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News Robanda International has acquired Dissolve, a line of all-purpose cleaning products specifically formulated for the salon market. The line launched in 2004 and consists of three products designed to clean salons from top to bottom, leaving behind a fruity-floral scent. Featured in the line are Concentrate for heavy-duty cleaning and stubborn stains; Ready-To-Use for everyday cleanup on mirrors, countertops and styling tools; and Floor Concentrate for use on floors of all types and cabinetry/shelving. The line currently is offered at Sally Beauty Supply nationwide, as well as at leading salons and spas. TSG NAMES JACK, RUTLEDGE MANAGING DIRECTORS, PARTNERS TSG Consumer Partners has promoted Blythe Jack and Robyn Lawrie Rutledge to managing directors and partners. Both previously served as principals in the firm, which is a strategic equity investor in highgrowth consumer brands. Blythe Jack Robyn Lawrie Rutledge "We are pleased to recognize the important contributions of both Blythe and Robyn to TSG and our partner companies," says James "Jamie" L. O'Hara, president. "Their efforts are highly impressive, typifying the commitment [that] all of us at TSG have to serving our constituents and fostering our firm's growth and performance." Jack has spearheaded recent TSG investments in the color cosmetics and healthy food retail categories. She joined TSG with extensive private-equity and consumer experience, including more than 10 years at Rosewood Capital. Rutledge has led recent TSG investments in the health and wellness sectors and has actively partnered with portfolio companies to drive growth. She previously was associated with Thoma Cressey Equity Partners, where she dealt chiefly in consumer products and marketing services, and was an investment banker in the mergers and strategic advisory group at Goldman Sachs. As senior TSG members, Jack and Rutledge are involved in due diligence on new business opportunities, structuring transactions and working with partner companies, in addition to originating new investment opportunities. 62 March 2013 | beautystorebusiness.com FAROUK APPOINTS CHIAVELLI TO EVP Farouk Systems has welcomed beauty-industry veteran Andre Chiavelli to its team as executive vice president of global corporate strategy. Chiavelli is responsible for Andre Chiavelli (left) joins Basim Shami at Farouk Systems. driving sales and profitability by developing and executing domestic and international strategic plans supporting sales, marketing, education, events and public-relations initiatives. He reports directly to CEO Basim Shami. "Andre brings the energy, passion and experience to Farouk Systems that will take us to the next level. He shares the same love for hairdressers that our company was built around, and we look forward to expanding our professional programs to further support our valued stylists," says Shami. Chiavelli previously served as executive vice president of sales for corporate strategy, education and shows for 12 years at Emiliani Enterprises. During his tenure, he tripled the size of the company. His most famous highlights include award-winning shows: The Fourth Dimension, Runway V and the U.S. Vidal Sassoon Tribute, a show dedicated to the industry icon with Sassoon's son Elan. DRYBAR LAUNCHES PRODUCTS IN SEPHORA, QVC, DRYBAR SITES Drybar, the blowout-only concept salon currently with 25 locations, has launched its first-ever products for exclusive sale at Sephora, QVC and Drybar locations nationwide. The line—also available at http://shop.thedrybar.com—was developed by Drybar founder and longtime professional stylist Alli Webb. "After trying nearly every existing product line," says Webb, "I just couldn't find what we were looking for to meet our very specific styling needs." Webb spent several years developing the blowoutspecific line of styling products and tools. The initial launch consists of nine styling products: Happy Hour Shampoo/Blowout Shampoo, Happy Hour Conditioner/Weightless Conditioner, Hot Toddy Heat Protector & Frizz Fighter, Southern Belle Volumizing Mousse, Cream Soda Smoothing Cream, The Chaser Shine Pomade, 100 Proof Smoothing Oil, Money Maker Flexible Hold Hairspray and Detox Dry Shampoo. Seven styling tools are also available: Buttercup Blow Dryer, The 3-Day Bender Curling Iron with rotating barrel, Smooth Operator Flat Iron, Lemon Drop Wet Brush, Full and Half Pint Round Brushes, Hold Me Hair Clips and The Morning After Shower Cap. The bar-theme named line was tested and tweaked by more than 1,000 Drybar stylists, as well as developed in collaboration with Drybar investor and board member Janet Gurwitch, founder and former CEO of Laura Mercier Cosmetics. Image courtesy of PRNewsFoto/Drybar ROBANDA ACQUIRES DISSOLVE ALL-PURPOSE CLEANERS