Rita Hazan is equal parts colorist/artist/innovator. A NYC native, Rita is recognized as a pioneer, carving her own niche in the beauty field. Known not only for her eponymous Upper East Side salon and for creating the Root Concealer category, Rita’s iconic looks on celebrities such as Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, Aubrey Plaza, and Sydney Sweeney have had a lasting impact on worldwide beauty trends.

Rita always knew she wanted to work in the beauty industry. She started her career as an assistant at Oribe Salon. After a few years of making sure she knew everything there is to know about color, Rita was promoted to work as a colorist. In November of 2007, Rita had her first public appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show. 

Rita didn’t always plan on starting her own haircare line, but she knew that if she did, it would have to be something necessary and true to herself. That is how the infamous root concealer was born, a way for women to cover their grays in between appointments. From then on, Rita continued to produce products that made it easier for people to take care of their hair from home.  

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• https://www.linkedin.com/company/rita-hazan-salon/ 

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