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Deciem Is Closing Several Brands

The business is closing down HIF, Hylamide, Abnomaly and The Chemistry Brand.

KKR Backs Beauty Manufacturer KDC/One

The deal comes after KDC postponed an IPO, and is meant to propel further growth.

Inside Hair M&A

Investors are said to be interested in hair care brands, but also looking at color, extensions and other…

Hair Color Market Sees Revitalization as Better-for-You Products Catch On

Moroccanoil, IGK and Clairol have all launched new hair coloring products in recent months.

Lanolips Lands Minority Investment

Going forward, founder Kirsten Carriol plans to launch more multipurpose skin and lip products.

Inside the Brain of Beauty’s Sharpest Analyst

One strategy includes immersive experiences — including a custom HydraFacial experience for investors.

Taking NFTs Beyond Commercial, to Community

VaynerNFT's Avery Akkineni outlines the NFT opportunity for the beauty industry.

FastAF’s Case for Two-hour Beauty Deliveries

FastAF's beauty shoppers often buy Olaplex with their groceries.

Macy’s Aims for ‘Happy Customers’ With Livestream Shopping

Thamar Campbell said Macy's has been adding more livestream events in recent months, and is up to four per…

Ulta Beauty Posts Major 2021 Sales Jump

The CEO expects consumers to maintain self-care routines and become more resilient to COVID-19 surges.

As Hair Health Category Heats Up, Olaplex Plots Major Distribution Expansion

The bond-building hair care brand Olaplex is going deeper with Ulta Beauty, Sephora and Douglas. Sales for…

Too Faced’s Eric Hohl Joins Morphe Parent Company

Former CEO Myles McCormick has left the role and is now an adviser to the business.

Target Plans 250+ More Ulta Shops-in-shop in 2022

The long-term plan is to operate 800 Ulta-Target shops-in-shop, which are said to be driving incremental…

Demsey to Exit Estée Lauder Following Racist Meme Instagram Post

Demsey's departure was due to an Instagram post last week, a statement from the company said.

Estée Lauder’s John Demsey Apologizes for ‘Racist Meme’

Demsey posted an apology to his Instagram account on Friday.