Nexxus is a salon company ually founded in 1979 by American haircare entrepreneur Jheri Redding, founder of three other companies, and son Stephen. The company's name derived from the word "nexus" which means "bond" or "connecting", and for this reason the co-founders added an extra "x", hence the name. They are known for revolutionizing hair care and have been seen to be a very popular product among salons and its owners.