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E-Commerce
fromMerced Sun-Star
1 day ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and changing consumer expectations.
#k-beauty
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 day ago

Behold, The Buzziest K-Beauty Skin Care Brands To Know In 2026

K-beauty combines science and skincare, offering effective products that enhance routines and deliver results like the coveted glass-skin look.
fromCN Traveller
2 weeks ago
Fashion & style

South Korea skincare: these are the products I buy every time I visit, as a beauty editor of 15 years

Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 day ago

Behold, The Buzziest K-Beauty Skin Care Brands To Know In 2026

K-beauty combines science and skincare, offering effective products that enhance routines and deliver results like the coveted glass-skin look.
fromCN Traveller
2 weeks ago
Fashion & style

South Korea skincare: these are the products I buy every time I visit, as a beauty editor of 15 years

Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

Jones Road Beauty Is Using A New Type Of MMM To Reset Its Media Measurement | AdExchanger

Cody Plofker values discovering ineffective marketing channels to optimize strategies, contrasting with typical marketers who struggle with measurement confusion.
NYC startup
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Glossier Cuts About Half Of Its New York Staff

Glossier has cut approximately half of its New York workforce, impacting corporate roles and retail jobs as part of a strategic reset.
Toronto startup
fromFortune
4 days ago

The beauty counter is now on your For You page as Ulta Beauty joins TikTok Shop, betting on the platform reshaping how America consumes | Fortune

Ulta Beauty launched on TikTok Shop, becoming the first specialty beauty retailer on the platform, enhancing its commerce capabilities.
Wellness
fromBustle
1 week ago

I Tried Medicube's Salmon Sperm Hair Care Line & My Scalp Has Never Felt Cleaner

Medicube's Rosemary PDRN Hair Care offers lightweight formulas for scalp health, improving oil control while maintaining hair softness and shine.
#cosmetology
Education
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Waltham High opens student-run salon for real-world cosmetology training

Waltham High School opened a new cosmetology salon with 25 stations for students to gain hands-on experience and work toward professional licensure.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | New York orders salon schools to teach curly hair treatment to curb racial discrimination

New York cosmetology schools must teach about kinky and curly hair to license students, addressing racial discrimination in beauty services.
Education
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Waltham High opens student-run salon for real-world cosmetology training

Waltham High School opened a new cosmetology salon with 25 stations for students to gain hands-on experience and work toward professional licensure.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | New York orders salon schools to teach curly hair treatment to curb racial discrimination

New York cosmetology schools must teach about kinky and curly hair to license students, addressing racial discrimination in beauty services.
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Alix Earle is launching a skincare line. But you probably already knew that

Alix Earle launches Reale Actives, a skincare line for acne-prone skin, designed for everyone, after hinting at it through social media for a year.
fromElite Traveler
1 week ago

The New York Facialists You Need on Speed Dial

Elizabeth Grace Hand at Ställe Studios offers a dreamy environment and tailors facials to each client, blending medical-grade techniques with a personable approach that results in a coveted 'It girl glow'.
Wellness
Wearables
fromEsquire
2 weeks ago

The Robots Are Coming for Your Hair

AI-powered apps are revolutionizing men's grooming by analyzing hair health and creating personalized care regimens.
#reddit
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Reddit's new shopping ads are a play for beauty brands' business

Reddit is enhancing shopping features to support informed beauty purchases, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior towards active research and validation.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Reddit's new shopping ads are a play for beauty brands' business

Reddit is enhancing shopping features to cater to increased consumer confidence and engagement in beauty-related purchases.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Reddit's new shopping ads are a play for beauty brands' business

Reddit is enhancing shopping features to support informed beauty purchases, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior towards active research and validation.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Reddit's new shopping ads are a play for beauty brands' business

Reddit is enhancing shopping features to cater to increased consumer confidence and engagement in beauty-related purchases.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

QPearl Just Replaced Your Shampoo Bottle With One Pearl - Yanko Design

QPearl is a water-free concentrated shampoo and body wash encapsulated in a dissolvable protein-based material that eliminates plastic packaging and reduces COâ‚‚ emissions by approximately 99% per unit compared to conventional liquid products.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
2 days ago

Forget Side Parts & Middle Parts. Messy Parts Win.

