Since 1931, Merle Norman Cosmetics has defined prestige skin care and cosmetics. The award-winning brand is celebrated by millions of women across multiple generations as a solution-driven beauty industry staple. As an advocate of female entrepreneurship, Merle Nethercutt Norman created franchise opportunities in the 1930's. Today, independently owned "Studio" franchises continue to set the standard of excellence in communities for go-to, results-driven beauty products and expertise.