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Making India

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By Rohan Jagtap

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It seems like yesterday when the first issue of Beauty Launchpad India was released to a ‘beautiful’ industry - an audience of creatively charged and talented entrepreneurs, of beauty managers, of hairdressers, salon-owners, beauticians and aestheticians in India. But it wasn’t yesterday… it was four years ago! Yes, we are proud to announce the 4th anniversary of Beauty Launchpad. It has been 4 years of keeping our thumb on the pulse of the industry, on the trends, on the experts, on the brands, on innovations and above all, on the ever-evolving consumer. It has been a long and enriching experience and the magazine has given as much to the industry as it has learned from it. Ace hairdresser Rohan Jagtap joins us in the celebrations as he creates four avant garde looks exclusively for Beauty Launchpad to commemorate our anniversary. We have also roped in international and national experts to talk about trends for 2017. And for that special touch of celebration, we have an additional booklet on organic and herbal businesses in the beauty world. A thought I would really like to leave you with, is the newest emerging demographic tendency - one-fourth of entire world population will be over 50 in 2017! Midorexia is therefore a phenomenon that the market should be ready to handle - essentially the trend of middle aged and older consumer acting and behaving younger than their years. It will spur the industry as well as challenge it to become better in the deliverables. Watch out for the elder consumer as much as the millennial! We hope you enjoy reading the issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together. From a globally renowned brand to a pan-India industry guide, Beauty Launchpad has come a long long way. But ‘there are miles to go before I sleep.’ With salon expansions, product innovations and at-home salon services witnessing an all-time-high, the months ahead are full of expectations for the industry. Stay tuned with Beauty Launchpad, www.beauteespace.net and Beauty Espace TV on Youtube for regular updates. We look forward to your continued support as we gear up to become the one-stop media solution for the Indian beauty industry.

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CONTENTS beauty Preview 62 Fragrance Preview 65 Nail Preview 66 Experiential 68 Experiential 69 Fashion Forecast 70 Bridal Diaries 73 Calendar Beauties 74

Beauty Now: The Latest in Skincare & Makeup Enticing New Scents! Lacquer Luxury At-home Care An Urban Oasis Spring Summer Surprises Picture Perfect Girl Sizzling (Twenty) Seventeen

ON THE COVER Hair: Rohan Jagtap, Senior Salon Director & Educator at BBlunt, Photography: Saurabh Muley, Make-up: Sumeet Ghosalkar, Styling: Sayali Angachekar, Model: Alisa @ animacreatives, Clothes: Outfit by Label Eshaa Amiin

REGULARs News Updates 18

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

business Conversations 78

Brushes with Greatness

Trends 80

Global Packaging 2017

Conversations 81 Spa Interiors 82

hair Preview 28 Event 30 Anniversary Special 32 Special Feature 38 Trend 48 Man-o-meter 50 Wedding Special 54 Makeover 58 Style Check 60

Giant Dreams in Distribution! So Luxurious

Launch 84

Colorworx = Fireworks

Preview 86

Professional Beauty Back in Bangalore in 2017!

Hair Uptodates: Get all the Latest Updates of Hair Industry Label.m Day: Sharing Expertise on ‘Cut & Style’ Nubra Trends Forecast 2017 Experts Voice their Opinion The French Brunette The Stubble Effect Destination Brides by Matrix Colour ’em up! Amp up your Style Game

The India Botanical Beauty Captured 87 Masterclass (Hindi Supplement) 107

Contributors

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Rohan Jagtap

With over a decade of experience, the Senior Salon Director & Educator at BBlunt, Rohan Jagtap, has an impressive background in the field of hairdressing. Been actively involved in designing looks for several Bollywood movies and brand commercials, he is an outstanding talent to watch out for. Rohan derives his inspiration from all over – be it from hair, design, nature, clothes or architecture. His work is also noticeable in eminent fashion magazines and shows. The master hairdresser composed a stellar lineup of styles for our 4th anniversary cover.

SUMEET GHOSALKAR

His enthusiasm for art and colours motivated him to be a professional make-up artist. An artist of growing repute, Sumeet has created beauty looks on several actors and models. His make-up brushes brought magic to our cover shoot.

Saurabh Muley

Within six years of his professional journey, Saurabh has turned out to be one of the finest photographers in the trade. Trained under the guidance of a genius photographer, Suresh Natarajan, his skill lies in producing exceptional beauty and hair images. He is the mastermind behind this month’s elegant cover.

Sayali angachekar

is a Mumbai-based fashion stylist with seven years of industry experience. Sayali has styled a host of celebrities, including Saina Nehwal, Aditi Rao Hydari, Mahi Gill, Irrfan Khan, Purab Kohli and Vir Das. She added the extra mile to our cover shoot.

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GLOBAL NEWS

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Pantene ropes in Priyanka Chopra Priyanka Chopra is the newest global brand ambassador of Pantene. Embodying the brand’s philosophy of ‘strong is beautiful’, the actor-producer-philanthropist will be the face of Pantene’s new campaign celebrating the Brand’s biggest shampoo breakthrough in 30 years: Pantene Pro-V’s new Shampoo formulas. These formulas go beyond washing to fuel hair from within. Pantene’s new shampoos provide hair with the nutrients it needs to be strong from the core. Chopra will appear in the Brand’s marketing campaign, including TV and digital advertising, public relations and social media. Speaking about Pantene, Chopra said, “I’m excited to come on board as the new Global Ambassador for Pantene. A favourite around the world, I love that Pantene celebrates and advocates that being strong is beautiful. I believe in celebrating the inherent strength that every woman possesses, which made the decision to align with Pantene an easy one.”

