Salon International - July 2013

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From a cover story on grooming for men, the brands and tools on the rise, the category has never had it so good. We understand the views of salon and spa owners, brand heads, hairstylists and more to finally reveal the verdict – about 60 per cent of men living in metros are conscious of their skin and hair and go out of their way to look groomed. In the interview section, Diva Poulous, International Artist Team, Sebastian Professional; Antonio Corral Calero, Moroccanoil Artistic Director and Ankit Arora who has introduced Balmain Hair, the hair extension brand, into the country. The trinity give an overview of the hairstyling industry and share what it takes to get to the top.

The domestic scenario comprises of Bina Punjani, Creative Director of Bina Punjani Hair Studio, who shares Genesis, her maiden collection exclusively with Salon India. The collection turns classic styles into contemporary and uber cool mohawks, mullets and more! In Success Story, Rukmini Honawar, Head of Colour for VLCC and owner of Runah Salons in Mumbai, shares her passion for the industry and how she is balancing work and life. Marvie Ann Beck, owner of Marvie Ann Beck Academy of Make-up and Hair, talks about the increasing awareness of the youth about the relevance of education in make-up. Saloni Arora, an upcoming make-up artist, shares her love for colour and make-up!

To add visual appeal, the collections of four gurus of hairstyling, Klaus Peter Ochs, Tracey Hughes, Richard Ashforth and Hedonist Salon have been showcased.

All this and more in this issue.

Salon International Magazine Description:

Salon International reflects the interest of urban Indians in beauty and service offerings, and opens a window into the world of personal grooming as a business. Read globally by salon and spa owners, hair and make-up artists, professional brands, aestheticians and academicians, and more, in the field of beauty and wellness, the magazine brings with it 360° know-how of the glo-cal industry.

It has top notch content that covers the spectrum with topics on trends, salon management, interviews of experts, market reports, insights and case studies, merchandising strategies, and more.

A comprehensive, youthful and dynamic magazine, Salon International offers its readers quality updates on trends and techniques and cutting edge scoops in the trade. It addresses a sector that is growing steadily (at nearly 40 percent per year in India) with academies growing at 20 percent; national and local distributors and importers rapidly adding brands to their portfolios as bigger players continue to open subsidiaries and existing manufacturers step up production in proportion to the increasing needs of the end consumer.

A collector's item, Salon International is a must for new entrepreneurs and established players, both.