Hair Care and Styling
Dubai Duty Free welcomes luxury hair and bodycare brand Moroccanoil
“We have introduced several brands over the past few years, and we are pleased to currently offer this luxury hair and bodycare brand, Moroccanoil, in our beauty category,” commented Dubai Duty Free Senior Vice President for Purchasing, Sharon Beecham.
“This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and collaboration of so many talented people,” commented Moroccanoil Senior Manager TR APAC-Middle East Violet Sainsbury.
The opportunity is unrelated to the perfumes & cosmetics concession held by The Shilla Duty Free, trading as Beauty&You. It is for services such as massage, haircuts and manicures. No sale of perfumes & cosmetics products is allowed.
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