Mona Kattan is a key figure in the beauty industry, known for her pivotal role in co-founding Huda Beauty with her sisters Huda and Alya Kattan. Her journey began when she saw the potential in her sister Huda’s initial venture into designing faux lashes. Encouraging Huda to transform this passion into a full-fledged product line, Mona’s vision played a crucial role in launching Huda Beauty in 2013.
The company started with a collection of faux eyelashes sold at Sephora, which experienced immediate and overwhelming success, selling out almost instantly. This early success marked the beginning of Huda Beauty’s journey from a startup to a global powerhouse. Today, Huda Beauty is valued at $1 billion and offers a diverse range of innovative beauty products, including body foundation, lip contouring pencils, melted eyeshadows, and 3D highlighters. These products are distributed worldwide through leading retailers such as Sephora, Harrods, and Net-a-Porter.
As the Global President of Huda Beauty, Mona Kattan has been instrumental in driving the brand’s strategy and spearheading new innovations. One of her notable achievements is the launch of KAYALI, Huda Beauty’s fragrance line, in 2018. Mona was the mastermind behind the initial collection of four scents, and the line continues to expand, with the latest fragrance being Déjà vu White Flower | 57.
Mona has also established a significant presence on social media, boasting over 2.2 million Instagram followers. Her account is known for its engaging beauty content, vibrant personality, and positive energy. Her influence extends beyond social media; she has graced the covers of prominent publications such as WWD, Entrepreneur Middle East, and Cosmopolitan Middle East.
Originally from the United States, Mona Kattan now resides in Dubai, where she continues to lead Huda Beauty’s growth and innovation.
