While DIY skincare offers convenience, salon treatments provide professional-grade products, customized solutions, and expert techniques—like medical-grade extractions and targeted massage—that deliver transformative, long-term results.

Chinese short-drama apps like ReelShort and DramaBox are taking the world by storm, with overseas revenue surging 12x in 2024. Western audiences pay premium for addictive "werewolf CEOs" plots, while Southeast Asia drives downloads. But TikTok's free-model challenger "Melolo" could disrupt the $4B market.

After Western sanctions, Russia’s e-commerce market surged, with Chinese sellers filling the $100B+ gap. Ozon’s GMV grew 64% in 2024, while Chinese goods dominate 90% of cross-border sales. High rewards come with risks: payment delays, logistics hurdles, and tightening regulations.

Key differences in hair removal tech: OPT (versatile IPL, frequent lamp changes), 360 (upgraded OPT with even pulses), DPL (precision narrow-spectrum), and 808 (808nm diode laser, painless/permanent). The 808 system outperforms in comfort, efficacy, and durability (10M+ flashes), making it ideal for clinics.