Beauty industry

K-beauty’s next chapter centres on ‘whole self’ wellness, according to Olive Young report

Olive Young’s purchasing data shows double-digit annual growth in wellness product consumption among this age group since 2022.

Is your scalp the new ‘It’ body part?

Ms Ritsuko Borges, founder of the Japanese head spa Masa.Kanai, applies a scalp-focused treatment in Manhattan on Oct 9. Ms Borges gives her client a “carbon bath”, which uses concentrated carbonic acid to remove build-up on the scalp.

South Korea’s beauty tourism players fear ugly impact from tax refund termination

The percentage of foreign patients who underwent plastic surgery rose by 26 per cent, from 90,494 patients in 2019 to 114,074 in 2023.

Want to start a home-based business? Here are 3 things aspiring entrepreneurs need to know

Republic Polytechnic business student Seah Rui En, who runs popular home-based salon NailsbyNoki, at her place on Nov 19, 2025.

Pantone 2026 colour of the year is a shade of white called ‘Cloud Dancer’

Pantone said Cloud Dancer, also known as Pantone 11-4201, has an “aerated presence” which acted as “a whisper of calm and peace in a noisy world".

US pet company Lil Luv Dog launches Goop-like beauty and lifestyle brand for dogs

Driven by TikTok trends, new beauty brands target children

Child-focused beauty products are part of a broad society-wide trend.

Wan Yang’s sudden closure: Customers report losses of more than $29,000 in unused packages, says CASE

In total, consumers have reported losses of more than $29,000 in unused prepaid packages.

Miss Jamaica remains in ICU after fall from Miss Universe 2025 stage

Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry was walking on stage when she missed her step and fell completely off the stage.

Miss Mexico who staged walkout after insult by organiser wins Miss Universe title in surprise twist

Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch is crowned Miss Universe during the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok.

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