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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Typebea Is Scaling Its Hair Care Range and Business
LONDON — The hair care brand Typebea, cofounded by Australian entrepreneur Anna Lahey and musician Rita Ora, recently celebrated its anniversary. The brand already has more than six products on the market, from a shampoo and conditioner, boosting peptides to styling serums. It's now added a 3-in-1 dry shampoo to its range as the business scales. More from WWD Givenchy Beauty Signs Zhao Liying as Global Brand Ambassador EcoBeautyScore Launches in Europe as Consumers Demand More Transparency Elegant Beauty Looks Paraded Down Couture Catwalks 'It cleanses the scalp and creates a volumizing lift, but what's really different about our dry shampoo is that it does have that efficacious dose of baicapil, which is the hero ingredient that's in our G1 peptide hair serum. Baicapil is clinically proven to reduce hair loss and promote hair growth by a staggering 60.3 percent,' said Anna Lahey in an interview with Kieran Lahey, her partner in business and life. Typebea has been taking their products beyond shelf life in bathrooms. They've extended into the travel size market with smaller versions of their products. 'Mini versions of the product in general are a big part of our retailers strategy, such as Sephora and Douglas,' said Kieran Lahey, who is chief executive officer of the brand. According to Typebea, in the first full year of trading, the brand has projected a turnover of between $12 million to $15 million. The brand has experienced a 500 percent growth year-on-year. The brand's biggest market to date is Europe, which accounts for 55 percent of the market share followed by Australia with 33 percent, the U.K. with 9 percent and U.S. at 3 percent. The G1 peptide hair serum is Typebea's hero product and accounts for 44 percent of sales. It's also the number-one hair serum in Sephora in Australia. Scaling and starting a business is nothing new to the Laheys. Anna founded Vida Glow, a collagen and wellness brand in 2014 with Kieran onboard as chief executive officer. The couple continue to operate the business. In 2021, Vida Glow underwent a rebrand during the COVID-19 pandemic and invited Ora to attend the relaunch event for a key sum. 'There was a small group of people at the event because Australia was so strict about the pandemic and Rita was filming 'The Voice.' At the time, Rita overdelivered on all her deliverables [in the contract with Vida Glow],' said Anna. As travel rules relaxed, Anna and Rita met up in London and Los Angeles to have general discussions that led to the subject of starting Typebea together. 'I could tell that there was this interest of her doing something that was her own, as opposed to putting her name to a brand deal. We naturally bonded over hair. Rita had some pretty funny hair stories about committing to a look and for women, much of our identity is our hair,' said Anna. Starting a hair care brand was also a personal sentiment to Ora, who experienced her mother battling cancer and losing all of her hair with chemotherapy. 'As a young teenager, Rita saw the sort of emotional toll that it took on her mum and the identity crisis, if you will, of what losing her hair did to her personality and how that made her feel,' said Anna. Scaling the business was always on the cards for Typebea. The Laheys used their track record with Vida Glow to plan out the first year of the brand. 'We wanted to launch with major retailers from Day One. We're now in 22 countries across Europe with the likes of Sephora, Douglas and Boots because we've worked with them before [on Vida Glow],' said Kieran. Typebea is currently working on its North American strategy as it projects a lot of incoming growth from the region, as well as eyeing up the Middle Eastern and Asian market, where there's promise. Best of WWD Celebrity Colorist Kadi Lee Shares Tips to Protect Hair From Summer's Triple Threats: Sun, Saltwater and Chlorine Kris Jenner's Changing Looks Through the Years and Her New Beauty Routine The 2025 100 Greatest Hair Products of All Time
Daily Mail
17 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Drybar founder Alli Webb debuts a brand-new, anti-blowdry product line after selling company for $255 million