Gwen Stefani, the new face of Revlon

Revlon has signed up renowned singer and fashion icon Gwen Stefani as its new global brand ambassador. Gwen, a three-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, fashion designer and entrepreneur, will be representing the trend-setting beauty brand in global campaigns beginning this year. One of Gwen’s first roles as Global Brand Ambassador will be starring in the brand’s CHOOSE LOVE™ campaign, which will begin running on broadcast, digital and social platforms in late January 2017. Speaking about this association, Gwen said, “Ever since I was a young girl, I have used make-up as a form of self-expression. I am passionate about make-up and how it can showcase your individuality and creativity. Partnering with an iconic beauty brand such as Revlon felt like a natural fit. I am so excited to continue sharing my love of makeup as a Revlon Global Brand Ambassador.”

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L’Oréal gets into another strategic investment

L’Oréal has announced a strategic investment in the early stage fund Partech International Venture VII managed by Partech Ventures, an international venture capitalist firm. The firm is headquartered in Paris, France, with offices in Berlin and San Francisco. This move is in keeping with the cosmetic giant’s comprehensive strategy of connecting with startups and financing of promising early stage digital businesses. Partech Ventures will help L’Oréal tap into innovations and services that can transform people’s relationship to beauty through prediction and personalisation tools, artificial intelligence, marketplaces and new services. This partnership will give L’Oréal access to a high quality and comprehensive sourcing of the best B2B and B2C digital players and contribute to the Group’s global strategy of Open Innovation.

GLOBAL NEWS

Awards galore for La Roche-Posay

in 2016, La Roche-Posay won 20 esteemed beauty awards. These awards are judged by editors, industry leaders and elite experts who test thousands of beauty products before awarding top honours. La RochePosay’s products won various prominent awards across multiple categories bringing their total skincare wins to 55 and total Anthelios awards to 62! Within its first year on the market, Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen won eight beauty awards. The first dry-touch formulated sunscreen for the brand was honored in Family Circle, Glamour, O, The Oprah Magazine, People, Real Simple, Teen Vogue, TotalBeauty.com and Vanidades.

Mary Kay donates $3 million

Mary Kay has donated $3 million to Today’s Holiday Toy and Gift Drive. This is the brand’s 12th annual donation. Mary Kay Independent Elite Executive National Sales Director Gloria Mayfield Banks, who holds the number one position within Mary Kay’s independent sales force in the United States made the donation. The drive has helped more than 4 million underprivileged children by distributing approximately $434 million in donations to more than 180 organisations across the US and at US military bases abroad. The programme provides toys, books, clothing and other essentials for impoverished children and teenagers but has also expanded to include gifts that children can give to their parents. Recipients of the donation span all 50 states including domestic violence shelters, homeless shelters, children’s group homes, schools, Native American missions, foster family services, hospitals, preschools and after-school programmes.

Shiseido gets bullish on new biz

Shiseido Company Limited will establish an internal venture capital organisation, Shiseido Venture Partners, to make investments in new ventures that develop and operate innovative businesses. As part of the company’s Open Innovation scheme, Shiseido Venture Partners will support ventures from financial and business perspectives and aim to grow together taking into account future business development, including business alliance. Shiseido has decided on dricos, Inc. as its first venture investment. Open Innovation scheme promoted in the Shiseido Group aims to create innovative products and services related to “beauty” by combining the technologies and ideas of other companies, and to create new values and new markets based thereupon. Through active investments in promising ventures, Shiseido will accelerate the accomplishment of its mid to long term business strategy, VISION 2020. Shiseido Venture Partners will also aim at talent development by allowing the employees involved in its operation to experience and understand the managerial mindset and approaches characteristic of the venture industry, as well as the process and speed of commercialization of original business ideas.

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Medimix heads to Malaysia and Far East

Medimix, from the Indian consumer goods company Cholayil, is set to enter Malaysia and other countries in the Fast Eastern region. As a part of their commitment to the Malaysian market, the company will be the prime sponsor for the upcoming 10th Anniversary celebrations of world renowned Batu Caves Murugan temple. The Batu caves Murugan temple is home to the second tallest statue in the world, and also the world’s tallest Murugan idol, standing at 42.7 metres (140 feet). Pradeep Cholayil, MD and CEO, Cholayil Ltd said, “In our overall strategy, overseas markets play a key role; we see this as a huge opportunity to promote traditional Ayurvedic values, which are at the core of our brands. The world at large is awakening to the power of Ayurveda in healthcare. It’s our endeavour to reach these values to every corner of the globe.”

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O2 Spa Expands with 3 New Outlets in Bangalore

O2 Spa accelerates its expansion ambitions with launch of 3 facilities in Bangalore leading to total 18 outlets in the city and 81 across 18 cities in India. The launch of outlets have been announced at prime locations of Bangalore. A recent investment of USD 15 million was made for the Indian market in order to grow to 150 outlets across 30 cities from the current 81 in 18 cities. The new facilities are a part of this phase of investment and are located in Kalyan Nagar, Sarjarpur Road and Jayanagar and aims to serve the commercial belt and residential blocks surrounding respective outlets.

Sephora Comes to Chennai

Sephora, one of the leading beauty retailers, opens its first store in Chennai at Express Avenue Mall on Christmas. With a presence in 31 countries, this is the brand’s tenth store in India. Spread across 2800 square-feet, it houses brands across make-up, skincare, fragrances, bath, haircare, accessories – for both men and women. “We are absolutely thrilled to be launching in the emerging metropolitan, Chennai. Owning to the city’s cosmopolitan nature, we hope to meet everyone’s beauty needs with a vibrant store offering of cult favourites and exclusive beauty services,” says Vivek Bali, Business Director – Sephora.

Unilever to acquire Living Proof

Unilever has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the premium hair care business Living Proof Inc., for an undisclosed price. The acquisition is expected to close in Q1 2017, subject to customary regulatory approvals. About this development, Alan Jope, President Personal Care, Unilever commented, “We are delighted to be adding Living Proof to our portfolio of Prestige brands. The Prestige Hair retail market is very attractive and offers significant potential for growth. Through compelling product result demonstrations and influencer driven marketing, Living Proof is already a successful business in this space and we look forward to further developing and growing this wonderful brand.”

