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Jul 2024
1h 4m

Ouidad hair products: Ouidad Wise

Guy Raz | Wondery
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Ouidad Wise found the inspiration for her multi-million-dollar business right on top of her own head. She turned her passion for curly hair into a bustling New York City salon - and then a national hair care brand, splitting the responsibilities of running the business with her husband Peter. Juggling finances and family, the couple lived apart during the we ... Show More
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