Beauty Industry news and trends

Beauty Industry Gets Its AI Makeover
Retail // November 12, 2025

From foundation matching and real-time consultations to generative marketing and supply chain forecasting, artificial intelligence (AI) is getting integrated into nearly every part of the beauty business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Sally Beauty Plans Move Away From B2B Distribution
Earnings // November 14, 2024

Sally Beauty Holdings is taking steps to refresh its brand and modernize its customer experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Mangomint Raises $35 Million and Debuts Spa-Salon Automation Tool
Connected Economy // September 08, 2024

 Salon/spa software provider Mangomint has raised $35 million in a Series B funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Estée Lauder’s Sales Hit by Asian Headwinds, Mainly in China and Travel Retail 
Retail // November 01, 2023

Change is a constant factor, a reality that can even unsettle the most renowned brands, forcing them to confront various challenges, as is the case with Estée Lauder Companies.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Interviews & Exclusives
Personalized Skincare Puts a Fresh Face on Heyday’s Subscription Model

June 27, 2023
If TikTok told you to rotate your skincare products biweekly, you probably started to rotate your skincare regimen. Or you know someone who did. But while the recommendation could be a solid tip, it lacks personalization. And with insane makeups on personalized skincare services, it’s easy to understand why someone would resort to getting their […]

Digital Payments Makeover Continues for Beauty Services Industry

May 11, 2023
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Digital Wallets Refresh Sales for Cross-Border Beauty eTailers

September 09, 2021
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Quick Reads
Mastercard and L’Oréal Launch Credit Card for Latin America’s Beauty Industry

November 24, 2025
Mastercard and L’Oréal have partnered to offer a credit card designed specifically for the beauty industry in Latin America and the Caribbean. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By […]

Mangomint Raises $35 Million and Debuts Spa-Salon Automation Tool

September 08, 2024
 Salon/spa software provider Mangomint has raised $35 million in a Series B funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Boulevard Brings In $11M For Beauty Biz Software Development

November 05, 2019
Boulevard, a provider of back-office management software for the spa and salon industry, has raised $11 million in a Series A funding round from investors, including Index Ventures and Bonfire...

Madison Reed Launches Try-On Tool

October 26, 2018
Madison Reed has announced the launch of a virtual try-on tool that will help customers test out potential hair colors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...