOHN PAUL WHEN THEY SAID, ‘AS SOON AS WE MAKE A PROFIT, WE’RE GOING TO GIVE BACK.’ THAT WAS THEIR HONEST WAY OF RUNNING THEIR BUSINESS, AND THAT’S EXACTLY HOW THEY DID IT.”
- Diane Quincy, Original Master Distributor
"WHEN I JOINED PAUL MITCHELL, I QUICKLY REALIZED THAT THE MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR OUR COMPANY IS TO SUPPORT, APPRECIATE AND HELP THE PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY INDUSTRY. ESPECIALLY THE STYLISTS AND SALON OWNERS. WE STILL DO THAT TODAY."
- Luke Jacobellis, Former President + CEO
“IN THE EARLY YEARS, DO YOU KNOW WHAT IMPRESSED ME MOST ABOUT JOHN PAUL AND PAUL’S LEADERSHIP? THEY ALWAYS HAD FUN, AND THEY CONSTANTLY HELPED PEOPLE BY SUPPORTING AND UPLIFTING THEM.”
- Sheila Gomez, SGI CEO and Artistic Director
"IN 1982, I WAS AT HAIRDRESSING SCHOOL WHEN PAUL, JOHN PAUL, AND JEANNE BRAA GAVE A HAIR SHOW. THAT NIGHT, THEY CHANGED MY LIFE, AND I KNEW I HAD FOUND MY HOME.”
– Stephanie Kocielski, Vice President, Key Clients
"THE MOST VALUABLE MOMENT IN MY CAREER WAS MEETING PAUL MITCHELL. I HAVE SHAPED MY ENTIRE CAREER AROUND HIS PHILOSOPHY.”
- Connie Warren Lang, Original Master Associate and Principal Distributor
“I WAS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO OPEN ONE OF THE FIRST PAUL MITCHELL SCHOOLS, AND THAT MOMENT, I’LL NEVER FORGET IT. I SAID, ‘PAUL MITCHELL IS GOING TO CHANGE MY LIFE.’ IT’S SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A BRAND NAME.”
- Tina Black, Owner Paul Mitchell School and Salon
“SINCE THE EARLY EIGHTIES, ALONG WITH OUR FATHER, WE HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTORS OF PAUL MITCHELL. WE HAVE GROWN WITH PAUL MITCHELL. IT HAS BEEN A GLORIOUS CAREER.”
- Tyler, Kerry and Lauren Sullivan, Sullivan Beauty
"Everything we've done for the first forty years has come to fruition. But it's the next forty years that are going to make the biggest difference in the beauty industry."
- Robert Cromeans, Global Artistic and Business Director
The inspiring rags-to-riches story of our co-founder John Paul DeJoria is the perfect example of the American Dream. From living on the streets of Los Angeles and selling encyclopedias door-to-door to co-founding our global beauty brand, he defied all odds to achieve success and share that success with others. In 2016, his story was brought to the big screen.