Calendar launch 2017 by Vipin Gaur

The limited edition Calendar 2017 by Vipin Gaur got launched at Club BW recently. The evening had prominent personalities from the beauty, fashion and politics. The first page of the calendar was unveiled by Bharti Taneja and Balraj Taneja. The calendar features the relationship between a couple in a dramatic way. There is ecstatic energy and intense emotions depicted through various gestures and movements.

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INDIAN NEWS

A discussion on Polution - the skin & hair clinic by dr Deepali bhardwaj Leading dermatologist & owner of The Skin & Hair Clinic Dr Deepali Bhardwaj celebrated the all new premises of her Defence Colony centre in New Delhi. The evening was hosted to discuss the various ways to take care of one’s skin and protect it from allergies in the face of increasing pollution. In order to discuss the effects of changing environment on our skin, Dr Bhardwaj invited some eminent personalities who discussed the increasing levels of pollution, its effects and the plans they have to curb it. To name some, Member of Parliament Manoj Tiwari was invited as Guest of Honour who shared the steps we can take to control pollution and which help curb skin allergies or skin problems caused thereby; RSS Member Indresh Kumar as Chief Guest shared his plans to make Delhi pollution free, thereby helping the enormous asthma

patients in the city and media personality Vinod Dua gave tips on the importance of skin care not just for women, but also men, especially if one is under the arc light. “This matter calls for an immediate action on the part of the government and the citizens together, as the PM particles directly affect the respiratory system and skin, causing allergies that can have a long term effect on the patient,” said Dr Bhardwaj. “Skin is the most sensitive tissue as it is directly exposed to the changes in our environment-be it rough weather, pollution, or stress, our skin takes it all, often developing various allergies and reactions that we forget to notice initially because of our busy lives. It is important to take the right steps to cure these reactions so that it does not lead to a long-term problem,” she adds.

Nykaa Partners with ELCA Cosmetics For M.A.C, Clinique, Estee Lauder & Bobbi Brown

M·A·C (Make-up Art Cosmetics), the professional cosmetic brand will be available online in India for the first time exclusively on Nykaa.com. The offering will be available on the specialised ‘Nykaa Luxe’ section. Currently, M·A·C is part of ELCA Cosmetics Pvt Ltd, the wholly owned subsidiary of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. ELCA Cosmetics has associated with Nykaa to launch its international beauty brands in a phased-out manner starting with Clinique and Estée Lauder in November 2016, and Bobbi Brown in January 2017. About this association, Rohan Vaziralli, General Manager and Country Head, India, Estée Lauder Companies said, “M·A·C is the prestige make-up leader in India and we are pleased to have further expanded our consumer reach to all our aspiring M·A·C consumers across India.” Falguni Nayar, CEO & Founder, Nykaa said, “We are very excited to have the prestigious Estée Lauder collection of brands on Nykaa. There is an increasing premiumisation in our customers beauty picks and with the reach of Nykaa, the best of beauty products will now be available throughout India.”

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Hair

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Garnier Color Naturals Garier Color Naturals opens Year 2017 with the new #GoColor in eight shades of burgundy, red, mocha and brown. The at-home colour range has almond, olive and coconut oils. The new formula nourishes the hair and covers 100% greys while giving it long lasting colour and radiant look. Garnier Color Naturals comes in a rich, non-drip cream formula with a pleasant fragrance. The colour range is available at retail or online outlets across the country.

Straightener by Jaguar The latest offering by Jaguar is ST 700, a high quality ceramic-coated straitening iron with floating heating plates for fast, even heat distribution. It has a fast warm-up time, approximately 5 seconds to 220 °C. With constant temperature control, it also has 9 variable temperature settings. The width of the plate is 23 mm, temperature range is 140-220 °C and the cord length is 2.65 m. The ST 700 hair straightener by Jaguar is priced at Rs 8,975.

Homecare by Colorphlex ColorpHlex has changed the way hair colour is perceived. With its bond building and reconstruction expertise, it is a must during colouring and bleaching services. The active ingredient is ColorStrong Complex™, derived from a natural vegetable protein and polymerising compound. The ColorpHlex™ Intro Kit contains Color Strengthening Additive (59ml) and After Color Strengthening Finish (118ml). ColorpHlex™ has also launched its Home Care Kit as a way for hairdressers to ensure that clients maintain salon results at home. It includes a Shampoo (118ml), Conditioner (118ml), Leave-In Treatment and Detangler (59ml). The Intro Kit is priced at Rs 4,975 while the Homecare Kit is for Rs 2,475.

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ALFAPARF Milano ALFAPARF Milano has launched the Semi DiLino Diamond Cristalli Liquidi for a fully-blown instant hair makeover and for instant utmost gloss. It makes the hair light while vitamins A, E and F infuse hair fibre with new energy. Thanks to the anti-oxidant properties, it fights the formation of free radicals that is responsible for hair fibre ageing. It also protects against humidity and harsh external agents that leave the hair dull and brittle. A few drops applied on damp or dry hair before styling is the best way to use Semi DiLino Diamond Cristalli Liquidi by ALFAPARF Milano. Another offering from the brand this season is the Evolution of Color. An apt launch for Valentine’s Day, the product has a cutting-edge formula enriched with Hyaluronic Acid and without PPD, it ensures the perfection of colour with care for the hair and scalp. To complement the revolutionary hair colour, ALFAPARF Milano has also come up with two stunning styles that showcase contemporary hair cuts and the ever-trendy red hues.

