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Prestige Hair Care’s Shampoo Problem

Premium hair brands have begun to grow faster than their mass competitors. But winning the category means convincing shoppers to trade up from the drugstore.
A collection of prestige hair care offerings.
Products for scalp health and hair strength, such as the K18 leave-in mask and Kérastase's scalp serum, are doing particularly well with shoppers. (BoF Studio)

Despite regularly receiving PR boxes filled with high-end hair care, Audrey Victoria still shops for her shampoo at the drugstore.

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Rachael Griffiths
Rachael Griffiths

Rachael Griffiths is a Senior Editorial Associate at The Business of Beauty. She is based between St Helens and London, and covers beauty, wellness and industry news.

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