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Charlie, named after Charles Revson, [2] was released in 1973. [3] It was originally launched to compete with Estée, a fragrance released by Estée Lauder. [2] Ad campaigns for the scent featured models Shelley Hack, Charly Stember, and, notably, Naomi Sims, making Sims the first African American woman in history to be featured in a cosmetic company's advertising. [4]
Hair spray (also hair lacquer or spritz) is a common cosmetic hairstyling product that is sprayed onto hair to protect against humidity and wind and have it stay in a desired shape. Hair sprays typically consist of several components for the hair as well as a propellant.
A small number of men have also appeared in Revlon advertising, to promote men's colognes, perform jingles, or pose with spokesmodels, including: Bobby Short (performed commercial jingles) Mel Tormé (performed commercial jingles) Little Richard (performed commercial jingles) Nat King Cole (performed commercial jingles)
The Jheri curl (often spelled Jerry curl or Jeri Curl) is a permanent wave hairstyle that was popular among African Americans during the 1980s and early 1990s. Invented by the hairdresser Jheri Redding , [ 1 ] [ clarification needed ] the Jheri curl gives the wearer a glossy, loosely curled look.
A relaxer is a type of lotion or cream generally used by people with tight curls or very curly hair which makes hair easier to straighten by chemically "relaxing" the natural curls. The active agent is usually a strong alkali, although some formulations are based on ammonium thioglycolate or formaldehyde.
Revlon, Inc. is an American multinational company dealing in cosmetics, skin care, perfume, and personal care. The headquarters of Revlon was established in New York City on March 1, 1932, where it remains. Revlon was founded by brothers Charles and Joseph Revson, and chemist Charles Lachman.
Following on from the success of the moisturiser, Revlon founder Charles Revson created the Charles Revson Inc. company in 1962 as the vehicle for his new top-of-the-range line: Ultima II. [3] Revson claimed it was his favorite and most personal line, and it was the only line to which he directly attached his name until the launch of Revlon's ...
Spray-on hair was one of the products pioneered by Ronco in the 1980s, under the name "GLH-9" (Great Looking Hair Formula #9). [2] The product "was popular in the 1990s with 30-minute infomercials for the product on late-night cable TV", [ 3 ] and the Ronco version sold over a half million cans. [ 3 ]