Label.m Blow Out Spray Creating edgy looks has become easy and fun with the new versatile label.m Blow Out Spray. Ginger, white lily, juniper, jasmine and fig add shine to the hair while protecting it against heat styling and UV rays. label.m Blow Out Spray has been developed for professional stylists by a dynamic international artistic and education team led by Toni & Sacha Mascolo. It combines hairdressing and formulations expertise to provide the best of hairstyling. It is priced at Rs1500. The spray has Envirosheild Complex that leaves the hair looking shiny. label.m has also created three hairstyles with Blow Out Spray for the upcoming season – Glam Rock, Urbanista and Dip Dye Blow Out.

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Label.m Day: Sharing Expertise on ‘Cut & Style’ The label.m Day was held in Surat to offer the expertise of label.m where Regional Technical Trainers held ‘Cut and Styling’ session for the clients of the salon.

he day named label.m invited the clientele of K-a’cme Hair and Beauty Salon in Surat witnessed over 68 attendees in support of the brand. A wide range of products like label.m Honey & Oat Shampoo & Conditioner to Protein spray, Relaxing Balm with mflex technology, Shine Mist, Thickening Shampoo & Conditioner and many more were used to give the hair requisite therapy. Santosh Rawat, Regional Technical Trainer at Inocorp Marketing Pvt. Ltd. says, “Dealing with different hair types and offering them the best of haircut and style

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was our focus. We wanted people with all hair types to know that any hair is workable if cut and styling is right and therefore, this day was such a success as we saw each client walking out with a huge smile and immense happiness.” Jigar Amreliya, Regional Technical Trainer at Inocorp Marketing Pvt. Ltd. says, “We were excited to see the different hair types that we worked upon. From frizzy, wavy, thick, curly to virgin, blonde, fine, limp and normal hair types, we got a chance to style all kinds of hair textures. The treatment and procedure differed and that’s what made this label.m Day worth a memory.”

Anniversary special

Beauty Launchpad celebrates its 4th Anniversary with four enchanting looks, crafted by the hairgician Rohan Jagtap. With Mother Nature as its inspiration, and the magical Nubra Valley its muse, the avant-garde collection is a perfect marriage of technique and aesthetics. The unique landscape of Nubra, with its rugged mountains and glacial rivers, is reflected in these skillfully crafted hairdos. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; By Isha Gakhar

Photography: Saurabh Muley Hair: Rohan Jagtap, Senior Salon Director & Educator at BBlunt

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Make-up: Sumeet Ghosalkar

Clothes: Mirage by Parul Bhargava Bracelet: Johri by Amaze Jewels

Styling: Sayali Angachekar

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on location Here’s the breakdown of the looks that were achieved using a combination of L’Oréal Professionnel and BBlunt products.

Texture Dust Land • B ackcomb each horizontal section and iron it upwards to the roots. Brush it out once it cools to create texture. • Add volume on the top of the head. • D ress the texture around it. Leave softness, edges away from the base. • Set with hairspray.

Crimped Mountain • Crimp hair after using using a heat protectant spray. • A dd extra volume at the crown. • D ress the entire hair on the volume, while using hairspray and pins. • D esign the front as per the length.

Braided Valley • Isolate the front section; design six fine French braids in that section. • C reate volume at the crown till top of the ear. Dress the hair in front of radial, sleek over the volume at crown. • Secure the braids at the nape area. Add shine spray to finish the look.

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Trends

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Patrick Cameron, Global Ambassador, Wella Professionals Looking Back at 2016: 2016 was a fantastic year for myself and the team at Patrick Cameron. We travelled the world educating hairdressers on the art of long hair. Taking part in the Cannes Film Festival with the launch of the Dreamworks filmTrolls. I designed and made the incredible wigs for the models who appeared with the films stars, Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick on the red carpet at Cannes. The Wella International Trend Vision Final in Barcelona. Wella put on an amazing specticle each year and the competitor’s work just gets better and better. I’m glad I’m hosting the event and not judging it as the standard is so high. Launch of Patrick Cameron Online Education - As technology is advancing at a tremendous rate, I felt it was the right time to launch education that could be accessed by all with the click anytime, anywhere and as many times as you want. Sharing the secrets of creating fabulous long hair with others is my philosophy and my online education provides the perfect tool for students and hairdressers with any level of expertise. Goddess Collection - I launched my 2017 collection at Salon International, London in October and the models looked ethereal with soft, unstructured looks. I love showcasing techniques which can be taken back to the salon and used on clients on a daily basis. Expectations from 2017: I believe the looks from my Goddess Collection epitomise great hair for 2017. Hair that is healthy, shines, is soft and unstructured. Beautiful hair never goes out of fashion. Having hair that is versatile and that remains feminine and unstructured will be very much at the fore front of fashion in 2017.

sherri jessee, Independent hair & make-up artist Hair Trends for 2017: Variety is the spice of life. All lengths will continue to be in fashion. Wear what will maximize your hair type and suit your personal lifestyle. We will see a variety of lengths. I am predicting Long layers in chocolate and caramel (inspired by JLO) Medium layers in a long bob with shiny copper (inspired by Emma Stone) and short sassy layers in a multi-dimensional blonde (inspired by Jennifer Lawrence). LOBs will be the most popular trend for 2017, as we see celebs lopping off their long locks to don this flattering length. Do not feel trapped into one style though. Dare to be different by changing up your texture. Alternate your styling tools and products to go from ultra sleek to super curly. Dare to be different. Mist on a salt spray and wrap on a wand for beach-y waves. Apply a generous amount of a Bodifying Mousse and blow-dry with a big round brush for sexy volume. Inspired by music festival, bohemian styles, braids will continue to make bold fashion statements. From rocking the red carpet to making the most of second-day hair, braids of all kinds will be popular. Haircolouur is key! We will continue to see Brilliant Blondes with edgy roots, Radiant Reds and Rich Chocolates with hints of caramel. For these gorgeous shades, hairdressers can combine balayage and baby light foiling to customize the colour patterns with colour glazes to create the most brilliant yet natural results. All shades of vivids and pastels will continue to be a counter-cultural trend. Always trust your professional stylist for the most glamorous and consistent results. This is no time to be cheap…you get what you pay for! From beginning to the end, all products, tools and techniques used must be top quality.

