
Glam+Go Is On The Go: The Blowout Concept Has Ambitious Plans To Multiply Locations
For many American women, Drybar is synonymous with blowout. Glam+Go is looking to change that with services that are affordable, quick, consistent and, increasingly, expanding. While the budding blowout contender isn’t yet running 100-plus locations like Drybar,...

How Natural Beauty Brand 100% Pure Took Over Distribution To Control Its Own Destiny
Ric Kostick, co-founder and CEO of 100% Pure, has a confession to make. “I’m not that good at convincing buyers to take the brand,” he says. “We aren’t really partnered with any big retailers, and it might...

With An Unsuccessful SeedInvest Campaign In Its Rear-view Mirror, From Molly With Love Gives Crowdfunding A Second Try On Indiegogo
Molly Beane won’t let a misstep stop her. Her skincare brand, From Molly With Love, didn’t reach its capital target during a SeedInvest campaign last year, but she’s moved on from that letdown to return to...

Eight Beauty Brands Reflect On Challenges They Faced During The Holiday Shopping Season
The holidays can be hectic even when you’re not running an indie beauty brand. Factor in handling Black Friday deals, Cyber Monday shipping issues and the Boxing Day rush—and you’ve got a very stressful season for small business...

“Part Of A Movement Away From Consumerism”: Daughter Of The Land Is The Beauty Industry’s Conscience
These days, consumers are increasingly demanding companies have qualities they admire in people, and be real, ethical and trustworthy. Ashley Spierer’s Daughter of the Land is meeting the exacting expectations to become a do-no-evil role model for...