After quitting her job in NCY, Cozy Freidman decided to attend hairdressing school. She opened up her child-focused hair salon called 'Cuts 4 Kids' in 1994. Her latest venture has been the creation of a child-friendly line of hair care products called 'So Cozy.'
Noticing the issues arising with children's hair from lice, knots, fly-aways, tangles, cowlick, bed head, frizz, static cling, and split ends, Freidman took matters into her own hands and developed So Cozy -- specifically designed for children ages two to 12. The idea was to bridge the gap between baby products and adult products.
So Cozy was tested in Freidman's own salons and she used feedback from clients to perfect the products. The ingredients include Keratin, soy proteins, and ZERO toxins -- no parafins, sulfates, synthetic color, wheat, gluten or nuts.
Child-oriented, super safe and unisex, the products are now available in 1,800 Target stores nationwide.
Kids-Only Hair Products
The 'So Cozy' Hair Collection Bridges the Gap Between Infants and Adults
Trend Themes
1. Child-friendly Hair Care - The development of child-friendly hair care products presents an opportunity for innovative formulations and packaging that cater specifically to the needs of children.
2. Bridging the Gap - Creating products that bridge the gap between baby products and adult products opens up room for disruption and innovation in the children's personal care market.
3. Natural and Safe Ingredients - The demand for hair care products with natural and safe ingredients creates opportunities for companies to develop toxin-free formulations that address common hair issues in children.
Industry Implications
1. Children's Personal Care - The rise of child-friendly hair care products fuels the growth of the children's personal care industry, creating opportunities for new brands and product offerings.
2. Salons and Hairdressing - The development of specialized salon services and products for children's hair care presents a niche market within the broader salon and hairdressing industry.
3. Retail and Distribution - Expanding the availability of child-friendly hair care products in retail stores, such as Target, opens up new distribution channels and opportunities for partnerships.