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The Success Issue

Indian Hairdressing

Awards

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Neha Dhupia reveals her skin secrets

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Editor In Chief & Publisher Ritoo Jhha Managing Editor Kanishka Ramchandani EDITORIAL Associate Editor Sukriti Shahi Features Editor Isha Gakhar

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Editorial Co-ordinator Rakhi Jerly Contributor Meher Castelino

Dear Reader A change in seasons is always a happy time. Being in the beauty industry, the word season acquires a wholly different dimension. It refers to the gamut of inspirations that surrounds creative people, including fashion, styling, colour, make-up et al. With the Spring/Summer season around the bend, we look at the changes in the colour palette, styling preferences and care that hair professionals would need at their disposal.

We rope in the creative team at LOOKS salons to give us an inspiring collection of summer looks for men and women. And that makes for our impressive cover and cover feature.

We have celebrities in our midst for the March issue. One is the celluloid celebrity – Neha Dhupia – who is gracing our Beauty cover – and the other one is a sought-after figure in the hairdressing world – Rossano Ferretti. We also offer you a first-hand account of the L’Oreal Professionnel Indian Hairdressing Awards.

Since our forte is in bringing to you all that’s new in the beauty industry, you will find detailed views on product launches, business development, salon and spa reviews and wellness notes for summer.

As the Spring/Summer trends unfold, the market gets heated up with the upcoming bridal season. Growth is a given in the Indian beauty industry – it is only a matter of vision that will determine the level of success you could achieve. On that thought, I leave you to enjoy the pages ahead.

Ritoo Jhha, Editor in Chief @beautycaravan

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CONTENTS Interview 54 Launchpad Special 56 Care 60 Care 62

Interview with Rossano Ferretti ASP Debuts in India Stronger Hair with Fiberplex The Dark Hair Dazzle!

beauty Preview 64 Wellness 68 Expert Interview 70 Celeb Beauty 72 Make-up Mains 74 Wellness 76 Nail Review 77

Beauty Now: The Latest in Skincare & Makeup International Yoga Festival 2017 Aesthetic Appeal Dazzle like Dhupia Summer Beauty Summer of Wellness Pamper Thyself

ON THE COVER Photo: imaxtree.com Designer: Alice + Olivia Fall/Winter 2016

REGULARs News Updates 22

Quick Updates on what’s Happening in the World of Beauty

business Interview 80 Salon Review 81 Salon of the Month 82

Goodness of Nature Master Stroke Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

hair Preview 30 News 34 Solution 36 Bridal Special 38 Portfolio 40 Profile 44 Colour Trends 52

Hair Uptodates: Get all the Latest Updates of Hair Industry Unveiling of Strands Calendar at first-ever Strands Trends Bond with the Best Matrix Boho Beach Bride The BAND Collection Big Time 'Hue'Some Effects!

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GLOBAL NEWS

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HENKEL TO ACQUIRE Nattura Laboratorios, S.A. de C.V.

Henkel signed an agreement to acquire Hair Professional Business with Nattura Laboratorios, S.A. de C.V., headquartered in Guadalajara, Mexico, and associated companies in the USA, Colombia and Spain.

Through the acquisition Henkel will further strengthen its Hair Professional business and expand its footprint in both the emerging and mature markets. The transaction includes a portfolio of leading brands in Henkel’s core category Hair Professional. Major brands are Pravana and Tec Italy. In the fiscal year 2016, the business generated sales of more than 100 million euros.

Cetaphil® Expands Skincare Portfolio

An Extension of Their Award-Winning Line of Cleansers and Moisturisers Galderma Laboratories, L.P., makers of Cetaphil®, has announced to expand skincare portfolio and include Seven New Facial Care Products in 2017. The Brand will now offer a wider range of specialised solutions that address key skin concerns, including hydration, effective makeup removal and skin prone to redness.

“My patients are savvier than ever when it comes to curating a skincare routine and they’re constantly looking for products that address their specific needs,” says dermatologist and Cetaphil spokesperson Dendy Engelman, MD. “I’m very excited about Cetaphil’s new range of products because not only is it a brand I trust and have been recommending for years, but the new products address some of the most common skin concerns I come across in my practice.”

Schwarzkopf launches GLISS™ Hair Repair Collection in US

Schwarzkopf brand’s award-winning haircare collection in Europe, the GLISS™ Hair Repair collection enters the US market along with a new ad campaign.

GLISS™ Hair Repair will unveil the brands line developed with liquid keratin to repair surface and core hair damage.

Located in Germany, Schwarzkopf® brand’s lab and salon conducted vigorous research leveraging Nobel Prize winning technology to bring this new collection to life. “Using virgin hair as our control, we damaged the hair,” explains Martina Spinatsch, Vice President of R&D. “After just one use of the GLISS™ Ultimate Repair Shampoo and Conditioner, we found immediate improvement in the look and feel of the damaged hair. We then found significant restoration results in the hair after successive washes. After 20 washes, hair was nearly restored back to its virgin state.”

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OLAY UNVEILS OLAY SKIN ADVISOR

Global skincare brand Olay launched its GLOBAL SKIN ANALYSIS PLATFORM - Olay Skin Advisor, a new platform designed to help women better understand their skin and find the products best-suited to their personal skincare needs. Olay Skin Advisor marks the first application of deep learning in the beauty industry, arming women with the knowledge they need to care for their skin and better navigate the often-confusing beauty aisle.

“Shopping for skincare has never been more overwhelming, as women are faced with thousands of products and promises,” said Dr. Frauke Neuser, Principal Scientist for Olay. “Olay’s research shows that browsing the shelf is the #1 purchase influencer for women, yet 1/3 of women do not find what they are looking for. We saw an opportunity to help women understand their skin better than ever, before they even step foot in the store. Our solution is Olay Skin Advisor, which uses artificial intelligence to deliver a smart skin analysis and personalised product recommendation, taking the mystery out of shopping for skincare products.”

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INDIAN NEWS

Disha Patani for Pond’s India

Disha Patani joins the Pond’s India family as their latest brand ambassador. Disha will be seen in an upcoming brand campaign representing Pond’s Pure White Deep Cleansing Facial Foam.

“It’s a pleasure to be onboard with an iconic brand like Pond’s which has constantly evolved with cutting- edge innovations in skincare. It is really fascinating to learn so much about the research and thought behind each product; all that helps strengthen our skin from inside while giving it a soft and smooth feel outside.” said Patani on her association with Pond’s India.

Deepika Padukone Launches Gillette Venus Breeze Razor Gillette brand ambassador Deepika Padukone, along with ‘shaving advocates’ Soha Ali Khan and Neha Dhupia, recently launched the brand’s new razor - Venus Breeze. The celebrities shared their first brush with the shaving. Also in attendance was celebrity dermatologist and Venus Expert – Dr. Rashmi Shetty who elaborated on the benefits of shaving, while busting common myths that surround the category. Speaking about the latest innovation from the brand, Karthik Srivatsan, Country Marketing Manager, Gillette India said, “Venus aims to provide women with a hair removal experience that beats what they expect from any product in the market. With the launch of Venus Breeze, our leading global product, Indian women can now get amazing smooth skin at home with the added benefit of having an ultra-sensorial experience.”

Nmami Life at The World Health & Wellness Congress & Awards

The World Health & Wellness Congress & Awards, 2017, held on 14th-15th February, 2017, at Taj Lands End, Bandra, Mumbai acknowledged Nmami Life as one of the 50 Best Wellness Companies by India Talent Listing, for making a difference in the lives of many individuals and families including some prominent celebrities. The award was presented to Nmami Agarwal, Founder and CEO, Nmami Life by Poonam Bijlani, Partner, Lotus Events & Entertainment. Ms. Agarwal also bagged another award in the individual category for the Most Promising Dietitian and Nutritionist of 2017. World Health & Wellness Congress & Awards is an international organisation that represents executives and leaders joined by a common interest in driving economic development and understanding the health and wellness industries.

Dr. Blossom Kochhar’s new book Aromatherapy - A Way Of Life

Dr. Blossom Kochhar hosted an interactive book reading session at the Delhi Literature Festival in New Delhi in conversation with Anurag Batra Chief Editor, Exhange4Media and Aruna Vasudev, author & film critic and presented her new book Aromatherapy - A Way Of Life. During the event, she talked about her journey, how she was introduced to aromatherapy and how everyone can make Aromatherpay a part of their lives. The book is published by Hay House Publishers India and is available at all leading book stores.

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INDIAN NEWS Lifetime Achievement Award for Dr Bharti Taneja

Founder-Director of wellness group, Bharti Taneja’s Alps and well-known cosmetologist-aesthetician, Dr. Bharti Taneja has received lifetime achievement award from National Institute of Education & Research from Padamshri Kavita Krishna Murthi & Padamshri Dr Balbir Singh. Commenting on her achievement, Dr taneja said, ”God is extremely kind. Feeling honoured to get life time achievement award many thanks to president Dr A Kulshreshtha.”

Dove Real Beauty pledge

Dove announces the Dove Real Beauty Pledge – recommitment to Real Beauty and real women around the world through its new campaign shot. The brand has taken a step forward in their mission to help women realise their personal beauty potential and to create a world where beauty is a source of confidence, not anxiety. The pledge has three vows - of featuring real women, portraying women as they are in real life and help girls build confidence and self-esteem. The campaign has been shot by London-based photographer Mario Testino and features 32 women ged between 11 to 71 from over 15 countries.

New Virtual Makeup App - Groomefy

Just Herbs’s Crowd-sourced Beauty Product

Just Herbs to launch the latest edition to its skincare category – The Skin Tint which has been created entirely from scratch through feedback from the brand’s customer base. Crowdsourced beauty products are all the rage in advanced beauty markets and this is the first time an Indian company has undertaken such an initiative. “We’ve decided to approach beauty differently by taking a bottomup approach to product development rather than the common top-down approach,” says Arush Chopra, CEO, Just Herbs. Just Herbs tapped into its customer base of 450 Indian women via social media reach of various age groups, living in different cities of different profession.

A virtual make-up and accessories app - Groomefy - has been launched recently. It enables users to virtually try out various looks - users can give themselves a full makeover by experimenting with different lipsticks and foundations to eye shadows and eyeliners. In addition, one can try out traditional to contemporary accessories; all this just by clicking a selfie from phone’s camera. The company was founded by Mr. Rohit Kumra in 2016. The idea was conceived in early 2016 and launched the final version in December 2016. Within a month, Groomefy has already crossed 60 thousand downloads.

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Frontier By Leisa and Paul Stafford

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Hair NOW Get all the latest updates of Hair industry Twinkle Khanna, the new face of L’Oreal ProfessionneL L’Oreal Professionnel announced its first Indian brand ambassador – the actor, interior designer and author Twinkle Khanna – at the recently concluded Indian Hairdressing Awards 2017 at Goa. As the most anticipated event for the hairdressing industry, the Awards were attended by prominent salon owners, hairdressers and other personalities from the industry. Khanna gave away the Color Trophy - India’s most sought-after and prestigious hairdressing awards title.

