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In 1976, Dick Kornfield, Jamey Mazzotta and Gary Smith founded KMS HAIR in Redding, California.
With Mazzotta’s background in biochemistry and their vision to fuse innovative technologies with the best that nature has to offer, they developed a professional hair care & styling brand for diverse hair textures, supported by groundbreaking research and formulated with the finest ingredients. Since then, KMS HAIR has developed into a global brand loved by stylists and consumers alike.
KMS HAIR, founded by biochemist Jamey Mazzotta and partners in 1976
in Redding, California
NEFA (Natural Essential Fatty Acids) SHAMPOO was launched as one of the first KMS HAIR products
Introduction of THERMAL STYLE PROTECTION, one of the first heat styling products on the market
FLATOUT became the first professional non-chemical straightener
MOLDING PASTE was launched as a breakthrough product which is still iconic for KMS HAIR
Taking a new subline approach to segment the line by client needs, KMS HAIR launched FLATOUT & CURLUP
SEA SALT SPRAY was launched as the first of its kind on the market. REVIVAL CREME remains a bestseller around the world
DRY WAX was developed to create a mattifying trend in hair styling and has been a bestseller since its launch
KMS HAIR celebrates 40 years of innovation for all hair types & textures
Launch of KMS HAIR CONSCIOUSSTYLE, focusing on best-inclass performance & sustainability