Revolutionary Magic Ink: Transforming Tattoo Artistry
Tattoo artist Keith “Bang Bang” McCurdy, famous for working with celebrities, has created a company, Hyprskn, to launch a new product called “Magic Ink.”
L’Oréal Canada Expands with ICON
L’Oréal Canada has announced that SalonCentric Canada, a subsidiary of the company, will acquire the operations of ICON SALON SYSTEMS, a privately owned full-service distributor based in British Columbia (BC).
L’Oreal announces acquisition of Gjosa
L’Oreal has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the outstanding shares of water tech start-up, Gjosa. The French beauty giant partnered with the Swiss-based innovator to launch the L’Oreal Professional Water Saver professional showerhead in 2021. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Allergan Sues Revance Over Secrets
AbbVie’s Allergan unit is proceeding with a lawsuit against Revance Therapeutics, accusing them of using confidential data to compete in the anti-wrinkle injection and facial filler market.
Can a robot apply lashes? LUUM Precision launches beauty experience automation pilot with Ulta Beauty
LUUM Precision has announced the launch of its first commercial pilot with Ulta Beauty. The technology helps create personalized lash extensions via a combination of AI and robotics and is said to have invented an entirely new beauty category: beauty experience automation.
SkinCeuticals Unveils SkinLab™ in Atlanta
SkinCeuticals, a leading skincare brand, has opened SkinCeuticals SkinLab™ Atlanta in partnership with Dr. Michael Kelly
Clinique La Prairie’s Wellness Hub Opens in Dubai
The One&Only One Za’abeel, a new urban resort in Dubai, is opening Clinique La Prairie’s (CLP) first Longevity Hub in the UAE in March 2024.
Sally Beauty Debuts Digital Colorist
Sally Beauty has introduced “Licensed Colorist OnDemand” across the United States, a free digital service offering hair colour consultations from licensed professionals.
Olaplex Q3 2023: sales plummet 30 percent
Olaplex Holdings has announced its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2023. The hair care company saw sales plummet 30 percent to US$123.6 million and income nosedive from Q3 2022’s US$60.8 million to US$20.4 million.
Tmall to offer aesthetics treatments; Hydrafacial makes its debut
The Beauty Health Company has announced the launch of its first DTC sales channel on Tmall. The Californian firm’s flagship brand, Hydrafacial will offer a series of skin health treatment packages via the Chinese e-commerce platform, which can then be redeemed at a verified provider.
Schwarzkopf Taps Jim Sarbh for Indian Market Expansion
Schwarzkopf Professional has partnered with Jim Sarbh, designating him as their ‘mane man’.
SkinCeuticals to take treatment and skin care pairing across the US with new tour truck
SkinCeuticals is touring the US with a dedicated Treatment Truck, starting in New York City to coincide with New York Fashion Week. The L’Oreal-owned brand will kick off its tour with two stops in Manhattan with further stops to be scheduled in Chicago, Washington and LA, among others, in due course.
Lush to ‘revolutionise the hair industry’; opens first hair salon
Lush is poised to launch its first hair salon in Brighton. The ethical cosmetics brand’s HairLab will take a holistic approach to hairdressing and barbering, cater for all hair types, reduce salon waste and feature a ‘spa for your head’.
Sally Beauty partners with XMondo Color
Sally Beauty has announced an exclusive retail partnership with XMondo Color. The retailer will be the first and exclusive in-store distribution partner for the brand.
From Paris to São Paulo: Lancôme Dips Its Toes in Brazil’s Spa Waters
L’Oréal-owned Lancôme has established a new hotel spa in São Paulo, marking its debut in the Latin American spa market.
Olaplex’s Forecast Tangles with Competition
Olaplex Holdings Inc. has revised its annual sales forecast downward due to reduced demand and growing competition.
Push for Texture-Inclusive Cosmetology Training
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and the Texture Education Collective (TEC) collaborate to promote texture-inclusive legislation in New Jersey.
Redken Debuts in Indian Market
Redken, a leading professional hair brand from the US, has entered the Indian market.
L’Oréal Professional to enter select Sephora stores
L’Oréal Professional has forged a specialty retail partnership with Sephora. Under the terms of the deal, the brand will make its debut in some 26 Sephora stores and online.
Christian Melcher Takes Charge as Kao’s Global Salon CMO
Kao Corporation has selected Christian Melcher as its Salon division’s Global Chief Marketing Officer
Bain Capital Eyes Ilooda Acquisition
Ilooda, a South Korean medical aesthetic device maker, is expected to sell its management rights to US private equity company Bain Capital LP.
Taliban orders closure of all beauty salons in Afghanistan
The Taliban has ordered that all beauty salons in Afghanistan must close their doors for good next month, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal.
Dior’s spa cruise is back for Paris fashion week
Dior’s Cheval Blanc Paris spa experience has set sail along the Seine once again. The LVMH-owned designer brand’s Spa Cruise 2023 made a splash in the French capital yesterday for Haute Couture Week and will be moored at Port Henri IV through 14th July.
Bergdorf Goodman to close penthouse beauty salon
The salon located in Bergdorf Goodman’s penthouse will shut its doors for the final time on July 3, according to a report published by WWD.
Dermalogica signs Courteney Cox as spokesperson
Unilever’s Dermalogica brand has named Courteney Cox as its new Brand Ambassador and spokesperson. The Friends actor is said to have discovered the brand on set of the famous sitcom.
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