Sally Beauty Faces Lawsuits Over Private Label Hair Relaxers Amid Bodily Injury Claims

SALLY BEAUTY, Texas – Sally Beauty, a prominent retailer specializing in beauty products, is grappling with the ramifications of numerous lawsuits related to its private label hair relaxers. For years, the company has marketed these products, manufactured by RNA Corporation, alongside various other brands. However, recent legal challenges, which include cases in both the United States and Canada, have thrust the company into a contentious spotlight. Clients have filed hundreds of lawsuits against Sally Beauty, alleging serious bodily injury attributed to the use of its hair relaxers. These claims have gained traction as part of … Read more

AME Awards 2025 Celebrate Bold Marketing Innovations: Champions Tackle Social Issues from Beauty Standards to Immigrant Rights

New Delhi — The New York Festivals AME Awards®, honoring marketing effectiveness globally since 1994, revealed its winners for 2025. This year’s competition saw a diverse range of entries from six continents, showcasing innovative campaigns that addressed significant social issues. The victors were chosen by a Grand Jury made up of executives and strategic thinkers in the industry, who assessed submissions on their creativity and tangible results. The jury conferred several top honors, including the prestigious AME Grand Award (Best of Show), three Regional Campaign of the Year awards, and the inaugural AME WE Champion … Read more

Senators Propose Bill to Train Beauty Industry Professionals in Domestic Violence Awareness, Pushing for Nationwide Adoption of Life-Saving Initiative

Nashville, Tenn.— In a significant stride toward addressing domestic violence through unconventional routes, a group of bipartisan senators, led by Tennessee’s Senator Marsha Blackburn, has introduced a new legislative proposal titled the Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor (SALONS) Stories Act. This pioneering act aims to merge the expertise of beauty industry professionals with the ongoing fight against domestic violence by encouraging state-level training programs. The newly introduced legislation seeks to offer federal grants as incentives for states that legislate mandatory domestic violence awareness training for beauty professionals. This federal initiative underscores … Read more

Generational Beauty Battles: Young Woman’s Luxurious Skincare Spurs Debate on Values and Vanity

London, UK – As Denise watches her daughter Marsha evolve from a countryside girl into a city-dwelling university student, she can’t help but worry about the changes she sees. Marsha, once a playful child content with simple pleasures, now displays an intense preoccupation with her appearance, reflected in her expensive skincare routines and designer accessories. This shift has raised concerns in her mother about the pressures of beauty standards and the potential for unnecessary cosmetic procedures at a tender age. Denise recalls Marsha’s younger years with fondness, her daughter’s joy in dressing up contrasting sharply … Read more