Who is who? | Hair Care Innovation

Who are the professionals leading hair care innovation? At Next in Beauty, we get closer to the professionals who are in the main companies in the beauty sector and who lead R&D departments in hair care. Miriam Morillo - ArganourMiriam Morillo is a chemist specialized in cosmetic formulation and is part of Arganour's R&D department, where she leads development and innovation projects. Arganour develops, formulates, and manufactures all its products in Malaga, combining science and nature to create 100% natural, effective, and innovative cosmetics. Among her most outstanding hair developments are Strength, conceived from a comprehensive vision of hair strengthening, and Vitalytox, developed to restore scalp balance through an innovative combination of active ingredients aimed at controlling excess sebum, flaking, and impurities. Its innovative nature has been recognized by Vanitatis, which highlighted Vitalytox as a pioneering proposal in Spain for introducing succinic acid into scalp care. Miriam Morillo Ismael de Marín - BooksyIsmael de Marín is an ambassador for Booksy, a leading platform in Spain that redefines the management of beauty and wellness services, offering professionals a comprehensive tool to optimize their time, teams, and schedules. Ismael is a contemporary reference in professional hairdressing and styling. As an educator, he defends that excellence is not a talent, but a method, and has traveled through Latin America, the United States, and Europe sharing his philosophy on styling. Now, he is working on expanding his business vision and developing his own brand of SUMMIT / De Marín scissors and razors. His career has been recognized as a finalist in the Picasso Awards, Trend Hair Awards for Best Avant-Garde Collection and Best Creativity, several finals in the Soy Barbudo Awards, and a European final in Alternative Hair. Ismael de MarínHelen Hine - Croda BeautyHelene Hine is the global marketing manager within Croda Beauty's Hair Innovation team. Over more than 26 years, her work has spanned the entire journey from insight generation to product market launch: She holds a Medicinal Chemistry (MChem) degree from University College London (UCL) and a Diploma in Cosmetic Science. Croda Beauty uses advanced science to develop high-performance ingredients and sustainable solutions that respond to changing consumer needs. One of the most outstanding developments in Hair Innovation is KeraBio™ K31, a biomimetic bond reconstructor powered by biotechnology that provides a vegan keratin recharge at a molecular level. A finalist for the BBIA Demeter Product Innovation Award 2025, it also received the Laura Marshall Award for Technology and Disruption. Helene HineEni Gómez Eni is an expert in Trichology and a specialist in the study of hair and scalp. Her interest in this discipline was born during her Biochemistry training, when she discovered scleroproteins and, especially, the keratins that make up hair. This discovery marked the beginning of a career of more than 45 years linked to hair research. Throughout her extensive career, she has participated in numerous efficacy trials for cosmetic hair products and has provided technical assistance to companies in the sector, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge about hair and scalp. Her experience has allowed her to work from a transversal perspective, connecting the field of cosmetics with the medical field and sharing knowledge with professionals from both areas. eni4Nico Brassó - Genové Nico Brassó, general director of Genové Dermatologics, leads a company born in Barcelona specialized in dermatology and hair health. Present in more than 30 countries, Genové develops innovative pharmaceutical and dermocosmetic solutions under a conviction summarized by its motto Supported by Science. This vision is supported by more than 16 scientific studies and trials and in collaboration with dermatologists and pharmacists. In the hair category, Pilopeptan represents this way of innovating, with comprehensive solutions for different types of hair loss. Pilopeptan Intensive stands out for offering visible results from 15 days and having published clinical evidence, within a brand whose efficacy has been evaluated in more than 1,000 patients. It consolidates itself as a unique and differential proposal within the category. In 2026, it was recognized with the Plata iDermo for Best Nutricosmetic Product. Nico BrassoCarmen Pey - KAOWith more than 20 years of experience in the surfactant industry for consumer products, both cosmetics and detergents, Carmen Pey has driven business growth by anticipating market trends. She leads the Applications for Cosmetics in R&D team at Kao, a Japanese multinational specializing in chemical and personal care products. From this position, she develops new surfactants and applications for existing ingredients, responding to customer needs and promoting sustainable growth. Her experience in cosmetics and team management has been key to launching hair care solutions. Recent developments offer gentle formulas for the scalp, maintaining high performance in volume, foam