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Luxe
Legal namestring
Luxecosmetics LLC
Websiteurl
luxe.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2013
Descriptiontext

Luxe Cosmetics (Luxecosmetics LLC) is a direct-to-consumer beauty brand specializing in at-home alternatives to professional salon lash and brow treatments, with the company description "on-demand valet parking and car services app" in the firmographic record appearing to be a stale or misattributed artifact from a different entity sharing the "Luxe" name. The company was founded in 2013, is headquartered in Casper, Wyoming, and operates an Amsterdam-based warehouse for EU fulfillment. Its core product is a three-step lash lift system (Luxe Lashlift Set) using keratin-bond restructuring technology, vegan collagen conditioning balms, and deep-pigment tints, complemented by brow lamination kits, growth serums (peptide complexes for lashes and brows), and tint sets. The portfolio has expanded into Korean skincare (under-eye balm), hair care (shampoos, conditioners, marula oil), and nail care (dip powder kits), all positioned under a vegan and cruelty-free formulation philosophy.

The business model is exclusively direct-to-consumer through luxe.com, with products priced between $19.95 and $59.95 and aggressive BOGO promotions driving unit economics of $7.95 per lash lift application versus approximately $139 at a salon. Revenue comes from one-time purchases and a Subscribe & Save subscription program offering 15% off on 6/8/10-week refill cadences. Customer acquisition relies on a 15-30% commission influencer/affiliate program, content marketing, organic social media, and tutorial video content, with a cited 6% visitor conversion rate and a customer base exceeding 1.8 million. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, operates with 101-250 employees, and reports a refund rate of less than 1% on its flagship product, indicating high customer satisfaction.

Short descriptiontext

Luxe Cosmetics is a direct-to-consumer beauty brand selling at-home lash lifts, brow lamination, skincare, hair care, and nail products to beauty-conscious women as vegan, cruelty-free alternatives to salon services, distributed exclusively through luxe.com.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
101–250
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersSan Francisco, United States
HQ citystring
San Francisco
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices2 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
at-home lash lift, brow lamination kits, eyelash growth serum, vegan beauty products, at-home beauty treatments
Industry5 codes
1Brow & Lash Growth Treatments / Conditioning (Serums/In-Salon)
CodeHSALAIAKPrimaryYes
2Eyelash Tools (Curlers, Applicators) & False Lashes
CodeCRABAKACPrimaryNo
3Conditioners & Hair Masks
CodeCRABABABPrimaryNo
4Makeup Brushes & Brush Sets
CodeCRABAKAAPrimaryNo
5Eyelash Tinting Services
CodeHSALAIAJPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers456120
  • Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers45612
  • Health and Personal Care Retailers4561
SIC code2 codes
  • Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations2844
  • Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics2840
Product category
At-Home Beauty Treatments
GTM motion2 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Direct E-commerce Product Sales
TypeOne Time License
Description

One-time purchases of cosmetics products (lash lifts, brow kits, serums, tints) sold directly to consumers through luxe.com. Products are priced at $19.95-$59.95 per unit with frequent BOGO promotions. Subscription model available with 15% savings for refills.

luxe.com
2Subscription Refills
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Subscribe & Save program offering 15% off with refills shipped every 6, 8, or 10 weeks. Customers can pause or cancel anytime from their account dashboard.

luxe.com
Marketing channels6 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others
Pricing details6 tiers
1Luxe Lashlift Set - Core lash lift treatment kit
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$39.95 per set (includes 3 applications); Buy 1 Get 1 Free deal available at $69.95 for 2 sets. Each application costs approximately $7.95-$13.30.

luxe.com
2Luxe Lashlift Set Bundle Options
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Buy 1 Set: $39.95; Buy 2 Sets (BOGO): $39.95; Buy 4 Sets (BOGO + FREE Shipping): $79.90; Each set includes 3 applications.

luxe.com
3Eyebrow Growth Serum
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

