Milady has written its first exclusive global license toFarouk Systems, Inc. the maker of BioSilk, CHI and Esquire Ultimate Men’s Grooming. This exclusive global license will provide products and styling tools for cosmetology student kits from Farouk Systems.

The deal between Farouk Systems and Milady was brokered by LMCA, Milady’s exclusive licensing agency.

Milady, a Cengage company, is a leading provider of beauty and wellness learning solutions and has been an industry leader for 90 years. Known as a leader in pre-licensure resources, Milady also offers online training and professional development classes for salon and spa professionals, changing the lives of tens of thousands of individuals every year.

Houston-based Farouk Systems, Inc. manufactures  professional hair care products under industry-leading brands: SunGlitz, CHI, BioSilk and Esquire Ultimate Men’s Grooming. The company was founded in 1986 by Dr. Farouk Shami, a hairdresser whose mission is to provide the professional beauty industry with the most advanced American technology based upon a standard of  “Education, Environment and Ethics."  Dr. Shami is also the owner of 23 patents and a creator of ammonia-free hair color. 

Alan Kravetz, president & COO of LMCA said, “Farouk Systems and Milady will be a powerhouse partnership, especially offering products under the Milady brand.”

Kirsten Fallon, LMCA director of licensing, added, “The Milady licensing program is brand new. Farouk Systems is our first licensee.  We envision Milady being branded on dozens of fine products used by beauty and wellness professionals including salon furniture and equipment, shampoos and conditioners, hair color, dryers and salon & spa goods, accessories and more.”

“Farouk Systems’ professional approach to engineering quality products closely matches Milady’s image,” said Sandra Bruce, General Manager of Milady. “We look forward to working with Farouk to bring the Milady brand into products used by its students daily.” 

According to Dr. Farouk Shami, Founder and Chairman, “Farouk Systems is dedicated to providing the professional beauty industry as well as future cosmetologists with the latest technology and safest products. This agreement will enable us to continue this quest and furthering our commitment toward education.”

Lisa Marie Garcia, President of innovation says, “We are excited to have Milady as business partners sharing a common mission and focus to education for students and salon professionals. Together, we will grow educational opportunities for students, schools and salons incorporating innovative tools and haircare ensuring them that we will be offering the highest educational standards and salon services for their clients.”

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