L’Oreal USA Purchases Carol’s Daughter Kevin Fleming October 21, 2014 Music News Lisa Price of Carol’s Daughter French cosmetics and beauty company L’Oreal USA announced it is purchasing ethnic hair and beauty line Carol’s Daughter. “Carol’s Daughter possesses an expertise in the multi-cultural consumer segment, a rapidly expanding market that represents an important growth opportunity in the beauty industry,” said Frederic Roze, president and CEO of L’Oreal USA in a statement. Carol’s Daughter was started in 1993 by Lisa Price. The company grew in popularity through celebrity endorsements and word of mouth. But Price was forced to close five stores in New York and Atlanta after Carol’s Daughter fell out of favor with its black supporters who believed the company was losing touch with its core constituents. The brand filed for bankruptcy in May. Related
