Hair Care

L’Oréal files patent on natural sugar-based curly hair styling formula

14-Sep-2021 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major has developed a hair styling formulation for curly hair from a blend of sugar compounds and plant fibre, offering a natural and light-weight alternative to film-forming polymer and silicone products.

Estée Lauder files duo of patents for cooling and heating beauty devices

20-Aug-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Prestige beauty major Estée Lauder Companies has developed a reusable pump device that simultaneously cools and dispenses product and a single-use cosmetic pad with a self-heating function and preloaded formulation.

Gallinée founder: Anti-dandruff hair care to see ‘big shift’ to pro-bacterial

10-Aug-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The anti-dandruff hair care category has long focused on antibacterial formulations, but microbiome-friendly blends that promote scalp bacteria balance may be as effective, says the founder of French indie brand Gallinée.

L’Oréal H1 sales and net profit soar – CEO claims ‘remarkable performance’

30-Jul-2021 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has reported a strong rise in sales and net profit for the first half (H1) of 2021, with e-commerce and North America performing particularly well during Q2.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Hair care expert gets to the root with supplement startup

28-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A hair and skin supplement startup founder says his sustainable and natural products are the perfect solution for a post-pandemic audience.

Essential oils offer potential for active scalp care: Review

24-Jun-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Use of essential oils in hair treatments targeting scalp dysfunctions offer promise, though more research is necessary to be certain of their specific active properties, finds a review.

War on waste: Aussie brand My Soda aiming to fizz in sustainable beauty space with refillable hair care range

09-Jun-2021 By Amanda Lim

Australian personal and home care manufacturer Natures Organics has launched a range of refillable hair care products as sustainable packaging is rapidly becoming an “expectation” from Australian consumers.

Beverage major Vita Coco launches into hair care: ‘We are an agile, disruptive brand’, says EMEA chief

10-May-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Coconut water brand Vita Coco has expanded into European hair care with a range of shampoos, conditioners and treatments, and its EMEA head says it’s ready to take on the beauty competition.

TIGI revamps Bed Head range: ‘Staying relevant’ is the biggest challenge in hair care, says founder

20-Apr-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Unilever-owned professional hair care brand TIGI has revamped its flagship Bed Head brand to plug consumer and hairdresser needs and expectations, including a sharper focus on texture and volume.

E-beauty lows: Hair care saw ‘steep decline’ in customer review sentiment during 2020

13-Apr-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Online beauty customer reviews in 2020 showed a sharp decline in sentiment across hair care, largely fuelled by product dissatisfaction around DIY hair colour kits and shipping issues, according to AI data specialist Revuze.

L’Oréal invests in tech startup Gjosa to advance ongoing Water Saver partnership

24-Mar-2021 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has made a minority investment in Swiss environmental tech startup Gjosa – a move set to advance its ongoing partnership and development of a smart, sustainable hair care system for salons and the home.