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Rare Beauty Brands and JCPenney Reopen Applications for 2026 Lift Beauty Accelerator to Support Underrepresented Founders

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L'Oréal Builds Momentum With Record Margins as Dermatological Beauty, Hair Care and E-Commerce Lead Growth

The company emphasized that growth was driven by both higher volumes and favorable product mix, reinforcing consumers' willingness to spend on premium, innovation-led beauty despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty.

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Align Ventures Raises $125M Fund II, Signaling Strong Investor Appetite for Next-Generation Beauty Brands

Align has also already warehoused an investment in California Naturals ahead of Fund II and recently participated in the brand's Series B round.

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Hair Care Legacy: Dippity Do's Journey to 60 Years

Dippity Do Celebrates 60 years of a thriving legacy with an innovative marketing campaign.

This year's cohort reflects several of beauty's fastest-growing trends, including hair longevity, scalp health, performance beauty, science-backed body care, textured hair innovation and founder-led fine fragrance.

Sephora's 2026 Accelerate Cohort Signals What's Next in Prestige Beauty

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Givaudan's Scentaurus Aquamelon Brings Multi-Day Freshness to Hair Care

“Consumer research across multiple markets reveals a consistent demand for more fragrance performance in hair care and it is no longer measured at rinse-off and drying but throughout the entire day."

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Hairspan Goes Luxury: K18 Bets $120 That Hair Longevity Is Beauty's Next Premium Frontier

K18 just redefined luxury hair care with a $120 longevity serum that prevents aging before it starts.

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Biomimetic Scar Care, Hands-Free Packaging and PDRN Make-Up Shine at Cosmoprof North America Awards

The winners underscore the industry's growing focus on biomimetic delivery systems, multifunctional formats, hygienic packaging and wellness-driven beauty rituals.

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The Top 15 Brands & Retailers Dominating Beauty AI Citations

PLUS: 4 Actionable Takeaways for Product R&D & Marketing

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SEVEN Haircare Relaunches on 7/7 with Refreshed Brand Identity, New Collections and Expanded Professional Platform

Seattle-based professional haircare brand unveils new creative, fabric-inspired collection architecture, and a strengthened commitment to the salon community.

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The Procedure-to-Product Pipeline Is Growing: New Consumer Survey Data

Providing the proof that consumers seek will give them permission to explore the pre- and post-procedure skin care products that have piqued shoppers' interest.

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OLAPLEX Launches o7 Shine Serum Oil Mist

Expanding its No. 7 franchise, Olaplex launches o7 Shine Serum Oil Mist, a 2-in-1 replenishing repair treatment for instantly healthier-looking hair with a boost of shine and hydration.

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The Longevity Illusion: FIT’s 2026 Think Tank Exposes the Credibility Gap in Beauty Innovation

A call to action to restructure product development and communication pipelines around verified performance, educational clarity and experiential depth.

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Bethenny Frankel Takes Ownership Stake, Joins dpHUE as Chief Brand Officer

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Laura Geller Beauty Expands Into Hair Touch-Up Category With Amazon Prime Day Launch of Root Touch Up

The launch extends Laura Geller Beauty’s positioning in the mature beauty segment into adjacent grooming categories.

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e.l.f. Dives Into Hair with Mass Entry, Prestige Play and a $6–$10 Disruption Bet in a Split Hair Market

Early hair test-and-learn drops reportedly saw 96% positive sentiment and high new-to-brand conversion

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The New Alchemy: Why Longevity is Beauty’s Next Billion-Dollar Battleground

Brands must transition from being simple product providers to becoming indispensable, lifelong partners in a consumer’s personal growth and vitality.

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L'Oréal Backs RNAi Drug Developer in $80M Bet on the Future Convergence of Beauty and Health

The funding will support OliX's pipeline across multiple therapeutic categories, including projects focused on skin and hair applications.