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Dear Reader, As we celebrate the 4th anniversary

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NATIONAL

Kairali sets a world record at the World

News

Nykaaland 2.0 draws a massive footfall of beauty

INTERNATIONAL

L’Oréal USA honours women scientists with 2024 FWIS

CIPI

Functional cosmetic ingredient market set for strong growth

PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY INDIA to make it s GRAND DEBUT IN HYDERABAD

The much-anticipated launch of Professional Beauty India exhibition in Hyderabad is here! Join us as we find gems from the world of beauty in the City of Pearls.

New on the Block

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

Icons of the Future

India’s hair and beauty industry is at the cusp of a revolution. A young brigade is getting ready to conquer newer heights and achieve bigger milestones. Rooted in technical education, inspired by their own passion, techand social media-savvy and proficient in soft skills, the GenNext in beauty is raring to go. As the young guns are getting ready to hold the reins and drive the industry to a brighter future, they are ably supported by the veterans, educators and entrepreneurs, both from India and abroad.

“When the time is right, you will win”

Dafydd Rhys Thomas, Global Director of Education, ghd, in conversation with Kanishka Ramchandani, about the launch of the brand in India, educating hairdressers and inspiring excellence.

RADIANCE

Bask in the glory of an artistry that mesmerises! Radiance Collection by Safy Burton is a modern ode to the alluring confluence of style, beauty and creativity.

BRITISH HAIRDRESSING AWARDS 2024

Winners of the British Hairdressing Awards 2024 sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, were felicitated at an evening of creative extravaganza in London, as Cos Sakkas, Global Creative Director, TONI&GUY, created history with his hat-trick win. We at PBHJ India extend our heartiest congratulations to all the winners!

INDUSTRY EVENTS On Roll!

MARC SALON & BEAUTY EQUIPMENTS STANDS OUT AT

ZEN

Inspired by Japanese minimalism, this collection is fresh, contemporary and effortless

MODERN BARBER INDIA COMPETITION AND AWARDS

Professional Beauty India proudly presented the first edition of the Modern Barber Competition at its Mumbai Show to celebrate creativity and artistry in barbering. The exhibition venue provided the right platform for the competition’s final round, where the competing barbers performed in front of the judges and a live audience. The evening concluded with a dazzling Awards ceremony where the winners took home the Modern Barber trophy, cash prizes, and gifts and vouchers. We bring you glimpses from the exclusive evening.

RAZOR SHARP!

Cutting-edge styles by Gamma+ Educators Luke Kelso, Teegan Dyson and Jordan Tabakman and their teams, showcasing next-level barbering techniques.

Flow State

Freedom leads the story of ‘Flow State’ – a collection by Project Men & Media from the UK.

New on the Block

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

Love the skin you’re in!

Hot chocolate, cashmere sweaters and holiday spirit are all that you need to keep you happy during the winter months. But with your skin, you need to put in more effort. Kanishka Ramchandani gives you a lowdown about skincare during winters with inputs from our beauty experts Annalouise Kenny, Owner, Skin Philosophy; and Santhoshi Srikar, Managing Director, Plush Lounge. professionalbeauty.in

Slayed!

Batul Pardawala, Creative Director, BristleDust by KutnMake Salon, creates stunning nail art to herald the stellar nail trends of 2025.

Ingredients to glam up 2025

From eco-conscious innovations to skincaremakeup hybrids, explore the trends and ingredients redefining beauty in 2025 with Jhalak Shah Ajbani, Founder, Diam Beauty.

Empowering Artists

Marvie Ann Beck, Makeup Artist and Educator, reopened her eponymous academy and bridal studio to propel beauty aficionados into a career in makeup artistry. Kanishka Ramchandani engages her in a conversation about her vision, the challenges she’s facing and her passion for the craft.

ASK OUR EXPERT

Get your skin and makeup related queries answered by our expert International Makeup Coach and Educator Manisha Chopra.

Shaping up your CONFIDENCE

Are body contouring treatments really meant for me? It’s a question that bothers many of us. Kanishka Ramchandani visits Dr Trasi Clinic and La Piel Skin Clinic, Mumbai, to understand how noninvasive contouring works

Beauty in Bloom

Unveiling the mesmerising Ethereal Bloom collection

Style' em SLEEK

Learn how to choose the perfect straighteners from our hair experts, as Kanishka Ramchandani gets them to divulge secrets that can help transform your styling game.

From the FIRST VISIT to FOREVER

Marisa Dimitriadis, Managing Director, The Spa Consultants, discusses how to retain clients in a competitive spa market.

Driving Salon Success

Salon Management Conference 2024 held at Professional Beauty India, Mumbai, provided salon owners with practical business solutions for challenges that are unique to the Indian salon industry.

7 STRATEGIES TO BOOST YOUR SALON’S FOOTFALl

Salon management guru Chirag Manochaa advises on how to increase traffic to your salon with time-proven strategies that work even during off-season.

NURTURING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Shana Randhava, Vice President, New Incubation Ventures, The Estée Lauder Companies, discusses what it takes to nurture early-stage beauty brands, key industry trends and her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs at the Beauty&You Awards in New Delhi.

A Spatial EXPERIENCE

When Cheherezad Medhora and Aman Singh, Owners, Malachi Salon, Mumbai, started off on a journey to create a luxurious sanctuary for grooming and pampering, Ikonic Furniture played an important role bringing their vision to life.

A MILESTONE ACHIEVED, ABENCHM ARKSET

Celebrating yet another successful edition, the Professional Beauty India Mumbai 2024 show witnessed a record-breaking attendance of 20,497 visitors, across two action-packed days.

Spreading smiles

Solastaa Salon, in a heartwarming initiative, pampered the children from Aadharvad Charitable Trust with love, care and grooming!

why wellness is key IN SALONS

Wellness practices are increasingly being integrated into maintenance salon treatments such as brows and lashes. Brow HQ salon owner Leisa Roberts explores the benefits

EDUCATION FIRST

Laura Heywood, owner of The Scented Garden Retreat in Chester, tells Erin Leybourne why education is so important for her business, and how to choose a retail offering that works for you

3 TENX

ICONS OF THE Future

PROFESSIONAL beauty HJ

WELLA

SKINORA

www.esskaybeauty.com

CosGlam

IKONIC

www.ikonicworld.com

CHIRAG MANOCHA

WWW.CHIRAGMANOCHA.COM

Raaga PROFESSIONAL

GAMMA+

PROFESSIONAL beauty

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PROFESSIONAL beauty

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DR.RASHEL BEAUTY ELIXIRS

PROFESSIONAL beauty

www.professionalbeauty.in

SKIN MIRACLE

www.skin-miracle.com

LUCA PIATTELLI

www.lucapiattelli.com & www.luca-piattelli.in

KRONE PROFESSIONAL

INSTANT 18-MEA REVIVAL

Beauty Garage PROFESSIONAL

www.beautygarage.com

Schwarzkopf PROFESSIONAL

PHYTO ATIVO

MARC Hair Tools

www.marchairtools.com

IKONIC PROFESSIONAL

Artisto

NATURINT

naturtint.in

SHILLS_PROFESSIONAL

www.shillsprofessional.com

Olivia

KRAFTPRO

DR.RASHEL