Messy hair and effortless beauty trends are replacing clean girl aesthetics, emphasizing a carefree, natural look.
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Top 10 Tape-In Hair Extensions in the UK: Expert Rankings

Offering a seamless and low-damage way to boost length and volume, tape-ins appeal to those seeking natural-looking results without the commitment or higher costs associated with some salon-only hair extension options.
London food
Wellness
fromBustle
1 week ago

How To Grow Longer, Healthier Hair, According To Ayurvedic Experts

Drinking hot water in the morning is an Ayurvedic practice that supports digestion and overall wellness, including hair health.
#red-light-therapy
Wearables
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Can a Showerhead Cure Zits and Make Your Hair Grow Back?

HigherDose's showerhead combines red LED light therapy with a highly effective 10-stage water filter that removes chlorine to undetectable levels.
Wearables
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Can a Showerhead Cure Zits and Make Your Hair Grow Back?

HigherDose's showerhead combines red LED light therapy with a highly effective 10-stage water filter that removes chlorine to undetectable levels.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Sali Hughes on beauty: new foundation launches come with a lot of hype. Do they deserve it?

Three major beauty brands have launched new foundations, featuring reformulations and additions to popular lines.
Health
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Forget SkinTok: the real science of skincare and why it matters for your health

Social media drives increasingly complex skincare routines with scientifically unproven products, while dermatologists emphasize that simple routines and lifestyle factors matter more than elaborate product regimens.
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

How To Get Your Makeup To Stay On In The Heat

"When it's hot or humid, the longevity of your makeup really starts with how you prep the skin. I always begin with a smoothing primer to create grip, followed by a lightweight, breathable complexion product rather than anything overly heavy."
Fashion & style
Marketing
fromInc
3 weeks ago

The Future of AI in the Beauty Industry Won't Be Pretty

AI adoption in beauty marketing is eliminating jobs in information management roles while creating risk of industry-wide content homogeneity despite claims about creativity's enduring value.
Alternative medicine
fromBustle
4 weeks ago

The "Skinceuticals Of Korea" Has Officially Landed In The U.S.

Iope, a Korean science-driven skin care brand, launches at Sephora with innovative formulas developed alongside dermatologists, bringing unconventional ingredients and advanced technologies to American beauty consumers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

You go in bald and walk out with the best hair you've ever had': the remarkable return of the toupee

Toupees originated in the 18th century, with the name developing from the French toupet, meaning tuft of hair. They became particularly prominent in the mid-20th century, with Time magazine estimating that more than 2.5 million men across the US were wearing toupees by 1970.
Fashion & style
Social media marketing
fromWWD
1 month ago

Why Influencer Brands Are Taking Over Beauty Again

Next-generation creators are launching successful direct-to-consumer beauty brands by leveraging their social media followings and applying lessons from previous influencer brand failures.
Healthcare
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Why Aftercare Strategy Matters More Than the Procedure in Hair Transplant: Insights From Hazem Altal - Social Media Explorer

Hair transplant success depends primarily on post-operative care and biological healing over months, not on surgery technique or graft count alone.
Fashion & style
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

The Best Grooming Brands to Know Now: Blind Barber and Brightside

Blind Barber offers a unique grooming experience with products that blend barbershop expertise and nightlife culture.
NYC startup
fromwww.startupcan.ca
1 month ago

How to Start a Beauty Brand With $4,000 with Connie Lo

Connie Lo co-founded Three Ships Beauty with $4,000, emphasizing trust, communication, and shared values with co-founders while navigating supply chain challenges during peak sales periods.
E-Commerce
fromThe Business of Fashion
1 month ago

The Beauty Brands ChatGPT Tells People to Buy

Beauty influencers and consumers increasingly use AI language models like ChatGPT to generate personalized skincare routines and product recommendations, driving significant growth in AI-driven shopping searches.
NYC food
fromHer Campus
1 month ago

I Tried The Viral $25 NYC Blowout as a Curly-Haired Girl: An Honest Review

A viral $25 NYC Chinatown blowout service provided thorough hair cleaning but featured aggressive washing techniques that caused scalp discomfort for a customer with thick, curly hair.
London startup
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Opening your own aesthetic clinic in London - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London aesthetics businesses require competitive market understanding, professional training from accredited institutions, strategic location selection, and strict compliance with UK regulatory requirements including CQC registration and professional insurance.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Why I took a $500,000 risk to refresh my skincare brand

