What It Takes to Grow a Beauty Brand in the GCC | Kasun Sigera, Jan & Bros | Iconic Episode

What does it take for a beauty brand to grow and succeed in the GCC? In the first episode of our podcast, we sit down with Kasun Sigera, General Manager of Jan & Bros, for a conversation around the evolving beauty and personal care industry in the Middle East, the opportunities for international brands in the GCC, and the importance of understanding different consumer markets across the region. We also take a closer look at two brands showcased by Jan & Bros at Beautyworld Middle East 2026 - Henna Speedy and Skinmate. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Dubai, Jan & Bros has built a portfolio of personal care and consumer brands, with a presence extending across several GCC markets. About Henna Speedy - Launched in 2008, Henna Speedy was created to make at-home hair colouring quicker and more convenient. The brand introduced its hair-colouring shampoo in 2013, offering an alternative to traditional mixing and application methods. Its range includes Shampoo Hair Color, Speedy Hair Color, Beard Color and other hair-colouring solutions, with formulations featuring henna extract. At Beautyworld Middle East 2026, the range also included products such as Henna Speedy Hair Dye Shampoo, Hair Color Cream and Easy Color. About Skinmate - Skinmate focuses on accessible skincare solutions built around familiar skincare actives and targeted routines. The range showcased at Beautyworld Middle East 2026 included products featuring Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid and Retinol, including face washes and serums designed around concerns such as hydration, skin texture and the appearance of ageing. Jan & Bros has also expanded the Skinmate portfolio with Collagen, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid and Retinol serum and serum-lotion ranges. In this episode, we discuss: • The growth of the GCC beauty and personal care market • How consumer preferences differ across GCC countries • What international beauty brands often misunderstand about the Middle East • The importance of local partners and distributors • What brands can gain from exhibitions like Beautyworld Middle East • Emerging beauty and personal care trends • The story and positioning behind Henna Speedy and Skinmate • Where Kasun sees the next opportunities for beauty brands in the GCC If you're a beauty founder, industry professional, distributor, retailer or simply interested in what's happening behind the scenes of the Middle East's beauty industry, this conversation offers an inside perspective on a rapidly evolving market. Guest: Kasun Sigera General Manager – Jan & Bros Featured Brands: Henna Speedy | Skinmate 📍 Recorded around Beautyworld Middle East 2026, Dubai Credits - Podcast Studio - UPod -   / upoddubai   Client Managed by - Errol -   / rj_errol   Guest - Kasun Sigera -   / kasunsigera1   Host - Rihea Sadarangani Subscribe for more conversations with the people, brands and businesses shaping beauty, lifestyle and consumer industries across the region. #BeautyworldMiddleEast #Beautyworld2026 #JanAndBros #HennaSpeedy #Skinmate #BeautyIndustry #GCCBeauty #DubaiBeauty #BeautyBusiness #MiddleEastBeauty