Sally Beauty (NYSE:SBH) is a leading global specialty retailer and distributor of professional beauty supplies, serving both retail customers and salon professionals. The company operates two primary channels: Sally Beauty Supply, which offers a broad assortment of hair color, hair care, styling, and skincare products; and Beauty Systems Group (BSG), which provides salon-quality products and supplies to professional stylists and salon owners. With a focus on catering to diverse customer needs, Sally Beauty offers well-known brands alongside private label lines, positioning itself as a one-stop source for beauty professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Denton, Texas, Sally Beauty has grown through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Over its history, the company has built a robust retail footprint in North America and expanded internationally to key markets in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Sally Beauty's distribution network supports a wide variety of sales channels, including more than 2,500 company-owned stores, partner-operated franchises and an e-commerce platform that extends its reach to customers around the world.
Product offerings span hair color systems, shampoos, conditioners, styling tools, skin and nail care products, and professional salon equipment. Sally Beauty emphasizes education and support for its professional customers by providing training programs, trend insights and product demonstrations. This commitment to professional development helps salon partners stay current with industry trends and strengthens the company’s relationships within the beauty community.
The company’s leadership team is headed by Chief Executive Officer Denise Paulonis, who joined Sally Beauty in 2018 and was appointed CEO in 2020. Under her direction, the company has focused on enhancing its digital capabilities, streamlining supply chain operations and refining its product assortment to meet evolving consumer preferences. With a presence in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand, Sally Beauty continues to leverage its global infrastructure to serve both professional and retail markets.
