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Dyson enters scalp care with formula cutting oil and flakes
CHICAGO: Dyson Beauty has stepped into scalp care with the global launch of Dyson Amino, its first formulation designed to protect, hydrate and strengthen the scalp, the foundation, it says, of healthier hair.
The lightweight, leave-in foaming treatment is clinically proven to reduce excess oil by 62 per cent and visible flakes by 88 per cent, offering fast relief while reinforcing the scalp barrier against environmental stress. The product will roll out in select markets, with an India launch to be announced soon.
At the heart of the formulation is Dyson Amino11, a blend of 11 amino acids paired with barley grown at Dyson Farming in the UK. The ingredient mix is designed to nourish hair follicles, improve scalp resilience and support stronger-looking hair over time.
Founder and chief engineer James Dyson, said the product marked a shift from purely engineered beauty to cultivated science. By growing its own barley, Dyson has harnessed a naturally rich amino acid profile to boost hydration and scalp barrier function, he said.
The treatment also features skincare-grade ingredients including niacinamide and Ectoin Natural to strengthen the scalp barrier, alongside caffeine to energise. Dyson claims continued use can lead to 63 per cent less hair fall and improvements in hair density.
Designed as a foam-to-serum formula, Dyson Amino aims to avoid the heaviness associated with traditional scalp treatments. Users apply eight to ten pumps directly onto damp or dry hair, massaging it into the scalp without disrupting styling.
The launch completes Dyson Beauty’s formulation ecosystem, alongside Dyson Chitosan for styling and Dyson Omega for conditioning, positioning the brand as a full-spectrum hair health player.
The move builds on Dyson’s broader beauty push, which includes intelligent devices such as the Supersonic Nural hair dryer, engineered to protect scalp health through sensor-driven heat control.
Behind the ingredient innovation is Dyson Farming, the UK’s largest farming business, spanning 36,000 acres and backed by more than £140 million in technology-led sustainable agriculture investments.
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Lululemon picks former Nike executive to be its next chief
Heidi O’Neill, who helped grow Nike into a $45 billion giant, will take the top job in September
CANADA: Lululemon has found its next chief executive, and she comes with serious credentials. The athleisure giant named Heidi O’Neill as its new CEO on Wednesday, ending a search that has left the company running on interim leadership since earlier this year. O’Neill will take charge on September 8, 2026, based out of Vancouver, and will join the board on the same day.
O’Neill brings more than three decades of experience across performance apparel, footwear and sport. The bulk of that time was spent at Nike, where she was a central figure in one of corporate sport’s great growth stories, helping take the company from a $9 billion business to a $45 billion global powerhouse. She oversaw product pipelines, brand strategy and consumer connections, and played a significant role in shaping how Nike spoke to athletes around the world. Earlier in her career, she worked in marketing for the Dockers brand at Levi Strauss. She also brings boardroom experience from Spotify Technology, Hyatt Hotels and Lithia and Driveway.
The board was unequivocal in its enthusiasm. “We selected Heidi because of the breadth of her experience, her demonstrated success delivering breakthrough ideas and initiatives at scale, and her ability to be a knowledgeable change and growth agent,” said Marti Morfitt, executive chair of Lululemon’s board.
O’Neill, for her part, was bullish. “Lululemon is an iconic brand with something rare: genuine guest love, a product ethos rooted in innovation, and a global platform still in the early stages of its potential,” she said. “My job will be to accelerate product breakthroughs, deepen the brand’s cultural relevance, and unlock growth in markets around the world.”
Until she arrives, Meghan Frank and André Maestrini will continue as interim co-CEOs, before returning to their previous senior leadership roles once O’Neill steps in.
Lululemon is betting that a Nike veteran who helped build one of the world’s most powerful sports brands can do something similar for an athleisure label that has genuine love from its customers but is still chasing its full global potential. O’Neill has done it before at scale. The question now is whether she can do it again.
