The anti-dandruff hair care category has long focused on antibacterial formulations, but microbiome-friendly blends that promote scalp bacteria balance may be as effective, says the founder of French indie brand Gallinée.
International beauty major L’Oréal has reported a strong rise in sales and net profit for the first half (H1) of 2021, with e-commerce and North America performing particularly well during Q2.
Australian personal and home care manufacturer Natures Organics has launched a range of refillable hair care products as sustainable packaging is rapidly becoming an “expectation” from Australian consumers.
Kao Corporation has kicked-off off Oribe’s launch in Japan through premium beauty salons to tap into the influence of key opinion leaders such as hair stylists, which it believes are extremely effective at conveying the value of the brand to consumers.
Unilever-owned professional hair care brand TIGI has revamped its flagship Bed Head brand to plug consumer and hairdresser needs and expectations, including a sharper focus on texture and volume.
Online beauty customer reviews in 2020 showed a sharp decline in sentiment across hair care, largely fuelled by product dissatisfaction around DIY hair colour kits and shipping issues, according to AI data specialist Revuze.
Mibelle Biochemistry believes the scalp health trend is ‘here to stay’ and will become even more specialised, with the Swiss firm predicting that Asian consumers will continue to prioritise holistic health and wellness.
The unmet hair care needs of hijab-wearing Muslim women is creating huge opportunities for players to develop products that specifically target covered hair.
Procter & Gamble will continue to prioritise superior product design, packaging, and retail execution because it is a far-reaching opportunity that can strengthen long-term competitiveness, says its vice chairman, COO and CFO.
Professional hair care brand K18 has recently launched in Singapore where it hopes to help hair salons affected by COVID-19 increase profitability with its hair treatments that work in just four minutes.
International beauty major L’Oréal has co-developed a smart hair care system with Swiss environmental innovation company Gjosa that blends and distributes product in a way that ensures water savings of up to 80%.
Australian brands Hair Folli and The Daily are looking to jointly release more products after the success of their multifunctional men’s skin care line that simultaneously helps with facial hair growth.
Solvay has discovered that its split-end repair active can protect hair from the damaging effects of chemical treatments – with the firm identifying China as a ‘super target’ for hair repair products.
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.
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.
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.
India-based personalised beauty brand Freewill has been forced to rethink its plans for expansion after the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic derailed its international goals.
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.
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.
Australia-based beauty tech firm Réduit is looking to target China, Japan and Korea with its newly launched gadget that claims to deliver better results with less wastage.
Newly launched hair care brand Hair Folli is gearing up to launch its products in China as the market has been reporting rapid recovery from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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.
Kao Corporation has developed a shampoo and conditioner formulation which it claims can protect hair from external pollutants such as fine dust particles and pollen.
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...
We round-up our top stories on the exciting South Korean cosmetics market, featuring Amorepacific’s new pro-beauty endeavours, Sisun International’s new focus on cosmetics, and more.
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.
As consumer appetites for beauty and personal care information increases, hair care manufacturers are adopting skin care concepts and trends into their products.
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.
We caught up with Nicole Fall, Founder of Asian Consumer Intelligence, to speak about what makes Southeast Asian hair care trends unique, their widespread appeal, and how these are set to change.
In our Q&A with Andrew McDougall, Global Haircare Analyst at Mintel, we asked what the new, innovative technology has to offer formulators, brands and consumers on the market, and how it is set to transform hair care regimes.
