Sally Beauty Supply

Sally Beauty is a prominent American specialty retailer and distributor specializing in professional-grade beauty products. Founded in 1964 in New Orleans, Louisiana, by C. Ray Farber, the company initially served local stylists before expanding into a global powerhouse. Today, it operates as an independent entity following its 2006 spin-off from Alberto-Culver, which had owned the brand since 1969.

While the company is headquartered in Denton, Texas, its product manufacturing is diverse. Sally Beauty sources its extensive range of proprietary and exclusive-label merchandise from multiple international locations, primarily Mexico, China, and South Korea, to support its network of thousands of stores across North America, Europe, and South America.

As of 2026, Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. remains a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: SBH). The company's ownership is primarily held by large institutional investors, including major financial entities like The Vanguard Group and BlackRock, Inc., ensuring its continued status as the world's largest distributor of professional beauty supplies.