Beauty Industry Report

09/16/2026

Life of Riley Salon Supply and Riley Salon Resources are back in the family, as
Kelly Huether acquires the professional distributor he co-founded in 2013

Largo, Florida—September 16, 2026—Kelly Huether, the original co-founder of Life of Riley Salon Supply, with daughters Riley and Reese, announce they have acquired the rights to Life of Riley Salon Supply and Riley Salon Resources. They plan to reopen first with a Riley Salon Resources Superstore in the previous Largo, Florida, location in October. Huether co-founded Life of Riley Salon Supply in 2013, based on a work hard/play hard philosophy and sold the business in 2023.

Huether invites any and all brands or distributors that need distribution in the southeast U.S. and/or state of Florida to contact him about potential placement in the Superstore at [email protected].

In addition, Riley Salon Resources is recruiting commissioned salespeople to serve salons, barbershops and dayspas in Florida, Louisiana, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi and Alabama. Huether will also relaunch the Life of Riley Sub Distribution model he pioneered and invites potential Sub Distributor partners in the southeast U.S. to reach out.

Says Huether, “I’ve always looked at our professional industry as a seesaw or teeter totter. The more salespeople you have, the more brands you can attract. The more brands you have, the more salespeople you can attract. Let’s do both right! The two large national distribution brands try to partner with every brand available to draw more customers to their stores. It’s time for independent distributors to join together and try something similar.”

Brand executives, distributors and commission-based salespeople who are ready to reinvent independent beauty distribution with a family culture are invited to reach out to [email protected].

08/31/2026

Don’t miss the education, shopping and fun at Premiere Show Group San Antonio stop. There’s still one day left. Check out the fun from last year, and ride on over there tomorrow.

Next up, Premiere Columbus on October 11-12.l

08/30/2026

Don't miss the education, shopping and fun at Premiere Beauty Shows San Antonio stop. There's still one day left. Check out the the fun from last year, and ride on over there tomorrow.

Next up, Premiere Columbus on October 11-12.

https://www.premieresanantonioshow.com

06/08/2026

Scholarships are available for those pursuing beauty and wellness careers, including those in hair, skin and nails. Apply today! Deadline is July 31.

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05/23/2026

There must be something in the stars. Four of our top distributors— -Premier—all have birthdays today! Sending best wishes to you all!

05/07/2026

Final deadline extension for FREE PUBLICITY in Beauty Industry Report's July Cosmoprof North America PREVIEW. Make sure you're included in this important show preview to more than 15,000 readers!

Cosmoprof North America will take place on July 13-15, 2026, in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Note: Day changes to Monday-Wednesday. In our July issue, Beauty Industry Report will feature a special show preview. If you are exhibiting, we would love to include your show LAUNCHES. Beauty Industry Report is an executive magazine and communication forum for senior beauty, barber, spa and wellness business leaders.

This is FREE Editorial for Cosmoprof North America exhibitors only. Follow these directions exactly.

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To be included, please send the following to [email protected] with the subject line Cosmoprof North America. Deadline is May 22. Please follow this format. DO NOT SEND PRESS RELEASES, FACT SHEETS, LINKS OR DECKS. ANSWER THIS QUESTIONNAIRE.
1. What is your company’s or brand’s name?
2. What is your booth number?
3. Are you looking for manufacturers’ reps and/or distributors and/or beauty stores in North America? Internationally?
4. What is your company previewing/launching at Cosmoprof North America? Please note: This is for products launching at or after CPNA only. DO NOT SEND A PRODUCT WE HAVE ALREADY RUN. Please include this information for every new line or product you are launching or previewing for launch from July 2026 to December 2026.
5. What is the official launch date?
6. What features/benefits/concept make this new line/product/program special? (Maximum 100 words)
7. What is the size of the product and the MSRP for retail products or salon price for professional-use products (such as hair color).
8. What is your primary distribution channel? (Where is the product sold? salons, beauty supplies, online, QVC, Sephora, Dept. Stores, etc.) or is this the first launch for your brand?
9. Sales contact info (NOT press contact info). You must include the person’s name, title and email address plus WEBSITE to be included.
10. Please send one high-resolution, PRINT QUALITY jpeg, tif or png per new product or a group shot. It MUST be a minimum of 300 dpi at 5 x 7 inches. This is EDITORIAL. ABSOLUTELY NO TYPE OR LOGOS on the photo (other than what’s on the actual product).

The deadline to submit your content is Friday, May 22.

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03/26/2026

Henkel has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of OLAPLEX, a premium hair care brand, at an offer price of 2.06 USD per share; implying a total transaction value of 1.4 billion USD. The transaction has been unanimously approved by OLAPLEX’s Board of Directors, and Advent, OLAPLEX’s controlling shareholder, has entered into a written consent, undertaking to approve the transaction. This acquisition marks another important milestone in Henkel’s purposeful growth agenda and further expands hair care as a core category within its Consumer Brands business.

OLAPLEX is a well-established, premium channel hair care brand with a portfolio of science-led, high-performance products. Its focus on consistent quality and meaningful relationships within the professional community has resonated strongly with stylists and consumers alike. OLAPLEX maintains a balanced global footprint, with sales split between the U.S. and key international markets. In fiscal year 2025, OLAPLEX generated around 370 million euros in sales and delivered a strong gross margin.

“The planned acquisition of OLAPLEX is fully in line with Henkel’s strategy to expand its portfolio through compelling, value-adding M&A activities,” said Henkel CEO Carsten Knobel. “This transaction allows us to expand our presence in premium hair care. The brand creates compelling opportunities for future growth and innovation.”

"OLAPLEX is a perfect strategic fit for our premium hair care business,” added Wolfgang König, Executive Vice President responsible for Henkel’s Consumer Brands business. “Its strong scientific foundation, guided by professionals, combined with a robust presence across premium channels makes it highly complementary to our existing portfolio and we see meaningful opportunities to accelerate innovation.”

The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.