Speaking about getting Khanna on board, Sussan Verghese, General Manager, L’Oreal Professionnel, said, “Twinkle Khanna is a perfect fit as an ambassador. She is glamorous, multifaceted and an inspiration to the woman of today. L’Oreal Professionnel is delighted to partner with her on our beauty journey together.”

Redefine colour with ColorpHlex ColorpHlex protects and strengthens hair during the color and bleach process, reducing damage and breakage. The ColorStrong Complex™ is a copolymer of a vegetable-derived protein and a reactive silica based compound that reduces colour fading. The salon kit contains the Color Strengthening Additive (500ml) and After Color Strengthening Finish (500ml). The Additive has to be mixed into the colour or bleach mixture without changing the process. The Finish product has to be applied and left in for 2-10 minutes. The salon kit is priced at `27,975. In homecare, the brand offers ColorpHlex shampoo with sunflower seed extract and conditioner to restore moisture and reduce colour fading. The products are priced at `2,475 for 355ml.

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Kérastase brings a homecare line Following on the success of the Chronologiste VIP Ritual, Kérastase has introduced the Chronologiste homecare range. It contains Abyssine, which is a polysaccharide produced by micro-algae. Le Bain Revitalisant, the cleanser, has Abyssine, vitamin F, ceramide and vitamin E derivative. The product’s purifying action cleanses scalp impurities as it smoothens the hair fibre. It is priced at `2,500. The La Crème De Régénération mask, which has a combination of Abyssine and caviar, has a concentration of active ingredients that intensely nourishes the hair from scalp to ends. It is priced at `3,600. Le Parfum En Huile is the first hair fragrance that has tea rose, light woods, musk and an oleoextract of myrrh. Chronologiste oil fragrance adds a finishing touch after styling. It is priced at `5000. Available at Kerastase salons.

Go snip with Jaguar Jaguar has introduced the White Line and Silver Line scissors. As a brand that intensively works on innovations for hairdressing scissors, Jaguar brings cutting-edge technology on the table. The new line includes the following: White line Cutting Life: Long-lasting sharpness due to the use of forged high-quality steel and the ice-tempering process at 80 C for solid hardness; White line Cutting Action: Precision blade form thanks to bending process and VARIO screw for easy cutting action; and White line Sharpness: Classic blades with a flat cutting edge angle, well-suited to slice cutting thanks to hollow grinding and honing. The price ranges from `4,475 to `9,975. The Silver Line range includes Silver Line Cutting Life, Silver Line Cutting Action and Silver Line Sharpness. The price ranges from `12,750 to `19,975. And finally, Jaguar has also introduced Thermocut system or hot scissors. The blades of the hairdressing scissors are heated. The cut hair ends are sealed by the heat retaining the bodily moisture and care substances. The temperature can be adjusted to 270 degrees for fine hair to up to 310 for coarse locks. It is priced at `1,24,975.

Botanique range by TRESemmé The new Botanique range by TRESemmé includes a shampoo and conditioner. It is available in two variants. Nourish and Replenish variant is a blend of olive oil and camellia oil, while the Detox and Restore variant is infused with Ginseng and Neem. The products have fragrances of summer blossoms, zesty citrus and ginger. The Botanique range is endorsed

by TRESemmé‘s Brand Ambassador Jacqueline Fernandez. Shampoos of both the variants are available in multiple volumes of 80 ml, 190 ml and 580 ml, and are priced from `70 onward, while the conditioners are available in volumes of 85 ml and 190 ml and are priced at `99 and `204 respectively.

Purely Supersilk The Supersilk Pure Indulgence range has shampoo and conditioner with Nano Silk Compex to tame frizz and strengthen the hair. the silk amino acids in the products work on the cuticle layer and tames curly, wavy, frizzy hair without adding weight.

The shampoo (300ml) and conditioner (250ml) are priced at `1,275. Another product with the Nano Silk Compound is the Pure Indulgence Leave-in Treatment, which repairs and rebuilds severely damaged hair. It has Macademia seed oil for moisture and shine. The luxurious cream of the leave-in treatment heightens the effect of the SupersilkTM service. It is priced at `1,275 for 120ml.

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Innisfree launches hair range The new Jeju CamelliaHair range by Innisfree has the nutrient-rich pure camellia oil from Jeju Island. Camellia Essence Shampoo and Conditioner moisturizes and restores health and shine to hair that is prone to split-ends, tangling and breakage. Oil extracted from Camellia possesses 85-89% oleic acid, a common monounsaturated fatty acid that helps to bring moisture and shine to hair. Its characteristic of retaining water, reducing chemical damage, preventing static electricity and blocking UV rays makes it perfect for damaged hair caused by colouring and dyeing, perming, excessive blow drying and brushing. The range includes the Camellia Essential Shampoo and Conditioner.

AHS brings Carl Howell Styling Range Advanced Hair Studio (AHS) has introduced Carl Howell (CH) styling products in India. The professional range is exclusively available at AHS outlets across the country.

The range comprises of the following products: Restructurer B5: This leave in, easy-to-use and spray-on moisturising conditioner, abounds with D Panthenol. It also contains sunscreen. Price: `1250 Gel Spray: The non sticky spray helps control and manage the tresses when used on damp hair before styling. Price: `975 Hair Controlling Shaper: It is a semi-matte finish natural wax, rich in Advanced Revitalising Complex with Bio-Active Power. Price: `910

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Hair oil by Soulflower Soulflower has introduced the ‘Rosemary Lavender Healthy Hair Oil’, which has a natural formulation of oils extracted from fresh organic herbs, enriched with essential nutrients and antioxidants. Suited for all scalp types, the oil promotes hair growth by conditioning and strengthening hair roots. Other oils in the blend include Juniper, Amla, Neem, Castor, Olive, Jojoba and Coconut. Dampen the hair before gently massaging the oil onto the scalp and leave overnight for best results. It is priced at `400 for 225ml.

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Unveiling of Strands Calendar at first-ever Strands Trends With the poignant showcase of creativity on ramp through ‘Strands Trends’ followed by unveiling of ‘Strands Calendar’, Strands, the dynamic brand in salon industry, took beauty industry by storm.

The Journey The journey of Strands Universe LLP started Eleven years back. Today Strands is India’s fastest growing salon chain with 68 salons in 18 states of India. Naunihal Singh, Strands CEO and founder says “It is very vital for a brand to grow and get inspired from its journey with passionate pride and overwhelming humility”.

Over the years, Strands has redefined both the business as well as the operational sides with innovation, insight and consistency. Strands have started the year 2017 on a very innovative note. Mr. Singh voices, “We feel 2017 is going to be a landmark year not only for Strands the brand but for everyone associated as an employee, a well wisher or a patron”.

The Contest Playing on the ideology of the CEO, Battle of Brushes, an innovative contest idea, was conceived by the creative team of Raman Ghai and Mallika Arora. The contest was an open invitation to hairdressers and make up stylists to showcase their respective creativity.

“Our sole motive was to inspire them to a level where they bring to the fore all the training and mentoring that is being given to them on a daily basis”. For two months these boys and girls created hair styles and make up looks.

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Strands Trends - The Ramp Showcase An idea of a beauty ramp show with 12 of the top Battle of Brushes finalists came up. On 11th January 2017, Strands Trends made its debut. Fashion or landscapes hair dos and make-ups were created in sync with weather and moods linked to them. The deserving winners of the Battle of Brushes contest were awarded and felicitated. Shikha and Robin won the Gold. Silver went to Rajeev and Ashima and Arhan and Sadhna got the Bronze.

Strands Calendar 2017 Strands Calendar is modelled on the selected 12 looks and the unveiling of calendar took place after the ramp show. “We consciously created these very wearable looks to make people realise that fashion signatures are not just restricted to clothes. Even beauty and hair style has its labels one can flaunt with pride and make them their own identity.� says Raman Ghai.

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Bond the best

The name is Bond, SmartBond!

And it’s the latest revolutionary Bond Reconstructing System from L’Oreal Professionnel.

— By Kanishka Ramchandani

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or most women, colour or straightening is off-limits because of the perceived hair damage that these treatments cause. As much as they yearn to look trendy, the thought of hair damage is synonymous to nightmare for them. L’Oréal Professionnel puts an end to all the dilly-dallying of modern women and ushers them into a world where they can colour, pre-lighten or straighten their tresses without the fear of damage.

To give you the confidence to try out hair trends, L’Oréal Professionnel has introduced SmartBond. Created and tested with top 12 international colourists, SmartBond protects and strengthens the hair fibre, giving you the ease of mind to try latest trends in colour and straightening.

What is SmartBond?

SmartBond is a breakthrough Bond Reconstructing System from L’Oréal Professionnel. It is the must-have additive to colour, pre-lightening and straightening services to help you give your clients stronger, softer and shinier hair.

Breakthrough SMARTBOND Technology A breakthrough combination of a new acid and ceramide, SmartBond is a tailor-made formula for hair professionals, which protects and strengthens hair bonds during all technical services. The SmartBond technology offers the dual benefits of protection and cleansing. It protects and strengthens the hair bonds whilst cleaning the hair fibre from bad ions left by components like persulfates, thereby allowing weak bonds to reconstruct. And the best part is that SmartBond delivers these benefits during insalon technical services. Technical services done with the Smartbond Bond Reconstructing System give a stronger, more unified hair fibre. That’s why you need to make SmartBond Reconstructing System a part of your colouring and straightening processes.

How does SmartBond function?

Consisting of two components, the SmartBond system is meant to be used exclusively by hair experts in the salon.

SmartBond products are not only easy to use but they are also compatible with all L’Oréal Professionnel hair colouring, lightening and straightening products.

Amongst the 12 internationally renowned colourists, who were involved in the product development from an early stage, were Johnny Ramirez from the US, Frederic Mennetrier from France and Matthew Collins from Canada.

Since experts who understand the challenges of hair colouring have been involved in the making of SmartBond, the product ensures that there is no change in the colorist’s routine. It involves no difference in colour or straightening output, no need to bump up the oxydant, and above all, no extra processing time for the hairdresser.

With hair that is strong and healthy-looking, you can rock

The must-have care additive for all colour, pre-lightening and straightening services. your favourite hair trend without any compromise, thanks to SmartBond by L’Oréal Professionnel. Now without further ado, book your colouring or straightening appointment at the nearest L’Oréal Professionnel salon.

Pre-Lighten with Smartbond

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Matrix Boho Beach Bride Get inspired by the Matrix Boho Beach Bride and channel your inner energy to make way for an amazing beach wedding.

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f late the idea of choosing a different destination to tie the wedding knot has become quite popular in India. The venue of wedding celebrations combined with the elements of the destination turn the event into a splendour. Unending sea, fresh water and sound of the waves, a beach is a perfect wedding destination for the one who is free-spirited with an undying energy and confidence. A beach wedding is a beautiful set-up by the sea shore with a gorgeous sun-set highlighting the royal colour combinations making for a perfect natural setting for the wedding.