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ADHUNA BHABANI, CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER, BBLUNT Looking back at 2016: Launched a cheeky, bold campaign aligned with the brand’s philosophy and create a video that appeals to the target audience on digital while educating them about the product, we kicked the year off with our first-ever digital music video #TheDirtyLittleSecret. The highlight for us, however, was undoubtedly our most ambitious and awaited launch of salon-quality At-Home High Shine Crème Hair Colour – BBLUNT Salon Secret with added secret ingredient. The launch was marked by our first-ever TVC that featured Kareena Kapoor-Khan. Worth mentioning is BBLUNT’s hair design for Aamir Khan starrer, Dangal. All credit to Avan Contractor, Nanao and our shoot crew team, our style warriors on ground on film sets. We wrapped up the year with another digital video, this time taking the audience on a journey back in time by stringing together 4 of Bollywood’s style-iconic, blockbuster movies, which showcased the real inspiration behind BBLUNT Salon Secret’s 7 stunning shades. Trends 2017: In the colour space, the year ahead will see global warm browns and vibrant reds dominate trends. Blue Black is a big rage! It started out making a wave this festive season and will continue to. In cuts, the 70s’ influence is making a comeback in hair and fashion. The rock and roll, big, unkempt, slightly messy shag look is on trend. These could be long or short, with or without a fringe. Shorter layers through the top of the hair. More beachy textures with free, go-with-the-flow non-fussed hairstyles. Our 2017 Bollywood lineup starts with hair design and styling credit for films like Raees and Kaabil along with some new product launches in fast moving categories.

Natasha Nischol & Virginia Holmes, co-owner and co-founder of FAT MU Looking Back at 2016: Celebrating a decade of FAT MU; running two make-up teams simultaneously and with huge creative success at Lakmé Fashion Week; having a FAT MU alumni of over 1000 people. Expectations from 2017: If you love bushy eyebrows like that of Cara Delevingne or admire the fresh dewy look, 2017 is definitely your year! This year is all about going subtle yet defined — bushy eyebrows, nude/ neutral shades and bright shades like coral, pink, red and pastel in lip colours will be everywhere. Airbrushed makeup (which gives a polished perfected look) and dewy or strobed skin blended with bright/pastel lip colours will shine. Pops of colours or metallics on the lips and eyes that suit a particular skin tone will be more in vogue. The girl on the go look will be in so all you lazy girls rejoice! As for hairstyles, finger wave are going to be in. Soft bouncy curls, androgynous hair, big curls, wavy curls, messy hair buns, textured hairstyles are all becoming popular.

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Janine Ker, Hairstyist, California Looking back at 2016: To me, 2016 was definitely the year of the Blunt Bob! 2015 was the year of the textured bob... in 2016 the bob trend was fully realised embracing a full perimeter and punctuating it with a middle part. Later in the year, I saw a contemporary twist emerge on the 90’s classic by accentuating the hard perimeter line with a flat iron. Expectations from 2017: I think we still need to finish riding the wave of the middle part coming back and i look forward to seeing more of them. We are starting to round the 20 year anniversary of the late 90’s, so with fashion being as predictable as it is. I imagine seeing a lot more barrettes and hair accessories. As far as colour goes, I imagine seeing a lot more natural bases embraced, either as a whole, or at least heavily incorporated, especially with rainbow colour. I also imagine more hair colour that embraces cool and warmth in one composition.

Gary Hooker & Michael Young, Hairdressers - Hooker & Young Looking back at 2016: Our highlight of 2016 was creating our Made In England collection. We came up with the concept for the collection earlier in the year and we weren’t really sure if it would work as well as we wanted to. When we saw it come together at the end of the year it was amazing – it was even better than we ever thought it would be! Expectations from 2017: There’s currently a big vibe around people embracing individuality. In the past, fashion has always created specific trends and they don’t work for everyone. There’s definitely been a big switch in hair to people taking ownership of their individual look and what suits them. All of the collections that we have planned for 2017 aren’t trend driven. They all encourage people to be exactly who they are.

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Santosh GaHAtraj, Style Director, Affinity Mumbai Looking back at 2016: 2016 has been a great year for me, when it comes to work. I’ve been awarded Gold Trophy at Wella TrendVision Award India in Creative Category, that made me represent India at the Wella International TrendVision Award at Barcelona (ITVA2016). It was an amazing experience. The looks were more about Gold, Brown, Rose Gold, Pearl, while the classic cuts, sharp lines beachy waves dominated the runway. Expectations from 2017: This year, the colour trend is more in the shades of green. I’m expecting a lot of new products to be launched, especiallyin terms of hair care products. Wella is also launching the higher range of SP products. I hope we get to use the latest technology, when it comes to hairstyling tools. As seen on international platforms, we are still lacking in terms of hair colour and styling tools. I’m hoping to see more of new products and tools setting into our country, where we have a lot of talented stylist yet to get exposed!

Lisa Vann, Owner, Vann.Edge Salon, Seattle Hair trends 2017: Play off natural textured hair with curls. 2017 hairstyles would be nothing without a good curl trend. This year’s curls are big! Curls are a really fun hair choice, especially when they’re done in a messier and more natural style, pull out the diffuser and put away the flat iron. Its about enhancing natural colours chocolate browns, fierce reds and bold gold blondes and adding hints of fun colours. Skewed side part with heavy fringe. The side part is edging out its competitors the middle-part with a lot of clean, sleek examples of this look ruling the runway. Pull textured hair up into a messy knot accessorise with metal metallic bands and wraps. Models all over the runway looked, as though they hadn’t seen a hairbrush sometimes with just messy, loose hair, while others sported messy updos.”

