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Brazil Haircare Market Report 2026
2026-07-10T08:01:14+00:00
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The beauty sector continues to expand, with haircare remaining the largest category. However, skincare is growing at a faster pace, including in Brazil. Internally driven movements and innovation are reshaping…
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Brazil Haircare Market Report 2026

The beauty sector continues to expand, with haircare remaining the largest category. However, skincare is growing at a faster pace, including in Brazil.

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  1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    • What you need to know
    • Outlook for haircare
    • Opportunities
    • Emerging opportunities in haircare moments
    • Demand for hair treatments increases
    • Consumers aged 45+ lead beauty consumption
  2. THE MARKET

    • Retail is expanding, but there is greater openness to K-Beauty
    • Anvisa approves Brazil-developed weight-loss injections
    • End of the ICMS Tax Substitution System in São Paulo
    • Main movements
    • Consumer and the economic landscape
    • Pressure on consumers and slow economic growth require brand resilience
  3. THE CONSUMER

    • Consumer behaviors and choices
    • Connect with consumers across established beliefs and emerging desires
    • In haircare, fragrance can create sensory noise
    • Major innovation is guiding choice
    • Prioritize products that integrate into real-life routines
    • Simplify the haircare routine with complete bundles
    • Graph 1: attitudes to haircare products, by hair type, 2026
    • Hair conditions and product usage
    • Consumers seek practical routines through convenient combo packs
    • Graph 2: attitudes to haircare products, by hair/scalp concerns, 2026
    • Graph 3: “I can easily find haircare products that address my hair concerns,” by hair/scalp concerns, 2026
    • Younger women have more complex hair concerns
    • Graph 4: hair/scalp concerns, by gender and age group, 2026
    • Scalp care awareness expands beyond niche segments
    • Scalp care remains premium-positioned, requiring strategies to scale in the mass market
    • Graph 5: use of scalp treatment products, by generation, 2025-26
    • Focus shifts from hair to the scalp microbiome
    • Scalp focus is a growth strategy in the haircare market
    • Ingredients
    • Be mindful of Brazilians’ preferences and understanding
    • Younger generations have a more sophisticated understanding of ingredients
    • Graph 6: ingredient perception, by generation, 2026
    • Quality ingredients deliver value, with preferences varying by consumer profile
    • Connect ingredients to broader haircare
    • Graph 7: ingredient perception, by hair/scalp concerns, 2026
    • Draw inspiration from skincare formats to preserve ingredients
    • Deliver active ingredients that promote wellbeing
    • Haircare products that support mood enhancement
  4. PRODUCTS, MARKETING AND INNOVATION

    • Launches and innovations
    • Dry spray format for scented oil creates new usage occasions
    • Keune launches a premium haircare line in Brazil
    • Natura launches initiative combining longevity, Brazilian biodiversity and AI
    • Ollie enters the haircare segment targeting a share of Brazil’s $8.5 billion market
    • Fewer steps and higher performance per application
    • Marketing campaigns and actions
    • Lola From Rio launches a nationwide campaign to celebrate its 15th anniversary
    • Sensorial Synergy takes shape in new Natura initiative at Rock in Rio 2026
  5. APPENDIX

    • Report definition
    • The consumer
    • Consumer research questions
    • Research Methodology
    • Repertoire analysis methodology
    • TURF analysis methodology
    • How to read the TURF analysis
    • Generational groups in Brazil
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"Haircare should move beyond repair to the preservation of overall hair health. This will require the development of comprehensive hair longevity ecosystems that integrate microbiome-driven care, supplementation and preventive strategies."

Mariana Lombardo, Senior Analyst for Beauty & Personal Care - Brazil

The beauty sector continues to expand, with haircare remaining the largest category. However, skincare is growing at a faster pace, including in Brazil. Internally driven movements and innovation are reshaping beauty culture, supported by heightened consumer awareness of scalp health and the microbiome. As haircare evolves, the concept of longevity is informing new needs, rituals and perceptions of care. Increased access to technical and scientific content is also fueling interest in at-home technologies, positioning products not only as professional-grade solutions but as accessible applications of science and technology. Convenience and longevity are defining the category’s direction. According to Mintel’s March 2026 Global Consumer Survey, 94% of respondents consider “ease of use” an important factor when purchasing beauty and personal care products. As a result, demand is rising for solutions that combine simplicity with technologies that support long-term hair health and overall wellbeing within daily routines.

This Report Looks at the Following Areas:

  • Shifting the focus from fragrance toward wellness and longevity-driven care
  • Consumer awareness of the scalp microbiome and its role in holistic hair health is increasing
  • The rapid expansion of K-beauty is poised to shape haircare trends in Brazil, intensifying competition for shelf space
  • Approximately 80% of households carry debt, yet spending on beauty and personal care remains resilient; this dynamic places pressure on brands to reinforce everyday relevance while clearly demonstrating value
  • Gen X and consumers aged 45+ are driving untapped demand for age-specific solutions, accelerating growth in the premium segment
  • Combos, simplified formats and products tailored to emerging usage occasions drive adoption

Market Definitions

This Report examines Brazilians’ habits, attitudes and behaviors related to the use of haircare products. It includes an analysis of hair types and textures, based on the international 1234 ABC classification, as well as hair and scalp conditions. This edition also explores ingredients and assesses consumer beliefs and perceptions regarding product cost–benefit.

This Report includes the analysis of the following product categories:

  • Shampoos and conditioners
  • Hair treatments
  • Scalp treatments
  • Hair dye (ie for at-home application)
  • Hair-styling products
  • Hair perfume
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