While preparing for the wedding, a bride always desires to make her look complement the elements of her wedding theme, be it colours, location, attire or the event. From make-up to attire, she chooses everything wisely. A bridal look is incomplete without a great hairstyle and hair colour is its integral part. A hair colour adds dimension and depth to any look. In fact, it is the new make up. When a bride walks down the aisle on her wedding, each and every aspect of her look must stand out.

Matrix is the first brand to recognise the importance of weddingspecific hair colour. Taking inspiration from the beaches as wedding destination, Matrix has designed a playful hair look The Boho Beach Bride.

Who is she: Serene one moment, energetic the next, the beach is the perfect setting for the Boho Beach bride, because of its hidden depths. It is as changeable as she is, mirroring her many moods and facets.

Colour play: The Boho Beach Bride makes a style statement at her beach wedding with this look created using a combination of plum hues. These bold colours and their interplay bring out the free spirited side of our bride.

Technique and shades used: Strobing and Balayage techniques have been used to complement the face shape and highlight the best features with SOCOLOR #6.28 and LightMaster.

Get the look at any Matrix salon near you!

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Collection Pep Rally “The marching band theme was inspired by the anticipation of a new school year, fall sports and being part of a team,” explains Trish Dool, creative director of Eric Fisher Salons, who served as the collection’s artistic director and team leader. “These ideas evoke feelings of freshness, youth and excitement.”

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Artistic Director/Team Leader: Trish Dool; Artistic Team: Johnny Garcia, Lesley Selvidge, Christine Doerge, MeLissa Hoang, Lauren Snyder, Julee Meslin, Jen Fry, Aaron Rogers, Ellen Von Hoene, Alecks Schmidt, Whitney Cline, Stormie Roberts, Megan Chapman, Kylee Hermann, Kenzie Stout, Kaitlyn Meyer; Makeup: Amber Zeman, Chantha Chin, Myndy Brandes; Photography: Eric Fisher; Retouch: Mary Fisher; Uniforms: Fruhauf Uniforms; Products: Aquage

Playful shapes and vibrant color harmonize in Eric Fisher Salons’ high-energy compilation.

—ANGIE REIBER

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prospect of new beginnings: such is the inspiration behind Eric Fisher Salons’ most recent shoot, The Band Collection.

“We thought that the band theme was a fun way to approach color, shape and youthfulness cohesively,” notes creative director Trish Dool. The hairstyles, rendered in vivid reds, rich browns and bold blondes, call to the patterns and hues found in the band uniforms the models wear. And like a musical group that practices together to perfect its sound, Dool and her artistic team collaborated throughout the process to realize their vision. “We strongly believe in teamwork and sharing our knowledge with one another at the Eric Fisher Salons,” says Dool.

“We would love if this collection encourages others to come together and work as a team to achieve success.”

Grand Scale To create the bold, musically inspired shapes, the team applied Aquage Uplifting Foam to damp hair, blowdried and then added Beyond Shine prior to flat ironing for maximum sheen. Next, strands saturated with Defining Gel were formed around conical objects and, once dry, were set with Freezing Spray and removed from the molds. As each piece was arranged and secured on the model’s head, Finishing Spray granted workable but firm hold.

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Major Key “The biggest challenge we experienced was keeping our work cohesive to translate successfully as a collection,” explains Dool.

“We worked in teams of two to style each model, so we relied heavily on communication and feedback to achieve the unified looks. It took a great amount of teamwork and organization to deliver a strong result.”

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Magnum Opus “The Eric Fisher Artistic Team has done many successful shoots together prior to The Band Collection, but this has been our biggest endeavor to date in terms of number of models, props, hair pieces and costumes,” reveals Dool.

“We definitely learned how to communicate better, which has helped us become a stronger team.”

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Big Time While what qualifies as success differs from person to person, the people who have truly achieved it boast one thing in common: wanting to share their secrets. We tapped top industry icons who reveal invaluable tips gleaned from the paths they took to achieve greatness. —FRANCESCA MOISIN

One night while at a Soho restaurant, my friend Charles looked at a woven raffia mat and suggested I weave hair into the same form. That’s when I first realized I could manipulate strands the way a sculptor fashions clay. After landing a job at London’s Ricci Burns Salon in 1972, I established myself by inventing conceptual-based cuts and integrating a twisted reality into tress design.

I never attended beauty school, but Vidal Sassoon, John Sebastian and Geri Cusenza taught me the fundamentals while encouraging me to develop my creative eye.

Advice: Know when to speak up; stay up all night if need be. Network, ask for help and find inspiration in everything around you.

—Robert Lobetta, aka “The Renaissance Man”

My love of hairdressing started as a child, when I became obsessed with Bo Derek’s braids in the movie 10. I taught myself how to re-create them, then got a job making coffee and sweeping floors at a local salon. At age 16, I started beauty school in Holland, attending seminars in my spare time to watch the masters fashion hair. Four years later, I moved to London. I didn’t speak a word of English, but it was the best decision I ever made, in part because I soon met my mentor, Trevor Sorbie. He and Aveda founder Horst Rechelbacher fueled my passion, showing me how to channel creativity into avantgarde work.

Advice: Be prepared to sacrifice your personal life for your career, and don’t give up. It may take years, but what you put in will eventually pay off.

—Antoinette Beenders, Aveda global director and senior VP of creative

My famous father, Freddy French, provided early tutelage, and I was also lucky to apprentice with Vidal Sassoon before owning my own chain of U.K. salons. In the early 1970s, when global education was virtually unheard of, I started traveling and teaching.

Countless shows followed, and my reputation for innovation grew. Still, I’ve endured ups and downs throughout the years. It seems every time I climbed a mountain, there was a new peak to ascend. Throughout this journey, maintaining a solid work ethic is essential.

Advice: Every word that’s ever helped me seems to start with the letter “P.” Persevere, pursue perfection, plan, be pragmatic and take the pain in order to enjoy the gain.

—Nicholas French, Matrix artistic director

My dad was in the military, so we moved every few years. By the time I turned 15, I already had three jobs, which is to say I’ve long known how to adjust to change and work hard for what I want. On New Year’s Eve, 1986, I decided what I wanted was a life in beauty.

After graduating Roffler Barber College in Austin, Texas, I evolved from watching master stylists to serving as resident hair guru on TLC’s What Not to Wear. I love my editorial and runway work, plus the fact that I can still cut hair at my eponymous FlatironDistrict salon. I’m a “yes” man, because you never know what an opportunity might turn into unless you remain open.

Advice: Associate with those who believe in you. Some will try to say you can’t do it, but never let negativity dictate your reality.

—Ted Gibson, celebrity hairstylist and owner of Ted Gibson salon

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Determination, hard work, long hours—those are the three main factors to which I attribute my success. I began my career as an apprentice in Calabria, Italy, then worked for TONI&GUY in Rome before moving to London, where I spent 15 years as international creative director with Trevor Sorbie.

I’m naturally energetic— translation: unable to stay still! I used that quality as fuel, so that when others stopped, I kept exploring new outlets for my creativity.

Many times my ideas led nowhere, but I stuck with my passion for hairdressing through good times and bad.

There’s always more to be discovered, which is why you must remain steadfast in the pursuit of any ambition.

Advice: Be a sponge. Watch the greats at work; stay focused and learn as much as possible. You must first master all the rules so you’ll have the confidence to break them.

—Angelo Seminara, Davines artistic director

When I was young, I wanted to be a nutritionist—but I failed in every subject! School was not my forte. Then I met Christopher Dove, and his mum suggested hair. Together we attended England’s South Devon Technical College. While operating a tiny salon after graduation, we entered the competition circuit and began winning shows. By the time we left the U.K. in 1994, we’d achieved some notoriety. At first we worked for Shelton and Linda Ogle’s network of salons and schools in Texas, then became creative directors at Elizabeth Arden in New York. I’ve been in L.A. since 2001, where I now run The Doves by DNA salon.

Never a resolute goal-setter, I instead took one step at a time, progressing fluidly to the next career rung.

Advice: Surround yourself with a group of friends who will support you on days when you feel down—which inevitably happen.

Ours can be a stressful world.

—Sonya Dove, Wella Professionals global ambassador and owner of The Doves by DNA

My mother passed away when I was 4 years old, so I grew up close to my father and brothers. By the time I was in my teens they had already opened two TONI&GUY salons in London, where I worked after school and during holidays. Quite simply, I never thought of being anything other than a hairdresser. Because I was afforded such remarkable opportunities, I try to now give back to the next generation of stylists—including my son, Joshua. Success never comes easily. I’ve spent much of my life sitting on planes, en route to seminars and shows.

But I was fortunate to start my career at a time when hairdressing was first gaining professional respect, and British stylists led the world creatively. The late ’70s and ’80s were an exciting time.

Advice: Remain aware of cultural trends. Visual inspiration can come from anywhere—like the catwalk, street styles, film, music or art.

—Anthony Mascolo, TIGI international artistic director

At age 24 I left my home in Clydebank, Scotland, and moved to my grandparents’ house in Memphis, Tennessee, to pursue my aim of becoming a stylist. Working as a local in-salon educator for John Paul Mitchell Systems while finishing school at Stage One Beauty was the second-best decision I made! I taught as many classes as possible—sometimes three or four a day— combining entertainment with education so students could have fun while learning. I’ve been blessed with an ability to relate to my

Most stylists knew the “hows” of haircolor when I went to beauty school at age 15, but I wanted to learn about the “whys.” Self-taught as a chemist, I created milder, more natural techniques at a time when bleaching was the norm.

In 1972 I opened The Color Salon at NuBest Salon and Spa, the world’s largest color department, with my mentor, session stylist Michael Mazzei.

And I always kept innovating, formulating Clairol’s first tube color in the ’80s, cofounding the yearly Haircolor USA seminar and creating the first true colordepositing shampoo with my company, Artec Systems Group.

Success came naturally because I’m passionate about the science behind my work, remaining in continuous search of what should be that is not—then working to bring it to life.

Advice: Become an analytical stylist. Learn what’s in a product and know how it will perform under any condition. Observe everything, and travel when possible to master your craft.

—Leland, Celeb Luxury owner and CEO

hairdressing audience from both an artistic and salon business point of view, so I use that skill to my advantage. My definition of success is taking one step after another to continuously get closer to your dreams.

Advice: Choose companions whose vision you share. If you take an idea from one person, it’s stealing. Take it from many, and that’s called research!

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Variety is the spice of a hairdresser’s life. Dabbling in multiple professional arenas—including cover shoots, TV gigs, running an education company, managing a multi-location salon and developing a product line—keeps me inspired, but it’s essential to start with a solid base.

I trained at Vidal Sassoon in my hometown of Manchester, England, learning the fundamentals of cut, color and salon professionalism. By the time I’d evolved to my role of New York City business owner, I knew I had the foundation on which to build a lasting career.

Advice: It takes time to become a successful hairdresser, so be patient— even when not making good money. Do models when you’re not busy to sharpen skills and build client lists.

