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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,

FIT TO FOLLOW

@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,