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Bassett Salon Solutions Acquires Ed Wyse Beauty

Bassett Salon Solutions INC announces the acquisition of Ed Wyse Beauty Supply. As of October 1st, 2017 Ed Wyse will become Bassett Salon Solutions and the team at Bassett will take over operations in the Pacific Northwest.

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August 22, 2017
Bassett Salon Solutions Acquires Ed Wyse Beauty

Ward and Christina Bassett

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Bassett Salon Solutions INC announces the acquisition of Ed Wyse Beauty Supply. As of October 1st, 2017 Ed Wyse will become Bassett Salon Solutions and the team at Bassett will take over operations in the Pacific Northwest.

“The opportunity for all of us at Bassett is amazing and I am so blessed that Ron and Al Wyse have chosen us to continue the Ed Wyse legacy their father started over 60 years ago," Ward Bassett says. "They are an amazing family and loved by so many. The industry will not be the same without them. We are excited to extend our reach to serve hairdressers and salon owners in the Pacific Northwest. ”

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After 61 years of success in the beauty business, Al and Ron Wyse are retiring. It is a bitter sweet moment for the Wyse family. We truly thank everyone that has supported Ed Wyse. The exciting news is that the torch is being passed on October 1st to the best distributor on the West Coast, Ward Bassett owner of Bassett Salon Solutions. We are 100% certain that Ward and his family will take the high standard that we have set to the next level.” --Al and Ron Wyse

About Bassett Salon Solutions

Bassett was formed in 2007 by Ward and Christina Bassett.  A premier salon distributor of Davines, Evo, Alter Ego, GK Hair, Perfectress, 18.21, Nfusion, Zenagen and Kemon products in the Western United States, their distribution territory currently covers the Western United States including California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Brand availability varies by state. 

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