African-American hair

Aveda Develops Game-Changing Care for Curls and Coils, Made for Real Life

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aveda, the purpose-driven pioneer of plant-powered, high-performance hair care, announces the launch of be curly advanced™, a game-changing new lineup of products created specifically for curls, coils and waves.

Key Points: 
  • Aveda R&D and Aveda Texture Team Artists refined formulas over a 4-year period of trial and error to ensure efficacy, and outstanding results for curls, coils and waves.
  • Aveda be curly advanced™ Co-Wash (SRP: $50)
    Gentle, sulfate cleanser free co-wash removes build-up between wash days without stripping curls and coils.
  • Aveda be curly advanced™ Curl Perfecting Primer (SRP: $41)
    Preps curls for styling by detangling and sealing the cuticle.
  • be curly advanced™ is available starting April 24, 2024 in Aveda salons, spas, stores and online at aveda.com.

In Celebration of Black Business Month, Purpose Toys (U.S.A.'s Largest and Most Widely Distributed Black-owned CULTURE-Driven Toy Company), Announces International Expansion of its Wildly Popular NATURALISTAS Natural Hair Fashion Doll Line with WALMART Ca

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In Celebration of Black Business Month, DeeDee Wright-Ward, creator of the viral NATURALISTAS Natural Hair Fashion Doll Line and CEO of California-based Purpose Toys (U.S.A.'s largest Black-owned, African American-founded, CULTURE-driven toy company, and leader of Natural Hair products for kids) announces the international expansion of NATURALISTAS, and the first retail partnership under their ambitious international distribution plan with Walmart Canada.

Key Points: 
  • NATURALISTAS are a line of fun, contemporary (11.5-inch) Natural Hair fashion dolls, created to celebrate children with coily, curly, loc'd, and naturally textured hair.
  • In 2022, Purpose Toys successfully launched NATURALISTAS, as the world's first all-Black (Black-owned) Natural Hair fashion doll line sold at major retail.
  • "We are honored to kick off Black Business Month with the announcement and celebration of Purpose Toys' and NATURALISTAS' international expansion into Canada.
  • NATURALISTAS are distributed through Purpose Toys and are currently available at Walmart (CAN) and Walmart (US), as well as other major retailers across the U.S.

FOURTH NATIONAL CROWN DAY EXTENDS CELEBRATION TO COMMEMORATE THE INAUGURAL SIGNING OF THE CROWN ACT ON JULY 3

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National CROWN Day, presented by Dove and the CROWN Coalition, is back and expanded to a two-week celebration to commemorate the inaugural signing of the first CROWN Act (July 3, 2019) to "Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair." This year's celebrations mark the fourth CROWN Day, and will kick-off during the 2023 BET Awards, followed by several signature events during the ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans, LA.

Key Points: 
  • The hallmark event of National CROWN Day is the annual CROWN Awards on Sunday, July 2.
  • 2023 National CROWN Day celebrations include:
    June 12 – Beloved children's YouTube series Gracie's Corner releases special "Gracie's CROWN" episode , spotlighting the importance of loving and celebrating your hair.
  • July 3 - National CROWN Day – Black Hair Independence Day will kick-off with a "CROWNs & Conversations" breakfast celebration in New Orleans, LA.
  • Visit Dove.com/CROWN to learn more about the CROWN movement and be sure to tag #CROWNProud on all CROWN Day celebration posts.

DOVE AND BELOVED CHILDREN'S YOUTUBE SERIES, "GRACIE'S CORNER" CELEBRATE THE BEAUTY OF NATURAL HAIR AND CROWN MOVEMENT WITH NEW SHORT, "GRACIE'S CROWN"

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Dove announced a strategic alliance with "Gracie's Corner," a beloved children's YouTube series, to celebrate the beauty of natural hair and help educate families about the CROWN movement and need to Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair. In this special new short titled "Gracie's CROWN," premiering on the "Gracie's Corner" YouTube channel on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 8:00am EST, Gracie explains the importance of loving your hair and the CROWN Act to her audience and their parents. This short will kick-off a series of celebratory events and initiatives leading up to National CROWN Day on July 3, 2023, a nationwide celebration of Black Hair Independence Day. 

Key Points: 
  • "Gracie's Corner" has surpassed 2 million YouTube subscribers, and viral moments from the brand include songs centered around loving one's natural hair, celebrating Black history, and respecting others.
  • The official Gracie's Corner CROWN filter can be accessed by searching Gracie's CROWN Filter under effects on Instagram.
  • The CROWN Act movement recognizes that natural hair is a core aspect of Black culture and should be celebrated rather than stigmatized.
  • Join Dove and "Gracie's Corner" in taking action to #PassTheCROWN and help end race-based hair discrimination by signing the official CROWN Act petition at Dove.com/CROWN.

Global Laser Hair Loss Treatment Market Report 2021: Initiatives Focused on Increasing Awareness of Alopecia Areata to Spur the Market - Forecast to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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The "Laser Hair Loss Treatment - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Laser Hair Loss Treatment - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Demand for non-invasive and pain-less treatment options is also fuelling demand for treatments like laser hair loss treatment.
  • Consumers have also been showing much confidence in some of the technologically advanced laser options developed recently for laser hair loss treatment.
  • Increasing proliferation of alternatives to laser hair loss treatment however, hold the potential to hinder anticipated growth for the market.

