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Lifestyle 5 years ago

Hair scavenged from Nairobi dump ends up in salon amid COVID-19 pandemic

The pandemic means fewer clients with less money and a hairstylist is cutting down on costs by cleaning and reselling hair from the dumpsite.

Health 5 years ago

Could getting Botox reduce depression?

Although it's better known as a cosmetic treatment used to reduce and prevent wrinkles, Botox could potentially be used as a treatment for depression according to a new review.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Self-pampering at home sans 'me time'

Many salons still offering home services for those reluctant to leave their homes for a hair trim.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Skin whitening creams remain online despite mercury findings

Skin-whitening creams identified as containing potentially dangerous levels of mercury continue to be sold online more than seven months after a watchdog group raised the alarm.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Fair and unlovely: India confronts dark-skin bias

An Indian student is leading a campaign against whitening creams as global anti-racism protests highlight the obsession with fair complexions for many in Asia.

Business 5 years ago

Beauty platform Social Bella secures $58 million funding round

Online beauty marketplace Social Bella has announced that it has closed a US$58 million funding round to support its new business unit and increase its growth in the beauty and personal care sector.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

South Korean 'augmented reality' mirror allows touchless cosmetics

An augmented reality (AR) mirror at the new Seoul flagship boutique of cosmetics powerhouse Amorepacific makes easy work of seeing if that scarlet shade of lipstick or long-lash mascara suits you - even if you're wearing a face mask.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Coty to buy 20% stake in Kim Kardashian West's beauty line: FT

Coty Inc has agreed to buy a 20 percent stake in reality TV star Kim Kardashian West's makeup brand KKW for $200 mln, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

What's in the new Kendall by Kylie Cosmetics collection?

Having collaborated with Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, Kylie Jenner has teamed up with yet another member of her family, her fashion model sister Kendall, for another makeup collaboration.