CONAIR

Based in Stamford, Connecticut, USA, Conair is a manufacturer of small electrical appliances, particularly those used for personal care. Started in 1959 by Lee Rizzuto Snr, the current owner and CEO Leandro Rizzo’s father, the company started out selling hair rollers and dryers in New York City.

Today, it produces a range of appliances including hair dryers, electric rollers, hair straighteners, curlers and other health and beauty products under brand names such as Babyliss, Cuisinart, Waring, TravelSmart, Allegro, and Conair Pet.