ESalon Opens Studio, Launches Spanish Site
April 9, 2019
The brick-and-mortar studio looks to fuel the direct-to-consumer brand’s latest innovation: the first ever custom hair dye printer.
Beauty News: Hair
Salon Study: Henkel Surpasses Coty for No. 2 Spot in Professional Sales
March 28, 2019
Results from the new 2018 Professional Salon Industry Haircare Study from Professional Consultants & Resources are now available.
5 Minutes with DevaCurl CEO Robert Schaeffler
March 25, 2019
Robert spent five minutes with Beauty News to talk about the opportunities he sees for the brand, his proudest professional achievements and the biggest mistake he’s ever made.
Ted Gibson’s LA Salon Uses Amazon Alexa Tech to Boost Consumer Experience
March 15, 2019
Among the new innovations includes high-tech private pod stations that give clients the ability to preview their hair looks under different lightings, shop products and stream TV shows.
Beauty Scene: AI Tech Solutions from Il Makiage, CHI, YouCam
March 8, 2019
This roundup focuses on the latest beauty industry technology innovations, including Il Makiage’s digital shade matching platform, CHI’s high-tech hair color solution app and YouCam’s new AI and AR programs for retailers.
Beauty Scene: IT Cosmetics; Milk Makeup; R+Co
March 5, 2019
This week’s Beauty Scene focuses on newness from IT Cosmetics, Milk Makeup and R+Co. From a new skin care and makeup range inspiring confidence in women of all ages, to a cannabis seed extract-infused primer, to a first foray into fragrance, makeup and temporary hair color from a hair care empire, here’s what you need to know.
Tribe Dynamics: January’s Top 10 Cosmetics, Skin Care and Hair Brands on Social
February 22, 2019
In cosmetics, Morphe jumped one spot to claim the No. 2 rank in the Top 10, partially due in part to the buzz around its James Charles Palette. In skin care, several Top 10 brands capitalized on launch momentum by introducing skin-soothing, cannabis-based products into their lineups. And, in hair, Briogeo entered the Top 10, stemming almost entirely from the brand’s inclusion in Boxycharm’s January box.
5 Minutes with Living Proof’s Anne-Marie Kline
February 19, 2019
Anne-Marie spoke with CEW’s Beauty Insider about the changes she’s made since stepping in as Senior Vice President, Global Marketing; strategies for reaching younger consumers; and, the biggest mistake she’s made since working at the brand.
Garnier Hair Color Tool Launches Nationwide
February 15, 2019
Garnier is tapping shade matching technology from sister company ModiFace to assist consumers in finding their best hair color match using personalized technology.
Indie Spotlight: How Vegamour Achieved Double-Digit Growth in 24 Months
February 8, 2019
Daniel Hodgdon, the brand’s founder shares how he utilized social media to grow the business; strategies that helped convert one-time purchasers to subscribers; and future plans for the brand.
NPD: U.S. Prestige Beauty Sales +6% in 2018
January 31, 2019
Notably, the skin care category and contributed 60 percent of the industry’s total gains, driven primarily by products catering to the naturals trend.
Madison Reed Secures $51M to Expand Omnichannel Strategy
January 30, 2019
With the new funding, the digital-first hair color brand looks to increase its online and offline growth, and has added two new executives to aid in accelerating strategic initiatives.