ESW Beauty rebranded with bold colors and visible active ingredients, expanding to 19,000 retail locations while leveraging community feedback to guide the overhaul.
Fashion & style
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

5 Exceptional Grooming Products Worth the Splurge

Premium-priced grooming products justify their cost through superior formulations, effectiveness, and quality that deliver measurable results in appearance and skin health.
#generative-engine-optimization-geo
Fashion & style
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

You've been applying perfume wrong! Experts reveal mistakes women make

Common perfume application mistakes like rubbing wrists together and spraying on hair weaken fragrance and cause faster fading due to alcohol content and molecular breakdown.
Brooklyn
fromCaribbean Life
1 month ago

Rooted in Caribbean tradition, Shanna Lord redefines Black hair wellness through trichology - Caribbean Life

Caribbean herbal traditions and trichology combine in a holistic approach treating Black women's hair as a health indicator and linking scalp conditions to internal health.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Everyone's talking about... ?pH-reactive make-up - can it really adapt to the chemistry of my skin?

When pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter shared a TikTok video talking about her favourite lip balm, she described how it absorbs the lips' natural pH and "brings out this beautiful pink" and keeps them "super moisturised." The product went viral, as did the concept of pH-reactive make-up.
Fashion & style
#hair-growth
Fashion & style
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

We Found the 7 Best Conditioners for Men, No Matter Your Hair Type

Hair care needs vary significantly by hair type and individual body chemistry, requiring personalized product selection based on specific follicle characteristics and texture.
#hair-extensions
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Tired of bad haircuts? 3 stylists share tips on how to get the do of your dreams

Avoid bad haircuts by finding a skilled stylist, communicating clearly about desired results, and speaking up during the appointment if something goes wrong.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Your skincare products are full of fats and oils. This startup launched a clean beauty line with ancient chemistry

Savor produces plant- and animal-free fats and oils from captured carbon and green hydrogen using a thermochemical process for use in beauty and personal care.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

The world's best beauty stores

Beauty-focused retail destinations are becoming primary travel motivations, offering immersive design, heritage, personalised services, and exclusive products that elevate shopping into cultural experiences.
Medicine
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Everything You Want To Know About Peptides In Skincare, From Derms

Topical peptides signal skin cells to boost collagen, strengthen the barrier, reduce inflammation, and improve texture, firmness, and long-term skin resilience.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The China Secret That's Making Smart Money Load Up on Estee Lauder While Everyone Else Runs for the Exit

EPS: $0.89 vs. $0.86 estimate (3.5% beat) Revenue: $4.23 billion vs. $4.34 billion estimate (in line), up 6% year-over-year Adjusted Operating Margin: 14.4%, up 290 basis points from prior year Guidance Raised: FY2026 adjusted EPS now $2.05-$2.25 (36-49% growth) Stock Reaction: Shares dropped 18.7% over the past week despite raised guidance Estée Lauder delivered a mixed quarter, beating earnings expectations while revenue met estimates.
Business
Science
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Science That You Buy

Science-speak and biotech marketing have permeated beauty, fashion, and food, using technical claims that range from legitimate to transparently dubious.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Elevate your beauty routine with must-have essentials from ABC Secret Savings

Wavytalk: Hair Tools Create salon-quality hairstyles at home with one tool. Wavytalk's Curlmaker rotating curling iron comes with three interchangeable barrels, so you can make tight ringlets, loose waves, and more. The award-winning Blowout Express combines a brush and curler. Its fast, dual-heat design saves time and smart technology adds shine for a smooth, frizz-free look. Silk'n: Hair Removal Devices Remove hair at home easily and comfortably.
Gadgets
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

"Going Natural" in the Age of Facial Optimization

I am familiar with this feeling. Breadcrumb trails of heat lead to pain that's called minor, pressure that's called surprising. Rooms like this-the salon where my scalp scalds as my curls burn away or the aesthetician's office where I lie as vulnerable as I might in a hospital bed-are drenched in anxiety's musk, scented with antibacterial spray. The women who leave me their warmth are like older sisters, evidence files, guinea pigs, role models, comrades, and competition.
Social media marketing
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sali Hughes on beauty: why lactic acid is your ultimate skincare hero

