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In 1980, two friends—Paul Mitchell and John Paul DeJoria—were inspired to create a company that would support the success of hairdressers and provide luxury hair care at an affordable price. With just $700, they launched a revolutionary hair care system with three products: Shampoo One®, Shampoo Two®, and The Conditioner®. Today, their dream is a reality. Paul Mitchell currently produces over 100 products and is available in over 80 countries worldwide.
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From the very beginning, education was a big part of the two friends’ vision. Soon, the company had assembled an A-team of outstanding stylists and educators. Among them was Winn Claybaugh, a top motivational speaker and business expert. As he inspired audiences across America, Winn was spreading a philosophy of business that has helped an entire generation of beauty professionals find success—and has profoundly shaped the Paul Mitchell Schools culture.
Everything finally came together in 2000 when Winn, John Paul, and Paul’s son Angus Mitchell—by that time co-owner of the company that bears his late father’s name—decided to create Paul Mitchell Schools with just one location. Today, Paul Mitchell Schools is over 100 locations strong—and growing.
Our Founders
Winn Claybaugh
Winn Claybaugh is the dean and co-owner of Paul Mitchell Schools and a motivational expert, acclaimed by Larry King as “one of the best motivational speakers in the country.” As an educator, consultant and speaker, Winn has helped thousands of companies—from airlines to restaurant chains—build their brands and create successful working cultures. Winn’s “Be Nice” philosophy of business and education and his ethic of inclusivity and acceptance form the core values of Paul Mitchell Schools.John Paul DeJoria
John Paul DeJoria is a first-generation American turned entrepreneur, philanthropist and pillar of the business community. He has struggled against the odds not only to achieve success, but to share his success with others, always living by his motto: “Success unshared is failure.” In 2011, John Paul signed Bill Gates and Warren Buffet’s “The Giving Pledge” as a formal promise to continue giving back. He established JP’s Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation, which supports the core values of his companies: sustainability, social responsibility and animal-friendliness.The Beginning
of the Brand
With just $700, John Paul DeJoria and Paul Mitchell launch John Paul Mitchell Systems® and pledge to never test on animals. Their “office” consists of a post office box and an answering machine with a message recorded by a female friend.
THE AWAPUHI FARM
Green from the get-go, John Paul Mitchell Systems® establishes a self-sustaining, solar-powered awapuhi farm in Hawaii—all of the awapuhi used in our products is still harvested there today.
The Birth of
Paul Mitchell Schools
Winn and John Paul come together to create a new vision in cosmetology education. They open Paul Mitchell The School Costa Mesa, and Von Curtis Academy becomes Paul Mitchell The School Provo.
Remembrance
Inspired by a student whose dad was a New York firefighter, Paul Mitchell Schools begin holding annual 9/11 remembrance days. Activities include fundraising and free services for first responders.
A Big Honor
The North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) inducts Winn into their Hall of Leaders. He is the youngest person ever to receive the honor.
RECORD-BREAKING WIN
Robert Cromeans, Global Artistic Director for John Paul Mitchell Systems®, wins the Stylist Choice Award from behindthechair.com for the eighth consecutive year.
Excellence In Education
Modern Salon magazine creates its annual Excellence in Education awards. Paul Mitchell Schools are honored this year—and in every year that follows.
Planting a
Healthy Future
John Paul DeJoria founded Grow Appalachia, a non-profit initiative that helps families plant a healthy future. John Paul Mitchell Systems® proudly supports the organization’s commitment to empowering Appalachians to live a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.
We Go International
With over 100 locations nationwide, Paul Mitchell Schools opens its first international location—in Slovenia.
Tea Tree Plants
500,000 Trees
Our eco-inspired brand Tea Tree partners with environmental groups to plant trees around the globe. After passing the half-million mark, the brand pledges to reach a new milestone: 750,000 trees by 2019.
