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At its core, Bumble and bumble is about giving people the tools, the confidence, and the freedom to express themselves through hair.
Coming this November, world renowned beauty expert and celebrity stylist Nick Stenson will debut a haircare collection at Ulta Beauty containing aloe vera gel, creatine, and superfood ingredients.

The Nick Stenson Beauty hair care collection is made with ingredients that are naturally inspired and organically enhanced through carefully selected protein and extract blends.
Photo: Ulta Beauty
Nick Stenson Beauty, announced in a statement that it will launch at Ulta Beauty on November 27, 2022. The collection of moisture-rich and volumizing hair care products formulated to heal, hydrate, and strengthen all hair types will be available nationwide on ulta.com, then expand into the prestige hair assortment of select Ulta Beauty stores starting January 8, 2023.
The line was created by award-winning global hair stylist and beauty industry leader Nick Stenson, whose passion for beauty is the throughline in his extensive career. As the senior vice president, store and services operations for Ulta Beauty, and longstanding partner with L'Oreal USA as an educator, brand ambassador, celebrity stylist, and influencer, Stenson brings a consciously curated, luxurious hair care offering to the market.
"With so much experience working in hair and beauty, I know what products perform well for every hair type. And I knew what we could do differently. So, every product in the Nick Stenson Beauty hair care collection is a hero product, to deliver the luxe experience and premium results everyone deserves. As someone who has devoted my life and career to helping others see their beauty, it was important to me to create a sustainable hair care line using the most innovative and ethically sourced ingredients that empower everyone to be confident in their own hair and help reach its full potential."
— Nick Stenson, senior vice president, store & services operations at Ulta Beauty
"I'm so proud and delighted to welcome Nick Stenson Beauty to our assortment," says Monica Arnaudo, chief merchandising officer at Ulta Beauty. "Nick has been a pillar of inspiration, innovation, and empowerment for our company and industry, so it's exciting to see him branch out and invite guests to experience what we at Ulta Beauty have been fortunate to know all these years. With clean, conscious formulas and luxurious results, we have no doubt our beauty enthusiasts will adore his products as much as we do."
Influenced by Stenson's global travel experience and beauty industry expertise, each of the products start with the cleanest high-quality water and are cruelty-free, Leaping Bunny certified, and never tested on animals, and meets four out of five Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty pillars. Additionally, they are free of parabens, sodium chloride, gluten, and soy.
All products in the Nick Stenson Beauty hair care collection contain Aloe Vera Gel as the key ingredient. Naturally soothing and healing, Aloe Vera contains vitamins A, C, E, and B-12 and high levels of plant-based collagen to strengthen the hair and prevent breakage while it hydrates, protects, and enhances the quality and feel of the hair.
Another essential, star ingredient in the complete Nick Stenson Beauty hair care collection is Creatine, which provides a first line of defense for restoring luster, manageability, and volume to damaged hair.
Superfood ingredients Kale, Carrot, and Lemon Protein Extract are cocktailed in to add antioxidants and nutrients, and a blend of vitamin-filled Jojoba Oil provides strength, structure, and instant hydration for hair.
The Nick Stenson Beauty hair care collection includes Volume Shampoo and Volume Conditioner in 12- ounce ($34) and travel ($10) sizes; Moisture Shampoo and Moisture Conditioner in 12-ounce ($34) and travel ($10) sizes; and Hydrating Oil ($44); Root Lifter Spray ($36); Leave-in Conditioner ($36); Smoothing Creme ($36); Volume Creme ($36); Dry Shampoo ($34); Light Hold Hair Spray ($34); and Texture Spray ($34).
Purchase the collection starting November 27 at ulta.com and look for products in special displays in select stores January 8. Learn more about Nick Stenson and Nick Stenson Beauty products at nickstensonbeauty.com.

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