Nad's
| Inventor | Sue Ismiel |
|---|---|
| Inception | 1992 (Trademark) |
| Manufacturer | Nad's |
| Available | Yes |
Nad's is an Australian trademark of internationally sold waxing hair removal products, although chemical depilatory, skin-care and other products are also sold under the name.
Background and history
Nad's was developed and founded in 1992 by Australian businesswoman Sue Ismie.[1] The original product is a tub of natural, green-coloured gel consisting of honey, molasses, sugar and lemon juice. Inspiration for the product came from her daughter's desire to remove the hair from her arms.[1] A "concept" used by her mother and grandmother was "improved" by Ismiel herself, in order to reduce the pain of the waxing process on her daughter.[1] The product took twelve months to develop.[1] Ismiel notified her colleagues at her employment of the result, in which "people wanted me [Ismiel] to bring it in for them to take unwanted hair from their eyebrows and upper lips -- and everybody loved it".[1]
The process of developing the gel was completed in a large pot, later to be undertaken in Ismiel's garage which she made into a factory.[1] She received her own stall at a market in Flemington, New South Wales, New South Wales, and soon got stalls in local shopping centres throughout Australia. The product's commercial success came from an investment in a television advertising campaign, in which a call centre was developed to take the orders of the product.[1]
Laser clinics
Nad's has six laser hair removal clinics across Sydney. On 6 July 2015, You by Sia has acquired all 6 Nad's Laser Clinics.[2]
Commercial reception
In 1997, Ismiel received a cheque from Woolworths for $1 million.[1] Five years following its release, British newspaper The Guardian revealed that Nad's was the best-selling personal care product in Australia with a turnover of $7 million.[3] The Sydney Morning Herald named it as Australia's best-known hair remover.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "How a fight changed Sue". The Daily Telegraph. 2008-11-30. Retrieved 2012-05-29.
- ↑ "You by Sia acquires Nad's Laser Clinic". Nad's Clinic. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ↑ Barron, Susannah (2000-04-21). "Nad's – Fashion – The Guardian". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 2012-05-28.
- ↑ "Advertisers recognise that very little can be too much - Stay in Touch". Sydney Morning Herald. 2006-03-02. Retrieved 2012-06-01.