—Nick Arrojo, owner and founder of Arrojo NYC

My training at the London College of Fashion was in theater and film, where I studied classic hairdressing and wig-making. From there, I landed an apprenticeship at Vidal Sassoon—and enjoyed it so much, I put my theatrical career on permanent hold. As the company’s artistic director, I traveled the world doing editorial styling and training students. The standards were high: all work, very little play. But I was hungry, and mentors Trevor Sorbie and Eugene Souleiman pushed me, because we recognized this fundamental truth: Without discipline, you won’t achieve much.

Advice: Get your ego out of the way, and be prepared to fail.

Only by remaining humble can you learn from mistakes.

—Vivienne Mackinder, HairDesignerTV.com founder

The youngest of seven girls, I grew up in New York and attended Queen’s Beauty Institute—much to my mother’s chagrin. She wanted her daughters to go to Washington and marry FBI or CIA agents! I purchased my first salon in 1973, and I’ve never stopped learning.

My mentors were three of the industry’s best: Paul Mitchell, John Dellaria, Jeanne Braa.

In 1977, my husband and I relocated to Houston, founding the Visible Changes collection of salons. Success is time-consuming and requires much self-sacrifice, but watching my staff of more than 600 employees thrive now feels like the ultimate reward.

Advice: Avoid stagnating by seeking out top experts and continuously pursuing ongoing education.

—Maryanne McCormack, Visible Changes cofounder

I got my start working at a London salon in the early 1980s. One day a fellow stylist invited me to a photo shoot, and there I discovered the direction I wanted to take my career. I quit my job and began the painful process of finding models, concepting styles and putting together a portfolio.

The rejection I faced was incredible! I’d show my book, only to be repeatedly told I wasn’t good enough, but that just made me work harder. In the ’90s I met photographer David Sims, who at the time was an assistant. We collaborated on work that was part of the new grunge fashion

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Growing up in Palestine, I heard stories about how in America hard work leads to the realization of dreams—and that’s true. After graduating Missouri’s Joplin Beauty Academy, I founded Farouk Systems in 1986 by creating the first ammoniafree haircolor, because I had developed an allergic reaction to that chemical. Ten years later, while on a trip to Italy, I learned that pizza crust stays moist when baked using ceramic heat, which led to the invention of my CHI ceramic flat iron. Success comes when you get creative, stay determined and tackle obstacles head-on.

Advice: Believe in yourself and your visions, and never let anyone stand in your way.

—Farouk Shami, Farouk Systems chairman and founder

movement—a reaction to glossy supermodels.

Kate Moss became the face of Calvin Klein, and I was asked to do his shows. It was the turning point of my career, which is still forever changing, because fashion itself is in constant flux.

Advice: Novices are unsure so they mimic others, but it’s essential to first discover your own style, then develop a unique brand.

Today’s social media platforms are fantastic tools for displaying work and connecting with like-minded peers.

—Guido Palau, Redken global creative director

I never played the game in a conventional way, which meant most accomplishments were hard-won. I’m opinionated and make waves—but establishing my trademark early is what ultimately put me on the map. After completing a high school vocational cosmetology program in Denver, I became a salon owner at age 22, then worked as an Aveda educator and assisted at New York Fashion Week shows. Thick skin is a must. As hairdressers, we can create the careers of our dreams when valuing boldness, style, intelligence and authenticity.

Advice: Make a list of shortterm goals—what you wish to accomplish in the next six months to two years—then broaden it to a five-year plan.

Finally, conjure up your wildest dream. You can’t get where you want to be if you don’t know where you want to go.

—Charlie Price, platform artist and stylist

I grew up in a small, rural community 140 miles southwest of London. After completing Bournemouth College of Art, I moved to the big city and got my professional start in 1968 by working with Vidal Sassoon and various influential European artists. They continually inspired me to be myself and put my own twist on the ideas that would create a unique style. Every time I’m with a group of innovative individuals, I feel I’m “making it” if I can educate or inspire them in some small way. It’s a constant evolution.

Advice: Strive to create an infrastructure of support, be it via friends or family. In my case, I’m lucky to lean on my incredible wife, Mary, and our sons, Tyler and Ross.

—Phillip Wilson, ColorProof Evolved Color Care international creative director

I was playing football in Melbourne, unsure of what to do with my life, when I walked into a salon and instantly fell in love with that incomparable vibe. I knew almost nothing about the industry, but once I get into something, I pursue it hard. After leaving Australia in 1992, I worked for six years at Bumble and bumble, then started my own shop with fellow stylist Nick Arrojo.

Cutler launched in 2001, with four locations now open in New York. Partnering with color master Louis Licari was a fusion of my “downtown” aesthetic with his famous “uptown” sophistication, and another example of my quest to constantly evolve, regardless of any accomplishments achieved.

Advice: Never forget that at our core, we are service providers. Whether working on the mane of a mom or model, every client presents a chance to excel in your craft.

—Rodney Cutler, Redken ambassador and owner of Cutler Salons

Raised in Hamilton, a small metropolis on the western tip of Lake Ontario in Canada, my dreams were always about touring the world’s great cities. With my parents’ support I attended Bruno’s Schools of Hair Design in my hometown, then started traveling through Canada and the United States with the mantra that every moment was a chance to gain experience.

When I was young, I wanted to apprentice in a fine salon, then build a following of loyal clientele.

Later I wanted to learn how to teach and now,

Born in Scotland, I was into street fashion, rock and art—but had no idea how that might translate into a career. One day my sister chopped off her long hair, and I remember being amazed at the transformation.

The proprietors of that salon invited us to a party, which was my first introduction to this incredible world of creators and freaks. I got a summer job snipping at their Glasgow shop, and never looked back.

I moved to London to work for TONI&GUY, before heading to Paris as a freelance editorial stylist. In 1987 I landed at Bumble and bumble in New York, which is where my razorcutting method soon took off.

Always be on the lookout for what’s coming next.

Advice: Failure is OK. The big killer is fear. Get to the place where you feel uncomfortable, because that’s where the true change happens.

—Howard McLaren, R+Co cofounder

trek the globe sharing my insight with fellow stylists. By first envisioning my achievements, I brought all these goals to life.

Advice: Practice! I still work on mannequins to test new trends and improve technique. And I constantly clip hair images, sorting them into various piles—short, long, curly, colored—then select five favorites in each category to present as portfolios to clients.

—Martin Parsons, president of Martin Parsons

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IHA 2017

An Extravagant Finale concluded with a bang, overflowing with creativity, camaraderie & recognition of the BEST in Indian hairdressing.

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We are absolutely thrilled to receive the colour Trophy for the year 2016-17 and also to receive the Runner –up Award in the same category . We are indeed overwhelmed by the appreciation and awards at IHA 2016-2017. The hard work of the entire team has borne fruits and we are indeed very Proud of our winners Pawan and Shushant .

One of the focus areas of our brand has always been education and encouraging our staff to keep learning and upgrading their skill set . This year in particular , we had a focused approach to trainings .. we had set end goals and customised each programme and made it very extensive . We had sent seven entries to IHA and all seven entries were selected indifferent categories . We strongly believe that one should focus more on education and building young team rather than poaching which is so rampant in our Industry.

Having said that , I feel BellaMadonna-Madonna has indeed been one of the original names in the salon Business in Delhi –NCR that has believed in delivering professional services year after year for customer. This year we are celebrating 30 years in the beauty industry and our motto is always deliver beyond our best.

We have won the Best Salon in South at the prestigious L’Oreal Professionnel Indian Hairdressing Awards 2016-17 second time in a row. What’s more, we have also won the Best Academy award in recognition of the hard work that we’ve put in to create the best talent in India. I dedicate these awards to our clients who have been with us through them amazing journey, and who’ve inspired us to become better day after day. Heartfelt thanks goes to team Mirrors who thoroughly deserve this award in view of their strong commitment to offer the best service to our guests and uncompromising approach towards making learning a continuous endeavour.

— Dr Vijaya Lakshmi Goodapati, Mirrors Luxury Salons

— Manisha Yadav, Bella Madona

With each award that we win it’s not just about adding a feather to our cap it’s about pushing ourselves harder to deliver our customer promise.

Our commitment is to always try to master the art of exemplary services & experience; it is our endeavour to serve with excellence. We feel under oath to provide an unwinding environment with precision, detail and purpose where you can immerse yourself in peace and luxury. We promise to deliver with consummate skill and impeccable ambience on every visit.”

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The Colour Trophy Award Winner– Pawan Kuma (Bella Madonna)

1st Runner up– Sushant Maini (Bella Madonna) 2nd Runner up– MOHO. Shadab (ENVI Salon) The Cut and Style Award

Winner– Feroz Siddque (Taj Salon) Runner up– Dimple Mehndiratta (Looks Salon) The Men’s Image Award

Winner– Nayi Ankitbhai Jayarambhai (Zion Salon & Spa) Runner up– Anish Ahmed Salmani (ENVI Salon) The Young Colorist Award

Winner– Aanchal Jaiswal Women’s Care Runner up (Tie between) Farhan Irfani (Looks Salon) & Mohd.

Ikram Hawari (ENVI Salon) Business Awards

Best Salon Digital Marketing– Kapil’s Salon & Academy Best Salon Design

North–Looks Salon East– AN John Salon West–Tie between–Dessange & Vipul Chudasama Hair Studio South–Verve Salon Customer Choice Award

Best Salon Non-Chain: South–Mirrors Luxury Salon East–Club Salon & Spa West–A One Hair & Beauty Studio Best Salon Chain North–Looks Salon South–YLG East–Head turners West–Enrich Salons

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he finale of Indian Hairdressing Awards, an exclusive platform in India for hairdressers to get recognised for their art and creative talent in the country, took place on the sunny beaches of Goa over a two-day event that included technical competition, masterclasses and creative hair fashion show from February 28 to March 1, 2017, culminating in the Grand Finale awards evening.

Recognising and rewarding the best of hairdressing businesses and industry professionals, each of the worthy winners took home the coveted trophy post 4 regional rounds. Hosted by Neha Dhupia, the 36 competing hairdressers showcased their looks on their models for an audience of over 500 people.

The L’Oréal Professionnel India Dream Team featuring Dhruv Abhichandani, Akshata Honawar, Walter PR and Raman Bhardwaj showcased their artistic skills by curating a creative hair fashion show called ‘Nature Artistique’. Models walked the ramp sporting hair looks inspired by flora, fauna and aqua in the outfits created by designer Gavin Miguel.

The panel of judges gave away 9 creative awards and 14 Business awards. The panel included Michel Claire-former L’Oréal Professionnel Director for Education, Alan EdwardsRush Team, Chris Williams-Rush Team, Mehernaaz Dhondy (Fashion Editor), Mehera Kolah (make-up consultant), JJ Valaya (fashion designer) and Jatin Kampani (photographer).

A total of 132 teams competed in the regional rounds and only the best bagged the prestigious trophies.

Twinkle Khanna was revealed as the new brand ambassador at the L’Oréal Professionnel IHA, where prominent personalities from the salon and hairdressing fraternity were present. She also gave away the Colour Trophy title.