1 Bottle (60 applications): $29.95; 2 Bottles: $44.95 (save $55); 3 Bottles: $74.95 (save $90). Cost per application: $0.33-$0.49.

luxe.com
4Korean Under-Eye Balm
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Subscribe & Save: $26.96/balm (58% savings); One-time: $39.95/balm. 3-balm bundle: $34.95/balm; 5-balm bundle: $34.95/balm.

luxe.com
5Brow Lamination Kit
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Single Set (5 applications): $34.95; Friends Set (10 applications): $49.95; Family Set (15 applications): $64.95. Cost per application: $4.95-$6.95.

luxe.com
6Tint Set
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

1 Set (30 applications): $19.95; 2 Sets (45 applications): $29.95; 3 Sets: $44.95. Cost per application: $2.95-$3.95.

luxe.com
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Luxe Cosmetics sells direct-to-consumer at-home lash lift kits, brow lamination kits, eyelash and eyebrow growth serums, tint sets, and dip powder nail kits, along with related accessories. The company also offers a Korean under-eye balm and a hair care line of shampoos, conditioners, and treatments. Products are positioned as vegan, cruelty-free, salon-quality alternatives sold at a fraction of professional service prices.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 6 values shown
  • 95% cost savings compared to salon treatments ($7.95 vs $139 per session)
+5 more records
Product overview1 text field

Luxe Cosmetics is a direct-to-consumer beauty brand offering at-home alternatives to salon treatments. The core product portfolio centers on eyelash and eyebrow enhancement solutions, including the flagship Luxe Lashlift Set (a 3-step at-home eyelash lifting kit), Luxe Eyelash Growth Serum, Luxe Brow Lamination Kit, and Luxe Eyebrow Growth Serum. Supporting products include tint sets, cleansers, adhesives, and applicators. The brand has expanded into Korean skincare with the Luxe Korean Under-Eye Balm and a hair care line featuring shampoos, conditioners, and treatments. A nail care collection offers dip powder kits, nail tips, and removers. All products are positioned as affordable, vegan, and cruelty-free alternatives to professional salon services, with the company emphasizing cost savings (e.g., $7.95 per treatment vs. $139 salon visits).

Product and service7 records
1Luxe Lashlift Set
CategoryAt-home lash lift treatment kit
Description

At-home eyelash lifting kit that curls, tints, and conditions natural lashes for up to 8 weeks using a three-step process (Lift, Set, Tint) with keratin bond restructuring, designed as an at-home alternative to $80-$180 salon lash lift appointments.

2Luxe Eyelash Growth Serum
CategoryEyelash growth serum
Description

Peptide-based daily serum that promotes eyelash growth, delivering up to 55% longer and 75% more voluminous-looking lashes with continued use.

3Luxe Brow Lamination Kit
CategoryAt-home brow lamination kit
Description

At-home eyebrow shaping kit that smooths and sets brow hairs for fuller, bushier eyebrows lasting up to 8 weeks.

4Luxe Eyebrow Growth Serum
CategoryEyebrow growth serum
Description

Vegan eyebrow serum infused with vitamins, peptides, and botanical extracts (including Panax Ginseng, Rosmarinus Officinalis, and Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extracts) that delivers visible results in 4 weeks with up to 120% denser-looking brows.

5Luxe Tint Set
CategoryLash and brow tint kit
Description

Professional-grade brow and lash tint kit that provides mascara-effect color lasting up to 8 weeks, available in black and brown shades.

6Luxe Korean Under-Eye Balm
CategorySkincare (under-eye treatment)
Description

Korean skincare-formulated under-eye balm with Adenosine, Niacinamide, and Bisabolol that reduces puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines within 30 days.

7Luxe Dipping Powder Kit
CategoryAt-home nail care kit
Description

At-home dip powder nail kit providing salon-quality manicures lasting up to 3 weeks.

