Hair We Are Today with Olaplex CEO JuE Wong

Friends of Franz

According to a report by Yale University, a person's hair and hairstyle impact not only our self-image but also the impression of others about us. Throughout the decades, society and media have inculcated the image of "perfect hair" as free-flowing, shiny, and tangle-free. However, this is definitely a false presentation of the realities of hair. The American Hair Research Society explains that an array of hair disorders and issues plague the nation, including hair loss (such as autoimmune alopecia areata and stress-derived telogen effluvium) and hair shaft defects (fragile hair, frizziness, coarseness, split ends).

We are joined today by JuE Wong, the CEO and President of OLAPLEX since 2020, a global senior executive, and a transformative beauty industry leader. Born and raised in Singapore, JuE received her BA in International Economics and Political Science from The Australian National University in 1987 with an exchange scholarship at UCLA. Throughout the years, she has then progressed to be the revolutionary Global Director and President of brands such as Elizabeth Arden, Moroccanoil, Obagi, StriVectin, Astral Brands, Murad, Perricone MD, ZO Skin Health, and PepsiCo. With all her experience, she also serves as the Board Member for companies like the American Heart Association, YMCA of Greater New York, Committee of 200 (C200), and Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW). She has been recently listed on Forbes 5o Over 50 and has been awarded the Gold Stevie Award for Female Executive of the Year, the Beauty Independent Beacon Award for Brand Builder of the Year, and the Innocos Leader of Change.

Livestream Air Date: August 4, 2022

JuE Wong: IG @juewong888 & OLAPLEX

Friends of Franz: IG @friendsoffranzpod & FB @friendsoffranzpod

Christian Franz (Host): IG @chrsfranz & YT Christian Franz

Thankful to the season's brand partners: Clove, BETR Remedies, Eko, Lumify, RescueMD, Medical School for Kids, Your Skincare Expert, Twrl Milk Tea