Jenni Baden HowardBlazing a trail to make textured hair care more accessible to all, British Vogue Contributing Style & Art Editor Funmi Fetto is opening her own hair salon, Goodifferent, this fall on the second floor of Liberty, London. A product range will follow next year, with former Glossier Chief Creative Officer, Marie Suter, bringing her creative flair to the new brand’s visual identity. “Fetto wants to democratize the Black hair salon experience in central London as the majority of salons that specialize in textured hair are situated in suburban areas,” reports WWD.
Here at CEW, in her exclusive column for us, Lauren Smith Brody offers 10 ways to be a good leader for other women in the workplace, without burning yourself out. “How can you – as a person who believes in the power of women to lift up other women – stop this cycle? And how can you protect your soul without sacrificing your ambition or your wellness?” asks Brody.
With female leadership in mind, Pharma’s Almanac asks what progress has been made in advancing women in leadership, R&D, and clinical roles. “Today, more women are leading clinical programs, heading R&D teams, and occupying C-suite roles across biopharma,” said Lisa McGrath, Chief People Officer, nChroma Bio. “These women are doing more than holding these titles. They’re driving innovation, building teams, and delivering results. As an industry, we have an opportunity to match that momentum with clear advancement pathways that support continued growth and recognition.”
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced flat net sales for fiscal 2025, along with a plan to cut costs which includes reducing 7,000 non-manufacturing jobs by 2027, reports Global Cosmetics News. P&G reported that organic sales rose 2%, and core EPS was up by 4%. And in executive news, the Supervisory Board of Symrise AG has tapped Michael Friede to the executive board. He will take over as president of the scent & care segment.
Dove, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), and Walmart have collaborated for the inaugural year of a multi-year partnership of back-to-school events at select Walmart locations during August. “As the largest provider of self-esteem education globally, Dove has seen firsthand how confidence-building support can shape a young person’s future,” said Javeria Rehman, Chief Growth Officer, Skin Cleansing & Purpose, Dove North America.
In other headlines, direct-to-consumer brand Ogee has debuted on Nordstrom’s website and in the retailer’s New York City flagship store. The clean beauty company flagged the partnership through a six-day social media campaign, and Nordstrom reports that its sales have outperformed forecasts by approximately 300%. Meanwhile, the beauty industry has been divided over the unveiling of Kim Kardashian’s Skims Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap, which was a sellout within hours of going online this week.
In other celebrity beauty news, Beauty of Joseon has appointed South Korean DJ and producer Peggy Gou as its new Global Ambassador.
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Goodifferent Blazes A Trail In Textured Hair Care. “Black women spend a huge amount of money on hair and beauty yet the industry isn’t really serving them. I can’t pop into a mainstream central London salon that a lot of my white counterparts will go to because they don’t cater to my hair type. It’s a frustration that I share with women in my circles who live in Paris, Johannesburg or São Paulo,” said founder Funmi Fetto. (WWD)
Leading Well Without Burning Yourself Out. Among Lauren Smith Brody’s expert “rules” are to “hire people who know what you do not know. As a woman or any minoritized person in the workforce, it can be hard to show weaknesses, again, this one requires some vulnerability, but it pays off quickly.” (CEW)
Why Pharma Needs More Women In Leading Roles. “The momentum toward equity is real, but true parity in leadership, science, and clinical care will require sustained and deliberate action,” commented Katrina Rice, Chief Delivery Officer Biometrics Services, eClinical Solutions. (PHARMA’S ALMANAC)
P&G Report Net Sales For Fiscal 2025. “The Beauty segment saw 1% organic growth, with Personal Care performing modestly and Skin Care remaining flat,” reports Global Cosmetics News. (GLOBAL COSMETICS NEWS)
Symrise AG Taps Michael Friede For Executive Board. Friede takes over as president of the scent & care segment, which generates annual sales of a reported 2 billion euros. (HAPPI)
Dove, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Team Up For Back-To-School Partnership. “The initiative includes community events designed to support youth mentorship and confidence as students head into the new school year,” reports Beauty Packaging. (BEAUTY PACKAGING)
Ogee Goes Down A Storm At Nordstrom. “Nordstrom’s stamp of approval was an important step in validating Ogee’s luxury positioning,” reports Beauty Independent. “The upscale retailer’s high-touch selling environment was also a draw.” (BEAUTY INDEPENDENT)
Skims Face Wrap A Sellout. “The sell-out proves there’s strong demand for Skims’ first beauty-related launch and sets the stage for the brand’s long-awaited move into a fully-fledged beauty expansion next year,” reports Beauty News Daily on the launch. (BEAUTY NEWS DAILY)
Beauty of Joseon Appoints Peggy Gou As Its Global Ambassador. Gou is renowned for creating dance music hits including ‘(It Goes Like) Nanana’, with more than a quarter-of-a-billion streams. (COSMETICS BUSINESS)