quality, and quick rinsing for the consumer.Carmen Pey Rocío Benítez - KIN CosmeticsRocío Benítez is the technical director of KIN Cosmetics since January 2025. She joined as an intern in 2001 and has developed her professional career in the company. KIN Cosmetics is a family business founded in 1932 in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, in the heart of the Costa Brava. We create professional hair cosmetics that combine innovation and effectiveness to boost the talent and business of hairdressing professionals. Among our milestones is the comprehensive renovation of KINACTIF, with diagnosis and personalization in the salon. The brand has received the Tocado Award for the best hair coloring product (2019), Hair Product of the Year at the Marie Claire Awards (2022), and the InStyle Beauty Award for KINACTIF Nº8 Scalp (2026). Rocío BenítezMar Arasa - MontibelloMar Arasa, technical director and head of Innovation at Montibello, holds a degree in Pharmacy and a master's in Molecular Biotechnology from the University of Barcelona. With over 13 years of experience in cosmetic innovation, she has led R&D projects in dermocosmetics and hair care, combining science, sustainability, and efficacy. Montibello, a Spanish company specializing in professional cosmetics for hair and skin, has over 50 years of experience and is committed to comprehensive innovation, from research to manufacturing. Among its projects are Hop, based on algae bioscience; Under, a vegan coloring that reduces ammonia by up to 70%; and Luxlight, a 360º hair lightening and care system. The company has also received national and international recognition for its innovation, training, and sustainability. Mar ArasaJos Cardona - OlisticJos Cardona, pharmacist and MBA, is Head of Innovation at Olistic, a leading nutricosmetic company in hair health. With a strong background in the development of high-value nutraceuticals, he has led the science and innovation area for three years: strategy and pipeline development, clinical studies, proprietary ingredients, and patents. Olistic formulates with an unusually demanding standard in the sector —demonstrated efficacy, scientific endorsement, and user experience—, which makes its developments distinctive and very rigorous. The result: Nº1 in sales, three clinical studies with finished product published in high-impact journals and eight ongoing, seven patents filed, and a solid and differential pipeline, in addition to broad international recognition. Jos CardonaEmina Besic Gyenge – Rahn Cosmetic Actives Dr. Emina Besic Gyenge is Head of R&D for Cosmetic Actives for Hair Care and Sustainability at RAHN AG, a Swiss company specializing in innovative active ingredients inspired by nature and backed by science. Since joining, she has played a key role in developing sustainable solutions for cosmetics. After starting her career in skin care, she specialized in hair care in 2021, driving the evolution of the category from skinification to scientification, based on knowledge of hair and scalp biology. Among her projects, GENIUMCAPI®-KRT stands out, whose research on keratin intrabonding was published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science. Her innovations have received awards such as the BSB Awards, Allè Awards, and Sustainable Beauty Award. Emina BesicMariona Vila - SensilisMariona Vila is Product Manager at Sensilis, a dermo-cosmetic brand specializing in sensitive skin, where she leads the development, innovation, and launch of new products. Sensilis, part of the Dermofarm Group, combines scientific research, proven efficacy, and high dermatological tolerance. Recent milestones include expansion into new categories such as hair and body care and the brand's international growth. Sensilis has consolidated its position as a benchmark in dermopharmacy, receiving awards such as Best Facial Innovation Product 2024 with PEPTIDE [AR], Best Launch of the Year 2025 with PEPTIDE [RETI-V], and Best Body Product 2025 at the iDermo Awards, in addition to other accolades granted by Clara, InStyle, Telva, and Correo Farmacéutico. Mariona VilaRebeca Gasparin - SymriseRebeca Gasparin is a Brazilian scientist with over 13 years of experience in the cosmetic and personal care industry. Specializing in hair fiber science, ingredient innovation, and claims validation, she is currently Hair Care Center Manager at Symrise, where she leads research programs and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams globally to translate scientific knowledge into hair care solutions tailored to consumer needs. Throughout her career, she has contributed to the development and validation of innovative hair care technologies, supporting award-winning products such as SymHair® Thermo, SymProt'in® and SymFeel® Quat Green. In addition, she shares her expertise through scientific publications and presentations at international conferences, promoting innovation and scientific knowledge in the hair sector. Rebeca Gasparin

Who is who? | Hair Care Innovation

Next in Beauty highlights the role of professionals in hair innovation with professionals from companies in the hair care sector