Drybar founder Alli Webb is entering a new chapter in her life - and with that comes an entirely new business venture that's already being sold in Sephora. Webb co-founded Drybar in 2010, a blow-dry-only hair salon that specialized in all different kinds of styles. But this summer, Webb introduced a new haircare line to the world, Messy, which was inspired by her own personal hair journey of discovering that beauty is about more than just perfection. The products, which range from $16 to $34, are all powered by the Rough Dry Method, her low-heat technique that encourages women to style with their hands, twisting strands to achieve effortless waves. 'My number one goal is that women feel really empowered to embrace their hair, and [that] they feel confident in their hair,' Webb recently told FEMAIL in an exclusive interview. She said that the products, which include the Overnight Repair Oil Serum and Rough Dry Hair Styling Cream, are 'meant to really help you embrace what you have.' With Messy, she wants to encourage women to 'embrace this not so perfect look,' something that she's been practicing herself over the past few years. It all started right around the time when she sold Drybar for $255 million in 2019, which she said coincided with a lot of personal struggles, like her mom passing away, a divorce and her son going to rehab for addiction issues - all topics that she tackled in her 2023 memoir, The Messy Truth. The products, which range from $16 to $34, are all powered by the Rough Dry Method , her low heat technique that encourages women to style with their hands, twisting strands to achieve effortless waves 'I was just in this place of, you know, what am I doing next?' Webb told FEMAIL. She knew that in whatever project she ventured to next, she wanted it to have a 'thread' of what she had been dealing with in her personal life. 'While we were all in COVID, I think that that was the biggest informant,' Webb said. 'I feel like I was on a very spiritual, personal journey, and then I wasn't thinking about blowouts, or my hair, we were all just trying to survive,' she continued. But when the pandemic eased years later, she realized that her hair was looking better and healthier than ever. She had mostly stopped using heat, and focused on air drying instead. 'I found myself in this experimental phase of, how do I get my my wavy hair to still feel styled and done without having a blowout, and then, you know, air drying it,' she shared. 'And that's like, when I kind of came up with the twisting and rough drying.' Webb decided that she wanted to create products that support this, as she's always been interested in getting back into the business and creating something new. 'I found myself in this experimental phase of, how do I get my my wavy hair to still feel styled and done without having a blowout, and then, you know, air drying it,' she shared. 'And that's like, when I kind of came up with the twisting and rough drying' She collaborated on Messy with her brother, Michael Landau, who she also co-founded Drybar with. Webb's new method just takes four simple steps, which starts off by applying the Rough Dry Styling Cream to damp hair. Once the product has been applied, you then rough dry your hair about 30 to 50 percent using your fingers, and finishing off with a blow-dryer. After that, you will twist your hair into 1 inch sections. Finally, you'll let your hair dry completely, and then tousle your hair for what she calls an 'effortless, soft wave' all throughout your locks. But for Webb, it's not only the product that counts, but the messaging around it. Each Messy bottle is emblazoned with a mantra, like 'I am transformed,' or 'I will not be broken.' 'I just wanted to create not only a product line that supports your hair, but better and really leaning into your hair, but also one that really speaks to women. That's why all the mantras are on the products,' the founder explained. 'I want women to feel really empowering and almost giving permission to not have a perfect blowout, to look perfect, choose to be a little more authentic and real,' she said. Webb noted that the timing of this product line feels 'incredibly good,' especially for where she is in her own personal journey, and where so many other women seem to be - less is more. 'This message is very, very authentic to me,' she said. Messy is currently being sold in Sephora and on the brand's online website. 'What's fascinating to me is when, when I show up in an event, when I talk to people, they're like, "I want your hair,"' Webb said. 'And I'm like, you can have it.'