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Sukirti Patnaik, Managing Director, Indulge The Salon Looking back at 2016: We have been investing in our core infrastructure and business process all through 2016. We opened our first franchise outlet in Cuttack at the end of 2015, and had a successful run throughout the year. We also started work on our second franchise outlet at Angul, which is expected to be fully operational in the first quarter of 2017. Expectations from 2017: For the year 2017, our focus will be to expand our salon foot print further through company owned outlets and franchise outlets. We will also be focusing on Skill Development and Technical Training through our Academy. Trends 2017: Nude Glowing Skin Look, Glitter Eye Shadows, Peach Blush Shades, Defined Eyebrows, Uneven Bobs & Power Facials

Clint Fernandez, Celebrity Make-up Artist Looking back at 2016: One of the key highlights for me in 2016 was the beginning of my professional make-up classes. Conducting them in the ‘Gurukul’ format for a few students studying and working with me. On the personal front, I have been training myself to be more positive in thought and flush out all kinds of negativity. On a lighter note, I discovered the fun of Snapchat. Expectations from 2017: With the coming year, I expect major technological advancement in product development. Long stay lip colours and foundations that are not at all drying. High-definition make-up made for HD and high-res films will be more mainstream. And also products will pack a lot more punch with them being multi-faceted, and sorting out a lot of issues. Topical treatments and creams that eliminate flaws will also be seen in the new year. One would not need invasive therapies for fuller lips, wrinkles or sagging skin. Eyelash extensions will hit the Indian Market in a big way and will surely become more popular. Colour is coming back for summer. Bright primary colours are going to be big for 2017. Face shimmer, glossy eyes, metallics and glitter will be big! The matte look will take a bit of a setback, though it works best for bridals and some live events. The 80s’ glam looks are also going to make a big comeback. Red lips are here to stay on for a bit and it’s going to be a staple in every girls make-up kit. Overall, much more fun year is expected with make-up and looks.

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Antony Licata, UK CREATIVE DIRECTOR, Mahogany hair Highlight of 2016: The highlight of 2016 for myself and Mahogany was launching the DVD of our latest collection ‘Kooky Waifs’ at Salon International. We love the looks and were so proud to show it to our audience at one of the best events of the year! Trends 2017: I think that 2017 is going to be all about pastel hair shades; pink, blue, lilac, mint and peach. Shape wise, we’ll be inspired by round shapes and smooth edges.

Jojo, Make-up Artist & Hairstylist; Yatan Ahluwalia, Image Consultant & Specialist on Men’s Grooming Looking back at 2016: A year that involved a lot of consultancy on products, colours and launches to leading cosmetic, hair and grooming brands as well as working on some interesting editorials and designer shoots. We worked on some good brides as well. Expectations from 2017: The launch of a new skin and hair care range! Our lips are sealed until the launch happens! Some interesting brides already booked for the end of 2017 as well as some key fashion shows. Trends: For women: Expect to see less of colour and a lot of neutral colours in make-up. Back to beige, brown and nude shades of skin. Eyes will be back in focus! For men: Beards will get shorter and trimmed. The clean shaved look will be back and a return to shorter sportier hairstyles for men.

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Paul Stafford, Owner of Stafford Hair, Belfast, UK Looking back at 2016: The highlight for me personally was the opportunity to work internationally producing shows seminars and collections for global brands Alfaparf and Denman. Though 2016 was a challenging year in terms of global political and economic change, there seems to be a creative surge in fashion and hair design, almost like Punk in the mid-1970s. Expectations from 2017: 2017 has two major stories: 1980s and Americana. The 80s influence is strong, with texture and colour becoming more disjointed, almost DIY. Expect to see even more dreadlocks, plaits and braids combined with disconnected pixie crops and more than a hint of androgyny. Volume and movement will be essential, though it’s important to remember this is no retro styling. The colours will add the modern twist with pink pastels or petrol blues washed or placed strategically for maximum effect, or chunky busted fringes. Men’s hair will similarly evoke prohibition-period American culture; heavy side parts, greased or waxed but not rigid. Personal goals: It’s going to be an interesting year for me in many ways as the world reacts to the global changes we have witnessed in 2016.

Charlie Taylor, Owner of Charlie Taylor Hair and Beauty, Dundee and Perth, Scotland, UK Looking back at 2016: Pulling together an amazing show in Russia, developing the new international brand look for Philip Kingsley and appearing for them at Salon International and winning Scottish Stylist of the Year and Salon of the Year at The Scottish Hair and Beauty Awards were pretty cool. Expectations from 2017: The trends for mid-length and longer will continue into 2017. However, spring/summer will see the return of super-sleek straighter styles, with enviably healthy hair that shines. The curls of last season will flatten out into a flat wave – less glamour, more sleek and cool and achieved with a few clamps of the irons. We’ll also see lots of grown-out shaggy cuts. Centre parts with grown out fringes all contribute to the look. New techniques with colour melts will shine through the mid-lengths and ends of the hair. Golden Bronde, which reflects blonde in some lights and brown in others, is the cleverest trend on the colour scene. By summer the coolest trend will be heavy styling creams which remain wet-looking all day long. Personal goals: My personal milestone for 2017 is to continue to promote our incredible team of stylists. I’m also looking forward to a full calendar of events for Wella.

