Chelsea Ali

About Chelsea Ali

Passionate and highly motivated change agent in the hair color industry at the world\'s leading beauty company. Professionally trained hair color chemist and licensed cosmetologist who applies a diverse, multi-perspective view and over 15 years of experience in Research & Innovation and sensory roles to develop creative, out-of-the-box solutions. Strong advocate for the education and promotion of diversity and inclusion in the beauty industry, especially as it pertains to hair with a constant focus on developing modernized and transformative innovations that will emotionally resonate with consumers. Specialties: haircolor formulation, color theory, color reading, haircolor education, consumer insights, sensory panel building, project management, sensory method development, competitive analysis, leading a team with external partners, generating innovative ideas, networking - building local and global relationships with collaboration at the forefront.

Experience

1. Director R & i Hair Color Labs

   L'Oréal

   Jun 2023 — Present · Clark, NJ, US

   R&I NA haircolor lead for L’Oreal Paris ($550 million NA business - Excellence, Feria, etc.), Garnier ($200+ million NA business – ex: Nutrisse), and Softsheen Carson brands. • Manages successful product launches incorporating consumer insights and new innovative technologies. • Spearheading L’Oreal 4 the Future sustainability reformulation restages (500+ formulas) and utilized color science to develop color gamuts for new L4TF shades (over 200+ formulas).• Drives scientific communication, translating R&I innovations into successful product launches specifically for Excellence Nudes launch contributing to the 10.4 market share. • Optimized the valorization process and implemented new test methods such as curl claims for Nutrisse curls launch. • Partnership with DA to accelerate technology integration specifically on Ultracaring big-bet launch for Excellence restage.• Led dark base analysis powered by color science to meet diverse consumer needs and address gaps• Global lead for crises management on two major pillars and brought Nutrisse hair color brand back to growth.• Leads and mentors a team of scientists, fostering technical and soft skill growth, while driving knowledge sharing across R&I, Operations, marketing, DMI, EI, packaging, and plant production teams.• Oversees CPD formula approvals, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, implementing risk assessments and crisis management efforts.

Education

• Rutgers University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry

  2003 — 2008

• Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield

  License, Cosmetology

  2010 — 2012

• Rutgers Business School

  Master of Business - Fashion Candidate

Skills

• Raw Materials
• Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Salons
• Formulation
• Analytical Chemistry
• R&D
• Consumer Products
• Skin Care
• Stylists
• Personal Care
• Hair Care
• Emulsions
• Gmp
• Product Development
• Skin Care Products
• Cosmetics
• Ingredients
• Beauty Industry
• Cosmetology
• Fragrance
• Product Innovation
• Surfactants