The Independent
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
I used Beyoncé's Cécred products on my curly, heat-damaged hair — here are my honest thoughts
When Beyoncé teased a new beauty brand, it was pure pandemonium online. When that was later revealed to be a haircare collection, the reception was overjoyed yet mixed. While some were banking on a wig and extensions brand (Beyoncé reportedly has countless wigs on rotation worth tens to hundreds of thousands), others were excited for a glimpse at the singer's hair secrets — and natural hair. The fact that Beyoncé grew up as a salon kid means that a lot of Cécred's core insight comes from her mother, Tina Knowles. Tina had shown how healthy and long Beyoncé's natural hair was online a few years before we even caught a whisper of Cécred, and the brand rollout showed insightful demos from both, plus an arsenal of notable hair and scalp pros like trichologist Dr Kari Williams. After six years in the making, the result is a masterfully elevated line that outperforms in both aesthetics and formulation with a powerhouse ingredients list honoring the best of science and nature globally. If you're looking for damage repair, moisture, and a power reset for the scalp, these are the strongest pillars I feel Cécred performs the best in. How I tested As a beauty editor, haircare has always been my main focus — especially scalp health, hair growth and loss, damage repair, and black-owned brands for curly-afro types. While my own hair is curly, fine (plus heat and color damaged), and finicky about what products it likes, I know it well, as well as other hair types and how formulations might respond to them. Some of the range I purchased myself and have been using for a year, and while a couple of products didn't earn five stars during my first impressions, giving them more time and learning how to make the most of them changed my mind over time. The remainder of the products were received for review and tested over a month. My expectations for Cécred's varied by product, so I've broken it down for you below: Cécred's clarifying shampoo and scalp scrub: I wanted the product to deeply cleanse and correct my unbalanced scalp, give a satisfying sensory scrub experience that's not too fine or too coarse, and to leave my hair feeling clean yet not squeaky. Cécred's moisturizing deep conditioner: I was looking for something to deeply hydrate rather than strengthen, allow for easy instant detangling after a deep cleanse, and add softness and shine to dry results after just one use. Cécred's reconstructing treatment mask: I wanted it to make hair feel and look stronger, noticeably increase strand elasticity and reduce breakage over time with fewer split ends, and to also allow for easy detangling in the shower. Cécred's fermented rice and rose protein ritual: I was expecting it to function like rival two-step protein/bond-building treatments from the likes of Aphogee, by making hair stronger, more supple, and hydrated after just one use. Cécred's moisture sealing lotion: I was looking for it to add softness, shine, and some hold to my curls, whether worn loose or in hairstyles that require some slicking down. Cécred's nourishing hair oil: To impress me, it needed to lock in moisture as hair dries, and add shine to dried hair day by day. Why you can trust IndyBest U.S. reviews IndyBest U.S. is the ultimate destination for product reviews from The Independent, all of which are a result of real-world testing. Ava Welsing-Kitcher is a beauty editor based in Los Angeles. She has a decade's worth of experience, accruing a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the products that do (and importantly don't) work. She has a particular interest in haircare products, with a focus on scalp health, hair growth and loss, damage repair, and black-owned brands for curly-afro types, making her the perfect candidate for this review of Beyoncé's brand Cécred.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Why Is My Hair Falling Out? Experts Explain The Top Causes for Hair Loss
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." To some extent, hair loss is normal. "On average, a person sheds between 50-to-150 hairs a day," Hannah Gaboardi, a highly experienced trichologist and hair health expert, tells Bazaar. But losing more than your normal amount and experiencing an overall thinning of the hair can be worrying. "One should pay attention when the amount of hair shedding exceeds their typical daily experience," she says of the threshold that varies from person to person. "Additionally, an increase in scalp visibility, accompanied by sensations of tingling or soreness, warrants careful consideration, as it may signal the onset of a less common form of hair loss." Gaboardi recommends seeking professional care before self-medicating or spending on at-home treatments: "One should see an expert if they are experiencing a lot more hair loss while brushing and touching their hair, and if hair strands start hanging off clothing and clogging showers." You should also seek medical advice if you are "experiencing scalp pain and noticing bald spots anywhere across [your] scalp and body," she adds. To understand what might be behind your hair loss, we consulted more hair experts for insights on the top nine reasons why hair falls out. 