Sally Beauty announces leadership reshuffle; Denise Paulonis announced as President and CEO
Sally Beauty has announced a leadership reshuffle, with Denise Paulonis appointed as the new President and CEO.
Wella welcomes three new faces to leadership team
Wella has announced the appointment of three C-suite executives to its leadership team. Virginie Costa joins as Global Chief Financial Officer, Gretchen Koback Pursel has been named Global Chief People Officer and Hugh Dineen will take up the role of President of Global Brands and Global Chief Marketing Officer, all effective immediately.
VLCC Health Care gears up for IPO
VLCC Health Care is gearing up to float on the Indian stock market, according to a report published by The Times of India.
L Catterton snaps up majority stake in Beauty Industry Group
L Catterton is set to acquire a majority stake in hair extension platform Beauty Industry Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Sally Beauty Holdings reports strong Q3 2021 sales and profit growth
Sally Beauty Holdings has reported consolidated net sales of US$1.02 billion, a YOY increase of 45 percent, mainly driven by growing consumer confidence in the U.S. post pandemic, as well as easing COVID-19 restrictions globally.
Planity raises €30 million in funding round
A year after attracting investment to the tune of €10 million, Planity has raised €30 million in a Series B funding round, according to a report published by WWD.
BLEACH London opens first US salon
UK hair color specialist Bleach London has crossed the pond, opening its first salon in the US, according to a report published by Forbes.
Harrods continues to expand into beauty space with launch of revamped hair and beauty salon in Knightsbridge store
UK luxury department store Harrods has opened a new Hair and Beauty Salon on the fifth floor of its Knightsbridge store, according to a report by WWD.com.
Former Coty President named President for Europe and the Middle East at Sephora
The former President of Coty’s Professional Beauty Unit, Sylvie Moreau has been named President for Europe and the Middle East at Sephora, according to a report published by WWD.
Kao names new Global President of its Salon Division
Kao Salon Division has announced that Dominic Pratt, formerly Vice President R&D, Skin Care Products Research, will succeed Cory Couts as Global President, Kao Salon Division, effective September 1, 2021.
L’Oréal Professional offers subsidised coupons to encourage consumers back into salons
L’Oréal Professional has launched a new campaign named French Balayage: Only In Salon, which offers consumers an incentive to return to the salons following the pandemic.
DevaCurl unveils rebrand alongside new products and formulas
Hair care brand DevaCurl has undergone a brand revamp and has also unveiled new products and formulas.
Wellness platform Fresha raises US$100 million in Series C funding round
Beauty and wellness platform Fresha has raised some US$100 million in a series C funding round led by General Atlantic with strategic participation from Huda Kattan.
Helen of Troy sells off personal care business to HRB Brands for US$44.7 million
Helen of Troy has announced that it has sold its mass market personal care business to HRB Brands for US$44.7 million in cash. The sale excludes the Latin America and Caribbean regions.
Sally Beauty launches new campaign YOU by Sally to normalize self-expression
Sally Beauty has launched a new campaign called YOU by Sally, which aims to normalize self-expression and celebrate the choice to have bright hair.
L’Oréal USA’s B2B retailer SalonCentric announces new marketplace
SalonCentric, the B2B retailer owned by L’Oreal USA, is set to launch a new marketplace on its website, slated to go live in September.
Sisley Paris opens biggest spa yet in W Doha
Sisley Paris has opened its biggest spa to date at the W Doha Hotel & Residences, located in the Qatar capital’s West Bay area, according to a report published by the Gulf Times.
Ever/Body med-spa raises $38 million in Series B funding
Med-spa Ever/Body has raised $38 million in a Series B funding round, led by Tiger Global Management, as consultations, botox and male clients all experience huge growth during the pandemic.
Sally Beauty Holdings appoints Ellery Fisher as GVP of E-commerce and Digital
Sally Beauty Holdings has announced the appointment of Ellery Fisher as Group Vice President of E-Commerce and Digital.
British Airways to discontinue Elemis spas
British Airways has made the closure of its in-lounge Elemis spas permanent, according to a report published by The Points Guy, quoting Turning Left for Less.
Amazon launches into the salon business with London location
Amazon has announced the launch of Amazon Salon. The London-based location is set over two floors and will offer hair care and styling to customers as well as trialling the latest tech in the field.
Benefit Cosmetics updates COVID policy to allow health care workers access to treatments
LVMH-owned Benefit Cosmetics has updated its UK COVID-secure policy after receiving criticism for a screening process that precluded health care workers from receiving treatments at its stores, according to a report published by the BBC.
Sally Beauty to roll out new hair colors
Sally Beauty is going big on color. The omni channel hair color retailer is set to add some 60 shades to its already extensive collection this season across its popular brands, including Ion, Iroiro and Color Lux.
Sally Beauty to stock all four Cultivate Cohort brands
Sally Beauty has announced that all four brands selected for its accelerator program, Cultivate, will be stocked on its website and CosmoProfBeauty.com.
e.l.f. Cosmetics joins forces with Jen Atkin on new beauty range
e.l.f. Cosmetics has joined forces with haircare expert and Ouai Founder Jen Atkin on the new e.l.f. xx Jen Atkin Collection.
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