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Wella Professionals Launches SmoothFiller Smoothing Service

Wella Professionals Launches SmoothFiller Smoothing Service

Wella Professionals' new SmoothFiller service offers clients up to three months of frizz-free, smooth hair, presenting salons with a new revenue opportunity.

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Modern SalonFeb 6, 2026
Rebel Beauty Brands Sponsors SB Awards Photo Booth

Rebel Beauty Brands Sponsors SB Awards Photo Booth

Rebel Beauty Brands sponsors the photo booth at the SB Awards Final on March 16, celebrating industry professionals and showcasing their product portfolio.

2 min read
Salon BusinessFeb 6, 2026
Sparxell secures £4m for plant-based colour tech

Sparxell secures £4m for plant-based colour tech

Sparxell secures $5m in pre-Series A funding to scale its plant-based colour technology, aiming to replace synthetic colourants with a greener alternative.

2 min read
Global Cosmetics NewsFeb 5, 2026
Estée Lauder fined $750,000 in Canada for PFAS cosmetics violation

Estée Lauder fined $750,000 in Canada for PFAS cosmetics violation

Estée Lauder fined US$750,000 in Canada for failing to report PFAS in eyeliner, prompting regulatory scrutiny.

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Global Cosmetics NewsFeb 5, 2026
Barry M Seeks Buyer Amidst Administration Filing

Barry M Seeks Buyer Amidst Administration Filing

British cosmetics brand Barry M has filed for administration, urgently seeking a buyer after four decades of family ownership.

2 min read
Global Cosmetics NewsFeb 5, 2026
Wella Company Eyes US Stock Market Float by KKR

Wella Company Eyes US Stock Market Float by KKR

KKR is preparing Wella Company, owner of OPI and Wella Professionals, for a US IPO, with investment banks advising on a valuation potentially exceeding $4.3 billion.

2 min read
Global Cosmetics NewsFeb 5, 2026

Evo Launches Four-Product Scalp Care System

Evo introduces a four-product scalp care system using plant-based ingredients and essential oils to balance the scalp microbiome.

2 min read
Salon BusinessFeb 5, 2026
PBA Expands Government Affairs Team for Industry Advocacy

PBA Expands Government Affairs Team for Industry Advocacy

The Professional Beauty Association has restructured its Government Affairs team with key appointments to enhance industry advocacy and support multi-state licensure initiatives.

2 min read
Barber EVOFeb 4, 2026
Nail Techs Can Treat Cancer Patients With Care Guidance

Nail Techs Can Treat Cancer Patients With Care Guidance

Nail technicians can treat cancer patients, with standard insurance and consultation protocols advised, according to industry experts.

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Scratch MagazineFeb 4, 2026

Phia Secures $35M Series A for AI Shopping Agent Platform

AI shopping startup Phia raised US$35 million in Series A funding, reaching a US$185 million valuation to scale its intelligent shopping agent platform.

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Global Cosmetics NewsFeb 4, 2026