Hot Dynamics to Watch Out for in Professional Hair Tools and Appliances
After years of minimal or no innovation in the professional hair tools and appliances market, we are now seeing some exciting developments, shaped by various innovations and novelties, as well as the growing barbershop trend. Let’s take a look at some of the most interesting dynamics:
Multifunctional professional hair tools and appliances – Similar to the salon hair care market, multipurpose functionality for easier and faster hair styling, drying, and even coloring is key. The U.S. professional hair care brand Pravana introduces a unique multifunctional product – Blonde Wand, a thermal straightening tool which combines a lightening cream with heat for quick results. The product claims to color hair in just 1.5 hours.Continue reading
Trends and Insights gathered from the CIS Base Oils and Lubricants Conference
About the conference and impressions
The CIS Base Oils and Lubricants conference has gained significant traction since its start five years ago, becoming a highly recognized event within the CIS (Community of Independent States) region. The conference’s agenda is exclusively dedicated to the base oils and lubricants industries in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and other CIS countries; however, every year, the number of international guests increases, mainly from Western Europe, but also from the United States, India, China, etc.Continue reading
Naturals Market Set to Make Waves with Amazon’s Purchase of Whole Foods
Recording a compound annual growth rate of 8% since 2011, the U.S. natural personal care market remains a powerful force. The avalanche of new, niche brands and innovative products hitting the market, coupled with consumers’ rising demand for natural beauty solutions, promises another year of success. Following the trail of this booming market, we’re pleased to announce a new edition of our Natural Personal Care: Market Analysis and Opportunities report series, which will look at the U.S. and Russian markets.
Key highlights expected to emerge in our market discoveries include:Continue reading
How Millennials are Shaping the Future of Beauty
The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City has long been an incubator shaping minds whose ideas influence the beauty industry. As part of the Industry Advisory board for the Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management Program, we had the privilege of attending the annual Capstone Research Presentation. The final project was “The Future of Brands” – a look at the roles brands currently play and how they will impact a consumer’s purchasing choice in the future. Will they adapt? Will they continue to exist? This made us ask the question: Who is in control of their destiny? Not long into the presentation, it was clear—the consumer. Not just any consumer, the millennial consumer.Continue reading
Specialty Actives: Market Insights from China
China is the largest market for professional skin care and the third largest consumer of active ingredients globally. What are the key growth drivers, which trends are reshaping the industry, and how will this region perform in the future? We asked Kline’s Chemicals & Materials industry experts to share their insights on this highly promising market.
What are the key drivers of the specialty actives market in China?
Today, Chinese consumers are increasingly concerned about the efficacy of cosmetic products and the active ingredients used in them.Continue reading
The Future of Beauty Retail: Technology
The rapidly changing beauty retail environment is the result of big changes in consumer purchasing behavior. Millennials as a group have helped transform the retail space, in the same way they continue to transform the world, via technology. This group turns to their mobile devices to help run their lives from hailing an Uber, to ordering a latte, to purchasing beauty products, all with the use of apps.
The modern beauty shopper looks for convenience, value, and product reviews and is never far from their mobile devices to get the purchasing job done. Continue reading
Indies Riding the Wave in 2017
Beauty indies are the most desired brands by cosmetic marketers and retailers alike, as many consumers gravitate to purchasing from smaller, authentic, and innovative beauty brands. In an interview, Kline’s beauty experts reveal some insights from the upcoming second edition of Beauty’s Most Buyable Brands: Analysis of Booming Independent Brands in the United States, a report that focuses on independent beauty brands.
Q: What are some of the biggest changes you have observed in the world of independent brands?
At the end of 2016 and beginning of 2017, Estée Lauder purchases Becca Cosmetics, Unilever purchases Living Proof, and Coty invests a majority stake in Younique. These are all transactions that will shape the industry looking forward to 2017 and beyond.Continue reading
Following the Barbershop Trend at the Barber UK Show
Last week, we attended the Barber UK show in Birmingham, a two-day show dedicated to barbershop brands and lovers alike to share the latest trends and novelties in this dynamic segment. The drastic growth in the number of barbershops in the United Kingdom is rooted in the increasing interest of male consumers longing for professional grooming, active marketing efforts, as well as the growing number of publications, such as the Barbers NV, Dear Barber, and Modern Barber, dedicated to this industry.
This year’s show offered several competitions staged in a boxing ring, which hosted top barbers in a ring “battle,” creating an exciting and fun atmosphere. With the abundance of training academies and workshops, such as the Foss Academy, driven by the United Kingdom’s top barber, Christ Foster, dedicated strictly to barbers, the show displayed massive interest in the ever growing barbershop market.Continue reading
From Brand Perception to Diversion in Professional Skin Care
Professional skin care marketers often misjudge what is most important to potential buyers, partners, and consumers, and this can lead many to miss the mark on the key attributes that are of equal or greater importance. While new product launches and innovative treatments remain key differentiators, there are often additional factors impacting the choices made by professional skin care venues when choosing a brand. For example, the ability of the marketer to quickly deliver new product shipments so the skin care professional can restock inventory and replenish fast-moving products is an important factor often overlooked by marketers.Continue reading
Interview With Industry Experts: the Potential of the Pet Care Ingredients Market
Did you know that the market for pet care ingredients grows faster than the personal care market? Kline’s Chemicals & Materials industry experts reveal key drivers behind this trend and why it is important to keep an eye on this highly promising segment.
How do you define pet care ingredients?
These are all the major ingredients used in pet grooming product formulations, both for home and professional use. Continue reading