This year’s show was entitled ‘Virtual Circus’, where through the use of Pinterest Boards the team lead

by International Creative Director of the Rush team Andy Heasman and International Editorial Director Tina Farey, used the boards to create the larger than life circus characters and transported it into a Virtual Circus. Showcasing their

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At Enrich Salons we are delighted to receive the Best Salon Chain award yet again! It acknowledges the effort of our teams to push the envelope when it comes to service experience & motivates us to do even better! ‘

— Sachin Kamat, Enrich

“Winning a IHA 2017 Best Salon Design West, was a memorable moment because this time it was not for hair (big smile).

We were so excited to be at the industry’s best award night. An award gave us tremendous amount of encouragement. It is very special for team Vipul Chudasama.”

— Vipul Chudasama

signature cut, colour and editorial styling, the Rush team took the audience on a journey of creativity and inspiration, captivating and fuelling their imagination.

Talking about the awards, Aseem Kaushik-Director at L’Oréal Professional Products Division said, “This year marks the second edition of the Indian Hairdressing awards. I would like to give my heartiest congratulations to the hairdressers and salons who have won these prestigious awards tonight. We feel extremely proud and inspirational witnessing such a talent in India. Over the years, the art Hairdressing has reached a stage where it needs no introduction. We hope to see more such creative artists who will change the future of hairdressing in India and take it on a global platform” Sussan Verghese-General Manager at L’Oréal Professionnel added, “For a brand like L’Oreal Professionnel, which is built on the values of innovation and being on trend, Twinkle Khanna is a perfect fit as an ambassador.

She is glamorous, multifaceted and an inspiration to the woman of today.

L’Oreal Professionnel is delighted to partner with her on our beauty journey together.”

The event has set new benchmarks and inspired new trends in the hairdressing industry.

Design and aesthetics has always been ur utmost priority when it comes to putting up a salon. This award has made us very proud and thanks to L’Oreal Professionnel for honouring ANJOHN with it. Having been with the dream team at L’Oreal Professionnel for so many years, getting awarded for salon interiors gives an affirmation to my belief in offering the best to the client whether it’s technical and creative knowledge in Hairdressing or the basic aesthetic of my salons!

— Raman Bhardwaj, ANJOHN

This L’Oreal Award is one of the most prestigious award for Team Head Turners and would like to thanks all the staff team members and our customers who have reposed confidence in us.

This Award proves our excellency in Hairdressing and we are very delighted to receive this Award which is the result of our dedication and hard work towards the salon industry for last 15 years.

— Pankaj Killa, Headturners

• I ndia’s best of the best in Hairdressing shines bright with the awards at an extravagant finale • 1200+ entries received from 105 cities across India • 132 teams competed for over two months to reach finale!

“We at YLG would like to take this opportunity to thank our esteemed customer for their immense love and support because of which we have been awarded The Customer Choice Award – Best Salon Chain (South) at the prestigious L’Oreal Indian Hairdressing Awards 2017.”

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‘Hue’some effects!

This season, rock the Essential Cocoa look with Schwarzkopf Professional.

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chwarzkopf Professional introduces the Essential Cocoa as the colour trend of the year, turning the spotlight on hair colour. This trendy look can be achieved with the no-ammonia, no-silicone and no-mineral oil hair colour Essensity.

Cocoa browns are softly blended with hues of gold crafted with soft fringes and loose

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waves. Mixing of these tones is done subtly to give a natural look that’s true to the philosophy of Essensity.

Nature and nurture Essensity is the ammonia free, permanent hair colour from Schwarzkopf Professional, which is enriched with plant-based oils, for long-lasting natural looking colour results. Essensity is an oil-based formulation that is free from mineral oil, silicones, parabens and ammonia. While providing 100% coverage, the hair colour enhances the multi-tonal reflexes of hair.

With more than 90% naturally derived ingredients, Essensity has phytolipid technology, which contains organic grape seed oil and plant based oil.

What is phytolipid technology?

It uses grape seed oil rich in the same lipids that are found in the hair and seals the colour for maximized lastingness.

How Essensity improves colour performance on three levels: • The increased oil content enhances the concentration of the pigments and active ingredients • Higher proportion of concentrated pigments and active ingredients penetrate the cortex more quickly and effectively for advanced performance • The oil seals the cuticle for long-lasting, natural looking colour results • It enhances the shine in each strand, making the hair smooth and healthy looking.

• Being ammonia-free, it offers a completely odourless experience.

Natural looking colour The one thing that women yearn for in hair colour is the natural finish. The whole effect of ‘coloured’ or ‘artificial’ makes the hair look flat and lifeless. Hair is made up of lots of different types of colours, tones, highs and lows lights.

Even black colour is seldom one single flat colour.

With Essensity, you can be sure of multi-tonal reflection that maintains the highs and lows of the virgin hair colour.

For hair colour that respects the light and dark natural tones of virgin hair, offers optimized scalp comfort and gives you a look that’s high on the trend meter, book your appointment at the nearest Schwarzkopf Professional salon and ask for Essential Cocoa colour by Essensity.

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“Tough to find high level Professionals in India” - Rossano Ferretti Launching his exclusive salon, Rossano Ferretti Hairspa in New Delhi recently, the world-renowned celebrity hairstylist, Rossano Ferretti talks about his brand’s future plans in India exclusively with Beauty Launchpad. — By Sukriti Shahi

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dding another brand to their list, Sanghvi Brands have now got Rossano Ferretti Hairspa at Zahen at The Manor in New Delhi. Having founded 20 salons world over with two of those in Bangalore and Mumbai, Rossano Ferretti has come back to India with Sanghvi Brands again.

Known to enhance the natural beauty of hair with his patented technique, “The Method’, Rossano has two of his trained stylists at the newly opened salon at New Friends Colony. “The Method is the best girlfriend,” laughs Ferretti. “It creates selfsatisfaction so that people feel secure of their daily beauty and to make them feel that we take care of them in a personal way; it’s the reality,” he says. However he adds world, in general, will take a long time to absorb and adapt to this.

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Tell us about your salon business.

I have been contributing from last 20 years to change this industry. I changed the way of communication; nobody talked about the natural and organic cut; nobody knew what the balayage was, nobody knew what the natural falls were, I was the first one to talk about all this. Basically I introduced new beauty concept in the industry.

While everyone else was designing their salon, I was working at my client’s home. I translated a location to the salon destination. I changed the salon design, concept and experience and translated salon into hairspa. Now I am trying to change the concept of hair products as well.

Where is the brand heading now?

Basically we are opening at some more gorgeous locations like The Manor.

We are opening in Dubai in the Villa on Jumeirah Beach Road and in Abu Dhabi in April. We are also going to be there in Monte Carlo and Singapore in May and September respectively.

My new product line has also been launched recently (at Net-A-Porter).

What’s special about your new product line?

It’s more of a hair cosmetic line than hair care. I work with Kérastase for scalp and my product line is for hair. I know what girls want and like!

Will India get to see your product line?

We are not distributing in India as of now. We are there in Europe, the US and in the Middle-East. I feel the market for luxury product is small here in India and distribution rules are regulations are tough. However, I would definitely like to make it happen some time once I find a ‘nice’ distribution channel. I like to do it in an exclusive luxury way.

It’s been a while now that your brand is present in India. Your thoughts on Indian hairdressing industry?

It is all about getting the right training.

This country needs lot of training at the luxury level. It is difficult to find a high-level professional here. So, I am also here to contribute to training and education as well; to help and support. (And) This is what I am doing since the beginning. When I opened my first salon in Mumbai, the price of the haircut was $10 (around 700 INR) and then I took the price to $100.

So, in a way ‘Rossano Ferretti Price’ helped the market to grow.

Tell us about your academy.

I have my academy in Parma. We only teach to our internal team and not for money but to get them the opportunity.

My team first gets trained in Parma and then they work with me for years. When they are ready, they go to teach the local teams. Like two from my team are here in India. We don’t just give the name, we put our people into it. Without that, I would never open any salon.

Are you planning to expand more in India (with Sanghvi Brands)?

I don’t want to expand a lot. I have one salon in France, opened one in Monaco recently, three in the US. I am not interested in numbers. I want it to happen organically. I want to go step-by-step. If the first step is perfect, I will get on to the next. For me, it’s not the matter of how many salons I open, it’s about how I make success in each salon that I open.

Do we expect see you more in India with the opening of this salon?

You can never expect to see me more (laughs) as I am always travelling. My

life is there where it is needed. The only time when I can plan is at the time of a salon opening.

As youR clientele includes eminent personalities, anyone you really enjoy styling?

Every girl to me is a celebrity. There is not one girl I like more than the other. I am here to make people happy and not to judge them.

Rossano Ferretti has just launched his product line and it’s amazing. Bringing a product line to the country is a different game all together. Also, his product line is very high-end but hopefully we’ll have it here soon. Two art directors - Michele Finessi and Laurent Visco - who have worked with Rossano for a long time will be here. I think now we’ll start seeing him a lot more in India. It will be exciting for Delhi audience to have the brand here.

He has got the best talent here.

That’s why we chose this location. Zahen at the Manor is cosy boutique location and we need very exclusive clientele.”

— Darpan Sanghvi, Managing Director, Sanghvi Brands

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ASP

Debuts in India UK-based ASP makes its foray in the Indian salon industry with its wide range of hair care, colour and styling products.

— By Kanishka Ramchandani

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he Indian hair industry, especially the luxury segment, promises to be an exciting space this year. Adding to the excitement is the launch of ASP hair products by the British company International Hair Cosmetics Ltd. Designed as an innovative and premium hair care brand for professionals, ASP was launched in the UK in 1996 by Eric Bailey.

The company has an in-house Research and Development Laboratory in Italy. The range of products developed under the ASP brand include tone-on-tone and fashion colours, permanent waves, specialist highlighting systems, bleaching powders, shampoos, conditioners and styling products.

Nature and nurture The Kitoko line by ASP is a luxurious range of in-salon and home-care treatments, combining nourishing botanical extracts with the latest technical advances in haircare technology. Kitoko has met with a resounding success globally and hopes to replicate it in India. One of the many innovations that ASP is known for includes a unique advancement in protective systems named ‘DATEM+ Technology’, which is patented and used only by ASP worldwide. It guarantees to give a perfect colour result with optimum shine and condition.

Kitoko Hair Colours are more than 90% naturally derived ingredients obtained from sustained and renewable sources and also contain balance of shea butter & argan oil to balance the treatment. This is definitely a USP of the line that will surely appeal to Indian hairdressers and consumers alike.

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The ingredients in the products include Green tea, green coffee, blue lotus, hibiscus, baobab, fire tulips, semctic clay, Karite and oat peptides amongst others. All Kitoko products are sulphate, paraban and ammonia free.

The India chapter The brand is represented in India by Rajul Chaturvedi, who is the Country Consultant. International educator Collette Mahoney, IHC UK, was in Mumbai in February to ensure that the educators in India are totally proficient in the whole portfolio of ASP products. Chaturvedi has also informed that a state of the art academy in Mumbai is in the offing.

hair/Care

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Stronger hair

Fibreplex

Fibreplex by Schwarzkopf Professional is an innovative fibre bond technology that fights hair breakage. Read on to know more.