'Traction alopecia is hair loss that has resulted from repetitive stress or tension on the hair follicle, which compromises its ability to produce and sustain long, strong, healthy hair strands,' explains the consultant trichologist Nicola Smart. 'Hairstyling practices are ultimately to blame here, with tight ponytails, braids, clip-in hair pieces, and weaves being very much the culprits. The more consistently the follicle is abused, the more likely it is to diminish, slowing and preventing blood flow and nutrients to the bulb and subsequent hair shaft.' The result is fine, fluffy pieces of hair or areas of sparseness. Afro-Caribbean women are particularly at risk because they are "more likely to express, celebrate, and accentuate their beauty with intricate styles and designs," says Smart, and "due to the fragility of African hair types from its elliptical follicle shape, this type of styling can lend itself to hair loss." Tip: Get to Know Your Hair"Educate yourself on your own hair so you have a better idea of its limits," advises Smart. "Get a good grasp of its physical characteristics, such as density (how many hairs/follicles you have) and diameter (how thick it is). As well as how it behaves, for example, its porosity levels and elasticity. By learning more about your hair, you can learn to avoid doing things that it doesn't like."Then, "be mindful of how you handle your hair, which means once it's in that ponytail, loosen it just one last time to ensure it isn't too tight and avoid doing any intricate styling when you are in a rush," continues Smart. "Insist that braids, extensions, and weaves are installed loosely, and if they prove too tight, remove them without hesitation. Resist the urge to constantly slick hair tightly into a style and finally, change it up. One of the key issues with traction is the repetitive tension, so attempt to avoid this by varying styles." CCCA, which stands for central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, is another type of hair loss, especially common in Afro-Caribbean hair types, which tends to present as a gradual circular pattern of thinning on the crown of the head. This sounds like what Viola Davis was describing when she spoke about her hair loss struggles, telling Vulture magazine that she woke up to a "big splash of bald on the top of my head." A genetic component is likely, but the traditional use of hot combs, chemical relaxers, and excessive tensions from braids and extensions exacerbate the predisposition. CCCA can lead to permanent hair loss due to scarring of the hair follicle, necessitating treatment and the prompt identification of reduced styling. Tip: Change Your StyleIf you are struggling with very fine hair or areas of sparseness, how you wear your hair can help minimise its appearance. "In general, if you have finer hair, don't grow it too long," suggests hairstylist Neil Moodie. "The longer it gets, the weaker the hair gets, and so it can tend to look lank, straggly, and not healthy. Instead, focus on creating layers within shorter styles to get a bit more height. I wouldn't recommend really short layers, though, because they can highlight the fineness of the hair."Less can also be more with fine hair. You might assume that using lots of volumising products will help, but it can actually show how fine your hair is by lifting it up. Instead, keep styling to a minimum and focus on adding moisture to your regimen to maintain the elasticity of your hair. Plus, to conceal sparness, try changing your parting or use a tinted product, such as Color Wow's Root Cover Up, to fill in any gaps. And speak to your doctor or a trichologist if you are concerned about excessive hair shedding.$34.50 at Stress can have an impact on almost every aspect of mental and physical well-being, and our hair is no exception. Stressful circumstances raise levels of the hormone cortisol, which triggers your natural "fight or flight" response. This, in turn, "negatively impacts your hair growth cycle", says the trichologist Anabel Kingsley, by channelling your body's resources elsewhere (to the muscles and brain, for example) and by "affecting nutrient absorption, messing with hormone levels and impacting the health of your scalp." It can lead to a hair shedding condition known as telogen effluvium, whereby the hair's normal growing and shedding cycle is disrupted, causing there to be less hair in the growing phase, and more in the resting and shedding phases. In this case, once the stress-causing lifestyle factors are addressed, the body should recover from the disruption on its own. Hair thinning may also be a sign of iron, vitamin D, and B12 deficiencies, or a lack of protein in your diet. The latter is especially noteworthy as the protein keratin provides the strength and structure of hair, which is why vegetarians and vegans may find their hair becomes less full and glossy after making the switch if they are not careful. Tip: Prioritize Your Health (And Consider Supplements)Alongside recognising times of stress in your life, monitoring your diet to ensure it contains enough protein and iron can help both your health and your hair, as can adding more omega-3 oils (found in oily fish like salmon and seeds including chia and flax) into your meals. Check for deficiencies with a blood test via your doctor, and focus on getting the aforementioned nutrients from your food first and foremost, but know that supplements can also be helpful, such as Viviscal's Hair Growth Supplements.