Huda Kattan: From Dubai Beauty Blogger To Global Mogul

From Beauty Blog to Global Empire

Huda Kattan, the charismatic beauty mogul who calls Dubai home, has been a trailblazer in the world of cosmetics. With an estimated net worth of $560 million, Kattan has not only shaped beauty trends but also spearheaded philanthropic efforts worldwide. Her journey began in 2010, when she launched her beauty blog, Huda Beauty, sharing makeup tips and tutorials. By 2013, the blog had morphed into a full-blown cosmetics brand with a signature product line – false eyelashes – created with her sisters Mona and Alya. These lashes landed on the shelves of Sephora and quickly gained the endorsement of celebrities like Kim Kardashian.

Makeup Empire and Media Ventures

Huda Beauty didn't stop at eyelashes. The brand expanded to include a range of products from liquid lipsticks and foundations to the WISHFUL skincare line and the Kayali fragrance collection. Kattan's influence extends beyond product creation. In 2018, she took to the small screen with "Huda Boss," a reality series on Facebook Watch that gives fans an intimate look at her life and work. The show features key figures like her executive assistant Stacey Crossley and celebrity skin expert Jamie Sherrill, offering an inside view of her family-owned business's inner workings.

“Huda Kattan is not just about beauty; she's about empowerment and giving back to the community, proving that her heart is just as big as her brand.”

Philanthropy and Giving Back

Kattan's success hasn't stopped her from making a difference in the world. She's known for her generous donations, including $500,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund in 2020, and $100,000 to India's COVID-19 relief efforts in 2021. Her mission to support communities extends across borders, providing meals and aid to the Asian-American community among other initiatives.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born on October 2, 1983, in Oklahoma City, Huda Kattan's path to stardom was far from typical. Raised by Iraqi immigrant parents, Huda moved often during her childhood, spending time in Tennessee and Massachusetts before studying finance and business at the University of Michigan–Dearborn. Her career in beauty took off in Dubai in 2006, eventually leading her to Los Angeles, where she enhanced her makeup artistry skills. Returning to Dubai, she worked for Revlon and laid the groundwork for Huda Beauty's monumental success.