Eco-friendly hair care startup Planet Friendly Beauty will expand into Europe next year, developing a raft of new products in the coming years like shampoo bars, waterless hair care and simplified scalp care, says its founder – the co-founder and CEO...
International beauty major L'Oréal has developed a line of solid shampoo bars under its Garnier brand that it is launching across Europe, a move it says takes the green alternative squarely into mass beauty.
The founder of direct-to-consumer (D2C) hair care startup Chāmpo says it’s an exciting time to innovate in a category that has traditionally lacked creativity, as consumers seek out high performance, modern and visually aesthetic brands.
International beauty major L’Oréal has designed a means to manufacture custom-made hair dye kits, integrating e-commerce orders from consumers directly into a smart robotic filling system.
Over the next two years, consumers will use hair colour to express individuality as mask-wearing becomes the new normal in a post-COVID world, propelling a raft of opportunities in DIY hair treatment and dye kits, says WGSN.
Personal care major Unilever has developed a rinse-off shampoo formulation targeting dandruff that acts quicker, enabling reduced shower or bath time to appeal to sustainable living.
Novel herbal ingredients can be incorporated into a range of natural skin and hair applications for both cosmetic and therapeutic benefits and will rise in importance in coming years, say researchers.
The Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources (NNIBR) and Jeju National University have conducted a joint study confirming that Viola verecunda extract is as effective at protecting against hair loss as conventional treatments such as minoxidil.
A new study by Kao Corporation has suggested that carbonic acid can improve enhance p-Toluenesulfonic acid (pTS salt) penetration into hair and improve the effects of styling treatments.
Jojoba oil has great potential in skin and hair care because of its significant stability and hydration properties, notably when blended with other oils – properties more relevant than ever with the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, says Israeli...
Textured hair care specialist Mielle Organics has expanded into the UK and will build out European presence through a partnership with major online retailer Lookfantastic from September.
The personal care ingredient maker’s newest scalp care launch leverages plant stem cell technology and promises to decrease scalp desquamation (that is, peeling skin).
UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug has reported a significant uplift in DIY hair colour kits and self-care facial masks and body creams during coronavirus lockdown, signalling continued consumer interest in looking and feeling good, it says.
L’Oréal sales sank by almost 5% for the first quarter of 2020 amidst the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, though actives maintained strong growth and at-home haircare flourished.
In November, a private equity firm called Advent International announced it was acquiring the popular hair treatment brand. That deal closed in early January; and now, veteran beauty industry executive JuE Wong is at the helm with plans to expand the...
Preliminary opinions issued on the safety of dihydroxyacetone (DHA), aluminium compounds and zinc pyrithione (ZPT) from the European Commission’s Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety (SCCS) are open for comment.
The cannabidiol (CBD) beauty trend truly took off across Europe in 2019, with major product launches, supplier innovation and important research coming to the fore.
Next year will prove challenging for German personal care major Henkel as industrial uncertainty hits its adhesive technologies unit, despite good growth expected for beauty, laundry and home care.
US prestige hair brand DevaCurl will expand into the UK through an exclusive partnership with British online beauty retailer Feelunique, marking part of an important deeper dive into Europe.
Germany-based cosmetics and personal care player Henkel has announced that it is acquiring premium professional hair care brand DevaCurl, which specializes in treatments and products for curly hair.
Europe holds the lion’s share of a growing global hair styling category and the market will continue to surge, driven by trendy millennials and an explosion in e-commerce, according to Future Market Insights.
Mark October 8th in your diaries because this is when the Cosmetics Design editorial team will be broadcasting its webinar titled: ‘How To Tap Into The CBD Beauty Trend The Right Way!’
Hair care is everything the Latin American cosmetic and personal market, dominating sales in the region for both cultural reasons and the fact a lot of Latin hair types need extra care.
Europe’s growing natural cosmetics market and increased interest in men’s personal grooming is driving demand for Caribbean essential oils, particularly black caster and coconut oils.
Late last year, Henkel closed on its acquisition of the North American professional hair business of Shiseido Company, Zotos International. Now that brand and several others are doing business from a single headquarters in Culver City, California.
According to data from management consulting and market research firm Kline, Henkel’s latest acquisition gives the German company more market share in the pro hair care category than any of its competitors in North America. And, Henkel has suggested the...
A new market report from digital analysts L2 has revealed that more established players in the hair care market are coming up against increasingly fierce competition from independent brands.
With the effects of pollution remaining a prominent concern for conscious consumers, we ask Sharon Kwek, Senior Innovation and Insights Analyst, Beauty and Personal Care at Mintel, how companies are maximising innovation to achieve industry longevity.
A small-scale UK brand specialising in hair care products for ‘tweenagers’ has secured a deal with German company, Gieseke, for Europe-wide distribution.
At our recent anti-pollution forum, we gathered industry experts to discuss the global rising trend. Here, we look back at some of the top questions submitted by listeners on the subject of anti-pollution and hair care.
L’Oréal Paris has announced the launch of a new hair care range, Botanicals Fresh Care, a new naturals-focused launch by which it looks to expand its presence in the premium hair care segment.
The company’s Dove brand has just announced a new collection of hair care products positioned to compete directly with P&G’s popular Head & Shoulders brand of anti-dandruff shampoo.
With product formulations that include plant extracts, a company philosophy that respects the body’s ecosystem, and partnerships that have stylists using PHYTO to create trendy eco-friendly looks at New York Fashion Week, the decades-old brand is holding...
By Belinda Carli, director, Institute of Personal Care Science
With an increasingly saturated ‘cosmeceutical’ marketplace, raw material suppliers are now providing more and more innovative actives to find new opportunities in the hair care sector.
Ingredient supplier Lonza has today opened its new Global Centre of Hair Care Technology in Blackley, near Manchester, as it looks to expand its presence in the market by strengthening its R&D footprint and portfolio, with the aim of also developing...
Specialty chemical maker Croda has just completed testing on a hair-conditioning agent and determined its effectiveness on hair types across the age spectrum, including grey hair.
The annual Cosmetics Design Hair Care Forum will be aired on December 10th at 10:30am EST/ 16.30pm Paris Time, providing all the latest in hair care trends, with a specific focus on hair loss.
Hair care is an integral part of almost every Brazilian's daily personal care routine. In this exclusive interview, Euromonitor market research specialist Marcela Viana explains about the culture of this category, the landscape and what is driving...
UK women are seeking more quality from their hair care products and are using the web to find the best that money can buy which is helping to boost the prestige market as consumers look for luxury products at reduced prices.
When it comes to hair care it seems that having longer hair and styling, or worrying about hair loss and how to prevent/ remedy it, are the driving factors in the men’s hair care market in the UK.
L’Oréal has increased its footprint in the fast-growing Brazilian hair care market by confirming the acquisition of coloration specialist Niely Cosmeticos.
Henkel Beauty Care has expanded its production facility in Maribor, Slovenina investing almost 3 million euros into the new 1,800 m2 modern laboratory and engineering facility.
The latest report from Mintel reveals the global hair care market is increasingly aligning itself with the skin care sector, with botanical and herbal claims at the forefront.
L’Oréal Paris has rolled out its first product line utilising its hair thickening active ingredient which is based on the technology used to repair cracked car windscreens.
Germany-based personal and home care provider Henkel has signed an agreement with San Francisco-based TSG Consumer Partners that will add three big hair care brands to its portfolio.
