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Cornwall Nail Salon Blends Witchcraft and Beauty Treatments

Cornwall Nail Salon Blends Witchcraft and Beauty Treatments

Cornwall's Alchemy Nails salon merges a magical theme with nail services, offering clients a unique escape and specialised treatments.

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Scratch MagazineMar 31, 2026
Italian Watchdog Questions Sephora, Benefit Over Child Marketing

Italian Watchdog Questions Sephora, Benefit Over Child Marketing

Italian regulators are investigating Sephora, Benefit Cosmetics, and LVMH for potentially marketing adult beauty products to children, some under 10.

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Global Cosmetics NewsMar 31, 2026

Nail Salons Can Cut Landfill Waste With 5 Key Steps

The Green Salon Collective outlines a five-step plan for UK and Ireland nail salons to eliminate landfill waste, starting with a waste audit.

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Scratch MagazineMar 30, 2026
Wella BlondorPlex 9 Targets Metal Damage in Lightening

Wella BlondorPlex 9 Targets Metal Damage in Lightening

Wella Professionals launches BlondorPlex 9 lightener, featuring Metal Purifier Technology to reduce metal-related damage and breakage.

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Modern SalonMar 30, 2026
Remi Cachet's 'Buy and Blend' Strategy Rethinks Extension Colour

Remi Cachet's 'Buy and Blend' Strategy Rethinks Extension Colour

Remi Cachet's 'Buy and Blend' strategy encourages stylists to create custom hair extension colour blends, offering clients bespoke looks without chemical processing.

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Hairdressers Journal InteractiveMar 30, 2026

KilgourMD Secures Series A Funding for Scalp Health Innovation

KilgourMD secured Series A funding led by Prelude Growth Partners to advance scalp health and hair regrowth innovations.

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Global Cosmetics NewsMar 30, 2026
Henkel Buys Olaplex for $1.4 Billion

Henkel Buys Olaplex for $1.4 Billion

Henkel agreed to acquire prestige hair care brand Olaplex for US$1.4 billion in a cash transaction, expanding its professional hair care portfolio.

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Global Cosmetics NewsMar 30, 2026