Advent International to Acquire bareMinerals, BUXOM, and Laura Mercier from Shiseido Americas

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Thursday, August 26, 2021
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Advent International (Advent), one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement with Shiseido Americas Corporation (Shiseido Americas), a subsidiary of Shiseido Company, Limited (Shiseido), under which a newly formed affiliate of Advent, AI Beauty Holdings Ltd., will acquire three of Shiseido Americas iconic cosmetics brands, bareMinerals, BUXOM, and Laura Mercier.

Key Points: 
  • Advent International (Advent), one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement with Shiseido Americas Corporation (Shiseido Americas), a subsidiary of Shiseido Company, Limited (Shiseido), under which a newly formed affiliate of Advent, AI Beauty Holdings Ltd., will acquire three of Shiseido Americas iconic cosmetics brands, bareMinerals, BUXOM, and Laura Mercier.
  • Prestige makeup brand Laura Mercier was founded in 1996 and pioneered the natural, flawless face category.
  • We are strong believers in the bareMinerals, BUXOM, and Laura Mercier brands, said Tricia Glynn, a Managing Director at Advent.
  • Shiseido Americas Corporation is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Shiseido Company, Limited (TSE:4911), a leading global beauty company.

Wakati Hair Presents "Crowned Series" Celebrating The Timeless Textures Of Black Hair

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wakati Hair - an emerging haircare brand catering to African American hair textures - will unveil itssocial-facing Crowned Series campaign on August 4, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wakati Hair - an emerging haircare brand catering to African American hair textures - will unveil itssocial-facing Crowned Series campaign on August 4, 2021.
  • This series encompasses meaningful conversations around using Black hair as an expression of agency and advocacy to personal experiences of workplace discrimination, bedtime rituals, and the strength, versatility, range, and uniqueness of Black hair.
  • As a brand that celebrates and respects the timelessness of natural hair textures, it was important for Wakati to provide a forum for powerful, beautiful and game-changing Black women to be open and have brave conversations around their Black hair experiences and celebrate Black beauty.
  • "Hair is so much more than hair to the Black community," says Kenya Foy, Brand Marketing, Wakati.

Legendary Bronner Bros. Beauty Show Returns to New Orleans To Celebrate 75TH Anniversary

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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With the creative theme "Every Version of You," the BB Show is the largest and longest-running multicultural beauty trade show in the US.

Key Points: 
  • With the creative theme "Every Version of You," the BB Show is the largest and longest-running multicultural beauty trade show in the US.
  • BB will work closely with the City of New Orleans and convention officials to ensure adherence to COVID-19 protocols.
  • "Just as all eyes are on the world's top athletes in Tokyo, Bronner Bros. is hosting the industry's most innovative and creative stylists for 'The Olympics' of Black beauty.
  • As we emerge from the pandemic, this will be our most exciting Show ever," said James Bronner, SVP of Show Operations, Bronner Bros.

VEGAMOUR Announces $80 Million Minority Growth Investment by General Atlantic to Fuel Continued Expansion as a Category Leader in Hair Wellness

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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b'VEGAMOUR, a premium, direct-to-consumer, clean hair wellness brand, today announced $80M in funding from General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm.

Key Points: 
  • b'VEGAMOUR, a premium, direct-to-consumer, clean hair wellness brand, today announced $80M in funding from General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm.
  • All of VEGAMOUR\xe2\x80\x99s products are clean, vegan and formulated with proprietary phytoactive ingredients clinically proven to help promote abundant and radiant-looking hair.
  • VEGAMOUR has emerged as a differentiated solution from traditional hair care products, which are often formulated with potentially harmful and synthetic chemicals.
  • Through its expanding line of best-selling topical serums, organically-sourced supplements and natural hair maintenance and scalp health products, VEGAMOUR hopes to redefine the hair care category with its holistic, inside-out approach to hair wellness.

Award-Winning Clean Hair Care Brand Innersense Organic Beauty Launches Detox Hair Mask

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
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b'CONCORD, Calif., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning clean beauty brand Innersense Organic Beauty makes it easier than ever to switch to clean hair care with the April 15, 2021 debut of Detox Hair Mask.

Key Points: 
  • b'CONCORD, Calif., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning clean beauty brand Innersense Organic Beauty makes it easier than ever to switch to clean hair care with the April 15, 2021 debut of Detox Hair Mask.
  • It\'s ideal for those looking to expedite their transition to clean hair care, or for dedicated clean beauty users who occasionally stray from their clean hair care routines.\n"When switching to natural hair products, there is often a detoxing period of about 14 days," shares Greg Starkman, Founder of Innersense Organic Beauty.
  • Detox Hair Mask quickly and effectively removes the residue and build up, allowing the hair and scalp to absorb and interact more effectively with our natural clean hair care ingredients.
  • Detox Hair Mask makes it easy for those looking to transition to clean beauty," says Joanne Starkman, Founder of Innersense Organic Beauty.