Lactic acid gently exfoliates, hydrates, boosts collagen and ceramide production, reduces flaking, suits sensitive and mature skin, and aids problematic, acne-prone skin.
Travel
fromBustle
2 months ago

I'm A Beauty Writer & These Are The French Pharmacy Products I Snagged In Paris

French pharmacies offer advanced, affordable skincare and beauty staples—including superior sunscreens, effective moisturizers, and versatile multi-use ointments—often cheaper than U.S. prices.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Hair Treatment Set for Stronger, Healthier, and Fuller Hair

Choosing the right hair routine starts with understanding what your hair truly needs. A complete hair treatment set is designed to nourish the scalp, strengthen follicles, and restore vitality from root to tip. At Ayumi, you can explore professional hair loss treatment products, where Ayurvedic wisdom meets modern clinical science to deliver visible results. Ayumi's philosophy is rooted in balance. Their formulas combine powerful botanicals such as Amla, Bhringraj, Neem, and Fenugreek with proven nutrients like Biotin and Vitamin B5.
Wellness
Marketing
fromWWD
1 month ago

Front Row Acquires Marketing Agency Socium Media

Front Row acquired Socium Media and will merge it into Front Row by end of 2026 to boost paid social, SEO, GEO and e-commerce growth.
Health
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Why your hair suddenly looks thinner at the temples and what dermatologists recommend - Silicon Canals

Temple hair thinning commonly begins at the temples due to hormone-sensitive follicles (DHT), genetics, stress, or aging and is usually manageable with proper care.
Medicine
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Exosomes Are the New "It" Skincare Ingredient. Are They Worth The Buzz (& Price Tag)?

Exosomes are cell-derived vesicles that may aid skin healing and improve texture, but clinical evidence for over-the-counter skincare products remains limited.
fromThedrum
2 months ago

SK-II: Beauty, Technology & Art

By utilising Brave Bison's data tools and direct relationship networks, we recruited influencers with the perfect profile to reach our intended audience and worked with them throughout the entire creative process, directing and producing video content featuring them within the pop up environments. We then shot a series of 22 videos raising awareness of and showcasing the immersive, artistic and technology-driven nature of the SK-II Wonderland activation.
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

7 affordable K-beauty products that work better than luxury brands - Silicon Canals

Remember that viral TikTok showing someone's $500 skincare routine? I watched it three times, mentally calculating how many months of rent that collection represented. Then I looked at my own bathroom shelf, packed with Korean beauty products that cost me less than a nice dinner out, and realized something: My skin had never looked better, and I'd spent a fraction of what my luxury-brand-devoted friends had.
Wellness
Fashion & style
fromWWD
1 month ago

Why It's Becoming Harder for Beauty Launches to Go - and Stay - Viral

Beauty product virality cycles are shortening, with 2025's top launches generating significantly less earned media value than 2024's, averaging $3.2 million versus $4.4 million monthly.
Marketing
fromThedrum
2 months ago

Best Marketing and Advertising Campaign for Beauty

European Wax Center repositioned waxing as 'revealing beautiful skin' through movement marketing, driving awareness, credibility, and measurable franchise sales growth.
fromEsquire
1 month ago

The 6 Best Men's Shampoos for Thinning Hair

DHT Blocking is an attempt to stop hair loss at the source. Most male-pattern baldness comes down to how your body interacts with DHT, a hormone that does a lot in male development, later in life. Certain ingredients-saw palmetto, rosemary oil, ketoconazole-show efficacy in blocking DHT, but the real DHT blocker is a medication called finasteride, which used to be known by the brand name Propecia.
E-Commerce
Fashion & style
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Sephora Tots Are Coming

Child-focused skincare companies are marketing beauty routines to toddlers and elementary-school children, sparking debate about age-appropriate consumer habits and commercialization of childhood.
fromDigiday
1 month ago

How Tree Hut used AI to turn customer feedback into product insights and quadruple social engagement

The bath and body care brand, which boasts 3 million followers across TikTok and Instagram, has spent the past year using an AI-powered community management tool to analyze comments, direct messages and other social interactions across its channels. What began as a way to respond faster to customers has evolved into a broader system for identifying product demand, measuring sentiment around launches and informing innovation decisions.
Marketing tech
Wellness
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