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 clinical study on Gallinée's prebiotic-postbiotic Soothing Cleansing Cream shows a reduction in dandruff that could prove important to future R&D in the space [Image: Gallinée]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/08/10/scalp-care-microbiome-friendly-gallinee-shampoo-proves-anti-dandruff-properties-using-prebiotics-postbiotics/12722905-1-eng-GB/Scalp-care-microbiome-friendly-Gallinee-shampoo-proves-anti-dandruff-properties-using-prebiotics-postbiotics.jpg)
![L'Oréal's Professional Products division which stocks salons worldwide with hair care products performed especially well in Q2 2021 [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/07/30/l-oreal-h1-2021-sales-and-net-profit-rise-worldwide-with-north-america-and-professional-products-strong/12696052-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-H1-2021-sales-and-net-profit-rise-worldwide-with-North-America-and-Professional-Products-strong.jpg)
![My Soda has launched a range of refillable hair care products. [MySoda]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/06/09/my-soda-aiming-to-fizz-in-sustainable-beauty-space-with-refillable-hair-care-range/12521836-1-eng-GB/My-Soda-aiming-to-fizz-in-sustainable-beauty-space-with-refillable-hair-care-range.jpg)
![Oribe aims to tap into the influence of key opinion leaders such as hair stylists. [Oribe]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/oribe-says-kols-such-as-top-stylists-crucial-to-establishing-trust-and-recognition-of-in-japan/12428713-1-eng-GB/Oribe-says-KOLs-such-as-top-stylists-crucial-to-establishing-trust-and-recognition-of-in-Japan.jpg)
![Mibelle Biochemistry believes the scalp health trend is ‘here to stay’ and will become even more specialised. [GettyImages]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/holistic-health-trends-in-hair-care-further-fuelled-by-covid-19-mibelle/12242445-1-eng-GB/Holistic-health-trends-in-hair-care-further-fuelled-by-COVID-19-Mibelle.jpg)
![Unmet hair care needs of hijab-wearing Muslim women is creating huge opportunities for players. [GettyImages]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/03/04/hijabi-hair-care-unmet-needs-creating-massive-opportunities-for-industry-players-dow/12242276-1-eng-GB/Hijabi-hair-care-Unmet-needs-creating-massive-opportunities-for-industry-players-Dow.jpg)
![K18 has recently launched in Singapore where it hopes to help hair salons affected by COVID-19 increase profitability. [K18]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/k18-aims-to-help-salons-battered-by-covid-19-increase-profitability-with-fast-acting-treatments/12182830-1-eng-GB/K18-aims-to-help-salons-battered-by-COVID-19-increase-profitability-with-fast-acting-treatments.jpg)
![L’Oréal continues to see more growth potential in China, especially in its skin care and hair care categories. [L’Oréal]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/22/no-limit-to-the-growth-potential-of-china-l-oreal-s-next-ceo-eyes-major-opportunities-for-skin-care-and-hair-care/12207471-1-eng-GB/No-limit-to-the-growth-potential-of-China-L-Oreal-s-next-CEO-eyes-major-opportunities-for-skin-care-and-hair-care.png)
![Hair Folli and The Daily are looking to jointly release more products after the success of their multifunctional men’s skin care line. [Hair Folli x The Daily]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/hair-folli-and-the-daily-to-build-on-sold-out-success-of-hybrid-men-s-skin-care-products/12083073-1-eng-GB/Hair-Folli-and-The-Daily-to-build-on-sold-out-success-of-hybrid-men-s-skin-care-products.jpg)
![Solvay has discovered that its split-end repair active can protect hair from the damaging effects of chemical treatments. [GettyImages]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/china-super-target-for-solvay-as-researchers-uncover-new-solution-to-protect-hair-during-chemical-treatments/11901893-1-eng-GB/China-super-target-for-Solvay-as-researchers-uncover-new-solution-to-protect-hair-during-chemical-treatments.jpg)
![Laboratoires Expanscience introduces a ceramide-boosting flaxseed active to cater to trends such as regenerative skin care and supports regenerative agriculture. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/expanscience-ceramide-boosting-flaxseed-active-taps-into-regenerative-skin-care-trends/17408373-1-eng-GB/Expanscience-ceramide-boosting-flaxseed-active-taps-into-regenerative-skin-care-trends.jpg)
![Estée Lauder will launch new products developed by a local team especially for its Chinese consumers in Q4. [Estée Lauder]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/estee-lauder-set-to-debut-first-products-developed-by-china-r-d-facility-in-q4/17401473-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-set-to-debut-first-products-developed-by-China-R-D-facility-in-Q4.jpg)
![ESG considerations have emerged as a central focus for China's beauty brands. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/china-s-beauty-brands-embrace-esg-focus-as-consumer-priorities-shift/17304986-1-eng-GB/China-s-beauty-brands-embrace-ESG-focus-as-consumer-priorities-shift.jpg)
