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NATIONAL
New avenues for Samir Srivastava Industry veteran and
INTERNATIONAL
M.A.C Cosmetics introduces new skincare line M.A.C Cosmetics,
CIPI
Brazil uses QR codes to label cosmetic ingredients
MALE MATTERS
Men’s grooming has arrived! Here are our choicest newage product picks that men need to add to their grooming routine.
BADSHAHS OF BOLLYWOOD
Jayson Jethwa @Jaysjet This shoot was done
New on the Block
We bring you a selection of the newest and best products from the beauty world this month!
Get Salon-like Curls at HOME WITH IKONIC CURLER
Introducing the Ikonic Curling Tong, the perfect tool for achieving salon-quality curls in the comfort of your own home. With its advanced technology and user-friendly design, the Ikonic Curling Tong is a must-have for anyone who loves to experiment with their hair.
THE JOURNEY of Viktoriia Vradii
Viktoriia Vradii shot to fame in the world of hair by winning the International Collection of the Year Award at British Hairdressing Awards 2022. She is undoubtedly a talent to vouch for, and behind it all lies an amazing story of passion and perseverance. Excerpts from an exclusive interview with her about her aweinspiring journey.
digital
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JACK MEAD AND BEN BRAZZO
PHOTOGRAPHY: TOM LANGFORD HAIR: JACK MEAD AND BEN
ROSS MATHIESON
PHOTOGRAPHER: PHOTOGRAPHYSHED HAIR: ROSS MATHIESON MODELS: JAKE SWANTON,
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@JOVARAS_MAZRIMAS_JAY enior Stylist and photographer at Joe and
Luxury Hair Maintenance
HMX by Hairmechanixx, a Mumbai-based luxury salon for men, raises the bar for men’s grooming and gives their male patrons the deluxe pampering they deserve.
THE STYLE FILE
Hair and make-up trends ruled the ramp as fashion led the way at Lakmé Fashion week XFDCI 2023.
WHAT MEN WANT
Men want pampering and TLC as much as women do. Skin experts need to gear up for this rise in demand for men’s skincare. Dr Vijaya Salunkhe, Business Consultant and Derma Cosmetologist, talks about essential grooming treatments that are becoming part of a modern man’s daily routine.
Less is MORE
With some clients looking to cut their skincare spend to save money, Ellen Cummings explores how you can make the “skinimalism” trend for strippedback routines work for your business
New on the Block
We bring you a selection of the newest and best products from the beauty world this month!
Hot SS23 NAIL TRENDS
This season, nails take inspiration from Y2K styles, with chrome and 3D making a comeback and slivers of colour updating French looks. Kezia Parkins uncovers the biggest trendsKezia Parkins
BENGALURU STEPS UP its beauty biz
Professional Beauty Bengaluru 2023 records an all-time high visitor count of 4,073, delivering yet another successful event.
A Mystical Experience
Sheric dorairaj, director Spa, Ritz Carlton, Bangalore, shares with Priyanka Parshurami the importance of spas as a destination for holistic wellness and not just for body treatments
ASK THE EXPERT
Our beauty experts answer your questions about every aspect of running a salon or spa business
The Art and Craft of Beauty
While judging a salon, its interiors are second only to the services it offers. Salons that impress the customers with their interiors owe it to the choice of furniture. We look at two such salons that have used the right pieces, courtesy Ikonic Furniture, to raise the bar of their ambience.
LOOKOUT SALON
Barrkha’s Makeover sstudio, Mumbai
LEARNING from the best
Calyx Professional had organised a look and learn workshop on cuts and styles with nayana Karunaratne. They had invited Sean taffe and Maeve o’Healy-Harte as special trainers from Ireland to teach the latest hair cutting techniques and styling trends to Indian hairdressers. Kanishka ramchandani’s interactions with these world renowned hair educators bring the spotlight on continued training in India.
SKILLING HANDS, empowering lives
After having led the salon industry in India since its inception, industry veteran nalini naegamvala continues to inspire hairdressers and entrepreneurs with her social endeavours. Read on to know more about her efforts in making beauty education accessible to all those who are eager to learn, as she narrates her inspiring story
“IT IS A FANTASTIC INDUSTRY-come be a part of it”
Vaijayanti Bhalchandra, Co-Founder, and rahul Bhalchandra, CEO, YLg Salon india, discuss the current state of beauty education while recounting their journey in India’s salon industry, in an exclusive interview with Priyanka Parshurami
PACKING a Punch
Manish Agarwal, Business Head (New Business), Manjushree Technopack, discusses with Kanishka Ramchandani the trends in primary packaging and its importance for the cosmetic industry.
Celebrating Beauty IN THE CITY OF JOY
After accelerating the beauty business down South with a successful show in Bengaluru, Professional Beauty India is all geared up for its Kolkata edition. Bringing the latest hair and beauty trends to the East of the country, Professional Beauty Kolkata will be held at Milan Mela on 10 and 11 April, 2023.
INDUSTRY on the roll
FALGUNI NAYAR LAUNCHES NYVEDA BY NYKAA Nyveda, a
LIVE DEMO STAGE
Above information is up-to-date as of 22nd March,