Nail

Harmony Proteins takes collagen on the go

Harmony Proteins unveiled its Beauty Collagen Water, which comes in crisp apple, blackberry and watermelon flavors, at the Cosmoprof North America trade show.

Focus On: Kiss Products sticks with growth in its 30th year

Officials at Kiss Products believe that they are among the most unique and innovative in the industry, which can help retailers drive stronger sales and generate more profits from an admittingly stagnant marketplace.

Essie names Jonathan Van Ness its first non-female ambassador

Essie has named “Queer Eye” star Jonathan Van Ness its first non-female brand ambassador.

Sally Hansen’s Pride Collection supports GLAAD

Sally Hansen is showing its support for GLAAD with the Pride Collection, which features a rainbow of bold Xtreme Wear shades.

Canon dives into beauty with printable nail art designs

Canon U.S.A is launching printable nail stickers, which can be accessed on the Canon Nail Sticker Creator App, and downloaded to one of its printers.

Garden of Life’s collagen line shapes beauty from within

The Garden of Life Grass-Fed Collagen collection features three products that aim to give structure to skin, muscles, bone, hair and nails.

OPI debuts new “Color is the Answer” mural

OPI and muralist Kent Yoshimura unveiled the “Through the Blossom” mural, which is located at a space in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo community.

Beauty category looks to weather pending storm

DSN looks at five ways beauty brands and retailers are looking to survive a potentially forthcoming industry downturn.

DSN, HRG survey finds 3 indicators of future beauty category growth

A recent survey of retailers, manufacturers and service providers in the beauty category has indicated that current category performance, merchandising execution and retail reinvention are indicators of future growth.

Nail care companies shine in tough category

The nail care category has been showing a slightly dull finish lately, but manufacturers are introducing new ways to make nails dazzle.

Johnson & Johnson to buy OGX shampoo maker for $3.3B

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- Johnson & Johnson is looking to strengthen its position in hair care by agreeing to acquire Vogue International, a privately held personal care products company, for approximately $3.3 billion in cash.

J&J said the acquisition will include the OGX collection of shampoos, conditioners, treatments, styling products, body care and bath products, the FX line of hair styling products, and the Proganix and Maui Moisture hair care lines.

Kiss, Alice + Olivia partner on limited-edition ImPress Manicure collection

The Alice + Olivia x ImPress Press-On Manicure collection features six nail designs created by the fashion brand's CEO and creative director, Stacey Bendet.

Get summer ready with ImPress’ new press-on pedicure

The imPRESS Press-On Pedicure is available in 16 ready-to-wear designs, features gel-finished nails and stands up to everyday wear, the company said.

Global Beauty Care, InnovaDerma win accolades at ECRM

At top from left: Judy Ard, VP of HBC, ECRM; Jack Savdie, Vice President of Sales and Albert Savdie, President, Global Beauty Care; Alex Tomas, Area Manager, DSN. At bottom right, from left: Judy Ard, VP of HBC, ECRM; Peter Mulholland, General Manager Australasia at InnovaDerma Aus & NZ Pty Limited, Louise Ferguson co-founder of SkinnyTan; Alex Tomas, Area Manager, DSN.