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Road to 40: Firstline Brands Launches New Products Ahead of 40th Anniversary


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Jul 14, 2025, 10:45 ET

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Strengthening ties to the textured hair community through grassroots events and an ongoing partnership with celebrity brand ambassador LeToya Luckett helped kick off a milestone year.

HOUSTON, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Firstline Brands approaches its 40th anniversary, the leading textured hair accessory company in the U.S. honors its enduring legacy through bold product innovation and culturally-rooted community engagement.

"We are honoring the past while looking forward," said Joni Odum, Firstline Brands President and CEO. We've always believed in creating products that represent and serve our community, and that mission is as strong today as it was nearly 40 years ago when my father, Robert A. Bowser, founded the company."

LeToya Luckett and Firstline Brands CEO Joni Odum at the brand's Road to 40: Empowered by Legacy Brunch.
LeToya Luckett and Firstline Brands CEO Joni Odum at the brand's Road to 40: Empowered by Legacy Brunch.
New product launches from Evolve by Firstline Brands.
New product launches from Evolve by Firstline Brands.
New product launches from WavEnforcer by Firstline Brands.
New product launches from WavEnforcer by Firstline Brands.
LeToya Luckett and Firstline Brands CEO Joni Odum at the brand's Road to 40: Empowered by Legacy Brunch. New product launches from Evolve by Firstline Brands. New product launches from WavEnforcer by Firstline Brands.

As @FirstlineBrands approaches 40 years of excellence, they're celebrating with NEW product launches and a continued partnership with @LeToyaLuckett!

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Firstline Brands offers a mix of hairstyling tools and maintenance essentials across its five-brand portfolio, Evolve®, WavEnforcer®, Camryn's BFF®, DriSweat®, and Sleek®, with solutions tailored for women, men, tweens, fitness enthusiasts, and budget-conscious shoppers alike.

Its NEW lineup of multifunctional beauty and grooming tools include:

  • Evolve® Triple Pro Styler + Edge Brush ($8.99) – A 3-in-1 tool combining detangling, smoothing, and edge styling in one sleek design, with firm bristles for precision control and a pointed tip for parting and sectioning.
  • Evolve® Triple Pro Styler Comb ($4.99) – A salon-grade styling comb featuring wide-tooth, fine-tooth, and pick combs, plus a parting feature for seamless transitions from detangling to precision styling.
  • Evolve® Carry-On Edge Brush ($5.99) – A compact, travel-friendly edge brush with a built-in compartment for gel, ideal for shaping baby hairs and smoothing edges on the go.
  • Evolve® XL Take-Two Bonnet ($12.99) – An extra-large, reversible satin bonnet designed to reduce friction and frizz while preserving moisture and protecting larger styles overnight.
  • Evolve® Jet Set Scarf ($11.99) - A premium satin scarf with a UV protective visor designed for versatile styling and on-the-go sun protection. Its smooth, lightweight fabric helps preserve edges, reduce frizz, and lock in moisture.
  • WavEnforcer® Inked Fade Brush ($8.99) – A fade and wave brush featuring pure boar bristles and bold, tattoo-inspired artwork for wave training and edge blending.
  • WavEnforcer® King Cap ($6.99) – A masculine, oversized satin cap offering comfortable protection for waves, curls, locs, braids, and textured styles.

"When developing new products, our focus is always on how we can empower consumers with tools that simplify styling, deliver elevated results, and free up time for the moments and priorities that matter most," said Landria Jordan, Sr. Director of Innovation and Marketing at Firstline Brands.

Firstline Brands products are available nationwide at Walmart, Target, Sally Beauty, Walgreens, CVS, Kohl's, H-E-B and more.

With Firstline's 40th anniversary approaching in 2026, the brand kicked off its yearlong Road to 40 celebration campaign with an Empowered by Legacy brunch in Houston. Headlined by CEO Joni Odum and Evolve® Celebrity Brand Ambassador LeToya Luckett, the event brought together beauty and business influencers for a powerful conversation on beauty, legacy and entrepreneurship.

Firstline deepened its focus on cultural and community connection by participating in local grassroots events such as Dancin' in the Street – A Motown Revue and Trap Sushi powered by DreamCon. The brand is also partnering with the non-profit CoolxDad, which introduced the Robert A. Bowser Real-Time Award—honoring Firstline's late founder for his enduring legacy as a devoted father and visionary entrepreneur.

As its Road to 40 campaign continues to unfold with additional product launches and culturally-rooted event activations on the horizon, Firstline Brands remains steadfast in its mission to elevate textured hair care through innovation, representation, and community impact.

About Firstline Brands
Firstline, Incorporated is a leading textured hair accessory company with more than 39 years of experience and a deep commitment to embrace and accommodate the often-overlooked haircare needs of multicultural groups and hair types. Firstline offers a masterful mix of hairstyling and maintenance essentials from hairbrushes, combs, satin sleep maintenance items, and styling accessories across its brand portfolio that includes Evolve®, WavEnforcer®, DriSweat®, Sleek® and Camryn's BFF® for girls and tweens. Firstline's product assortment can be found nationwide at Kohl's, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Target, Sally Beauty, Amazon, and more. Learn more at FirstlineBrands.com and join the conversation online @FirstlineBrands everywhere.

Contact: Sakita Holley
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SOURCE Firstline Brands

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