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Beauty Industry

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Aspiring hairstylists learning advanced techniques from a master stylist at a Benjamin Salon education event.
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Benjamin Salon launches stylist education program for 2026

Benjamin Salon will launch Benjamin Development, a new education program, hosting free industry events in New York and Los Angeles.

Aylin Demir·June 30, 2026
Bethenny Frankel, investor and chief brand officer of DpHue, is shown in a stylish salon, symbolizing the brand's growth and her hands-on approach.
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Bethenny Frankel buys stake in hair brand DpHue

DpHue projects a 32 to 40 percent increase in year-over-year net sales following Bethenny Frankel's acquisition of a stake and appointment as chief brand officer.

Aylin Demir·June 29, 2026
A sustainable luxury perfume bottle made of recycled glass, surrounded by natural elements, symbolizing the blend of opulence and eco-consciousness.
Beauty & Fragrance

Luxury Fragrance Embraces Sustainability Amid Shifting Consumer Values

The global luxury fragrance market, already valued at $57.

Jenna Blackwood·June 19, 2026
Capsum and KKT Labs leaders shake hands, symbolizing the acquisition and enhanced U.S. product development capabilities in the beauty industry.
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Capsum acquires KKT Labs, boosting its U.S. product development capabilities

Krupa Koestline, founder of the product development firm KKT Labs, will now lead Capsum USA as CEO, following Capsum's acquisition of her company, according to WWD .

Aylin Demir·June 9, 2026
William Smolen, the newly appointed CEO of Caliray, stands in a modern office, poised to lead the beauty brand's strategic growth initiatives.
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Caliray names William Smolen CEO to drive growth strategy

Despite nationwide Sephora distribution and expansion to 800 Sephora at Kohl’s locations, beauty brand Caliray has appointed William Smolen as CEO.

Aylin Demir·June 5, 2026
A tense negotiation scene between representatives of Puig and Estée Lauder, with Charlotte Tilbury's founder at the center, holding a key to a cosmetics vault, symbolizing her influence on the merger.
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Charlotte Tilbury Founder Complicates Puig-Lauder Merger Talks

In 2024, Puig valued Charlotte Tilbury at approximately US$4.

Aylin Demir·May 20, 2026
Elegant woman applying floral hair perfume with a luxurious vanity and subtle floral arrangements in the background, highlighting self-care and sophistication.
Beauty & Fragrance

Floral hair perfume market analysis 2026 shows surprising growth despite challenges

With #hairperfume garnering over 500 million social media views, the global floral hair perfume market, valued at $1.

Élise Dubois·May 14, 2026