Celebrity Hairstylist Harry Josh's Big Break and Career
How Harry Josh Became the Moniker of "Supermodel Hair" — Then Built His Own Empire
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From there, opportunities in the celebrity and fashion world abounded. Still, he saw a white space in the market, which is ultimately why he decided to launch Harry Josh Pro Tools in 2013. This, unlike today, was completely unchartered territory for a stylist.
"We have all been sold hair tools by marketing companies and engineers who make the technology, but not hairdressers, and I thought, 'Why is that?'" he said. "You always hear about celebrity hairdressers making celebrity products, but products are only one portion of a great look. If you don't have good tools or a good hair dryer, not even the most expensive gel in the world will save you."
He continued, "I also had a billion things I wanted to change about tools. The cords were too long. I needed multisettings for multiple purposes. I need versatility."
The line, Josh said, is one of the proudest accomplishments of his career — and it was his unbridled naivety and drive that helped him see it through.
"I never had any doubts. I've always had this innate feeling of: give it everything you've got and trust that whatever is meant to manifest from this energy will be there. It is never about the outcome — it's always about doing it your way. When you shift your energy to be about making a great product, not the money, it really allows miracles to come into your life. Because so many people were driven by money. To me, success is solving people's problems — not the million-dollar paycheck. That's why this brand will not be a drop in the hat, just like my career. I'm in it for the long haul."