Wella Files For US IPO
The owner of Ghd and OPI, backed by investment firm KKR, plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange.

High tariffs on top beauty import sources including South Korea and France have brands rethinking their budgets – but not necessarily their production locations.

High tariffs on top beauty import sources including South Korea and France have brands rethinking their budgets – but not necessarily their production locations.

Chief executive Amanda Baldwin has been tasked with course-correcting the embattled haircare brand. Using her marketing muscle, she hopes to rebuild the bond Olaplex once shared with beauty consumers and investors alike.

Chief executive Amanda Baldwin has been tasked with course-correcting the embattled haircare brand. Using her marketing muscle, she hopes to rebuild the bond Olaplex once shared with beauty consumers and investors alike.

In a beauty market obsessed with new, younger labels often have the advantage. But a set of older brands are doubling-down on their legacies via retail spaces, redesigns and reeducation to secure future growth.

In a beauty market obsessed with new, younger labels often have the advantage. But a set of older brands are doubling-down on their legacies via retail spaces, redesigns and reeducation to secure future growth.

Ali Goldstein, Carolyn Bojanowski, Robin Tsai, Marianna Hewitt and Isamaya Ffrench will join Imran Amed and Priya Rao to identify the entrepreneurs shaping the future of the beauty and wellness industry.

Ali Goldstein, Carolyn Bojanowski, Robin Tsai, Marianna Hewitt and Isamaya Ffrench will join Imran Amed and Priya Rao to identify the entrepreneurs shaping the future of the beauty and wellness industry.

After some false alarms, the bikini line lives another day — thanks to Gen Z consumers.

After some false alarms, the bikini line lives another day — thanks to Gen Z consumers.

Influencer-led exposure and a 'halo effect' across channels have made TikTok a first stop for brand and product launches even as the app faces an unpredictable future in the US.

Influencer-led exposure and a 'halo effect' across channels have made TikTok a first stop for brand and product launches even as the app faces an unpredictable future in the US.

The premium American cosmetics maker used tools like OpenAI’s Deep Research to scrape the internet for customer insights to inform its new advertising campaign — and says the results better empowered its human creative team.

The premium American cosmetics maker used tools like OpenAI’s Deep Research to scrape the internet for customer insights to inform its new advertising campaign — and says the results better empowered its human creative team.

The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 is now streaming live from Napa Valley. Tune into the global livestream now.

The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 is now streaming live from Napa Valley. Tune into the global livestream now.

The American drugstore mainstay has tapped the pro wrestler and actor — and oft-memed — John Cena to front its latest campaign, betting that his broad appeal and a touch of humour can help the brand get back on track.

The American drugstore mainstay has tapped the pro wrestler and actor — and oft-memed — John Cena to front its latest campaign, betting that his broad appeal and a touch of humour can help the brand get back on track.

Exosomes, which are used by celebrities like Kim Kardashian, are mostly derived from plant or salmon cells. But now, some appear to rely on human cell matter, breaching UK and EU regulations.

Exosomes, which are used by celebrities like Kim Kardashian, are mostly derived from plant or salmon cells. But now, some appear to rely on human cell matter, breaching UK and EU regulations.

From Ivies to art institutes, more colleges than ever offer classes on the beauty industry. Here’s why makeup is becoming an academic pursuit, and how beauty brands can leverage the movement for new customer acquisition.

From Ivies to art institutes, more colleges than ever offer classes on the beauty industry. Here’s why makeup is becoming an academic pursuit, and how beauty brands can leverage the movement for new customer acquisition.

As consumers demand more knowledge, professional makeup artists are replacing influencers, creating tutorials that teach valuable techniques and foster brand loyalty without the sales pitch.

As consumers demand more knowledge, professional makeup artists are replacing influencers, creating tutorials that teach valuable techniques and foster brand loyalty without the sales pitch.
The owner of Ghd and OPI, backed by investment firm KKR, plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange.
The private equity firm’s beauty and wellness division, led by Vasiliki Petrou, has made a minority investment in the fast-growing e-tailer.
The beauty retailer’s fiscal second-quarter growth was driven by fragrance, K-beauty and store expansion, said CEO Kecia Steelman.
The funding will be used to power the brand’s expansion into the US, including a nationwide rollout in Target’s Beauty Studio.
The US fragrance giant raised its full-year profit forecast and beat estimates for second-quarter results, benefiting from demand for its products on digital channels, despite a decline in store traffic.
Global fragrance makers Givaudan, Firmenich and International Flavors & Fragrances face a second antitrust investigation by Indian authorities, according to a regulatory document seen by Reuters.
The legacy beauty brand's US and Canada divisions will join the investment firm's portfolio, which also includes Avon International.
The cosmetics giant has also appointed Soraya Benchikh as chief financial officer, replacing Laurent Mercier.