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CHICAGO Many Hispanic women feel underrepresented in the beauty and personal care aisle and would like to see more products -- especially hair care products -- designed just for them, suggested recent research by Mintel.

"It can be a very daunting task for companies to hone in on the specific needs of their Hispanic customers," stated Leylha Ahuile, senior multicultural analyst at Mintel. "Latinas come in a variety of shades, so a wide range of products must be developed to cater to every pigment and hair type."

NEW YORK —Fighting acne with hair care products? That’s right.

Acne sufferers know all too well that there are certain things that can make a bad situation worse, whether it be eating certain trigger foods or lathering on certain skin creams. But what the some 40 million to 50 million Americans affected by acne may not realize is that hair care also may be playing a role.

NEW YORK Vogue International has been making waves in the hair care segment with its Organix hair care brand, which launched in 2007.

The brand, spotted on shelf at a CVS store in Manhattan, will have an even bigger year in 2010 as it will be partnering with Walt Disney to promote Tim Burton?s new “Alice in Wonderland” film, featuring Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter.