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Dyson’s Profits Fall by Nearly 50% in ‘Difficult’ Year

Revenues are down more than $670 million after the hair care company cut more than a quarter of its UK workforce.

Dyson’s Profits Fall by Nearly 50% in ‘Difficult’ Year

Revenues are down more than $670 million after the hair care company cut more than a quarter of its UK workforce.


L’Oréal Names New Americas CEO, Appoints Chairman

Alexis Perakis-Valat, currently president of its consumer products division, will accede to the role, replacing David Greenberg who will become the company’s US chairman.

L’Oréal Names New Americas CEO, Appoints Chairman

Alexis Perakis-Valat, currently president of its consumer products division, will accede to the role, replacing David Greenberg who will become the company’s US chairman.


A Star Was Born. Can It Happen Again?

Starface co-founder Julie Schott knew her latest product — and, hopefully, the brand’s next hero — was a hit when she heard they were getting shoplifted from drugstores.

A Star Was Born. Can It Happen Again?

Starface co-founder Julie Schott knew her latest product — and, hopefully, the brand’s next hero — was a hit when she heard they were getting shoplifted from drugstores.


Trump’s Tariffs Imperil US Black Hair Businesses

The prices of hair extensions and hair glues used to create wigs and weaves have gone up exponentially after US president Donald Trump imposed a series of different tariffs on China and Vietnam, where the majority of Black beauty products are made.

Trump’s Tariffs Imperil US Black Hair Businesses

The prices of hair extensions and hair glues used to create wigs and weaves have gone up exponentially after US president Donald Trump imposed a series of different tariffs on China and Vietnam, where the majority of Black beauty products are made.


Hayley Williams’ Hair Dye Comeback

In 2016, musician Hayley Williams of the band Paramore and hair stylist Brian O’Connor launched the the hair colour line Good Dye Young — and watched it tank. Today, the rebooted brand is finally turning a profit, its founders told The Business of Beauty.

Hayley Williams’ Hair Dye Comeback

In 2016, musician Hayley Williams of the band Paramore and hair stylist Brian O’Connor launched the the hair colour line Good Dye Young — and watched it tank. Today, the rebooted brand is finally turning a profit, its founders told The Business of Beauty.


In Hair Care, Stylists Are the Real Influencers

Against a cooling market and a competitive online landscape, brands are doubling down on their professional credentials to stand out. Leveraging hair stylist support takes consultative work and planning.

In Hair Care, Stylists Are the Real Influencers

Against a cooling market and a competitive online landscape, brands are doubling down on their professional credentials to stand out. Leveraging hair stylist support takes consultative work and planning.


Will Anyone Buy the ‘Exosome’ Hype?

Another day, another teeny molecule from a Korean spa. Have we hit peak ‘innovation’?

Will Anyone Buy the ‘Exosome’ Hype?

Another day, another teeny molecule from a Korean spa. Have we hit peak ‘innovation’?


The Aqua-for You Page

Beauty brands spend billions marketing products to Gen-Z. But their current favourite skin balm doesn’t even have an ad campaign currently running. How is this happening?

The Aqua-for You Page

Beauty brands spend billions marketing products to Gen-Z. But their current favourite skin balm doesn’t even have an ad campaign currently running. How is this happening?


The End of the Founder-Led Era

Over the last decade, an avalanche of brands with public-facing founders emerged. While a prominent founder can propel growth, customers use other factors to assess whether a brand is suited to their needs, according The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.

The End of the Founder-Led Era

Over the last decade, an avalanche of brands with public-facing founders emerged. While a prominent founder can propel growth, customers use other factors to assess whether a brand is suited to their needs, according The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.


Tracee Ellis Ross: Understanding the Diversity of Humanity is Good Business | The BoF Podcast

Tracee Ellis Ross shares her journey from Hollywood actress to entrepreneur with BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed, detailing the systemic changes she’s driving in the haircare industry.

Tracee Ellis Ross: Understanding the Diversity of Humanity is Good Business | The BoF Podcast

Tracee Ellis Ross shares her journey from Hollywood actress to entrepreneur with BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed, detailing the systemic changes she’s driving in the haircare industry.


And It Was All Yellow…

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s precise shade of blonde generated a lot of press this week, but online the late style icon’s hair drama is getting upstaged — by Jennifer Garner.

And It Was All Yellow…

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s precise shade of blonde generated a lot of press this week, but online the late style icon’s hair drama is getting upstaged — by Jennifer Garner.


Customers Want Beauty Brands to Prove Their Worth

As beauty customers grow more selective and cost-conscious, brands must demonstrate a clear and ownable value proposition, regardless of price, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion: Beauty report Volume 2.

Customers Want Beauty Brands to Prove Their Worth

As beauty customers grow more selective and cost-conscious, brands must demonstrate a clear and ownable value proposition, regardless of price, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion: Beauty report Volume 2.