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Steven Smart, Owner of Smart:Est73, Weston-super-Mare, England, UK Looking back at 2016: No contest, it was definitely winning Southern and Wales Hairdresser of the Year at the BHAs in November. I’d been shortlisted on four previous occasions and never won, so when they called my name it was an extremely sweet moment – one to savour. But that is closely followed by winning the BTC Hair Colour Image Award. Expectations from 2017: We’ll still see a lot of those influences that started in 2016, coming from the pop and rock stars who all bowed out during 2016 – there were so many. Bowie was hugely influential last year, and those trends will keep on percolating through. Lots of texture and an undone feel. For colour we will see a change, moving away from the cooler vibe that’s been so strong recently. Colour is going to warm up, with apricots and golds peaking around the middle of the year. Personal goals: I’d like to get another nomination at the BHAs; to win would be even nicer. I aim to capitalise on my 2016 victory, using it to push my profile internationally and to support and build on my amazing team. I’m already booked for so many events, it’s going to be a busy 2017.

ADIl AKHTAR, INdependent MAKE-UP ARTIST Looking back at 2016: 2016 was a great year for me...I got a lot of opportunities, including working with Magnifique Salon. I was there for over five months, thereafter, I started freelancing and collaborated with various fashion shows and photoshoots. Expectations from 2017: As an independent make-up artist, I’m looking to forward to work at fashion shows, events as well as doing bridal make-up. As far as trends are concerned, this year is dedicated to au natural look, which is about enhancing your facial features, while keeping the skin clean and shiny.

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L’Oreal Professionnel presents the hair colour trend of 2017 — French Browns. Endorsed by Bond Girl Eva Green, the French Browns palette is your must-have colour to stay trendy and chic. — By Kanishka Ramchandani

rench women have led the fashion brigade for years. They are a step ahead in creating and wearing trends. So, for Year 2017 it was ‘au naturel’ for L’Oréal Professionnel, the Parisian beauty brand, to look at the quintessential French woman for inspiration. And thus was born French Girl hair – a rendition of French beauty. Announcing the hair colour trend of 2017, L’Oréal Professionnel has put together the ultimate French Browns palette from the INOA and Majirel portfolio. Devolumised roots, texturised lengths and natural looking shine are the highlights of French Girl hair, while the soft brown shades are the perfect accessory for everyday wear. L’Oréal Professionnel has created the brunette palette with the style mantra of ‘understated chic.’ Taking this quintessential French approach to beauty,‘French Browns’ have ruled international catwalks and are a trend to vouch for in the upcoming season. Soft, delicate but distinct brown colours with immense shine and a silk finish are just the right combination that works beautifully for Indian women.

Being brunette The best part about the French Browns palette is that it’s a perfect blend of cool and warm reflects to match all skin tones for a perfect, personalised colour.

Icy cool brunettes If you are looking for a cooler result, your L’Oréal Professionnel hairdresser has a varied range of icy reflects. Ashy bronze or espresso reflect to match your skin complexion and eye colour. INOA - 5.12, 5.25, 6.23| Majirel - 6.13, 7.23

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Rich luscious brunettes For warmer results, add richness and depth with mocha, caramel, honey or golden browns. INOA - 5.52, 6.32, 6.53| Majirel - 6.52, 6.53, 7.35, 8.31

Green prefers Brown Bond Girl is now Brunette Girl! Eva Green has that certain je ne sais quoi, making her the ultimate French Girl. The face of the L’Oreal Professionnel French Browns collection, Paris-born Eva creates a striking effect with her intriguingly undone hair in the French Browns commercial. Eva wears a chic, contoured brown with the new INOA High Resist 5.25 shade.

Announcing the hair colour trend of 2017, L’Oréal Professionnel has put together the ultimate French Browns palette from the INOA and Majirel portfolio. Made to Measure Apart from French Browns, personalised colour is another buzzword in hair trends. Taking a cue from contouring in make-up, hair contouring is a custom-made colour application technique that has revolutionised the use of hair colour and what it can achieve. This innovative technique uses the careful placement of colour and highlights around the face. Thanks to a play of light and shadow, it can alter the appearance of your face shape by accentuating your best features and enhancing your natural skin tone. Visit the nearest L’Oréal Professionnel for a bespoke Contoured French Brown colour service. The salon exclusive service can only be executed by a trained hair expert from L’Oréal Professionnel. Indulge in the sensorial colour radiance protection with the Top Coat Treatment using the Serie Expert Vitamino Color A-OX range. Begin 2017 with sophisticated, minimalist and easy to wear hair with the French Girl Hair collection by L’Oréal Professionnel. Hair colour has never been so subtle yet powerful, so understated yet so chic. Brunettes are all set to rule the fashion world, come, join the brigade with L’Oréal Professionnel’s French Browns. 0 1 .17 | B eauty launchpad india

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stubble The trend of facial hair, be it beard or moustache, peaked in the last fashion season. The mainstay of this trend this year will be care and styling. Beauty Launchpad comes up with a manual to get the nuts & Bolts right for your facial hair. — By Isha Gakhar

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With most men sporting facial hair on-screen, there is a line-up of fans impersonating their styles. However, it’s a fastidiously groomed beard that sets any man apart from his tribe. Case in point is Ranveer Singh, whose facial hair in Ram-Leela became distinctly popular, as did his mustache inspired from the anecdotal character of Captain James Hook. That one sure was a style to die for! One can also take ideas from the epic beards of world famous sportsmen such as Andrea Pirlo, Pau Gasol and Brian Wilson.

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Ashutosh Valani & Priyank Shah, Co-founders, Beardo PICKS OUT THEIR top five beard styles

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The ‘Untidy’ Shave: Comprising a moustache and closely trimmed stubble this look is the right balance of masculine attitude and casual elegance. If you’re one of those individuals who love the beard, yet isn’t too kicked about the upkeep, this look is right up your alley. Sported by both celebrities and athletes alike, the ‘untidy’ shave is uber chic right now.

