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Stephanie Sandoval will oversee all aspects of Keratin Complex’s international and chain sales and education division.

Keratin Complexannounces that Stephanie Sandoval has joined the company as a Vice President of Sales. Sandoval will oversee all aspects of Keratin Complex’s international and chain sales and education division.
Most recently, Sandoval served as the Vice President of International Sales at Brazilian Professionals, whose brands include Brazilian Blowout and B3 Brazilian Bondbuilder. During her 5-years at Brazilian Professionals, Sandoval spearheaded the company’s international growth and led their global expansion—routinely and continually exceeding goals. Prior to her work there, Sandoval was responsible for international business development at Mirabella Beauty Products.
“I am delighted to be joining Keratin Complex and excited for the opportunity to be part of such a passionate and innovative team. There is so much forward momentum with Keratin Complex right now and I look forward to spreading the word about the unique benefits and incredible quality of their ‘signature keratin’ that sets it apart and above every brand in the market. It’s all about transformative hair health, which is what salons and their valued clients want,” commented Sandoval.
Keratin Complex President, Noah LeFevre, commented, “Stephanie joining the team at Keratin Complex represents a major step forward for the brand. Her knowledge of the global beauty landscape will be a tremendous addition to our program. Stephanie’s hire represents our commitment to remaining the top ranked smoothing company in the world.”
Sandoval will begin her tenure with Keratin Complex on December 2nd, 2019.
ABOUT KERATIN COMPLEX
Keratin Complex, a leading full-service professional beauty manufacturer, was founded in 2007 and quickly gained national and international recognition thanks to its revolutionary keratin smoothing treatments. Keratin Complex realized that the key to creating an innovative treatment that was both gentle and effective lay in harnessing the power of keratin, an essential hair protein that delivers incredible benefits, all without breaking the bonds of the hair. Since its launch, Keratin Complex has introduced a number of ground-breaking products, including KCMAX – the company’s newest, strongest, straightest smoothing treatment yet.

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