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glamorous diva donning a great hairdo with ravishing highlights is what appears before the camera. But what goes on inside the diva’s head is best known to hairdressers. It’s the fear of hair damage and breakage that besets her mind. Fibreplex by Schwarzkopf Professional is an innovative Bond Enforcing System that significantly reduces hair breakage by up to 94%* during the lightening, (high-) lifting or colouring process.

The Fibre Bond Technology not only enforces strong structural bonds but also allows the development time, lifting and or neutralization to be done without compromise.

Since the keratin in hair is susceptible to oxidation, the damage done from hair bleaching can be significant, which result in rough and thin hair, loss of elasticity and breakage.

Fibre Bond Technology follows a 3-step bond enforcing system, which fights hair breakage.

• No.1 Bond Booster: Additive mixed into any lifting or colouring system. It interlinks with the hair fibres to enforce strong structural bonds to minimize hair breakage.

• No.2 Bond Sealer: It is an intensive treatment as it seals the bonds enforced in step 1 and outer hair surface. This provides long-lasting strength, suppleness and shine.

• No.3 Bond Maintainer: It is an at-home treatment for improved hair quality at home as it protects against new mechanical damages.

The benefits of Fibreplex make up a long list. It can be easily adapted to a colourist’s regular routine with no need for intensive training. Lightening, lifting and colouring can be done without compromise, with hair breakage less by up to 94%. It works with all lightening and colouring systems.

Here are the ways in which Fibreplex can be part of technical processes: • Lighten, lift or colour your hair with Fibreplex Fibre Bond Technology and enjoy stronger hair every time you use a colour service.

• Treat hair breakage and prevent hair damage due to multiple chemical treatments by opting for Fibreplex spandalone treatment once or twice a month depending upon the hair condition.

• Strengthen the hair as you straighten it by adding Fibreplex to the straightening treatment.

• A Fibreplex treatment can be done before the Keratin service to revive the inner strength of the hair.

Don’t compromise on hair health by giving lightening and uplifting treatments without Fibreplex. For stabilized hair fibre and smooth and shiny hair surface, always add Fibreplex by Schwarzkopf Professional to your colour treatments and give your client the result she is looking for.

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The Dark Hair

Dazzle!

Give your client’s dark hair the shine it deserves with Matrix BLACKSPATM TREATMENTS.

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azzling, long dark hair has always been one of the epithets of beauty in Indian women. However, with daily aggressors like excess sun exposure, humidity and pollution, dark hair tends to look dull and lacklustre. With dullness also comes the problem of fading colour for women with dark hair coloration.

To help lock the colour and lustre for dark hair, Matrix, the World’s leading American Professional brand presents two trademarked services: The BLACKSPATM treatments from its haircare range of Opti.black Dazzling Shine.

With all black formulae, the BLACKSPATM Treatments are the first-of-its kind in-salon treatments that protect dark coloured hair from fading and also add brilliant shine to dull dark hair.

Under BLACKSPATM treatments, there are 2 customized breakthrough services for clients with dark colored hair or those with naturally dull dark tresses.

In-Salon Treatment Supreme Shine and Protect BlackspaTM (60 mins) This supreme shine enhance treatment intensely nourishes and treats hair post a dark hair coloration service. This treatment protects dark coloured hair for upto 24 washes*.

Recommended for: Grey coverage coloration with any dark shade of hair colour.

Mirror Shine BlackspaTM (30 mins) This professional shine enhance treatment imparts brilliant mirror shine throughout the lengths of the hair and ensures that dark hair shines noticeably more.

Recommended for: Naturally dark hair lacking shine.

Follow the Opti.black homecare regimen which includes Shampoo, Conditioner and the Serum to maintain the lustre at home.

OPTI.BLACK DAZZLING SHINE and the BLACKSPATM Treatments are exclusively available at MATRIX salons across the country!

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Beauty

Beauty/Preview

NYX Professional Makeup brings The Curve eyeliner that helps shape the perfect wing.

Innovative and ergonomically shaped, this product is designed for optimal holding as the grip zone provides a comfortable hold for both right or left-handed person. It has a felt tip with secure and precise application, doesn’t smudge or bleed.

Price: `2,500

Beauty Source, (destination for natural beauty and wellness) brings Egyptian Magic - an all purpose skin cream, a healing balm with unique mixture of all natural ingredients. It works on eczema, skin irrita-tions and redness, burn and wound relief.

It has been used world over with celebrities recommending it strongly.

Price: Starts from `2,250

Beauty THE LATEST IN SKINCARE & MAKEUP

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Epique (Switzerland) introduces its advanced bio-cellulose based depigmentation face mask called ‘Express Brightening Facial’. It lightens, brightens and hydrates the skin like a facial, in just 20 minutes. It helps to restore the moisture loss and skin suppleness that can occur with ageing, making it ideally suited for women above 30.

Price: `1,000

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Nykaa Cosmetic has launched PaintStix!

Collection which comes with deep pigments and soft matte finish. The long-lasting formula comes with Vitamin E and nutrient infused butter, leaving lips feeling plump and full.

The range offers shades from like Rock n Roll Pink, Purple Monster and No Chill Orange to Peaches n Cream, and Nude Spice.

Price: `425

Astaberry Biosciences has launched Papaya Sunscreen Crème with SPF 30 which works as a skin brightening formula and heals dark spots and pigmentations. Added with Papaya as an active ingredient, this Sunscreen Crème shields the skin from harmful UVA and UVB sun rays and reduces the appearance of skin tan, blemishes and freckles.

Price: `120

Shiseido unveils its new Synchro Skin foundation that synchronises with each individual skin type, adapts to skin tone and recognises skin conditions. Available in 8 shades, it is long lasting, enhances complexion and beautifies natural skin than covering it.

Price: `3,650

The Body Shop has launched pure healthy brightness for skin - Drops of Light™ Range which include clarifying foam wash, brightening serum and a day cream. Red algae is the major ingredient which is rich in brightening minerals and nutrients with Vitamin C. It also helps to stop melanin production and combats pigmentation.

Price: Range starts from `1,525

FACES Canada introduces Ultime Pro Supreme Gel Eyeliner which offers the precision of a liquid liner with the ease of a gel-based formula— with long lasting hours of waterproof and sweat- and humidity-resistant wear. It gives sharp finish and doesn’t wear off.

Price: `649

Oshea Herbals has launched UVSHIELD Sun Block Gel with SPF 20 which blocks the harmful appearance of UVA & UVB sun rays and prevents skin from sun burn, tanning, hyper pigmentation, premature ageing and regulates skin darkening pigments. The ingredients include extracts of Porphyra Umbilicalis, Vitiver, Carrot, Cucumber and Chamomile with Aloe Vera Gel. This is an oil free sun screen with quick penetration properties.

Price: `195

Skeyndor has launched SOS Sun Repair Booster for preventing and calming redness from sunbathing.

Its booster formula promises to enhance skin’s self repair mechanisms, helping prevent the negative effects of sun exposure.

Price: `1,590

Truefitt & Hill has a specially formulated moisturiser for summers - Skin Control Advanced Facial Moisturizer - a smooth and creamy yet light moisturiser for all skin types.

Its formulation is enriched with a subtle lavender and lime fragrance. The three-key active moisturising agents in the formulation helps combat sun damage.

Price: `3,400 (100 gms)

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Lotus Make-Up has introduced Ecostay™Crème Lip Crayon which is a long wear lip colour and has a rich silky matte texture. Available in 7 shades, it is enriched with Shea Butter that acts as a natural moisturiser and helps healing dry and chapped lips. It stays all day long without smudging.

Price: `895

Clinique Fresh Pressed™ Daily Booster with Pure Vitamin C 10% harnesses the full de-aging power of pure, potent Vitamin C at our highest con-centration to brighten, even and retexturise skin. It can be mixed with daily moisturiser for instant brightness and promises to even-tone skin in 7 days.

Price: `5,500

In Focus: Skintruth’s Recent Launches Skintruth is a professional skin care range which unifies naturally derived and scientifically advanced ingredients to optimise skin care, taking it to new levels.

Nourishing Range: The Nourishing range is expertly formulated to compliment and work with normal to dry skin types. Thirsty, dry skin demands additional moisture from its skin care solution. The products from theNourishing range are blended with Orchid and Ginseng extracts to deliver hydration and nurture this skin type.

Skintruth Radiance De-Tan Facial This Facial is range of products that has been specially formulated to remove dead skin cells resulting in even tone and hydration and revitalise dull and tired skin. Infused with Geranium to help soothe and refine skin appearance along with Acerola and Vitamin A & C to hydrate and replenish skin there by improving radiance. The kit contains Soothing Cleanser, Skin Refining Dermabrasion, Velvet Soft Facial Serum, Facial Massage Cream, Radiance Setting Mask, Soothing Toner and Soothing Moisturiser.

Price: `9,280/ kit

Soothing Range: The Soothing range has been expertly formulated and tailored to meet the specific demands of Sensitive skin types. Prone to irritation and inflammation, sensitive skin requires a range that will calm and soothe.

By using this range, allergic and sensitive skin types will be left feeling calm, smooth and rejuvenated.

Equalising Range: The Equalising range has been expertly formulated to create a range of products suitable for Oily and Combination skin types. By using this range of products, oily and combination skin types will achieve balance and help diminish problems associated with this skin type.

Optimise Range: The Optimise range has a vast product selection that will care for this additional need.

These products can be used individually or in collaboration with core skin type solutions to enhance salon treatments allowing therapists to tailor facials and therapies to suit all skin types and requirements.

Price Range: `3,425- `10,755

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Transforming Mind,Body, Heart & Soul

International Yoga Festival 2017 More than 1000 people from nearly 101 nations and 70 revered saints in IYF 2017, this week long rejuvenating experience on the banks of holy Ganges was an exuberant event.

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he 29th annual, International Yoga Festival 2017 at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh (in association with AYUSH, Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board and GMVN) was inaugurated on March1,

by Uttarakhand Governor, Dr. Krishna Kant Paul at a ceremony that included congratulatory statements from the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, as well as the participation of numerous renowned faith leaders, dignitaries and yogacharyas..

The seven-day long festival was hosted from March 1 to 7, and classes were held from 4:00 am until 9:30 pm with more than 70 saints, yogacharyas, presenters and experts from nearly 20 countries around the world who brought more than 150 offerings to the fore throughout the week.

Ashtanga Yoga, Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Bharat Yoga, Ganga Yoga, and Somatics Yoga were just a few of the different offerings throughout the week. There are also classes in meditation, mudras, Sanskrit chanting, Reiki, Indian philosophy and spiritual discourses held by revered spiritual leaders from India and abroad.

Dr. Krishna Kant Paul, Governor of Uttarakhand, was quoted saying, “I am so happy to note that there are participants here from 93 nations, which says much about Parmarth

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I love to turn people onto The International Yoga Festival where they get an authentic taste of the ancient tradition of yoga. For me, this is so much more than a festival, it is a coming home to a world wide community of people who have fallen in love with yoga, Parmarth Niketan and Rishikesh in general.”

