JOHN ALLAN'S
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John Allan's Grooming Products for Men
Most men think they are OK where they are. It's my job to try and get them to go just a little further," says John Allan. At John Allan's, men are the focus, not an afterthought. Since 1988, John Allan has provided men with more than just great services and products; he has introduced them to a lifestyle and philosophy that has men caring more about their appearance and their personal well being.
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John Allan has always understood that each man has his own individual reality, especially when it comes to a commitment to maintain or improve his appearance. All men, whether they realize it or not, seek balance in their lives to stay healthy, attain success and achieve personal fulfillment. This philosophy is reflected in the design of his clubs, the formulations of his products and the style of his accessories.
With his unique insight into the preferences of his clients and stylists, John Allan began research and development for his product line in 1998. He designed his formulas specifically for the needs of men, and used the latest ingredients containing vitamins, botanicals, and marine plant extracts. John Allan also addressed the issues of performance, packaging and scent. In formulating his products, he used the best testing lab he could find - his thousands of New York City clients. Utilizing feedback from a select group of clients and members who splashed, spread, scrubbed, shaved, shampooed and showered with each and every product, John Allan and his team developed a high quality line with proven performance.
In 1979, John Allan began his career in Paris, France under the personal apprenticeship of Jean Louis David. At the time, Jean Louis David had become a major force in the industry with over 200 of his International Salons located throughout Europe. For over three years, John Allan trained in Paris and Milan until his return to the States where he was promoted to National Technical Director for the JLD Hair Salons' U.S. expansion. As Director, John Allan set up the Jean Louis David Training Center in the flagship salon at Henri Bendel's, NYC. It was here that he taught cutting techniques while educating the JLD staff on the latest styles from Europe. Under John Allan's directorship, the Jean Louis David International Salons expanded into Beverly Hills, Chicago and Toronto.
John Allan's first club opened on Stone street in 1988 where he introduced his signature Full Service and club membership. 13 years later, with the events of September 11th, John Allan realized the impact of membership when clients called with overwhelming concern for his family and staff. A makeshift club on the 19th floor of the Hotel Roosevelt proved to be a home for his members as John Allan's and downtown rebuilt.
As the men's grooming industry grew, so did John Allan's: January 2002, the Midtown Club opens soon followed by the reopening of John Allan's Downtown. March 2003, John Allan's hair care line launches at Barneys New York immediately climbing to the top of sales. May 2004, skincare is introduced with national product distribution. November 2005, John Allan's and Saks Fifth Avenue partners to open the first club in a retail establishment while the product line enters the global distribution.
Today, John Allan's explodes into 2008 with the celebration of John Allan's Tribeca Club and training center and our Chicago club slated to open in the fall of 2008. Plans for club and product expansions are at the forefront as John Allan's celebrates its 20th anniversary.
With four successful clubs, and global distribution of his hair care, skin care, shaving and accessories lines, John Allan continues to pave the road for the men's grooming industry.
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