New Zealand announces world first, “groundbreaking” move to ban ‘forever chemicals’ by 2026

New Zealand announces world first, “groundbreaking” move to ban ‘forever chemicals’ by 2026

From 2026, New Zealand is set to become the first country to ban the use of “forever chemicals” in cosmetics. The decision by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)..

ghd launch chronos, the brand’s most advanced hair styler to date

ghd launch chronos, the brand’s most advanced hair styler to date

Today, ghd unveiled the latest extension to its premium styler stable, chronos, aptly named after the Greek god of time. This cutting-edge hair styler is heralded as the..

How to manage salon client complaints

How to manage salon client complaints

Service recovery is what we do when things go wrong, according to salon business expert, Liz McKeon. This process includes; How do we define a client complaint? “When..

The five biggest beauty packaging trends for 2024

The five biggest beauty packaging trends for 2024

Quadpack, a global manufacturer and provider of cosmetics packaging solutions, has distilled the key beauty packaging trends to expect in 2024. According to Quadpack, consumers are adapting the..

Le Tan comes out on top in new self-tanning survey

Le Tan comes out on top in new self-tanning survey

According to a recent survey by Canstar Blue, Le Tan is dominating the highly competitive self-tanning industry, achieving the highest rankings across various categories. In the survey, the..

9 financial planning tips for salon owners

9 financial planning tips for salon owners

Salon business financial planning is an ongoing process. If you don’t have an accurate grasp of your financial situation, your business plans will be based on little more than..

New Zealand’s Cosmetics & Personal Care sector outperforms Australia in Q3 2023

New Zealand’s Cosmetics & Personal Care sector outperforms Australia in Q3 2023

In the third quarter of 2023, the Cosmetics & Personal Care sector in New Zealand outperformed Australia, according to the latest manufacturing data presented in the Unleashed Manufacturing..

Year in review: These were 2023’s biggest beauty trends

Year in review: These were 2023’s biggest beauty trends

As we approach the new year, ProCollective takes a moment to reflect on 2023’s most popular trends across hair, skin, and makeup. By analysing search data and research..

The Industry Awards 2023: All the emerging talent you need to know

The Industry Awards 2023: All the emerging talent you need to know

Last month, New Zealand’s hair, beauty, and barbering industries came together at The Industry Awards to celebrate excellence in training, business, and creative. Organised by HITO | Te..

The top 6 global consumer trends for 2024

The top 6 global consumer trends for 2024

As the year draws to close, it’s the opportune time to take stock of your customer and ask yourself, ‘how can I better meet their demands next year?’..