Alli Webb is an American businesswoman and writer. She is the co-founder of Drybar, a chain of American salons providing a hairstyling service known as blowouts.
Alli Webb | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Florida State University |
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| Known for | co-founder of Drybar |
Early life and education
editWebb attended Olympic Heights Community High School.[1][2] Webb's parents owned a clothing business, which sparked her interest in fashion.[3] She left Florida State University after one year,[4] and moved to New York City, where her brother worked for Nicole Miller. Webb also began working for Miller in New York.[5]
Career
editWebb and her brother later left New York City for their native Florida, where they opened more stores for Miller.[5] When the two chose to end their partnership, Webb attended The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.[4] She was trained in hairdressing by Toni & Guy and worked under John Sahag.[6]
In 2010, Webb co-founded Drybar with her brother Michael Landau and her then husband Cameron Webb.[5][7] By 2019, there were over 125 locations.[8] In 2013, Webb developed a line of styling tools and products.[9]
In 2016, Webb released The Drybar Guide To Good Hair For All;[10] a New York Times bestseller.[11]
In July 2018, Webb launched a podcast with Landau called “Raising the Bar."[6]
In 2019, Webb joined season 10 of ABC's Shark Tank as a new guest shark.[12] She and Landau launched "Squeeze", a massage service with associated app.[13]
Webb was named one of the “100 Most Creative People in Business” by Fast Company in 2013,[14] and included on Fortune's "40 Under 40" list that same year,[15] and ranked as Marie Claire's “Top Beauty Expert” for their Women on Top list in 2011.[16]
References
edit- ^ Solomon, Lois K. (January 14, 2019). "'Shark Tank' stars give Boca students their million-dollar tips for success". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
- ^ Fagen, Faran (May 7, 2019). "Olympic Heights student wins 'Shark Tank' sweepstakes, visit from TV hosts". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
- ^ McGoodwin, Lauren (October 22, 2013). "Meet Alli Webb, the Genius Behind Drybar". Career Contessa.
- ^ a b Rudulph, Heather Wood (September 29, 2014). "Get That Life: How I Opened a Chain of Blow-Dry Bars". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
- ^ a b c Blakely, Lindsay (2018-06-26). "She Couldn't Stand Working With Her Brother. Then They Started a $100 Million Company Together". Inc.com. Retrieved 2019-05-23.
- ^ a b Geschwind, Max (25 July 2018). "Drybar Founder Launching Podcast Highlighting Celebrity Entrepreneurs". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^ Jolie, Nadine (25 February 2010). "Dry Bar, a Blowout-Only Salon, Brings Affordable Luxury to Angelenos' Manes". Vanities. Retrieved 2019-05-23.
- ^ "Drybar Locations". www.thedrybar.com. Retrieved 2019-05-23.
- ^ "Hair Wars: Drybar Launches Products and Styling Tools to Use at Home". The Hollywood Reporter. 4 April 2013. Retrieved 2019-05-23.
- ^ "Drybar Founder Alli Webb Says This Book Got Her Through Her Most Difficult Times". Bustle. 26 March 2019. Retrieved 2019-05-28.
- ^ "Fashion, Manners and Customs Books - Best Sellers - November 13, 2016". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-05-23.
- ^ "Drybar Founder Alli Webb Joins the Tank as a Guest Shark | Shark Tank". ABC. Retrieved 2019-05-12.
- ^ "The Founders of Drybar Just Launched Your Next Self-Care Obsession". Coveteur. 2019-03-21. Retrieved 2019-05-23.
- ^ Rockwood, Kate (2013-05-13). "35. Alli Webb". Fast Company. Retrieved 2019-05-23.
- ^ "Alli Webb". Fortune. 2014-05-09. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
- ^ Moura, Sophie (2011-10-20). "Women on Top". Marie Claire. Retrieved 2019-05-23.