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COVID-19 TIMES: Online Education is a Boon

Since March 2020, India has been impacted by the deadly Coronavirus. The beauty industry was hit hardest because of the nature of work and resultantly, several salons and spas had to face closure. The segment which saw smooth sailing was online education, as now the academies used various platforms as an opportunity to address more students and include more courses

Daphne Bridgerton: The Blushing Beauty

Amanda Bell, Global Director of Education and Make-up Artistry at Pixi re-creates Daphne Bridgerton’s look in the period drama Bridgerton using products from Pixi

Top Nail Paint Colours

Recommended by Nail Artists

Skin Bio Remodelling: Recommended by Experts

Dermatologist, Trichologist Dr Vidushi Jain, Medical Head Dermalinks, shares her perspective on the aesthetic procedure

Riya Chandra

An Unending Quest for Learning

Trending Spring Hairstyles

At a time when the pandemic was roaring and lockdown had been affected, haircuts and hair colour services had taken a backseat. A year later, there are vaccines to combat the virus and people are flocking to salons to avail their services. Here are some of the hair looks that will be popular in 2021

Lokesh Verma

Tattooing is an Art

Grooming

Grooming

Digital Complexion by Kryolan: Make-up Revolutionised

The Digital Complexion range made with innovative ingredients has harnessed the latest technology to empower the make-up artist as well as the client

Alfonso Martinez

His Father’s Son. With hairdressing in his blood, Alfonso Martinez had a tough and demanding mentor in the form of his father. Through persistence and passion he was able to overcome most of the challenges and today has helped raise the bar of Spanish hairdressing. Today, Martinez is Director of Hairkrone Salons in Madrid and the Finalist for Spanish Hairdresser of the Year 2020/2021 at the Fígaro Awards

Beauty And Wellness Industry Positive Aspects of 2020

The reality of working from home, social distancing and wearing a mask may have impacted the salon industry, but times have changed and today, stakeholders claim that footfalls in salons have come back to about 60 percent levels, for some even 90 percent. The past 12 months have been unequivocally difficult for the beauty business, however only after extreme darkness is one able to see light at the end of the tunnel. Salon India believes that opportunity arises from every challenge and brings forth the positives from a disaster called Covid-19…

Jason B: A Firebrand in the Making

An inspiration for several others his age, Jason B, Style Director at Levo Salon in Gurugram learned the ropes of the hair industry early in life. With Salon India he shares his views on the industry and why he felt the need to come back to India from the US

Voesh Professional Pedicures Need of the Hour

Voesh New York offers the perfect solution to your pedicure needs - the innovative ‘Pedi in a Box’! It has combined convenience with sumptuous skin products for the ultimate experience in professional feet care. Kusum, Senior Trainer, JB Skincare Pvt Ltd shares information about it

STREAX PROFESSIONAL, HYGIENIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE

ROCHELLE CHHABRA, HEAD - PROFESSIONAL DIVISION

Juan Ayoso

Presents Flying the Flag for Art – Bridal

Treatments that Made it To the List

There is a definite increase and inclination towards aesthetic treatments. From minimally invasive to advanced surgeries, here are a few treatments that gained traction in 2020

Schwarzkopf Professional Presents: Styling Makeovers in Less than 30 Minutes!

Festive cheer is upon us and looking good starts with hair! With these super easy styling techniques, you can transform the client’s limp, frizzy, or unmanageable hair into classy and elegant looks. Schwarzkopf Professional comes to your rescue with brand ambassador and celebrity stylist Florian Hurel showcasing a step by step guide

Carol Bruguera What a Come Back!

Finalist of the Digital Transformation Awards 2020 held in Barcelona, Spain, meet Carol Bruguera, Owner, Carol Bruguera Salons who has come back from the Covid-19 setback to launch an innovative line of masks made of hair

Elaha Akbarzada: Faultless Techniques

Elaha Akbarzada, aka Elie, loves working with brides and feels it is an honour to create glamorous looks for them. She uses only the highest quality products that are specially designed to last all day, which means make-up remains flawless from start to finish

BB Glow: Recommended by an Expert

Dr Mikki Singh, a certified medical expert in Aesthetic Medicine at Bodycraft, is recognised as the architect of new age clinical services. She recommends the BB Glow treatment for a peaches and milk complexion

Recommended Hygiene Essentials for Salons

The beauty and wellness industry is suffering from tremendous losses with salons and spas being shut. Whenever the lockdown is lifted, it will be mandatory for establishments to adhere to strict safety guidelines

Lockdown Times Technology Comes to the Rescue

Webinars have always been around however, for the beauty and wellness stakeholders, it is a recent discovery which they are using to the optimum

Nikhil Sharma Dark and Edgy Signature

Nikhil Sharma, Owner, Nikhil Sharma Hairdressing in Gurugram enjoys experimenting with his hair, in fact, you will find him in a different avatar often. From Mohawak to long braided hair, Nikhil says it best with hair

Tête-à-tête With Sophie Choudry

A singer, VJ, on point fashionista, Sophie Choudry is stunningly good-looking and incredibly fit. With Salon India Sophie shares her beauty secrets

“Standard Operating Procedures for Sanitisation have to Change”

Rochelle Chhabra, Head Professional Division, Streax Professional, shares her views on the paradigm shift in the salon business before the spread of Coronavirus and after the lockdown

Victress Beauty Academy

We provide our students with the best teaching techniques for overall excellence. Some of the best semi permanent artists will be from our academy. Our success goes hand-in-hand with the success of our students!

Megan Panozzo Kaleidoscope of Colours

Winner of the SA/TAS Hairdresser of the Year, Owner and Creative Director of In Awe Salon in Adelaide, Australia, Megan Panozzo shares secrets behind her quick climb in the hairdressing world, and more

Meeting Sangeeta Boochra

Awe-inspiring jewellery that is patronised by royal families in India and abroad, celebrities in Hollywood and Bollywood, bureaucrats, politicians and more. Meet Sangeeta Boochra, Designer and Managing Director, and the lady behind the brand

Living The Moment With Christian Rios

Living The Moment With Christian Rios

Dr Jitendra Varshney “Innovation is critical for the growth of a spa”

Six Senses Spa Mumbai’s Spa and Wellness Director, Dr Jitendra Varshney shares with Salon India his views on the spa and wellness industry in India