has been covering beauty news since 1994, and we can say with authority that 2019 is a watershed year in the history of the industry. In honor of our 25anniversary, Marie Claire is celebrating the people changing the face of beauty and moving the conversation forward. From artists and scientists to advocates and entrepreneurs, we tapped each of these influentials to see how they've been leading their respective fields.
After a series of haircuts gone wrong, McCloskey created StyleSeat, an app that makes it easier for people to find a great stylist. Browse stylists’ portfolios and book appointments without picking up the phone—like OpenTable, but for your hair.Grinina’s platform, Finda , aims to make the modeling industry safer and more transparent.