Paul Brown was a master hairstylist, educator, and entrepreneur who shaped the professional beauty industry for over 45 years. His legendary career began with the opening of his first Honolulu salon in 1971, and he soon made an indelible mark with his revolutionary thermal hair straightening system and flat iron.

In the 1980s, he built upon his expertise to create the beloved Paul Brown product line—a multicultural collection infused with Hawaiian botanicals and sea essences that continues to be sold in professional salons worldwide.

Paul’s commitment extended beyond innovation to industry advocacy, serving for over a decade as Vice President of the International Salon/Spa Business Network (ISBN) where he worked tirelessly to enact positive change. A sought-after educator, he shared his knowledge across the globe.

While we mourn his passing, we also celebrate his extraordinary charitable spirit and the profound legacy he leaves behind—in his beloved Hawaiian islands, and throughout the world he so profoundly influenced. His vision and passion continue to inspire us all.