OUR STORY

Built Behind The Chair

Built from late nights, long salon days, and a love for the craft.

THE COLLECTION

Color That Was Made For You.

27 shades crafted to disappear into your hair like they were always there.

FOR THE ARTIST

Confident Hands. Flawless Results.

Marie James was designed to make customization effortless — so every stylist can create work they're proud of.

THE VISION

More Than A Brand

A legacy built from real women, real stories, and years of hands-on artistry. This is just the beginning.

MEET THE FOUNDER

MARRISSA RIPPETEAU

Marrissa Rippeteau didn't build Marie James from a boardroom — she built it from the chair, through color corrections, blonding, and extensions, and through the kind of love for craft that couldn't stay contained to a salon.

Over those twelve years, Marrissa developed a signature eye for color — an intuitive, curated artistry that became the foundation of everything Marie James is. A luxury extension brand rooted in that artistry, built on proprietary technology, and designed to make every woman feel like the best version of herself the moment she walks out the door.

What most people don't see is what it actually took to build it. Marie James was built from years of being behind the chair — not from a marketing team or investors — while balancing motherhood, long salon days, burnout, and the pressure of trying to create something bigger than just trading time for money. There were late nights, financial risks, fear, and moments of questioning everything. A lot of people only show the polished version of entrepreneurship. This isn't that.

What kept her going was the craft itself. Twelve years of hands-on artistry. Twelve years of watching what made women feel beautiful and what fell short. Twelve years of developing an eye for color so specific, so intentional, that every color blend in the Marie James collection — every collection name, every detail of the client experience — comes directly from that. Not from a trend report. Not from an algorithm. From real women and real stories. Because what makes Marie James different is that every detail has heart behind it.

That's still true today. And it's what will still be true in five years, when Marie James has grown into a full brand ecosystem — extensions, education, professional products, and a studio space that feels inspiring the moment you walk in. A stylist community built on pro access and advanced color-matching. A brand presence that feels timeless and heritage-driven rather than trend-based. Most importantly — freedom. Not only financially, but creatively. Something lasting that her family can be proud of, and something that helps every woman who wears it feel confident, seen, and beautiful.

That's what Marie James is built for.

"Every detail has heart behind it. The colors, collections, branding, and client experience all come from real stories, real women, and years of hands-on artistry."

— Marrissa Rippeteau, Founder

From the people
From the people

She is truly a color specialist—my blonde is always perfectly toned, natural, and never brassy. She listens, she’s consistent, and her work speaks for itself. She’s also great with extensions when my hair was in despair.

Cynthia
From the people

Marrissa is the best. Not only is she just a genuinely kind human with a peaceful vibe BUT her skill & artistry are next level. All the stars.

Brianna
From the people

Marrissa is absolutely amazing! Her extension line is gorgeous!

Carina

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