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Seen Hair Care Nabs $9M Funding, Oak Essentials Gains Dual Funding: Beauty Investment Roundup

Oak Essentials' latest range, Soon, will reportedly be housed in these same environmentally conscious containers.

'All participants had a physical count of their hair by a blinded clinician at baseline, 12 and 24 weeks, and the results were also confirmed with blinded photo-grading,' says Jay Small, a trichologist and cofounder of Arey. 'There was a statistical significance between active and placebo groups at both the 12 and 24 week mark.'

Arey's 'The System' Cuts Gray Hair Growth and Boosts Repigmentation by Combatting Canities: New Clinicals

"Vitamin and mineral deficiency, along with oxidative stress from factors like sun and chemical exposure, contribute to hair losing pigment and turning gray," says Jay Small, a trichologist and cofounder of Arey.

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UPDATE: Founder of It’s a 10 Launches Cloud, a New Mass-Market Hair Care Brand

Luxury hair brand It’s a 10 has officially launched in the US. The brand’s hair care products are now available for purchase at 3,500 retail locations across the United States.

At-Home Custom Hair Color Brand eSalon Releases New Hair Care Line

eSalon, an ecommerce-centric brand known for selling custom hair color, is expanding into hair care with its latest customizable product line.

The producer of primary packaging and turnkey formulations tapped consumer trends around travel and the soothing rituals of self-care in crafting the collections, offering concepts that 'harmonize adventure with serenity,' per the company.

GPI Beauty Embraces Travel & Self Care with Venture and Retreat Turnkey Beauty Collections

The producer of primary packaging and turnkey formulations tapped consumer trends around travel and the soothing rituals of self-care in crafting the collections, offering concepts that "harmonize adventure with serenity," per the company.

From Gen Alpha to longevity and (p)rejuvenation to elevated efficacy and obsession-worthy packaging, Beauty Accelerate 2025 will deliver insights from beauty's leading R&D, marketing and innovation voices.

Beauty Accelerate 2025: Future-proofing Beauty [Join the Waitlist!]

Returning to the East Coast, 2025's edition will highlight the technologies, trends and strategies propelling the most innovative brands.

Sol de Janeiro's new Cheirosa 76 Perfume Mist ($25) is debuting DTC and online at Ulta and Sephora.

Sarah Creal Lands at Sephora, Sol de Janeiro Drops Cheirosa 76 Perfume Mist at Sephora and Ulta, The Rootist Brings Hair Loss Serum at Sephora: Beauty Retail Rundown

"Women 40-plus have been overlooked by the beauty industry long enough—I should know: I've spent 30 years creating products and brands designed for women in their 20s and 30s," says founder and CEO Sarah Creal.

The blend addresses the scalp's sebum composition and ability to retain moisture when exposed to environmental insults such as particulate matter, smoking, and UV radiation.

Monteloeder's Zeropollution Supplement Defends the Scalp from Environmental Stress: New Research

By altering the skin barrier and microflora and boosting reactive oxygen species production, pollution damages scalp cell membranes.

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11 On-trend Ingredients Coming to in-cos Asia: Anti-Hair Loss Peptide, Exosomes, Vegan TXA and More

Arriving in Bangkok this Nov. 5-7, 2024, in-cosmetics Asia will highlight ingredients and concepts from more than 500 exhibitors. In this sneak preview, we highlight 11 on-trend innovations.

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Fenty Hair Lands at Sephora, Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Enters Sephora at Kohl's: Beauty Retail Roundup

Fenty Hair highlights its "clinically tested repair technology," Replenicore-5 complex, at the heart of the range, which is designed to "repair, strengthen, hydrate, smooth and protect at every step," per the brand.

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Product Spotlight: Kiehl's Amino Acid Conditioner

Featuring coconut and jojoba oils and amino acids, Kiehl's Amino Acid Conditioner is designed to improve hair’s manageability and boost hydration and shine for healthy-looking hair.

Woman getting a scalp massage.

Hair Microneedling, Scalp Spas & the Rise of Scalp Wellness: New Spate Data

Hair microneedling creates minor scalp injuries using a skin roller in the service of encouraging healthier scalp skin and hair, similar to how the technique is used in skin care.

Per Verb, the Dandruff Shampoo significantly reduces dandruff after just one use, as shown in a 21-day clinical study of 30 participants, and reduces the recurrence of dandruff symptoms without stripping the hair of moisture.

Why Verb Maxed Out Salicylic Acid for Its New Dandruff Shamoo

Per Verb, the Dandruff Shampoo significantly reduces dandruff after just one use, as shown in a 21-day clinical study of 30 participants, and reduces the recurrence of dandruff symptoms without stripping the hair of moisture.

By supporting the scalp barrier, the Daily Hydro serum protects against environmental aggressors, oxidative stress and moisture loss to ultimately boost hair longevity.

Act+Acre's Daily Hydro Serum Promotes Hair Longevity by Protecting the Scalp Barrier

"We created the Daily Hydro Scalp Serum to broaden the accessibility of scalp care to a wider audience because scalp issues are more common than we acknowledge," says founder and trichologist Helen Reavey.

'We are so excited about sharing Jukebox with Walmart shoppers,' said Emily Woods, head of Jukebox. 'Jukebox is rooted in addressing the unique personal care needs of women without sacrificing any of our key features: naturalness, efficacy, and scent.'

Rewind It 10 Expanding to CVS, Dr. Squatch's Jukebox Landing at Walmart: Beauty Retail Roundup

Beyond Walmart, Jukebox retails on its own ecommerce platform and at CVS nationwide.

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Algaktiv's Microalgae-derived Densidyl Fights the Emossome and Exposome to Combat Hair Loss and Graying

Algaktiv Densidyl combines antioxidant properties from Spirulina maxima and stress-modulating effects from Chlorella emersonii to address emossome (emotional) and exposome-induced stress and, in return, reverse hair graying and loss.

Dyson's first wet line styling products, the refillable Chitosan Pre-Style Cream and Chitosan Post-Style Serum ($59.99; refills at $54.99), are built around chitosan, a bioactive polymer.

Dyson Taps Mushroom-derived Chitosan for New Hair Styling Products

Dyson uses chitosan derived from the cell walls of oyster mushrooms, rather than shellfish. In mushrooms, chitosan "gives the fungi its shape," per Dyson, which inspired its use in the new styling products.

'Gen X is a highly engaged beauty consumer that has grown their spend in beauty at a greater rate than any other generation,' says Circana's Larissa Jensen. 'And in just four short years they will outnumber boomers. The beauty industry needs to start paying closer attention to this cohort.'

Gen X is Beauty's Fastest-growing Spender: Here's How to Engage Them

"Gen X is a highly engaged beauty consumer that has grown their spend in beauty at a greater rate than any other generation."