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Beauty Industry Group (BIG) announced today that they have purchased Glam Seamless, a leading hair extensions and beauty brand based out of Hoboken, NJ.

Glam Seamless
Beauty Industry Group (BIG)announced today that they have purchased Glam Seamless, a leading hair extensions and beauty brand based out of Hoboken, NJ.
“Glam Seamless is one of the fastest growing hair extension consumer brands in the country – we’ve been admiring them from afar since their founding 7 years ago. Glam has built a loyal following and a powerful, modern brand that resonates with both consumers and stylists. We are proud to welcome Alexandra, the entire Glam team, and all those that love Glam products to the BIG family,” said BIG CEO, Derrick Porter.
Alexandra Cristin, the Founder and CEO of Glam Seamless, will continue to lead the brand. Alexandra added, “It is such an honor to join BIG in leading the hair extension industry and empowering women and salon professionals worldwide. Through this partnership, Glam Seamless will leverage the support and systems of BIG to continue to bring the best products, the best educational content and the best experience to our customers."
Consistent with BIG’s strategy, Glam will continue to operate out of its headquarters in the New York City
area and retain its team, unique brand, and best-in-class products and customer service.
“Alexandra is a passionate, inspiring leader with a remarkable entrepreneur’s story," Porter adds. "Her extraordinary ability to connect with her customers is the secret behind Glam’s meteoric rise. Today marks an important milestone, and in partnership with BIG, we are excited to see Glam continue to redefine beauty for years to come.”
More details can be found at www.BeautyIndustryGroup.com and www.GlamSeamless.com
About Beauty Industry Group
BIG, established in 2004 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT continues as an industry leader for professionally installed hair extensions and related beauty products. BIG’s professional products are sold
in more than 1,300 stores throughout North America and their collective brands service more than 30,000
salons.

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