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The Top Trends That Will Define Beauty in 2026

From global K-beauty category expansion to at-home medspa alternatives, beauty is becoming even more expert-led, targeted and internationally influenced in 2026.

The Top Trends That Will Define Beauty in 2026

From global K-beauty category expansion to at-home medspa alternatives, beauty is becoming even more expert-led, targeted and internationally influenced in 2026.


The Best of BoF 2025: A Boom Year Gets Complicated

Fragrance entered 2025 riding a luxury scent frenzy, global demand and buzzy launches. Now, signs of saturation and market bifurcation are emerging.

The Best of BoF 2025: A Boom Year Gets Complicated

Fragrance entered 2025 riding a luxury scent frenzy, global demand and buzzy launches. Now, signs of saturation and market bifurcation are emerging.


Beauty Brands Are Finding Their Next Customers on the Operating Table

As interest in surgical procedures and so-called “tweakments” builds, a new cottage industry is emerging. Brands are targeting patients looking to maximise, extend and protect the results.

Beauty Brands Are Finding Their Next Customers on the Operating Table

As interest in surgical procedures and so-called “tweakments” builds, a new cottage industry is emerging. Brands are targeting patients looking to maximise, extend and protect the results.


Indie Perfume Brand Maison Crivelli Expands Africa Presence

The fine French perfume house, known for its premium scents including Hibiscus Mahajád and Tuberose Astrale, is targeting dynamic countries like Nigeria and Ghana.

Indie Perfume Brand Maison Crivelli Expands Africa Presence

The fine French perfume house, known for its premium scents including Hibiscus Mahajád and Tuberose Astrale, is targeting dynamic countries like Nigeria and Ghana.


Why Are Barrette Sales Spiking? Thank Ozempic.

Hair loss is on the rise, in step with GLP-1 drug usage and general stress levels, and causing a measurable shift in clip preferences.

Why Are Barrette Sales Spiking? Thank Ozempic.

Hair loss is on the rise, in step with GLP-1 drug usage and general stress levels, and causing a measurable shift in clip preferences.


How Tariffs Are Reshaping the Fragrance Boom

US-imposed tariffs were blamed for slowdowns in the earnings reports of several prominent fragrance makers, but the full picture of what’s next for the category goes a little deeper.

How Tariffs Are Reshaping the Fragrance Boom

US-imposed tariffs were blamed for slowdowns in the earnings reports of several prominent fragrance makers, but the full picture of what’s next for the category goes a little deeper.


Exclusive: Gap Taps Beauty Label Summer Fridays for Collaboration

For the first time, the retailer is partnering with a beauty brand for an apparel collaboration, as it prepares to launch fragrance next year.

Exclusive: Gap Taps Beauty Label Summer Fridays for Collaboration

For the first time, the retailer is partnering with a beauty brand for an apparel collaboration, as it prepares to launch fragrance next year.


The Pumpkin Spice Shortage Is Here

How climate change and YouTube bakes made beauty brands panic — and pivot — from one of their favourite ingredients this year.

The Pumpkin Spice Shortage Is Here

How climate change and YouTube bakes made beauty brands panic — and pivot — from one of their favourite ingredients this year.


How Gift Sets Became Big Beauty Business

Gift sets have transitioned from being a stocking stuffer at a more affordable price to a luxury offering driving this holiday season’s sales.

How Gift Sets Became Big Beauty Business

Gift sets have transitioned from being a stocking stuffer at a more affordable price to a luxury offering driving this holiday season’s sales.


Why Beauty Brands Are Rushing to West Africa in December

A surge in diaspora tourism to Ghana and Nigeria during the festive ‘Detty December’ season has become a bankable opportunity for brands eager to push into a new market — and shopping holiday.

Why Beauty Brands Are Rushing to West Africa in December

A surge in diaspora tourism to Ghana and Nigeria during the festive ‘Detty December’ season has become a bankable opportunity for brands eager to push into a new market — and shopping holiday.


Sol de Janeiro Moves Beyond the Mist

Viral fragrance mists helped the body care brand top $2 billion in sales. Now, founder and chief executive Heela Yang speaks exclusively to The Business of Beauty about its next frontier.

Sol de Janeiro Moves Beyond the Mist

Viral fragrance mists helped the body care brand top $2 billion in sales. Now, founder and chief executive Heela Yang speaks exclusively to The Business of Beauty about its next frontier.


Black Friday’s Latest Boom: Plastic Surgery Clinics

Nip. Tuck. Get 30 percent off.