— Kia Miller, Presenter - USA

Now is the time to come together and join forces together as Ambassadors of Yoga for more peaceful homes, more peaceful nations and a more peaceful world. Let the International Yoga Festival inspire all participants to become torchbearers of hope, so that the ancient wisdom of India may shine forth and light the way for healthier lives, happier minds, and more joyous communities for one and all.”

Info & ImageS: www.internationalyogafestival.org

— Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati

Niketan and the International Yoga Festival. The festival is an important event in Uttarakhand’s calendar.

Under Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji’s divine guidance and inspiration, Parmarth has blossomed into a divine sanctuary known around the world. I wish this spiritually elevating event more and more success in the future, and ask all delegates to spread its message of love from their home nations around the world as Ambassadors of Yoga.”

On the second day of the festival, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi addressed the Yogis from 93 saints on the reverence of yoga and on Day 4 yogis from 101 Nations converged at Parmarth Niketan for historic proclamation to save the River Ganga during International Yoga Festival.

Day 5 was about yogis pledging to abate climate change and protect the planet.

It is here, at the banks of the flowing River Ganga that saints, sages, and rishis came for yoga. It is from here that the art of yoga has spread around the world, bringing people together, healing hearts, improving health and creating an emerging culture of peace that transcends boundaries and borders.”

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Beauty/Expert Interview

Aesthetic

appeal Dr. Abhijit Paul, Managing Director

Tell us about the vision of Dr. Paul’s Advanced Hair and Skin Solution.

‘Making life beautiful by turning time back’ is our vision. Restoring lost confidence by renewing beauty clinically, managing ageing scientifically, with new evolving technique, research, expertise and medicine with least to zero adverse effect, for them who consider beauty is strength, beauty is happiness.

What are the major hair and skin concerns of Indian customers?

Little bit of narcissism is an intrinsic property of human nature. Who doesn’t want look good? Hair and skin are two important factors.

Premature greying of hair, early loss of hair i.e. pattern baldness both in men and women and major skin concerns are early sign of ageing- lack of skin laxity viz. lines and wrinkles, pigmented skin, dark spots and patches and pimples are primary concerns.

Which are the latest treatments offered at your clinic?

Hair care • Hair Fast the Cyclical Nutrition Program – Meticulously Researched and clinically proven nutrition

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A tete-a-tete with Dr. Abhijit Paul, Managing Director, Dr. Paul’s Clinic.

— By Kanishka Ramchandani

programme for faster hair growth and maintenance • Hair DNA Test for sequence guided treatment and medication • FUE Hair Transplant by board certified surgeon • MESO treatment • PEP hair growth factors infusion • Customised laser • Pre, during and post treatment Home Care and maintenance range Skin Care • Anti-ageing ( lines and wrinkle erase, face lift, vampire lift etc) • Anti pigmentation • Fairness and glow • Laser hair removal • Anti acne and scar What are the latest technological advancements in the field of hair and skincare?

Genetically personalised treatment is the ‘in’ thing in clinical care. It is the major diagnostic measure to identify the reasons by reading one’s DNA code, sequence and genetic pattern, which also guide to determine the drug and dose. Research in clinical aesthetic field is beaming new lights through minimally invasive technique with lesser side effects, Consumers are evolving, so is the market in sync with desire and demand.

In hair care, robotic transplant, hair cloning through cell replication, Stem Cell, restoration implant by laser device, Bio identical hormone replacement therapy etc, are new.

In skin aesthetics, controlled micro focussed ultrasound with visualisation, cold laser, RF with nano technology, new age HY fillers with lidocaine, Incobotulinum toxin A without complexing protein are the latest technological advancement so far,

Which hair and skincare trends will be popular in 2017?

Research says minimally invasive FUE hair transplant market is growing faster in the clinical category because of its results and minimum post treatment follow ups.

Anti-ageing (face and figure sculpting) and fairness solutions using technologies with hi precision cold laser, controlled ultrasound, nano level radio frequency will be in demand. Cool sculpting would soon be popular. Pro grade prescribed speciality formulation kit for home care is also gaining popularity.

What are your expansion and marketing plans for your chain?

Broader expansion plan is to secure presence in every state capital of India during next few fiscals including all major metros. Primarily we are focusing on inorganic growth with a desire to serve the SEC A and B of select Tire I & II cities who are deprived world class aesthetic treatments. For marketing communication, we are harping on direct consumer connect program and content marketing as well as affiliate marketing exploiting digital platform as brand building exercise. Aesthetic tourism is another area where we are catering to global client at affordable prices.

Do you have plans of offering franchisees of your chain?

Yes! Post an initial development and nurture of sustainable organic growth model, we have engineered customised franchise models that suit Metros, tier I and tier II markets of varied potential values.

There are 23 clinics across country already in operation in FOCO format.

In coming fiscal, we have aggressive inorganic development plan through franchise business. More details are available on drpaulsonle.com.

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27th - 29th March 2017 | 10am - 6pm Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India www.BeautyIndiaShow.com For the ďŹ rst time in India - ‘Seminar on Salon Management’

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Celeb beauty

Dazzle like Dhupia The beautiful Neha Dhupia talks about her hair and beauty preferences in tête-àtête with Beauty Launchpad.

Text by Isha Gakhar Photography by Rohan Shrestha

Changing her look I don’t experiment much with my make-up. I always like to enhance one feature. What I do like to experiment with is my hair. My hairstylist is Younten Somo, she also does my make-up sometimes, while my make-up is mostly done by Sonic Sarwate, but I try and work with other artists, also. This is not my personal team, but these are people I work with a lot.

De-stress in style I go to Jean Claude Biguine for my hair and beauty needs. My beauty treatments are all routine stuff — touchup, clean-up, manicure and pedicure.

I de-stress by exercising and sleeping well. I don’t do anything for my hair, except oiling it. As far as massages are concerned, I go to Snit – it’s fantastic!

Beauty quick fixes Sometimes I use dry shampoos, when there’s change of look on set and when the hair gets too oily, and I use extensions when I need long hair.

I don’t use a particular brand of dry shampoo, it’s whatever my hairstylist uses. But none of the above on a daily basis! I use clip-on extensions whenever it’s required.

Best beauty look To have sublte make-up because that’s when your features get enhanced the

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most. When you are enhancing a feature on your face, it should just be one. You can’t be doing eyes and lips together. In the evenings, I like to keep my hair back and my make-up either really muted.

Texture at play Straight down hair is my most favourite and because I’m very fidgety as a person so I like to keep my hair up but then again, as clean as possible.

Shopper’s delight As I have an Indian skin tone, I like buying beauty products from India. Apart from that, honestly, I don’t invest too much in beauty products. I don’t spend too much time and too much effort on that.

As much as I can, I stick to really basic beauty fixes and remedies. The three places that are ahead of the curve, when it comes to beauty and fashion in the world are Korea, New York and Paris.

Brand faire For hair, I use Kiehl’s. Bobbi Brown, Nars and Tom Ford are my preferred make-up brands and Narciso Rodriguez in fragrances. For me, the best skin remedy is applying coconut oil. It moisturises my body. Apart from that, the one brand that I use a lot is Dermalogica.

A Big NO-NO When anything is overdone! I don’t like dark eyes with dark mouth and I don’t like very curly hair.

Non-cosmetic trick Of course, everybody has those tricks. I exercise for one/one and a half hour a day, which is my daily detox and I let my skin and hair breathe. Apart from that, I use coconut oil. My fitness regimen is either yoga or I do one hour of boxing or I go for a swim.

Wellness on her mind Wellness is important to me because it’s something that nourishes your body and soul at the same time. That’s the only time that you can actually, in complete honesty, take out for yourself. I would try to spend as much time as I can in exercising different rituals, which help me feel better on a daily basis in the most natural kind of way. So, wellness is to me to stay healthy, stay nourished and to look and feel fantastic but without doing anything that would hurt my body. So, sleeping well, eating well, resting well, exercising well and not spending all the time in the world to worry about things that are not important enough.

If you have to be a make-up/ hair artist for a day, whose make up/ hair you would like to do?

I’m a big Cate Blanchett fan so maybe hers or Julia Roberts.

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Summer

Beauty

Renowned make-up artists Natasha Nischol and Virginia Holmes, Coowners and Co-founders, Fat Mu along with their team created various looks for some of India’s leading designers at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017. We bring you a lowdown of the key looks. — By Kanishka Ramchandani

Graphic stories Eyeliners never go out of fashion! The Fat Mu team proved yet again how timeless the liner is with their graphic looks for the Tarun Tahiliani show. A feline graphic liner being the feature focus teamed with a strong sculpted face and glossy dusty rose lips made this trend sexy, wearable and romantic.

Skin: Clean with a radiant sheen Cheeks: Shine on highpoints, well sculpted and taupe blush along cheekbones- glam Eyes: Eyes with a clean base with a paint pot to suit skin tone and socket definition wherever needed, with graphic eyeliner. Soft definition on lower lash line with well-curled lashes with lots of mascara was the finishing touch.

Brows: Brows were well-groomed, filled in and brushed up.

Lips: Nude matte lips Nails: Dusty rose nails

Statement Chic The vibe for the looks at the Ajio -Not what I wear was youthful and fun. The colours used were summery and vibrant. The make-up sent out a bold message as did the clothes.

Skin: Clean youthful skin Cheeks: Natural contouring, light fresh ‘invisible’ coral blush Eyes: Naturally contoured eyes with a wash of matte shadow to match the skin tone complemented with invisible eyeliner, well curled lashes with mascara top and bottom.

Brows: Natural and defined Lips: Red matte lips – think Ruby Woo by M.A.C Nails: Bright red

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Pastel play For the shows of designers Padmaja, Indegene and Naushad Ali, the Fat Mu team dipped their brushes in the softest colours possible. The look was kept fresh and dewy. Colours were introduced by way of pastels, which made the entire palette mellow and reminiscent of days under the sun. The look was a perfect go-to option for beach time and brunch dates.

Skin: Radiant and highlighted with golden hues on bridge of the nose, cheekbones and above the Cupid’s bow.

Cheeks: Naturally contoured with terracotta blush infused into the cheekbones.

Eyes: Wash of turmeric (pastel or deep depending on skin tone) on whole lid area. Intense orange or aqua applied on the brow bone merging between the eyelids and brow. Invisible eyeliner added to the effects, while soft definition under the eyes created an ethereal look.

Brows: Well-defined and brushed up Lips: Glossy nude Nails: Nude nails

Lash out The looks for designers Shweta Kapur and Swati Vijayvargie shows were based on a sculpted well-defined approach. But it was the eyes that swept all the attention. The clumpy lashes were oh-so-contemporary. It’s a trend that is all set to rock 2017. Only a few would dare to make this look their own!

Skin: Shiny and clean Cheeks: Sheen on highpoints, natural sculpt and soft blush for natural healthy looking skin.