$36.99 at Up to 80 percent of permanent hair loss is due to genetic factors, so it is worth speaking to your parents to see whether thinning hair runs in your family, for example, in the form of male or female pattern hair loss. In some cases, though, hair loss is the result of a medical condition, such as alopecia areata, which is caused by an autoimmune disorder. Importantly, this is different from the traction alopecia explained above. A link between coronavirus and hair loss has also been made. A survey by the UK's Institute of Trichologists (IoT)—a professional body for those who treat hair and scalp disorders—found that 79 percent of its members had seen cases of 'post-COVID hair loss' in their clinics. Consultant trichologist and chair of the IoT, Eva Proudman, tells The Guardian this can be due to the high temperatures and loss of appetite that are symptoms of the virus, causing temporary excessive hair shedding. However, pandemic-induced stress could also have caused many cases of telogen effluvium, as outlined above. Tip: Speak to a DoctorIt is worth consulting your doctor for guidance if you are struggling to identify the reason for hair thinning or if your hair loss is becoming substantial. That way, you can not only discuss your general health and identify your stress and hormone levels, but also receive expert advice on whether something more serious is to blame. Hormonal changes from pregnancy not only affect your skin, but they also have an impact on your hair. When you are pregnant, the glow your complexion seems to have is mirrored in how glossy and thick your hair tends to be. Unfortunately, post-pregnancy, it can feel like it is falling out at an unprecedented rate. Again, it's due to telogen effluvium, whereby hairs that were kept in the growth phase move all at once into the telogen (shedding) phase, creating substantial hair fall. Hormonal changes during menopause can also lead to hair loss. "With aging, nearly everyone has some hair loss, and the rate of hair growth slows," explains Moodie. "Hair strands become smaller, have less pigment, and many hair follicles also stop producing new hairs. So the thick, coarse hair of a young adult eventually becomes thin, fine, light-colored hair." This process is accelerated in perimenopausal women, where the consequent fall in female hormones, especially estrogen, which is essential in promoting hair growth, coupled with the rise in testosterone, can cause hair to thin and not regenerate. Tip: Don't PanicIt is crucial to understand that this supposed process of growth and loss is part of an illusion. Your hormones rise during pregnancy, affecting your hair growth cycle and delaying shedding in the process. This means the hair you would naturally lose each day builds up, leading to seemingly thicker hair. When your hormones return to normal, your hair-loss cycle reboots, making you experience what seems like significant hair loss but is actually a build-up from the past nine months. Even when hair loss is more permanent, which is linked to aging and menopause, periods of accelerated hair loss during this time are likely to calm and become manageable. Overuse of heat styling tools, such as your hairdryer, curling wand, and straighteners, can cause your hair to dry out, become prone to breakage, and be more likely to fall out, especially if you use them daily. This is because excessive heat weakens the hair shaft. Dry, frizzy hair caused by heat damage can also become more difficult to style, yet tackling this side effect (as many of us do) by using our hot tools even more often will only exacerbate rather than solve the issue. Tip: Control the Heat"I highly recommend everyone uses heated hair tools that have a temperature gauge, so you can lower it," says Moodie. "This will cause less stress to the hair shaft." GHD's Helios Hairdryer and Dyson's Supersonic are two great examples. Additionally, avoiding going over the same section of hair with a temperature-controlled pair of straighteners or curling iron can help minimize the damage, too. You should also double the protection by using a heat defence spray and towel-dry your hair gently but thoroughly before picking up your tools to minimise the time spent using them. Dyeing your hair too often, especially if you are using bleach, can also lead to hair loss. "When hair is over-processed", explains Moodie, "it will generally snap off and break due to hair being damaged by the chemicals for too long. This causes the hair to lose its elasticity completely." Hair that has been over-dyed is often dry and straw-like, with choppy, uneven layers and a lack of volume caused by strands that have snapped, which can also make thinning more obvious. Tip: Take a BreakIf you frequently dye and style your hair, try taking a break from these habits for a month or so to see if they are the prominent cause of your hair loss. Semi-permanent color or highlighting and balayage techniques can also be less harsh on your hair, so seek a hair consultation before your next salon appointment to see what options are out there. Hair conditioning treatments, such as Philip Kingsley's Elasticiser and