Facial Hair

Male grooming takes a hit from hipsters in Australia

Male grooming takes a hit from hipsters in Australia

By Lucy Whitehouse

Sales for male grooming in Australia are taking a hit from the decline in men’s shaving, driven by the rise of the ‘hipster’ sub-culture and the increase in popularity of facial hair.

Brush up on Asia's major trends before the New Year rings in!

Brush up on Asia's major trends before the New Year rings in!

What a jam packed year 2015 has been for the industry! Cosmetics Design has been on the road taking note of the latest innovations and discussing the key issues cosmetics makers are facing in Asia.  Here, we’ve condensed all the best bits here for you...

Are beards trending because men are under pressure?

Are beards trending because men are under pressure?

By Michelle Yeomans

According to the University of Western Australia, the more competition men have to deal with, the more flamboyant they become to assert their dominance. In fact, scientists say beards could be a sign of this. 

Beards are a growing market in men’s grooming

Beards are a growing market in men’s grooming

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Last year the trend of facial hair seemed to take off and the beard is a ubiquitous sight on any busy high street across Europe and the US; and rather than hurting the men’s grooming sector, there is an opportunity for brands to target and capitalise...