Innovation in haircare spotlights external aggressors, textured hair and scalp care as pivotal areas for brand focus.
Shiyan Zering, Beauty and Personal Care Analyst
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- What we have seen
- Our pick of the most innovative launches in this review
- Other innovative launches
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EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA (EMEA)
- Europe: protect against environmental aggressors
- Elevate haircare with daily environmental protection
- Protection claims remain niche
- Graph 1: share of haircare launches carrying select environmental protection claims, 2020-25
- Address sun and pollution protection in haircare…
- …and hard water challenges
- Europe: tap into the demand for gentle hair colour formulas
- Consumers are embracing the 'skinification' trend in hair colourants
- Hair-health-focused NPD is on the rise
- Brands are capturing the shift towards hair health in colouring
- Mask formats appeal
- The Middle East & Africa (MEA)
- MEA innovation focuses on local ingredients, as well as hijab and braid representation
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ASIA PACIFIC (APAC)
- Asia: tackle the root cause of hairloss in scalp care
- Capture interest for anti-hairloss
- Promote healthier hair by tackling hairfall from the scalp
- Graph 2: scalp care* launches carrying select beauty-enhancing claims, 2020-25
- NPD is strengthening haircare offerings with innovative scalp solutions
- Asia: consider the duality of fragrance and efficacy
- Fragrance meets function
- Scented haircare innovation is fragmented
- Graph 3: share of hair styling/treatment launches with select fragrance notes (top 10 based on 2024-25), 2020-21 vs 2024-25
- Capture consumers with scent and efficacy
- Australia & New Zealand
- Standout NPD focuses on UV protection, baby hairs and premium children's products
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THE AMERICAS
- North America: appeal to textured hair's specific needs
- Address thinning and breakage in textured hair
- Boost the prevalence of sought-after hairloss claims
- Graph 4: textured haircare launches* carrying select beauty-enhancing claims, 2020-25
- Restore confidence through textured haircare innovation
- Brand innovation: isima provides more representation for Latin curls
- North America: allow for easier hair colour experimentation
- Empower creativity through short-term colour
- NPD is unstable in semi-permanent colour
- Graph 5: share of hair colourant launches with temporary or semi-permanent claims*, 2019-24
- Minimalist innovation is providing temporary solutions
- Latin America: unlock growth with responsibly sourced haircare
- Aligning beauty with ethical values
- NPD is highlighting responsible sourcing
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