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L'Oréal unveils hairdryer using infrared light at CES

L’Oréal unveiled a new hairdryer at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, US, that promises to dry hair up to 33 percent faster, make hair smoother and use less power. The futuristic-looking ‘AirLight Pro,’ developed in partnership with hardware start-up Zuvi, is being described by L’Oréal as a “breakthrough” product as it...

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L’Oréal unveils new beauty innovations at CES

L’Oréal unveiled two new technology prototypes to “expand access to beauty express” at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including the world’s first handheld computerised make-up applicator and a smart eyebrow make-up applicator. “For L’Oréal, the future of beauty is inclusive. And this future will be made more accessible by...

Business

L’Oréal invests in temporary tattoo-maker Prinker Korea Inc.

L’Oréal has taken a minority stake in South Korean-based Prinker Korea Inc., the inventor and manufacturer of the world's first digital temporary tattoo device. In a statement, L’Oréal said that its investment in Prinker Korea Inc. was made through its corporate venture fund BOLD Business Opportunities for L’Oreal Development, following the...

Business|Beauty

Neutrogena partners with Nourished on 3D-printed skin supplements

Neutrogena launched state-of-the-art, personalised, 3D-printed skin supplements with Nourished at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas to offer bespoke gummies powered by digital skin assessment. The skincare brand is leveraging its existing Skin360 mobile app to utilise artificial intelligence and the latest in 3D-printing...

Fashion |Beauty Featured

L’Oréal looking to reinvent hair colouring with new beauty tech innovations

Beauty giant L’Oréal has unveiled tech innovations to transform the hair colouration experience both at home for consumers and in hair salons for professionals at the consumer technology conference CES. To improve the at-home hair colouring experience, L’Oréal is launching Colorsonic, a lightweight, handheld device that uses an innovative,...

Fashion

Kate Spade unveils debut touchscreen smartwatch

London - Kate Spade New York has unveiled its new line of smartwatches, which mark the launch of its first touchscreen smartwatch, as the US-fashion brand expands its wearables range. The new smartwatch collection, created in collaboration with Fossil Group, was revealed at CES, the world's largest technology trade fair, currently taking place...

Fashion

Gap testing new virtual dressing room app

London - Gap has unveiled a new augmented reality app at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that allows customers to try on their favourite Gap styles without stepping foot in a store. The new DressingRoom app lets customers virtually “try on" clothing through a smartphone, augmented reality experience. The shopper selects their...

Fairs

The 3 top fashion innovations at CES 2017

London - Innovation tech tradefair CES opened its 50th anniversary event in Las Vegas this week. Over 3,800 companies come together to showcase the latest development wearables, health and fitness and virtual reality. FashionUnited rounds up the top three innovations in wearables and fashion tech to be shown at CES 2017. Under Armour Athlete...