Target Shoppers Ditch Blake Lively’s Hair Products Amid Justin Baldoni Drama: ‘Not Worth the Price’

By Tamara | 13 January 2024
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HAIR AND BODY CARE
Target Shoppers Ditch Blake Lively’s Hair Products Amid Justin Baldoni Drama: ‘Not Worth the Price’

As Blake Lively faces criticism for her controversial promotions, TikTok users are expressing their dissatisfaction with her new hair care line, Blake Brown. Launched in early July after seven years of development, the line, available exclusively at Target and online, features shampoos, dry shampoo, and a hair mask, all free from SLS/SLES, silicones, and parabens. Despite the claims of manageable, soft, and shiny hair, many customers are returning the products. TikToker Kate Perry shared a viral video revealing that a Target employee reported a high return rate, with the staffer saying the products "are not worth 20 bucks." Perry’s video, which has nearly two million views, details her own experience with the returned products.

FASHION FEATURES
Oct. 7 Victims Strut in Historic Fashion Shoot of Hope: 'We Will Dress Up Again'

War has often sparked innovation in fashion, and the ongoing conflict in Israel since October 7 is no exception. Historically, global conflicts have influenced style—World War I birthed Lanvin and Coco Chanel, while World War II introduced functionality and bold elements like shoulder pads. The Vietnam War popularized bright colors and graphic protest tees. Today, Israeli fashion is reflecting the current conflict, with designers and retailers using their platforms to raise awareness and support. Examples include Ortal Mizrahi’s yellow ribbon dress worn by Montana Tucker at the Grammys and Yaniv Persi’s Oscar gown featuring symbolic elements related to the conflict. Alon Livne's dress for Eden Golan at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest also stands out as a notable creation in this context.

ENTERTAINMENT
Gen Z's Loneliness Crisis Shifts Entertainment Preferences: Will Hollywood Adapt?

Gen Z, the cohort born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, is experiencing higher levels of loneliness compared to previous generations, partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the dominance of social media over face-to-face interactions. The World Health Organization has recognized loneliness as a significant global health issue. This shift in social dynamics is prompting entertainment companies and researchers to explore how these changes are influencing Gen Z's media preferences and tastes.