Scale indicator8 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move6 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Brow Code specializes in professional and at-home brow lamination kits, tints, and brow care products, overlapping directly with Luxe's Brow Lamination Kit and Tint Set.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Benefit is a broad brow and lash beauty incumbent with strong retail distribution and brow bar services, representing the professional-salon alternative that Luxe positions against.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

The Ordinary is a science-led, mass-priced skincare and beauty brand with growing brow/lash serum offerings; relevant as a competitive comparable for Luxe's K-beauty and serum extensions on price and ingredient transparency.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

e.l.f. is a mass-market beauty incumbent offering affordable mascara, brow products, and lash serums through mass and DTC channels; it competes with Luxe on price and reach in lash and brow categories.

5Nanolash
TypeDirect peer
Description

Nanolash sells at-home DIY lash lift kits and brow lamination products directly to consumers via its own e-commerce site, competing head-to-head with Luxe's Lashlift Set on formulation, process, and price point.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Babe Lash sells lash conditioning and growth serums DTC, directly competing with Luxe's Eyelash Growth Serum and Lash and Brow Serum Set.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Grande Cosmetics is a DTC lash and brow brand best known for its lash-enhancing serum and brow products, competing with Luxe's growth serum line in the same channels and price band.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Lilac St. sells at-home lash lift kits and brow lamination systems through its DTC storefront, with similar step-based treatment systems and price positioning to Luxe.

TypeDirect peer
Description

MoxieLash is a DTC lash brand offering DIY lash lift kits, lash serums, and related accessories — directly competing with Luxe in the at-home lash lift and lash care category.

TypeEmerging player
Description

UK Lash Pro is an emerging DTC lash serum and lash care brand with overlapping product positioning to Luxe's lash serum and treatment portfolio, though with smaller scale.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat4 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers4 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature3 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds5 records

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors25 records

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Luxe

At-Home Beauty Treatmentsluxe.com

Luxe Cosmetics is a direct-to-consumer beauty brand selling at-home lash lifts, brow lamination, skincare, hair care, and nail products to beauty-conscious women as vegan, cruelty-free alternatives to salon services, distributed exclusively through luxe.com.

What Luxe does

Luxe Cosmetics (Luxecosmetics LLC) is a direct-to-consumer beauty brand specializing in at-home alternatives to professional salon lash and brow treatments, with the company description "on-demand valet parking and car services app" in the firmographic record appearing to be a stale or misattributed artifact from a different entity sharing the "Luxe" name. The company was founded in 2013, is headquartered in Casper, Wyoming, and operates an Amsterdam-based warehouse for EU fulfillment. Its core product is a three-step lash lift system (Luxe Lashlift Set) using keratin-bond restructuring technology, vegan collagen conditioning balms, and deep-pigment tints, complemented by brow lamination kits, growth serums (peptide complexes for lashes and brows), and tint sets. The portfolio has expanded into Korean skincare (under-eye balm), hair care (shampoos, conditioners, marula oil), and nail care (dip powder kits), all positioned under a vegan and cruelty-free formulation philosophy.

The business model is exclusively direct-to-consumer through luxe.com, with products priced between $19.95 and $59.95 and aggressive BOGO promotions driving unit economics of $7.95 per lash lift application versus approximately $139 at a salon. Revenue comes from one-time purchases and a Subscribe & Save subscription program offering 15% off on 6/8/10-week refill cadences. Customer acquisition relies on a 15-30% commission influencer/affiliate program, content marketing, organic social media, and tutorial video content, with a cited 6% visitor conversion rate and a customer base exceeding 1.8 million. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, operates with 101-250 employees, and reports a refund rate of less than 1% on its flagship product, indicating high customer satisfaction.

Luxe firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Luxe
Legal name
Luxecosmetics LLC
Website
https://luxe.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2013
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
Luxe Cosmetics is a direct-to-consumer beauty brand selling at-home lash lifts, brow lamination, skincare, hair care, and nail products to beauty-conscious women as vegan, cruelty-free alternatives to salon services, distributed exclusively through luxe.com.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Luxe industry classification

Industry
Product category
At-Home Beauty Treatments
NAICS
Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120), Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (45612), Health and Personal Care Retailers (4561)
SIC
Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)
akta.pro primary industry
Brow & Lash Growth Treatments / Conditioning (Serums/In-Salon) (HSALAIAK)
akta.pro secondary industries
Eyelash Tools (Curlers, Applicators) & False Lashes (CRABAKAC), Conditioners & Hair Masks (CRABABAB), Makeup Brushes & Brush Sets (CRABAKAA), Eyelash Tinting Services (HSALAIAJ)

Keywords

  • At-home lash lift
  • Brow lamination kits
  • Eyelash growth serum
  • Vegan beauty products
  • At-home beauty treatments

Where Luxe is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
San Francisco
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

Luxe business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

  1. Direct E-commerce Product Sales: One-time purchases of cosmetics products (lash lifts, brow kits, serums, tints) sold directly to consumers through luxe.com. Products are priced at $19.95-$59.95 per unit with frequent BOGO promotions. Subscription model available with 15% savings for refills.
  2. Subscription Refills: Subscribe & Save program offering 15% off with refills shipped every 6, 8, or 10 weeks. Customers can pause or cancel anytime from their account dashboard.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goLuxe Lashlift Set - Core lash lift treatment kit
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goLuxe Lashlift Set Bundle Options
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goEyebrow Growth Serum
SubscriptionMonthlyKorean Under-Eye Balm
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goBrow Lamination Kit
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goTint Set

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Luxe product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Luxe Cosmetics sells direct-to-consumer at-home lash lift kits, brow lamination kits, eyelash and eyebrow growth serums, tint sets, and dip powder nail kits, along with related accessories. The company also offers a Korean under-eye balm and a hair care line of shampoos, conditioners, and treatments. Products are positioned as vegan, cruelty-free, salon-quality alternatives sold at a fraction of professional service prices.

Product overview

Luxe Cosmetics is a direct-to-consumer beauty brand offering at-home alternatives to salon treatments. The core product portfolio centers on eyelash and eyebrow enhancement solutions, including the flagship Luxe Lashlift Set (a 3-step at-home eyelash lifting kit), Luxe Eyelash Growth Serum, Luxe Brow Lamination Kit, and Luxe Eyebrow Growth Serum. Supporting products include tint sets, cleansers, adhesives, and applicators. The brand has expanded into Korean skincare with the Luxe Korean Under-Eye Balm and a hair care line featuring shampoos, conditioners, and treatments. A nail care collection offers dip powder kits, nail tips, and removers. All products are positioned as affordable, vegan, and cruelty-free alternatives to professional salon services, with the company emphasizing cost savings (e.g., $7.95 per treatment vs. $139 salon visits).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Luxe Lashlift Set At-home eyelash lifting kit that curls, tints, and conditions natural lashes for up to 8 weeks using a three-step process (Lift, Set, Tint) with keratin bond restructuring, designed as an at-home alternative to $80-$180 salon lash lift appointments.
  • Luxe Eyelash Growth Serum Peptide-based daily serum that promotes eyelash growth, delivering up to 55% longer and 75% more voluminous-looking lashes with continued use.
  • Luxe Brow Lamination Kit At-home eyebrow shaping kit that smooths and sets brow hairs for fuller, bushier eyebrows lasting up to 8 weeks.
  • Luxe Eyebrow Growth Serum Vegan eyebrow serum infused with vitamins, peptides, and botanical extracts (including Panax Ginseng, Rosmarinus Officinalis, and Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extracts) that delivers visible results in 4 weeks with up to 120% denser-looking brows.
  • Luxe Tint Set Professional-grade brow and lash tint kit that provides mascara-effect color lasting up to 8 weeks, available in black and brown shades.
  • Luxe Korean Under-Eye Balm Korean skincare-formulated under-eye balm with Adenosine, Niacinamide, and Bisabolol that reduces puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines within 30 days.
  • Luxe Dipping Powder Kit At-home dip powder nail kit providing salon-quality manicures lasting up to 3 weeks.

