Hair

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ampro Industries, the maker of protein styling gels and the Shine 'n Jam product line, has expanded its portfolio with the new Clear Ice brand.

Building off the strength of clear protein styling gel, Clear Ice, Ampro created a protein-free version that remains alcohol-free and has been enhanced with coconut oil to make the Ultra Hold gel more moisturizing and flake free.

Shaving trends among men — or rather the lack thereof — has shaken up the razor segment a bit as more men are opting to sport facial hair, but manufacturers remain optimistic as they churn out new innovations and see a decline of “loaded pantries” on the horizon.

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BALTIMORE, Md. — Indie beauty brand Oyin Handmade has announced that, starting in April, its products will be available in select Target stores across the country and online at Target.com.

TAMPA BAY, Fla. — The Stephan Co., a developer of hair and skin care products, has created a new line of hair care products designed specifically for Latinas. Enter Imágen.

The Imágen line is comprised of consists of six products:

SHELTON, Conn. — Schick, an Energizer Personal Care brand, has officially announced the launch of its new Schick Hydro 5 Groomer, a 4-in-1 facial hair styling tool designed to simplify, enhance and personalize grooming routines for men.

DENVER — Men’s grooming brand American Crew has debuted the hottest trends in men's haircuts and style. Much like the bold patterns and color-blocking combinations that will rule men's fashion and provide a range of style options for spring/summer 2014, men's grooming in 2014 is all about versatility.

Taking inspiration from "retro" shapes, the Independent Collection features three new cuts – Ezra, Hamilton and James – each styled in three ways.

LOS ANGELES — Hair care brand Joico has teamed up with beauty online retail solution Loxa Beauty to bring stylists, consumers and products together through an online shopping platform.
 
The beauty industry was rooted in the ability to experience products in-store through the five senses, but that notion is changing and evolving into a virtual beauty counter. Through this partnership, beginning mid-March, Joico will maintain its position as salon/stylist expert, while making its products directly accessible to consumers.

NEW YORK — Unilever’s Clear Scalp & Hair has partnered with NBC's "The Voice" for season six as the official hair care sponsor of the singing competition.

The multiplatform partnership will include custom content featuring personal stories of past "Voice" artists to celebrate resilience together with Clear Scalp & Hair. In addition, as part of the initiative, Clear Scalp & Hair will join NBC's "The Voice," as the official title sponsor of "The Voice Live Tour" to launch summer 2014 across the United States.