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AW26 Hair Trends: Narrative and Contrast Dominate LFW
AW26 hair at LFW embraced narrative, contrasting raw textures with ultra-polished styles, reflecting travel, control, and rebellion.
Clarins AI Shade Finder achieves 96% foundation match accuracy
Clarins introduces an AI Shade Finder using spectroscopy, boasting 96% foundation match accuracy across 100+ locations.
J&J Neutrogena Skin Scan Case Settled for US$4.7m
Johnson & Johnson settles US$4.7m lawsuit over Neutrogena Skin360 facial scans, highlighting risks of AI data collection without consent.
Salon Business Awards: Public Vote for People's Choice
Salon Business is inviting public votes for its 2026 People's Choice Award, recognising skill and creativity. Voting closes March 1, 2026.
Elena Maltseva's Eye Nail Art Tutorial for Nailympia 2026
Elena Maltseva's tutorial details creating a realistic human eye nail art design for the Nailympia 2026 campaign.
Nail Growth Rates: Facts for Salon Professionals
Fingernails grow 0.5-1.2mm weekly, averaging 0.1mm daily, while toenails grow slower at 1.62mm monthly.
New accredited menopause massage method launched for UK salons
Alison Bladh launches accredited Meno Massage Method™ to support women through perimenopause and menopause, integrating massage, nutrition, and lifestyle advice.
Cosmetics Sector Sees Major Deals and Legal Hurdles
eBay to acquire Depop for $1.2bn as Natura sells Avon Russia, while legal scrutiny intensifies across the beauty sector.
Mother's Day Marketing Needs Empathy, Not Just Sales
Mother's Day marketing success relies on thoughtful, empathetic campaigns, not just sentimentality, according to Phorest's Larissa Hodgins.
Soft Skills Crucial for Salon Success: 85% of Job Performance
An estimated 85% of job success in the beauty industry relies on soft skills, emphasizing client connection and communication over technical ability.