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The Future is Now
Guess who has joined the tribe of viral artists on social media? Robots that can perform eyelash extensions and manicures! It may sound like the screenplay of a sci-fi movie but it’s not. This is the truth of the contemporary beauty industry, and advanced technolog y has made it possible. If you think it will be decades before such a technolog y comes to India, think again, think out-of-the-box and read on to know more, says Kanishka Ramchandani.
New on the Block
We bring you a selection of the newest and best products from the beauty world this month!
THE MASTER CRAFTER
Josh Lamonaca, Co-Founder, MENSPIRE Salon, UK, shares tips for new barbers to get that much-desired creative edge.
DESIGNING A NEW ERA
In an age marked by unprecedented individuality, the art of hairstyling has emerged as a powerful medium for self-discovery and reinvention. Neha Bhalchandra, Hair Artist and Director, YLG Salon, discusses her mantras with Priyanka Parshurami.
Colour NOTES
Owner of Paint and Powder, Katie Mulcahy talks all things 90s, bleach bases, and stretching possibilities
COLOUR
Dive into the top hair colour trends for the Spring/Summer season.
CUT
Bold, breezy and versatile – what’s your style statement for the season?
TEXTURE
Straight n sleek, beachy waves, twirly curly, playyou’re your best texture. Coz, sky’s the limit, baby!
LONG
Embrace your one true love – long hair! Flaunt those lustrous tresses and amp up your summer game.
A Beauty RENDEZVOUS
The 26th edition of South Asia’s biggest beauty expo, Professional Beauty India in Bengaluru, concluded on a high note. The event saw 4,284 visitors across the two days.
The perfect strom
Amongst the chaos – there is beauty in the eye of the storm
Handmade
Celebrating the harmonious unity of artistry and character
New on the Block
We bring you a selection of the newest and best products from the beauty world this month!
ASK OUR EXPERT
Ojas Rajani, Celebrity Hair and Make-up Artist, answers queries of beauty professionals, giving them workable solutions that help in enhancing their craft.
SAVING face
Collagen banking is the latest buzzy phrase taking over the skincare sector, but what does it actually mean? Ellen Cummings gets the lowdown
The art of perfect coverage
Glass skin. No-make-up make-up look. Mob wife aesthetic. More such trends will be added to your social media feed by the time you are done reading this article. Your clients are up-to-date about make-up trends, and to achieve the look they desire, every make-up artist has to master the art of base. Read on to find out what secrets our experts have shared with Vidhi Arya.
Summer Secrets
Skincare during summers is always a challenge. Prajakta Paranjape, Owner, Butic, discusses the importance of a personalised summer routine to keep your client’s skin in top shape during the hot months with Priyanka Parshurami.
Style up YOUR SUMMERS
Dina Umarova, Founder of Bluesky Nail Academy, spells out summer trends for you in this exclusively curated collection, complete with step-by-step for each look.
Marking Milestones
Disha Meher, Principal Expert -Beauty and Wellness, Urban Company, in an exclusive chat with Priyanka Parshurami, takes us on a captivating journey through her 20-year career in beauty.
A PERIOD OF GRACE
Wellness for women acquires a completely different meaning during menopause. Shweta Parekh, Skincare Confidante and Director, Infinite Enterprises, answers Priyanka Parshurami’s questions about the impact of menopause on skin and hair.
STEP UP YOUR SALON GAME
Liz McKeon, Business Expert and Founder, International Salon Business School, UK, provides a framework for developing your online sales and marketing process through a 7-step marketing guide to transform your salon business in 2024.
UNLOCKING YOUR SALON’S POTENTIAL
A salon consultant plays a pivotal role in optimising the performance and success of a business. Dr Vijaya Salunkhe, Beauty Business Consultant, explains her profile and how salons benefit from her expertise
HJ VOICENOTES
We caught up with the three-times British Hairdresser of the Year, Sally Brooks to talk about apprentices and newly-qualified stylists
COCOONED in COMFORT
A luxury space infused with a sense of homely feeling - that’s Arzoyi Salon & Academy, which houses transforming beauty rituals and state-of-the-art furniture by Ikonic.
Kolkata calling!
Professional Beauty India is all set for its 27th edition in Kolkata, catering to the East and North-East markets and bringing top beauty trends and educators to the city of joy.
INDUSTRY EVENTS ON ROLL!
OLIVIA GARDEN AT EMMY AND GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS
SAVE THE BARBERS
Pammy Kaul, Creative Director, Headmasters, recognised the intrinsic value of the barbering community and embarked on a journey towards their upliftment with the ‘Save the Barbers’ initiative. Vidhi Arya writes a special report.