Note from Founder
Over decades inside the world's largest beauty companies, I watched the industry chase the same cycle
— the latest ingredient, or the next patented technology, applied universally without considering who
was actually using it. Impressive on paper. Generic in practice.
The industry bypassed the hairstylist, built around the ingredient, and marketed it to every hair type —
regardless of relevance. Somewhere along the way, the individual got lost. And so did the one person
who understood their hair best.
That was the problem worth solving.
I created élan to change that — and built the technology to make it possible. The élan pro/file™ bridges
the stylist's firsthand knowledge of each client with the scientist's understanding of what ingredients can
actually do. That intersection is where real results live.
Custom-crafted for each individual’s hair needs. Designed to deliver from the very first use.
— Maria Laguardia Hair Expert & Founder, élan precision hair care
Maria founded élan precision hair care in the Spring of 2026. Her deep understanding of hair and scalp anatomy, her
experience across the beauty industry and supply chain, her background in app development, and her relationships
within the stylist community make her uniquely positioned to bring this vision to life.