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Amazon Considers US$50 Billion Investment in AI Firm OpenAI
Amazon is reportedly in discussions for a US$50 billion investment in AI developer OpenAI, underscoring the rapid global competition in artificial intelligence.
Coty taps OpenAI for AI integration across teams
Coty is collaborating with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT Enterprise across select teams, enhancing AI use with advanced models and security.
GHD Unveils New Ultra-Fast Hair Dryer with Halo Airflow Tech
GHD's new ghd Speed hair dryer uses halo™ dual-airflow technology for faster, cooler drying and reduced frizz.
Margot Robbie's Wuthering Heights Hair: Styling and Colour Trends
Margot Robbie's 'Wuthering Heights' press tour highlights romantic waves and 'Biscotti Blonde' hair colour, utilising hair contouring for facial sculpting.
Client Demands Shift: Science, Sustainability, and Wellness Define Salon Choices
2026 sees salon clients prioritise science-backed products, sustainable practices, and wellness, demanding transparency and efficacy from their service providers.
Pantone's Cloud Dancer: A Subtle Shift for UK Hair Colour
Pantone's 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, signals a move towards subtle, refined hair colour, with experts seeing it as an opportunity for personalised, less dramatic treatments.
MOOD Lifestyle Seeks New Art Team Members
MOOD Lifestyle is recruiting for its new Art Team, with applications closing February 9th. Talent will be mentored by Tracey Ann Smith and Marlene Lamont.
Hair Care Trends: Predicting Salon Needs for 2026
Industry predictions for 2026 focus on predictive, protective, and planet-positive hair care, impacting salon offerings and client expectations.
Grammys 2026 Red Carpet: Industry Sees Return of Long Hair
FKA Twigs' sculptural red hair and Zara Larson's mermaid waves signal a strong return to long hair for 2026.
Goldwell Relaunches with $1 Million Stylist Fund
Goldwell relaunches with a US$1 million Future Fund for emerging colourists and a new Colour CoLAB initiative.