Briogeo's Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask can also help improve the condition of your hair after a trip to your colorist. Brushing your hair thoroughly will stimulate your scalp, which can encourage hair growth, so it's important not to skip this step of your haircare routine. However, you must be gentle. If you tend to tug and pull your hair or hear ripping sounds as you brush it, you are likely applying too much pressure or combing in the wrong manner, which will cause breakage and a lack of hair growth. The same is true if you tend to brush your hair as soon as you step out of the shower, as your hair is most fragile when wet. Tip: Use the right tools"Look for a brush with rounded, plastic prongs and a vented, cushioned base," says Kingsley, such as the Philip Kingsley Vented Paddle Brush. This will help to detangle your hair and give you control as you brush without the need for excess force. Always comb from the ends, using your hands to secure your hair as you do so to avoid pulling, and then move slowly upwards. If you are struggling, use a detangling spray (and reassess whether you need to use more conditioner in the shower) alongside a wide-tooth comb to minimise breakage. This technique can be especially useful for curly hair that tends to frizz when overly brushed, as you can counteract the knots and tangles that cause breakage without compromising your style. "Research has also discovered that hair loss can be seasonal for some people," Moodie continues. "Around 10 percent of a person's hair can go into a resting phase, when hair can fall out. Women apparently experience slightly higher rates of hair fall during the month of July, which, in turn, sees the effect of hair falling out in mid-October or November." Tip: Get Regular TrimsHaving regular trims will help maintain healthy hair, as the longer you leave it between cuts, the more likely it is to split and break, especially at the ends, accentuating the appearance of thin hair. Taming your ends can make a significant difference while you wait for any shedding to pass. You Might Also Like 4 Investment-Worthy Skincare Finds From Sephora The 17 Best Retinol Creams Worth Adding to Your Skin Care Routine
New York Times
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- New York Times
How to Swim-Proof Your Hair
Beauty School, a series from T Magazine, answers common beauty questions with help from creative people who've become experts on the job. Sign up here to find us in your inbox once a month, and send any questions of your own to tmagazine@ If you spend any time swimming — whether at the beach or in a pool — it's worth fine-tuning your hair care routine to counteract the harsh effects of salt water and chlorine. Plus, 'hair, much like skin, is vulnerable to UV damage,' says the Los Angeles-based hairstylist Vernon François. 'Sun exposure can compromise the integrity of the hair's outer layer, causing dryness, frizz, breakage and color fading.' Here, tips for nourishing and protecting your strands, from François and two other experts: Kelia Moniz, a professional surfer who lives in Hawaii and owns the streetwear store Honolulu Pawnshop; and Jasmine Tookes, a model and co-founder of the body care brand Brunel who spends most summers on the Mediterranean coast. Kelia Moniz, 32, surfer and store owner Salt and sun can make hair really dry, and as a surfer, I can be in the ocean for hours, seven days a week. I mist on a leave-in conditioner before I go in. I like Ebb Ocean Club Detangling Tonic Spray because it's reef-safe; I'm mindful that whatever I apply comes off in the water. My favorite kind of hair is after I've been surfing, when I rinse out a little of the salt and run my fingers through it. The hair's full of texture — salt is like a natural volumizing mousse. To enhance my curls, I often use Kérastase's Curl Manifesto daily moisturizing frizz-reducing treatment, a light leave-in conditioner that also helps with frizz. Caring for your scalp helps with overall hair health, so I do a scalp ritual every couple of weeks. I apply Act + Acre's Scalp Detox oil to dry skin, let it sit for five minutes, then wash off with Davines' Oi Shampoo. After that, I exfoliate with Anablue's Scalp Cleanser, which contains thick, hydrating argan oil and Himalayan sea salt minerals. I follow with another quick shampoo and then the Oi Conditioner, which smells incredible. My hair gets dry and coarse, so I usually get it trimmed every two months. My hairdresser uses Olaplex's No. 3 Hair Perfector to put strength and life back into it. Jasmine Tookes, 34, model and beauty brand founder My hair can get frizzy after I've been in the pool, so I love applying a deep conditioning mask, like Unite's 7Seconds Masque, beforehand. I don't use a lot, maybe a nickel-size amount. I dampen my hair in the shower, put the formula in and then wrap my hair into a bun and secure it with a scrunchie. That slicked-back bun is my favorite holiday style because it's low maintenance and a great way to show off beautiful, sun-kissed skin. In the summer, I always have Gisou's Honey Infused Hair Oil in my pool bag. It makes my hair really silky, and it smells great. When I get out of the pool, I'll apply a couple of pipettes, then brush the oil through with a small Mason Pearson. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
