On the distribution side, the changing retail arena for salon hair care products in the United States over the past few years has helped the industry grow, with an increasing number of salon brands being legitimately sold outside the salon channel in high-end cosmetic specialty stores, such as Sephora and Blue Mercury, as well as in department stores, such as Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. Additionally, cosmetic specialty retailer Ulta gains 100 new locations during the year, making it one of the largest sellers of salon care and styling products in the country. Ulta's Beauty Salon