November 19, 2012
| Encyclopedia
Founded by Essie Weingarten (photo, right) in 1981, the global brand is the ultimate color authority and the go-to nail brand. After noticing a void in the nail color market, Weingarten took a gamble and went to Las Vegas.
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July 1, 2010
| News
In April, Essie Weingarten announced the eponymous company she founded in 1981 was acquired by L’Oreal USA.
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January 17, 2008
| News
L’Oreal’s U.S. division, L’Oreal USA, has acquired Columbia Beauty Supply.
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