Eyes: Matte natural and clean eyes with invisible definition top and bottom. Well curled lashes with lots of mascara – clumpy is the mantra here. Rocker chic! If lashes are scanty put individual lashes and then clump.

Brows: Filled in and brushed upwards and set with hairspray Lips: Finger applied natural lip Nails: Light grey

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Summer of

Wellness

J Tara Herron, Director, The Imperial Spa, Salon and Health & Racquet Club, gives a lowdown on summer detox and other good habits that will maintain your well-being through the hot months.

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he summer months are the best time to detox. When it is hot, the body naturally releases more fluids through the pores and sweat glands, allowing for natural cleansing and the need to replace and hydrate. So, why not harmonise with the flow of summer energy and lighten up from the inside out? You will perspire much less and feel so much cooler when your internal organs have less work to do by digesting lighter fare that eliminates more efficiently and draws out impurities.

On the detox path Detox does not have to mean going on a radical colon cleanse or Pancha Karma retreat, it can simply mean that you keep ‘wellness in mind.’ People often forget how pitta spices can cause havoc to the soft lining of our stomach and colon and make it much harder to keep cool and let go of tensions in both body and mind.

Hot and spicy food, meats and cheeses

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J Tara Herron

Daily detox • Begin your day with vegetable juices with spirulina (plant protein) as an added ingredient. Or if you need something more substantial try a bowl of seeds, fruits, nuts and plain yoghurt or a simple two-egg omelette.

• During the day drink at least 2 litres of water and the occasional green tea.

form acid in the system. Alkaline, detoxifying foods are more calming.

Fight the sun Cover up with a naturally sourced SPF to prevent damage from those harmful UVA and UVB rays. Wear big shades and a hat if necessary to keep head and face cool. Find products that contain zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to effectively protect the dermis and epidermis preventing dark spots and the dread of melanomas forming and maybe causing further havoc to your wellness.

Communing with nature is one of the most restorative experiences a human being can have, bringing a sense of peace, balance and positive energy into our lives.

Carpe diem… seize the day!

• Refuel and lighten with more raw foods, salads, soups, bean curds and veggies of all kinds.

• Fish is not considered good in the Indian summer, but if you are by the sea or lake then definitely indulge yourself.

beauty/Nail Review

Pamper thyself

Pick any Nailspa outlet and you can be rest assured of a luxurious indulgent session.

Read on to know more. — By Kanishka Ramchandani

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he Nailspa Experience has a spacious outlet at Lokhandwala in Andheri, Mumbai. As I stepped into this world of pampering, I was pleasantly surprised to discover the magical powers of a good mani-pedi.

I opted for the Radiance D-Tan Manicure and Pedicure. After the regular cleansing and exfoliation, the aestheticians used a D-tan scrub enriched with lemon extract on my hands and feet. The results were almost instantaneous as I could see the tan leave, revealing a healthy and supple skin. The lemon extracts act as a natural toner and has antibacterial, antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties.

The invigorating massage released the tension in the muscles and joints, leading to a calming effect.

The scrub was followed by a whitening pack, which was endowed with anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory

properties. At the end of the session, I was left with soft and pampered hands and feet.

Adding to the luxury experience, I was given a bonus of the Omniplex treatment by Farmavita. Omniplex is based on a new technology capable of long-lasting repair of the hair fiber.

It includes a blend of high performing actives, precious oil (jojoba and sweet almond) and emollients. It is free of Sulphate, DEA, Paraben and MI. Here’s how the treatment worked: 1.

After the shampooing session, a mixture of Omniplex Treatment products was applied from roots to ends on damp hair.

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Steam is given for 5-10 minutes and then the product is rinsed off.

3. A second application of Omniplex product is applied on damp hair 4. Hair is combed and the product is allowed to work for 15 minutes.

5. Hair is rinsed and blow-dried.

To prove the instant results of the treatment, the stylist asked me to break a hair fibre before the treatment. I was easily able to do so. However, when he asked me to do the same after the treatment, I failed to do it as the tensile strength of the fibre had considerably increased. There was no residue of the product on my scalp or hair and my tresses looked and felt relaxed, shiny and healthy.

For a luxurious two-in-one experience of mani-pedi and hair rejuvenation, Nailspa Experience is the perfect place to be.

Price: Pedicure `850 and Manicure `800 (taxes apply) Address: Green field C.H.S. Ltd, Shop no 8, Opp Hangouts Cake Shop, near HDFC Bank, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West, Mumbai 53. Tel: 9029 010 596 0 3 .17 | B eauty launchpad india

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An ISB graduate and former consultant at McKinsey, Shankar Prasad, Founder and Director, Plum, set out from his field and forayed in to the beauty industry. He reveals to Beauty Launchpad the vision behind the brand to bridge the industry gap. — By Sukriti Shahi

An exclusive online brand and looking at it as the way forward, Plum has already created a space for itself in the market. “I knew the brand had a very good chance of working out commercially - beauty is an evergreen market with virtually infinite scope for innovation. So this fit my requirement for something I’d love to do for the rest of my life,” says Shankar Prasad.

Early Voyage During my travels abroad, I used to gape in amazement at the sheer variety and quality of consumer brands available. And many of these brands operate with a strong core philosophy that’s reflected in everything they do. I set out to think what India was lacking when it came to a beauty brand, and that’s how I shaped the concept of Plum - an amalgamation of science, humour, sustainability, human values and plain old goodness.

I spent the first few months researching and working with designers to come up with the brand philosophy, and a brand language that’s consistent with the brand

philosophy. Plum to me is a very physical, beautiful way of expressing my thoughts and my beliefs, creating joyful things that people love to identify with, and having fun along the way.

Brand’s Speciality The USP of the brand would be the fact that it is the first beauty brand in India that’s 100% vegan and totally free of Parabens, Phthalates, Propylene Glycol, SLS, DEA & PABA. Plum is clear and transparent about the ingredients they use and they don’t.

It is the first personal care brands to launch Ecocert-certified organic products in India. We do not sell skin whitening creams because we believe a) discriminating people on the basis of fairness of skin is not done and b) that interfering with the natural chemistry of skin is not a good thing to do.

diversity of choice variables, the price points that are operational, and so on.

Gone are the days of ‘one cream fits all’. Today’s consumer thinks, reads and absorbs a lot of material before she makes up her mind. And along with the overall move towards all things organic, it’s but natural that beauty and skin care would also start seeing a shift in consumer preferences in that direction.

Expansion Plans We have barely scratched the surface be it in product range, distribution reach or even the kinds of things that we want Plum to be part of. In short, our future plans are more of everything and more new stuff, too!

Fact File On Beauty and Wellness Industry IndiaN India is a large and growing market.

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Year of establishment: 2013 Star Product: NaturStudio All-Day-Wear Kohl Kajal Price Range: Starts from `399

BUSINESS /Salon Review

Master stroke Vipul Chudasama Hair Studio in Mumbai is the place to be if a stunning hair makeover is what you have on your mind. — By Kanishka Ramchandani

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ipul Chudasama is a name (read force) to reckon with in the Indian hair industry. A hairstylist par excellence, he has carved a special niche for himself in the hair education space. Providing allrounded training in hair is his forte while precision hair cuts are his signature.

He added the role of a salon owner to his repertoire of achievements when he opened the Vipul Chudasama Hair Studio at Bandra, Mumbai, in 2016. He was awarded the Best Salon Design West at Indian Hairdressing Awards 2017 by L’Oreal Professionnel and that speaks volumes about his expertise.

The swanky studio sits regally at the busy cross-section of Pali Village in Bandra. The serene all-white interiors are

indicative of the luxury pampering that awaits you. The interiors of the salon are minimalist and the ambience is soothing.

As I stepped into the salon I was warmly greeted by Vipul and his makeup artist wife Puja. Vipul has a strong team of hairdressers who ace the game of providing makeovers to their discerning clients. But it was the master himself who ushered me into the chair, gave me an in-depth consultation and the conviction that I can pull off a bold fringe. I have been yearning to have a fringe for a long time, but none of the hairdressers I consulted recommended it due to the widow’s peak on my hairline.

Once the hair wash and conditioning was done, Vipul went snip-snip-snip with his scissors with the self-assurance of a

master. He not only gave me the muchcoveted strong fringe but also dressed up my overgrown ‘lob’ into a perfect hairdo. He added a little bit of weight to the hair framing my face, making the overall look more manageable. I instantly fell in love with my high-glam-lowmaintenance look.

The hair session was followed by a make-up one with Puja giving me a subtle day look that beautifully complemented my new hair cut.

Vipul undertakes his training sessions at the studio and uploads information about them on his website and social media handles. He is all set to replicate his success in hairdressing at his salon.

So, if you are on a lookout for a hair makeover, you know where to head!

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Live & Learn/Salon of the Month “My vision when designing the color scheme for the furnishings was to keep it chic, elegant and simple with the appeal of coziness and warmth.”

—Erin McCabe

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hen Erin McCabe determined that it was time to expand into a larger space for Salon CoCo Bond, she didn’t jump right in—as an astute artistic director and studio owner, McCabe knew that the key to a well-executed plan lay in the details. “In 2013 it was apparent that we were outgrowing our 1,000-squarefoot space in a strip mall,” she recalls. “Being three years into a five-year lease, we decided then to start looking for a building with ample parking to purchase, so we could accommodate our growing clientele and staff. I felt that if we did not take the leap of expansion, we could ‘die on the vine,’ and I would be holding my younger stylists back from being able to grow and limiting my seasoned stylists from further growth.” Hence the reborn Salon CoCo Bond, recently opened in

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Shrewsbury, New Jersey. “We wanted to stay within five minutes of our prior location,” McCabe explains, “so our clients would not be deterred or frustrated by additional travel time. We were extremely fortunate to find a stately old home with plentiful parking smack in the middle of the busiest stretch of local highway in Monmouth County.” The result? A decidedly feminine one-stop shop for hair, skin, nails and lashes that meets every beauty need.

Salon Mission:

To be a gorgeously relaxing place to rejuvenate, repair and beautify Theme:

Glamorous Zen

“The mani/pedi enclave was so much fun to design! I chose these statement canopy pedi chairs and an additional pop of bling with the glitzy crystals that are inlaid in the pedi platform’s flooring. The quote ‘A woman is helpless only while her nail polish is drying’ dresses up the manicure area’s wall, reminding clients of its truth while they sit, soak and relax!” —EM

EMPLOYEE PERKS

Monthly coaching sessions for team members to help them manage business growth; free educational seminars weekly; product discounts; gratis services (minus the cost of products used)

Client PERKS

A “Try It You Will Love It” discount incentive for first-time spa services; product reward cards that encourage guests to shop retail by providing savings; service reward cards that offer a free treatment after 10 visits

Beverages served: Coffee, espresso, cappuccino, a variety of teas, wine and champagne Best-selling retail product: Repêchage C-Serum Seaweed Filtrate face serum

The treatment rooms were designed with the intent of dreamy elegance and a splash of vivid color to give them a fun wow factor.” —Erin McCabe

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