How To Protect Your Keratin Treatment During A Sweaty Gym Session - Social Media Explorer

Protect keratin-treated hair from sweat and salt to prevent frizz and premature protein breakdown with targeted pre-, during-, and post-workout strategies.
E-Commerce
fromWWD
2 months ago

How Claudia Sulewski's Cyklar Is Reshaping the Modern Body Care Routine

Cyklar launches on Sephora (online Feb. 22; in 500 stores by mid-March), leveraging rebrand, social commerce sales, and lower price points to scale.
Marketing tech
fromModern Retail
1 month ago

How Tree Hut used AI to turn customer feedback into product insights and quadruple social engagement

AI-driven community analysis enabled Tree Hut to convert social feedback into product development, innovation strategy, and a 430% year-over-year increase in social engagement.
Wellness
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

The Best Grooming Brands to Know Now: Beau Domaine

Curated men's grooming brands offer effective, tailored products across price ranges with thoughtful formulations, proprietary actives, and considered packaging.
Wellness
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

The British beauty buys you shouldn't leave the UK without

The UK offers a wide range of iconic beauty and wellness products from heritage pharmacies, high-street chains, and independent apothecaries, often at accessible prices.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 month ago

55 Insanely Clever Things You Didn't Know Existed That Make You Look Hotter

Affordable, inventive beauty and styling products transform looks and routines, offering unique solutions like bond-building masks, color-changing balms, and a waist band that crops tops.
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Sali Hughes on beauty: moisturisers for combination skin are rare these are some of the best

Combination skin benefits most from hybrid gel-cream moisturisers that provide lasting, non-greasy hydration to dry areas while avoiding pore-clogging in oily zones.
Wellness
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

Why Home Spas Are Booming - and How to Design One That Works

Luxury homeowners are building full-floor, resort-style wellness centers that prioritize customized, social spa environments and extensive amenities over retrofitted solutions.
Fashion & style
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Can You Wear Clip-In Extensions Daily? The Truth

Daily clip-in use can be safe for thick or medium-volume hair with correct application and maintenance, but routine daily wear is generally not recommended.
Fashion & style
fromCoveteur
2 months ago

Meet 7 Next-Gen Braiders Turning Hair Into Art

Braids embody Black cultural history, skilled craftsmanship, and nurturing care, with culture-shaping braiders preserving tradition while styling celebrities and communities.
Fashion & style
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Hairstylists say this is the one haircut that grows out gracefully if you have fine hair - Silicon Canals

A blunt, one-length cut creates the illusion of fuller, thicker hair and grows out beautifully on fine hair.
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
1 month ago

These pretty textiles are made out of human hair

Human hair can be repurposed into durable biotextiles resembling coarse wool and combined with resins for improved structural stability.
Fashion & style
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Hairstylists say this one cut instantly takes five years off your face after 50 - Silicon Canals

A French bob with subtle layers and chin-to-shoulder length visually lifts the jawline and creates youthful movement for women over 50.
Fashion & style
fromEsquire
2 months ago

Every Man Needs a Comb. These Are the 7 Best.

Choose comb material and tooth spacing based on durability, anti-static properties, scalp comfort, and intended use; cellulose acetate offers anti-static comfort and longevity.
Fashion & style
fromThe Business of Fashion
2 months ago

Knowledge Report | Building Brand Resonance With Gulf Consumers

GCC fashion and beauty markets are rapidly growing due to strategic government investment, rising consumer sophistication, digital engagement, and strong luxury market expansion.
fromBustle
1 month ago

"Skin-Tone Hair" Is TikTok's Secret To An Effortlessly Perfect Hair Color

Skin-tone hair isn't about toning things down, per se. In fact, the switch-up can be just as dramatic as any other dye job. But instead of chasing contrast for the sake of change, it redirects that energy toward finding a color that actually works with your complexion - an individualized approach to a beauty trend that feels refreshingly rare on TikTok. The result? Hair that looks like it's made for you, even though achieving it is anything but a coincidence.
Fashion & style
Fashion & style
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Why some women go gray gracefully while others look washed out: a colorist explains - Silicon Canals

Natural skin undertone and gray-hair condition determine whether gray hair flatters or washes out; tailoring makeup, wardrobe, and jewelry can optimize the look.
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