Natalia Kulak

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has launched a new State of the Sector: An Employer Survey to gather evidence from hair, barbering, beauty and aesthetics businesses that employ staff.

Mario Badescu has launched the Advanced Peptide PDRN Jelly Cream in the UK, bringing vegan PDRN technology to the brand's accessible price point for the first time.

Charlotte Tilbury has added the Exagger-Eyes Easy Eyeshadow Sticks to its Exagger-Eyes franchise, a range of 12 eyeshadow sticks designed to sculpt, define, lift and highlight the eyes.

ALASTIN Skincare, part of Galderma, has launched C-RADICAL Defense Antioxidant Serum in the UK, expanding its professional skincare portfolio with a vitamin C-based antioxidant serum for daily skin defence.

SKINVITY moved into Selfridges' Smartech space last month, the latest beauty tech brand to graduate from selling direct online to a spot on the prestige retail floor, clinical claims and all and for salons, this means that another wellness tech company is cranking the dial up and putting professional-grade kit, LED, radiofrequency and pressotherapy, into the hands of the same clients who book your treatments.

Great Lengths introduces GL Weft Linea - a highly anticipated new weft designed to deliver discreet, natural-looking results with enhanced comfort, versatility and performance.

FACEGYM has confirmed the launch of a UK franchise model, with four new studios opening by the end of June 2026 and a wider plan to roll out 28 new sites across the country over the next three years.

Nail & Beauty Excellence has launched The Purity Pod, a compact ultrasonic cleaner developed for daily professional use across nail, PMU, lash and beauty services. Founded by educator and nail professional Jade Barber, the brand has built the device around the first stage of a hygiene protocol, cleaning implements before disinfection, rather than positioning it as a standalone solution.

Evolus has launched Estyme, its injectable hyaluronic acid gel collection, in Europe, marking the company's formal entry into the international dermal filler market.

Waldencast has agreed to sell its Obagi Medical dermatological skincare and aesthetics business to private equity firm Bridgepoint in a deal with an enterprise value of up to $460 million.