Lisa Barlow Sells N+B to Channel Op

Feb 14th, 2022

Jacquelyn Mueller, associate editor, Global Cosmetic Industry

The brand launched in 2019 originally as Nicole + Brizee.

Lisa Barlow has announced the sale of her body and beauty line N+B for an undisclosed amount to Channel Op.

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The sale of the company includes more than 20 products, as well as luxury shampoos, frizz fighting and styling products for baby hair care and pets.

N+B is distributed in retailers such as Walmart, Sally's, Target and Amazon.

The brand launched in 2019 originally as Nicole + Brizee.

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