Looking for a hair care company that distribute products out of Brazil

04/01/24 I am looking at some companies ( Probelle one of them ) that are serious ( no BS ) and good at the same time, as in good products. It can't be very big as those already have distributors out of Brazil. If it's already nig and has no distributions and is willing to do so, even better.
Any ideas ?
Thank you very much .
   
   -@Scooter

Am I reading this correctly, that you're trying to identify native Brazilian  hair care products (i.e. not European brands manufactured in Brazil under license) that have export potential but that are not currently being exported outside Mercosul?   

Here's a Br office that specializes in assisting in locating Brazilian companies, serious and professional,  interested in finding distributors and importers in the US-States and Europe, in any sector, for potential supply partnerships.

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@abthree

That is correct.

Thank you.

  Like at these kind of events there are tons of them, but you must be there  :

https://10times.com/hair-brasil

https://10times.com/beauty-fair-brazil

https://10times.com/international-professional-fair

04/02/24    @abthree
That is correct.
Thank you.

    -@Scooter

The two most traditional Brazilian brands by far are Granado (founded 1870) and Phebo (founded 1930, acquired by Granado in 2004 after passing through ownership by Procter & Gamble and Sara Lee).  Granado's international reach seems to be limited to retail partnerships in Paris, Lisbon, and Tokyo, retail stores of their own in Portugal, the UK, and Belgium, and one that they just opened this past February in New York City. 

You can see their products here:  https://www.granado.com.br/

@Scooter Just for clarification. My Brazilian-American daughter uses some Brazilian Hair Extension Products (which her father thinks are unnecessary). Are they included in your search?

Roddie in Retirement

@roddiesho

Tks.

Not really...but it could be. But is not my main goal.

I m talking about shampoo's, colors, hair Botox, keratins, repairing shampoo's,  kind of stuff.

https://www.felps.com.br/

https://probelle.com.br/produtos/

Good question...  During my quick product scans at the drogarias in Rio, I have noticed the presence of many of the usual products from the international corporations - unilever comes to mind here.  The prices were slightly cheaper than the versions in the US - which I account to local competitive pricing.

What is the reason for targeting Brazil only made products for export?  Is there a competitive advantage that Brazil has over existing large international conglomerates?

If Brazil made products are somewhat better than its international competitors, I think that distribution via partnership is the best approach rather than in direct competition - as the big players in the industry tend to acquire just to get rid of competition - here I am referring to Nexxus as an example.

On a personal level, I would really like to use Brazil made products - are they any good?

@Pablo888

" If Brazil made products are somewhat better than its international competitors, I think that distribution via partnership is the best approach rather than in direct competition - as the big players in the industry tend to acquire just to get rid of competition - here I am referring to Nexxus as an example. "

A lot of small factories have very good products - and of course cheap. But no money to invest in advertising or so, neverminded export them.

Of course, working in the field gives me the opportunity to test those products and see if they are worth it. Once that is done...you have a good product at  very competitive prices.

And yes, Brazil is known in the industry for good hair care products. Are the best ? Maybe not. But my goal is to look for a small company and make it known outside Brazil.

Not to look at big names because they already have distribution.  For example , maybe you have heard of  :

• Forever Liss
• BYC
• Plancton
• Felps
• Japinha
• Prohall

Etc...

@Scooter, I think that you may be on to something here - business wise.

Over the weekend, I watched "Mauá - the emperor and king - full movie" free on youtube.  He was a very famous Brazilian entrepreneur.  I am not sure if the movie is accurate but he did not achieve his dreams of making Brazil a powerhouse.

If you can help make the local Brazilian businesses succeed, I am sure that this would be much appreciated.

      Hello everybody.
Basically the title says it all.
I am looking at some companies ( Probelle one of them ) that are serious ( no BS ) and good at the same time, as in good products. It can't be very big as those already have distributors out of Brazil. If it's already nig and has no distributions and is willing to do so, even better.
Any ideas ?
Thank you very much .
   

    -@Scooter

I had an industrialist that made his line of hair care products. He eventually closed to company, tired of shakedowns from ANVISA.   

He quiped dealing with gay people at all time, given that his client base to move product run or owned Salons, therefore mostly gay.   

Out here, you have to setup shop here, and go after your product movers.  This is a Country with your distribuitor pyramid types from the US, Amways,  and others. 

Out here, we relive the old American Tradition of Snake Oil Salesmen. They are out there in force. You will have to grab yours, like everyone else. 

Besides, hair care products, there are a lot of smaller manufacturers out there.

Natura, Herbalife, Mary Kay, Avon, Amway  all have "Pound the Pavement" distributors.

Shipping boxes to Brazil, will make you uncompetitive, once tariffs  pile up.

Your best shot is to contract a manufacturer to dilute any substract you ship, and to provide for bottling per your specifications.

Manufacturers have access to distributors and chains.

The Drugstore Industry in here is not as consolidated as in the US, there are about three major chains and plenty regional chains.  And there are specialty retailers who only shelve beauty products. 

You will need the manufacturer to get your product approved by ANVISA, anything that goes into contact with the skin is regulated here.

Running a small scale distribution might get you only so far.  Once it becomes big enough, if you are caught with shipments of non approved product, you are going to deal with authorities. Not fun at all.

I recall, in 2013, having compiled an entire Directory of Cosmetic Vendors. Not sure where I have it.

The Trade group is  https://abihpec.org.br/

The Membership list is under https://abihpec.org.br/empresas-associadas/

Start putting together a list, and dialing