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New on the Block
We bring you a selection of the newest and best products from the beauty world this month!
Beauty without Borders
Professional Beauty x Hairdressers Journal has always stood for individuality and self-expression. As hair artists around the world break the rules with their creativity and draw inspiration from different walks of life such as fashion, lifestyle, architecture, art, music, culture, et al, we are constantly catching the drift of trends. What better way to express yourself than with gender fluid styles. From androgynous haircuts to bold makeup looks that transcend gender lines, people are exploring and embracing styles that resonate with their true selves. Kanishka Ramchandani brings to fore key highlights of the trend that goes beyond boundaries.
Aquatic
Multiple award-winning hair artist Louise Vlaar from Pro-Solo Salon, Alkmaar, Netherlands, creates a fluidity with colours in her aptly named Aquatic collection. Seamless movements and daring colour schemes make this creative effort an inspiration for hair mavericks around the world.
Style that Flows
Experience the ultimate showcase of hairstyling products, featuring cutting-edge tools and innovative formulas designed to elevate your hair game. Discover a curated collection that promises to add panache to your styling sojourns.
THE make-up PRODIGY
Setting records comes naturally to Drishti Parikh, who became India’s youngest makeup artist at the age of 15 and Asia’s youngest nail artist at 16. Priyanka Parshurami enters the exciting world of this talented teenager to discover the milestones of her journey.
CUT
Got it, flaunt it! Make the most of your skills with fantastical cuts this season.
MIDI
Meet us halfway, won’t you? Try an uber-chic midi to keep the style quotient high.
REDS
Colour on your mind? Red is the name of the game - bold, brave and beautiful, just like you.
STRAIGHT
Play a straight game... coz smooth silky tresses never go out of fashion.
BEYOND BARBERING
Cricket fans across the country went on an overdrive on social media when Indian favourites showed off hairdos done by an Australian barber. Jordan Tabakman brings The Barber Club to India, along with his commanding online presence, finds Vidhi Arya.
VIVIDLY AND WOW
Innovation is the name of the game in colouration. Add an edge to your creativity with our select pick of colour expressions for the season.
COLOUR ME ELEGANT
Vidhi Arya discovers beauty in simplicity with the varied shades of brown by PROADS Professional Absolute Premium Hair Colour.
Thrice AS nice
Kanishka Ramchandani was in search of a solution for her dry and frizzy tresses. Along came 3TenX with a relaxing and effective solution and washed her hair woes away.
Exaggerated Beauty
Sculptural and elegant, but with a punkish twist
L’HOMME
Paying homage to the French designer Yves Saint Laurent
Essential Looks Revealed
The much-anticipated Essential Looks 2024 by Schwarzkopf Professional was unveiled to a full-house of hair artists at a mega event. Trends and techniques were the highlights as stars of the hair world took the stage by storm. Priyanka Parshurami brings a special report.
Colour NOTES
Tom Smith, International Colour Director of evo, talks 10,000 hours, two-tone tints and frosted tips
New on the Block
We bring you a selection of the newest and best products from the beauty world this month!
ASK OUR EXPERT
Celebrity Hair and Makeup Artist, Ojas Rajani solves the queries of beauty professionals, helping them build upon their craft and business, for a brighter future in the realm.
At the Heart of India's Beauty Business
The 27th edition of 3TenX presents Professional Beauty India, powered by Ikonic Professionals, recorded a whopping 6821 visitors. We bring you a special report.
INDUSTRY EVENTS On Roll!
SEMINAR FOR SALON OWNERS BY BEAUTY GARAGE PROFESSIONAL
Mesmer ‘eyes’
For a make-up artist, eyes are their most challenging canvas. Vidhi Arya checks out social media and brings us to-die-for eye make-up trends from best artists from across the world.
THE SCIENCE OF SKINCARE
Shama Vig, Co-founder, The Top Knot Salon, Lucknow, believes in a holistic process that seamlessly connects lifestyle, nutrition and skincare. Kanishka Ramchandani discusses with her the evolution of professional skincare in modern times.
The French Connection
Dipika Parihar, Head Educator, The Nail Art School, Mumbai, gives us a lowdown about the trending styles in French manicures.
TOWARDS COMPLETE well-being
Captain Anoop S Nair, Chief Operating Officer, Spa Hibiscus, Delhi, shares his vision of holistic wellness with Priyanka Parshurami.
FORMALISING BEAUTY EDUCATION
Pravesh Dudani, Founder Chancellor, Medhavi University, talks about the importance of formal education in beauty with Priyanka Parshurami in the wake of the recently added undergraduate course in hair and beauty.
PACKAGING PERFECTION
We bring you an insider’s perspective on how Innovation is shaping India’s beauty product market with breakthrough primary packaging solutions.
OPENING NEW PATHWAYS
Tip&Toe Nail, Lashes and Brow empowered underprivileged girls at their beauty education initiative, in collaboration with beauty guru Unnati Singh.
SALON’S SUCCESS REIMAGINED
In an exclusive interview with Priyanka Parshurami, Ankit and Subham Virmani, Directors, Esskay Beauty Resources, discuss their innovative ‘Being Growth Partners’ initiative, which aims at building a collaborative partnership with salons.
UNLOCKING SALON GROWTH
Effective time management is key to business growth. Liz McKeon, Business Expert and Founder, International Salon Business School, UK, highlights the top 10 time management tips for an improved bottom line
AN ECO-CHIC RETREAT
As Naturals Salon forays into Mumbai, the city gets a new destination for grooming and pampering. Priyanka Parshurami explores the signature interiors of the salon.
Heart 2 Heart with PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY
Professional Beauty India, a global show with an Indian heart, is gearing up for a power-packed event at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on the 1st and 2nd July 2024. Here’s a quick preview of what to expect from the 28th edition of South Asia’s biggest beauty expo.
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