Reconnecting with Fatima Olive has brought back some of my fondest memories within the beauty industry. With a heavy heart and lots of affection I pay my respect to one of my mentors ‘HORST RECHELBACHER’ the founder of AVEDA and INTELLIGENT NUTRIENTS.

During my time with Aveda I came across a lot of incredible talent from Sonia Kashuk and Pat McGrath to Antoinette Beenders, Ted Gibson, Eugene Suleman and Thomas McGuyver.

Whilst working with the hair team I discovered Tanjo sticks a Japanese Hair Styling Stick which was to become the inspiration for the Aveda Self Control Styling Stick and later my Ruby and Millie Cheek Sticks (at least for the packaging).

Fatima, Horst and Ruby