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NATIONAL

LTA School of Beauty Launches Masters Program in Beauty

CIPI

Givaudan partners with Amyris to promote sustainable consumption

PBXHJ DIGITAL

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LONG AND STRONG

Beautifully crafted updos have strong hair as their foundation. Give your clients the con昀椀dence to 昀氀aunt upstyles by using products and suggesting homecare that enhances their hair colour, strength and shine. Here’s a line-up of our top picks.

HAUTE UPDOS

A timeless symbol of sophistication and style, an updo has the power to elevate a simple look into a glamorous one. A staple for bridal hair, an everyday hair hack and a quick style change for an after-hours do, an upstyle is all this and more. Kanishka Ramchandani traverses the creative landscape with ace stylists to unravel the magic of upstyles.

New on the Block

We bring you a selection of the newest and best products from the beauty world this month!

THE RISE OF TRICHOLOGY

We discover the science behind a healthy scalp and the role a Trichologist can play in a clients’ hair loss journey

Colour NOTES

Session Stylist and Wella Colour Master Expert, Vicki Lord, chats Olivia Newton-John, astrological hair trends, and going viral on TikTok

ENTWINE

Interweaving techniques, symbolising unity, harmony and the beauty

VC 2040 COLLECTION Not Just Hair

This collection reflects the aesthetics of the modern

FROM ARTISTS TO Entrepreneurs

In the latest edition of our Young Guns series, we focus on stars that have charted a trajectory for themselves that took them from being budding talent to successful business owners. Vaishakhi Haria, Creative Head and Director, Splash Salon and Atharva Takke, Business Owner, U Takke’s Hair & Skin Institution, discuss their evolution in the industry

BUSINESS BRILLIANCE & GLAMOUR

BRITISH HAIRDRESSING BUSINESS AWARDS 2023

New on the Block

We bring you a selection of the newest and best products from the beauty world this month!

SPLASH of Style

Are your nails up-to-speed with fashion trends? If not, this pit stop is for you. We get Meena Koli, Nail Technician and Trainer, Time Machine Salon and Academy, to curate a monsoon nail collection, exclusively for us, to help you meet your style goals for the season.

SUNKISSED no more

Restore the natural glow and health of your skin after a stint in the sun. Our skin expert Vaishali Balu Sangole, Senior Beautician, Juice Salon, gives a lowdown to Priyanka Parshurami on the bene昀椀ts of a de-tan facial.

GLAM GOALS

India Couture Week 2023 showcased some of the most noteworthy looks of the season. PBxHJ brings fresh off-the-ramp beauty trends for you.

Barbiecore!

Barbie has inspired fashion choices and even red carpet glamour for years. With Barbiecore trending all over social media, pink shades keep getting hotter and hotter. Here are the top Barbiecore ideas for your nails!

The Foot Facial

Facials are no longer the prerogative of the face. Your feet also deserve the TLC of a facial. Priyanka Parshurami explores PediCalm foot facial at Haircafe Salon, Delhi.

HARMONISING Wellness

Manoj Khetan, Co-founder, naad Wellness, delhi nCR, talks to Professional Beauty x Hairdressers Journal about the genesis of the place and its journey to be a centre of holistic health and transformation.

Delhi Edition

SALON MANAGEMENT CONGRESS 2023

AGE OF DIGITAL distribution

Technology is the way forward for the salon industry. One way to integrate it into salon operations is by streamlining your procurement processes. Ayush Ahuja, Co-Founder, Zalon, gives Kanishka Ramchandani a lowdown on how a digitalised B2B procurement platform can help salons do better business.

BEAUTY THAT’S EARTH-FIRST

Lakmé Salon recently opened doors at Powai, Mumbai. Apart from the high service standards that the brand is known for, the latest outlet by Lakmé also boasts sustainable business process and interiors. Professional Beauty x Hairdressers Journal gives a glimpse of what to expect when you go a-visiting.

Skincare REBOOT

Aurelian Lis, ceO, Dermalogica, shares his thoughts with Priyanka Parshurami on the evolution of skincare in India and the success of Dermalogica ProSkin Master 2023.

ARABIAN Tales

Luxurious interiors and exotic atmosphere, Priyanka Parshurami gets you a sneak peek into The Black Dahlia Unisex Salon, featuring the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East.

PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY INDIA the Mumbai Chapter

MUMBAI

Spotlight on... SQUALANE

Squalane has long been a popular inclusion in skincare formulas, but recently it’s been getting a lot of attention from consumers on social media. Ellen Cummings looks at how this trending ingredient can transform your clients’ skincare routines.

The Address FOR Luxury

With premium services, state-of-the-art interiors and much more, TIP&TOE Nails, Lashes, Brows, Ahmedabad, is a stately combination of modern interior design and affordable luxury.

SPREADING knowledge

Having trained 3000+ hairdressers over three years and creating stellar reputation for itself in North India, LOOKS School of Hair and Beauty now makes a foray into Pune – the cultural capital of Maharashtra.

QUALITY that Matters

Aditya Passary, Founder, Odiva, talks about nail polish formulations, its manufacturing process and the growth of the Indian nail industry, in an exclusive interaction with Priyanka Parshurami.

ASK THE Experts

Our beauty experts answer your questions about every aspect of running a salon or spa business

Professional Beauty India captures the capital

The 23rd edition of Professional Beauty India held in Delhi’s Pragati Maidan was a roaring success, as it provided visitors and exhibitors with wholesome business and networking opportunities. Priyanka Parshurami presents a detailed report.

INDUSTRY Insights

LOOK & LEARN AHMEDABAD 2023 On 24th of

TRAINING TO EXCEL

Harshada Takke, Director, U Takke Salon And Academy, gives Priyanka Parshurami a lowdown into her social work activities with underprivileged women.