Quantifiable outcome

  • 95% cost savings compared to salon treatments ($7.95 vs $139 per session)
  • +5 more outcomes

Companies that use Luxe

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Luxe technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Luxe partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Luxe competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Brow Code: Brow Code specializes in professional and at-home brow lamination kits, tints, and brow care products, overlapping directly with Luxe's Brow Lamination Kit and Tint Set.
  • Nanolash: Nanolash sells at-home DIY lash lift kits and brow lamination products directly to consumers via its own e-commerce site, competing head-to-head with Luxe's Lashlift Set on formulation, process, and price point.
  • Babe Lash: Babe Lash sells lash conditioning and growth serums DTC, directly competing with Luxe's Eyelash Growth Serum and Lash and Brow Serum Set.
  • Grande Cosmetics: Grande Cosmetics is a DTC lash and brow brand best known for its lash-enhancing serum and brow products, competing with Luxe's growth serum line in the same channels and price band.
  • Lilac St. Lilac St. sells at-home lash lift kits and brow lamination systems through its DTC storefront, with similar step-based treatment systems and price positioning to Luxe.
  • MoxieLash: MoxieLash is a DTC lash brand offering DIY lash lift kits, lash serums, and related accessories — directly competing with Luxe in the at-home lash lift and lash care category.

Broad incumbents

  • Benefit Cosmetics: Benefit is a broad brow and lash beauty incumbent with strong retail distribution and brow bar services, representing the professional-salon alternative that Luxe positions against.
  • The Ordinary (DECIEM): The Ordinary is a science-led, mass-priced skincare and beauty brand with growing brow/lash serum offerings; relevant as a competitive comparable for Luxe's K-beauty and serum extensions on price and ingredient transparency.
  • e.l.f. Cosmetics: e.l.f. is a mass-market beauty incumbent offering affordable mascara, brow products, and lash serums through mass and DTC channels; it competes with Luxe on price and reach in lash and brow categories.

Emerging players

  • UK Lash Pro: UK Lash Pro is an emerging DTC lash serum and lash care brand with overlapping product positioning to Luxe's lash serum and treatment portfolio, though with smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Luxe social profiles

Digital presence

Luxe financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Luxe leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Luxe funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors25 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Luxe M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Luxe

What does Luxe do?

Luxe Cosmetics sells direct-to-consumer at-home lash lift kits, brow lamination kits, eyelash and eyebrow growth serums, tint sets, and dip powder nail kits, along with related accessories. The company also offers a Korean under-eye balm and a hair care line of shampoos, conditioners, and treatments. Products are positioned as vegan, cruelty-free, salon-quality alternatives sold at a fraction of professional service prices.

Is Luxe a public or private company?

Luxe is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Luxe founded?

Luxe was founded in 2013. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Luxe based?

Luxe is headquartered in San Francisco, United States, in the North America region.

How does Luxe make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Direct E-commerce Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are subscription Refills.

Who are Luxe's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Brow Code, Nanolash, Babe Lash, Grande Cosmetics, Lilac St. and MoxieLash. Broad incumbents are Benefit Cosmetics, The Ordinary (DECIEM) and e.l.f. Cosmetics. UK Lash Pro is listed as an emerging player.

Does Luxe have an API?

No public API is recorded for Luxe.

What industry is Luxe in?

Luxe's product category is At-Home Beauty Treatments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSALAIAK, Brow & Lash Growth Treatments / Conditioning (Serums/In-Salon), with a secondary code of CRABAKAC, Eyelash Tools (Curlers, Applicators) & False Lashes. Its NAICS code is 456120 and its SIC code is 2844.

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