- Business
- American International Industries, Inc. (AMIN) manufactures and distributes a broad portfolio of beauty, personal care, and skin care products through its subsidiaries, targeting retailers, wholesalers, beauty professionals, salons, and consumers worldwide. The company offers professional-grade waxing solutions including soft and hard waxes, pre- and post-waxing products, and accessories under the GiGi brand, featuring the leading All Purpose Honee wax; nail care products such as lacquers strengthened with China Clay, professional treatments, and polishes under China Glaze; faux lashes and lash enhancement products under Ardell; temporary hair colorants inspired by punk culture under Punky Colour; and fashion and beauty accessories including double-stick tape, foot care, nipple concealers, and clothing solutions under Hollywood Fashion Secrets; complemented by additional brands encompassing Ardell, Body Drench, clean + easy, Clubman, EzFlow, Gena, ibd, 'N Rage, Seche, ProLinc, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Tres Flores, Gelaze, and Youthair, spanning nail care, hair care, skincare, and barbering categories. Operations extend to over 140 countries via distributors and wholesalers, with manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution facilities supporting retail, beauty-supply, grocery, boutique, and specialty markets. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company recently acquired Hollywood Fashion Secrets in 2024 to expand into fashion accessories and style essentials, complementing its beauty portfolio, and maintains a history of strategic acquisitions including Spilo Worldwide brands such as ColorMode, Master Barber, Mehaz Professional, Rubis of Switzerland, and ToolWorx; Nail Tek in 2012; and Prolinc and Checi in 2007.