
Salon Snapshot: What Was Up in 2020?
As we are all acutely aware, 2020 was a year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic affected all aspects of everyday life, and it certainly took a toll on the salon industry. Interestingly, the year
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As we are all acutely aware, 2020 was a year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic affected all aspects of everyday life, and it certainly took a toll on the salon industry. Interestingly, the year

What could have been a dismal year for the U.S. beauty market in 2020 turned out just as we predicted. After analyzing 20 different product categories, five trade classes, and the performance of hundreds of brands, we have

As the world first entered coronavirus-related shutdowns in March 2020, natural beauty brands were suddenly tasked with offering two important points of differentiation: authenticity and the ability to pivot. While conventional brands indeed managed to navigate the pandemic, indies were

The market for beauty devices is poised for another year of growth, with expected increases of mid-single digits in the United States and an even

As much of the world continues to grapple with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, China has managed to quickly bounce back to a growth trajectory. By the end of 2020, spending on fast-moving consumer goods in the region recovered

As Kline continues to celebrate the many achievements of the Black community in the beauty space, we’re highlighting five game-changing brands and their creators.

Love it or hate it, genetics determine your natural hair. Still, some people want to switch up what nature gave them, and changing the texture is one way to do

More and more retailers are joining the movement to help end racial injustice and discrimination. In June 2020, Sephora became the first major beauty retailer

As the beauty industry approached its most important shopping season of the year, there was ambiguity regarding what the final picture would look like for single-brand retailers like Lush and Bath

There’s no doubt that salons faced unimaginable challenges in 2020 and continue to re-evaluate how to do business; providing the right mix of services is a key factor in that