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UK International London Beauty School Launches Academy in Delhi
After successfully operating branches in Noida and London, UK Inter national London Beauty School, the fastest-growing beauty school, is adding another feather to its cap, as Abdul Khan and Uzma Khan announced the opening of their third Beauty School in Rajouri Garden, Delhi.
The beauty school’s target audience is reportedly make-up artists and experts who want to become well-known figures in the cosmetics and personal care industries. Make-up artists have some of the most difficult jobs in the beauty industry. If you want to be a successful make-up artist, you must be smart, skilled and quick to deliver services.
They provide professional training and their trainers have several years of work experience that they share with the students on a regular basis. Make-up, hair, beauty, cosmetology, CIDESCO, HD make-up, thematic makeover and prosthetic make-up are some of the major topics covered in their course curriculum.
Students Participate in ‘Style Icon of The Year’
In a community where shallow beauty is unquestionably endorsed, a group of talented students decided to change course. They competed in the Style Icon of the Year personality contest, embracing all moods of body positivity, gender fluidity and much more.
Water mar k’s Style Icon of the Year scouted talent from 20 colleges in Karnataka and gave them the spotlight they deserved to show off their unique talents. These 18-year-olds have paved the way for a new wave of style and fashion sensibilities, emphasising character and uniqueness.
Saakshi Sahu of St Joseph’s University and Ron Kariappa of PESIT College were eventually crowned Style Icon Of The Year 2022. These young per formers had to go through two months of intensive training in walking, talking, dancing, fitness, etiquette, acting, skincare and mental health.
Ear th Rhythm Continues to Expand its Make -Up Por tfolio
Earth Rhythm has expanded its make-up category with the launch of its Matte Set Go Hydrating Face Foundation in 14 shades (Rs 695) and 13 shades of Airy Weary Lip Mousse (Rs 615) - two multifaceted products that promise ‘Skincare in Makeup’ to the consumer.
For the first month, Earth Rhythm’s new beauty products will be available exclusively online at Nykaa’s website. The products will also be available in the second and third months on Earth Rhythm’s website, mobile app, and physical kiosks. Beginning in the fourth month, consumers will be able to purchase the products on popular online mar ketplaces such as Amazon, Flipkart, Purplle and others.
Indian Beauty Trendsetter s at Creator s United Awards 2023
The Creators United 2023 Awards was a spectacular showcase of the Indian content creators’ community, bringing together the industry’s crème de la crème under one gleaming roof. Leading industry experts, brands, and agencies as well as prominent social media personalities attended the event.
The Creators United 2023 -Beauty Category winners were two such beauty content creators who have raised the bar with their ground-breaking content. Ankush Bahuguna was named Iconic Beauty Creator of the Year 2023, and Roshni Walia was named Outstanding Beauty Creator of the Year 2023.
India Make -Up Mar ket Size and Forecas t 2026
The India Country Profile report on the make-up sector provides insights on high growth markets to target, trends in packaging material usage, types and closures, category level distribution data and company market shares.
In terms of value, the lip make-up category led the Indian make-up sector in 2021, while the eye makeup category is expected to grow at the fastest rate between 2021 and 2026.
Department stores are the country’s most important distribution channel for cosmetics. The leading companies in the Indian make-up sector are Unilever, L’Oréal S.A., and Colorbar Cosmetics Pvt Ltd. Rigid plastics are the most commonly used pack material in the Indian cosmetics industry
Dabur India’s NewU Reaches 100-store mark
Dabur India announced that NewU, which sells beauty, health, and wellness products from a variety of brands, has now reached the 100-store mark. The FMCG giant intends to double NewU’s store count in the next two years.
H&B Stores Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dabur India Ltd, operates NewU outlets. The company announced the opening of six new exclusive NewU locations, bringing the total number of NewU locations to 100. NewU has more than 100 locations in 40 cities. Vinayak City Center (Prayagraj), Spectrum Mall (Noida), Spaze Corporate Park (Gurugram), Forum Mall (Edappal, Kerala), RMZ (Bengaluru), and KPS Mall are the six NewU locations (Hooghly).
The latest NewU locations are intended to bring beauty and skincare products to life and connect with a large network of make-up enthusiasts across the country. PBHJ
This article appears in the Feb-Mar 23 Issue of Professional Beauty/ Hairdressers Journal India
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