So did frustration with many of the high-end beauty products available to his customers. He found just such a chemist in Lou Hantman, a retired hair products creator who agreed to help Russo articulate his vision of olive oil-based products. Together they devised a product line based on Russo's memories of the olive oil his grandmother rubbed on her scalp for its hair benefits. The products are manufactured at Harrison Specialty Co. in Canton. Cathy Botindari, manger of Colonial Drug in Cambridge, said Russo's shampoo, conditioner and Inflation foam have sold briskly since they debuted in her store in January.
Customers seem to be quite impressed.
Debi Greenberg, president of Louis Boston in whose store Russo's salon is located, said Louis customers already have come back for more at the store's fourth-floor apothecary. Russo plans to launch three new products later this month, including olive oil-based sea soap and gel, and he expects to have a total of 10 beauty products on the market by the end of the year. The entrepreneur said he is also looking to sign on more retailers nationwide to sell his luxury items. I'm doing this because it's something I feel I want to create, and if it takes on a life of its own, that's OK, too. Earliest info on new businesses, homeowners Sales Prospecting Center Real info, real opportunities.