Yuv's Keurig-style machine called the Lab can whip up millions of hair color combinations and save salons hundreds and hundreds per year.| Beauty Independent
After more than three decades building distribution via its own website and stores, Saje Natural Wellness entered Ulta Beauty in August, marking its debut national retail partnership in the United States as it embarks on an ambitious plan to raise its profile in the country. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Saje is Ulta’s first ... The post Saje’s First US Retail Partnership With Ulta Beauty Fuels Push Toward $250M Goal appeared first on Beauty Independent.| Beauty Independent
The emerging beauty landscape looks radically different from a decade ago. In 2015, when Beauty Independent parent company Indie Beauty Media Group held the first-ever Indie Beauty Expo in New York City, 83 independent beauty and wellness brands filled the trade show floor. Ten years and one world-changing pandemic ... The post 12 Trends Redefining Beauty And Wellness Spotted At BITE New York City 2025 appeared first on Beauty Independent.| Beauty Independent
Several beauty and luxury conglomerates are in their divorcee era, shedding partners that no longer serve them, and LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is the latest to join their ranks, looking to rehome Fenty Beauty, the brand it created with Rihanna that demonstrated the business power of merchandise inclusivity in an industry that’s ... The post What Buyer Could Reignite Fenty Beauty’s Star Power? appeared first on Beauty Independent.| Beauty Independent
When Raeka Morar launched South Asian-inspired skincare brand Raeka Beauty in 2017 with peel-off turmeric masks, Sephora distribution was her goal. She says, “I would always go there and imagine us being there one day.” Morar’s foray into beauty entrepreneurship started with selling products containing South Asian ingredients at farmer’s markets, where ... The post Don’t Make These Costly Rebrand Mistakes: Lessons From A Founder Closing Her Brand appeared first on Beauty Independent.| Beauty Independent
SEV Laser, a med-spa concept specializing in laser hair removal, has more than doubled its geographic footprint. In the past year, the chain has expanded into eight new markets, including Orlando, Phoenix and Boston, and it has increased the number of locations 67% since January 2024. SEV ... The post Med-Spa Chain SEV Laser Grows To Over 50 Locations Nationwide With Accessible Pricing Approach appeared first on Beauty Independent.| Beauty Independent
Yuv specializes in a smart, cartridge-based system that mixes and dispenses custom hair color formulas at salons.| Beauty Independent
In a tough market, Gente has shown it can grow—and grow efficiently with its digital ad spend. Its ROAS is 369.63%.| Beauty Independent
"The bar for innovation is higher than it's ever been," says Christine Conway, VP at Cult Capital, backer of Subtl, Act+Acre and Lawless.| Beauty Independent
Founded by Katy Cottam, ex-global head of brand marketing at Charlotte Tilbury, Luna Daily bills itself as for "head, vulva, knees and toes."| Beauty Independent
Led by Melitas Ventures, with participation from Cult Capital and Rodeo GP, the round brings Hanni's total funding to $9 million.| Beauty Independent
Phlur's deal with private equity firm TSG Consumer will test the durability of the influencer brand model and the current fragrance cycle.| Beauty Independent
Snif is out to redefine colognes for younger male consumers with Notewrks, a new subbrand launching on Dec. 4.| Beauty Independent
Over 100 emerging beauty brands are now available to shop on UB Marketplace, the beauty specialty retailer Ulta's new marketplace.| Beauty Independent
Many view the marketplace as Ulta mimicking Amazon or Walmart’s online model in a bid to simply capture more e-commerce dollars.| Beauty Independent
“We want to be a part of the destigmatization of the conversation around intimate wellness that’s happening," says Ulta's Penny Coy.| Beauty Independent
Despite past struggles with the category, specialty retailers are committed to making wellness work in-store by onboarding new brands and products at a record pace. Is the category finally ready to thrive IRL? “For the right retailers, it definitely is time, and consumers are ready,” declares Kelly McPhillamy, managing director ...| Beauty Independent
Dame is among a number of sexual wellness brands that have scored funding this year. As the deals mount, exit strategies are clarified.| Beauty Independent
Sexual wellness brand Maude has closed a $5.8 million series A round led by True Beauty Ventures with participation from Fable Investments.| Beauty Independent
Unfabled offers more than 350 women's health and wellness products from brands like Daye, Luna Daily, Maude, Semaine, Hanx and Saalt.| Beauty Independent
ChatGPT operator OpenAI has introduced Instant Checkout, allowing customers to purchase products directly within AI chat.| Beauty Independent
Unfabled is expanding from 50 to 737 Boots stores across the United Kingdom with six products from its Essentials range.| Beauty Independent
The direct-to-consumer brand is launching at all of Target's more than 1,900 stores with $29.99 boxes of 12 "rip and sip" liquid supplements.| Beauty Independent
Priced from $40 to $75, the supplements include Daily Elixir, Beauty Biome and Serene State, Sakara's most successful product launch to date.| Beauty Independent
Esme Mancia, the product developer behind Stila and Urban Decay products, has launched Libertad Vida with eye and lip products.| Beauty Independent
Nigel Lawmon, VP of global merchandising for haircare at Sephora UK, tells us how much support it takes to drive sales at the retailer.| Beauty Independent
Today, AI experts who spoke at Beauty Independent's Dealmaker Summit asserted that the beauty industry lags behind other industries in AI.| Beauty Independent
During the Dealmaker Summit, a panel discussion delved into Chinese beauty consumer preferences and the costs of entering the country.| Beauty Independent
Olverum founder Dominic Hawksley says Americans embrace the "possible rather than focusing on what could possibly go wrong."| Beauty Independent
We talk to Palix Unlimited's Joel Palix, True Beauty Ventures' Rich Gersten, Stride Consumer's Nicole Fourgoux and Vegamour's Dan Hodgdon.| Beauty Independent
Sales of K-Beauty products on TikTok Shop skyrocketed 132% in the first five months of 2025 from the same period a year ago.| Beauty Independent
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Beauty industry insiders put the markup for Louis Vuitton's $160 lipstick at 300% to 8,000%, but they predict luxury consumers will pay it.| Beauty Independent
Allison Kent-Gunn, aka Allison Turquoise, is an ebullient translator of packaging from people’s favorite beauty brands.| Beauty Independent
Cellugy's first lab-made ingredient is EcoFLEXY, a powder cellulose-based rheology modifier or substance that improves viscosity.| Beauty Independent
Envisioning Curlsmith’s future, founder Michal Berski says, “The goal is to be the next Redken.” It's currently Ulta's No. 1 curly care brand.| Beauty Independent
There was a bevy of notable brand founders at Uplink Expo last week, including DIBS Beauty's Dan Reich and Caliray's Wende Zomnir.| Beauty Independent
The event running from Jan. 29 to 30 in Los Angeles will showcase best-in-class suppliers across 11 areas covering the entire value chain.| Beauty Independent
Beauty Independent will hold its inaugural Dealmaker Summit, a two-day event digging into the complexities of beauty dealmaking, in May.| Beauty Independent
Beauty Independent is deepening its commitment to the dealmaking community with the expansion of its highly successful Dealmaker Summit. The Dealmaker EU/UK Summit will be held on Nov. 6 & 7 at Convene in London. The resoundingly positive reception of the inaugural Dealmaker Summit this past May underscored the demand for ...| Beauty Independent
Curlsmith founder Michal Berski and Hero Cosmetics co-founder Ju Rhyu talk about what helped them convince a buyer to take over their brands.| Beauty Independent
At the Dealmaker Summit EU/UK, beauty industry dealmakers predicted many of the big beauty undercurrents today will continue.| Beauty Independent
