Bumpcology Is Building Sales By Going After Body Hair That’s Gone Awry

In more than 13 years as a waxing specialist, Tiffany Piggee has become familiar with hair in every crevice of the human body. When one is twisted in the wrong direction, the self-proclaimed jedi waxstar whips out her...

PurPicks Is A Review Platform Clean Beauty Fans Can Call Their Own (No More Scouring Stars On Amazon)

After introducing Canadian safe skincare certification CertClean nearly three years ago, Jenise Lee faced an unforeseen occupational hazard: Constant questions about which beauty products were her favorites. She doled out details on her choices, but grew concerned...

Amy Galper And Christina Daigneault Bring Mindfulness To DIY Beauty Product Making With Their New Book

When consumers buy beauty products at stores, it’s difficult for them to fully understand the roots of what’s inside the bottles. In their book “Plant-Powered Beauty,” Amy Galper and Christina Daigneault invite readers to appreciate beauty ingredients...

Fear Factor: Indie Beauty Brand Founders Share The Scariest Business Moments They’ve Faced

In this edition of Beauty Independent’s ongoing series posing questions to beauty entrepreneurs, we ask 12 founders and executives: What’s been the scariest moment you’ve encountered at your brand?

Loveskin Steers Clear Of The Same Ol’ Skincare By Initiating Customization Program

Loveskin and The Dark Heart Beard Co. are getting to know their customers one-on-one through a new customization program. At the websites of the Auckland-based natural brands founded by Joanna Lehndorf with partner Gareth Edwards in...