Match your Beard and Hairstyles: Think of your face holistically. The idea is to get a look that you’re comfortable with and are able to carry with confidence. Oil the Beard: Using a beard oil is fundamental to beard care. Use it daily to keep it healthy and nourished and to make it smell good! You can also consider using beard lotion that’s packed with essential oils, which will keep it conditioned. Daily Brushing: Beard brushes are gentle on the beard and help you set your beard right. It also prevents breaking that precious beard hair enabling you to get a denser and richer patch. Beard combs are also good options. Fuel that Beard: Not only do you need proteins and essential fats to ensure a thicker and healthier beard, but you also need to consume foods rich in vitamin B. That means plenty of nuts, avocado, milk, green vegetables, mushrooms and yogurt.

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Shampoo Daily: Just like the hair on top, washing your facial hair daily can strip off the natural oils from your beard. Washing your beard twice or thrice a week (only with a beard wash) is good enough.

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Dye Your Beard: This is probably the worst thing that you could do to your Face. Dyes have harsh chemicals, which can be very brutal for your skin and beard. Know that it is absolutely okay to have grey hair no matter how old or young you are. Don’t shave off Patchy Beards: There is a solution to everything. A lot of guys give up on their beard goals because it’s patchy. Don’t! Instead, allow it to grow and you’ll see that the patch in most cases will get covered.

BEARD BATTLE Having a great beard is only half the battle won. The other half is looking after it, grooming and tending to it. Think of your beard not just as a fashion statement, but as an extension of yourself. Invest in quality beard products like beard oils, wax, face washes and beard washes in order to keep your beard well-groomed and looking and feeling good.

The ‘Toned Down’ Grizzly: If you are the type that loves the outdoorsy ‘chic’, associated with the ‘mountain man’, you may love this look. For those with a fuller beard growth the ‘toned down’ grizzly is the best look for the summer, as it lets you sport a full beard, but is better maintained and as such is just a few notches under the usual thickness of the winter beard. The Van Dyke: Made popular by forever stylish David Beckham, the Van Dyke is a classic style that is seeing a revival. Definitely a tad bit on the higher side in terms of maintenance, this style is sure to get you the admiration of women and the envy of their male consorts. A best of both worlds, the Van Dyke is a coming together of the thick moustache, the soul patch and the well manicured beard. Highly recommended…but be warned, equally high on maintenance. The Chin Triangle: A definite improvement on the soul patch (which quite frankly suits only struggling musicians, if you ask us), the chin triangle, is a Hollywood style popularised by stars like Channing Tatum. It draws attention to the small area it covers and mandates a tight, clean shave for the rest of the face. You may also pair it with a pencil moustache, if you’re feeling particularly avant-garde. Highly recommended! The Classic French Beard: Often times called the ‘corporate rebel’ the French beard is seeing a revival of sorts with celebrities like Brad Pitt and even George Clooney sporting it at the recently concluded Cannes Film Festival. Low on maintenance and the one style that suits almost every face cut, invest in this one if you are a newbie, or want to try something classic for a change.

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Jaykishan Anant Pawar, Asst Manager Training at Truefitt & Hill Salon recommends grooming the beard with the help of beard balms, wax or beard oil, which makes the whiskers look sharp and firm, unless it’s intended to be messy. He cautions, “Get it trimmed at specific intervals (seek professional help). Try to moisturise the skin beneath the beard, and never experiment anything like trimming or colouring unless you’re good at it. What’s more, the above all, always get rid of the styling products used on beard/ moustache before going to bed.”

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“Apply a mix of hot coconut and castor oil on beard for suppleness and antifrizz effect. One can increase the intake of multivitamins and omega-3 to enhance the beard growth. Settle upon a decent beard softener or moisturising products to keep your beard soft and kissable.”

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Be a bride who reflects the essence of her wedding destination in the looks she wears â&#x20AC;&#x201C; be the Matrix Destination Bride.

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olourful, rich and diverse, Indian weddings are royal. To add to this, the exuberant new trend of destination weddings has caught the fancy of Indians and this trend is here to stay. Whether the venue is a palace, a beach shore or a lush garden, destination weddings have various elements blending together authentic wedding celebrations with a leisurely holiday mood. Whatever be the destination chosen for a wedding, a bride desires to complement the surroundings with her look and attire. The checklist for the bride is long - from attire to make-up to stylist to hairdressers - everything is set to match the feel of the event. To maximise the feel of a glorious event of one’s life, Matrix came up with an all new and never-thoughtbefore bridal hair colour collection carefully crafted by the expert Matrix style team to match the essence of the wedding destination. A thoughtful beginning of styling and hair colouring that defines the mood and elements of the wedding.

The Bride that Dazzles Matrix, world’s leading American professional brand, became the first brand to recognize the need for wedding specific hairstyles as styling requisite. The brand has crafted hair designs and looks using hair colors that are well suited to India. Understanding the looks brides wear on different locations at different time of the day, Matrix has introduced a Wedding Special Hair colour collection - Destination Brides. The collection aims to connect with the modern indian bride and wedding is something that has universal appeal. Though the collection is an inspiration taken from destination weddings, the looks will suit each and every bride and even her family members and friends. The three looks that Matrix has created for Indian brides are in sync with the preferred wedding locations a tobe-married couple chooses - Modern Maharani Bride, Boho Beach Bride and Ethereal Garden Fairy Bride.

Modern Maharani Bride The Modern Maharani bride walks down the aisle with as royalty. She has opulent taste yet modern demeanour. She chooses the forts and havelis to complement the richness of her looks and taste. Inspired by the gold colour palette and free hand weaving of the hair, the bride adorns a braided up-do, which perfectly describes her look.

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Boho Beach Bride The wedding destination defines the chirpiness of the bride. She is freespirited and confident, she is energetic and mirrors the moods of water with aplomb. She is strong and trendy, and personifies the beauty of the setting sun at a beach shore with an easy-going and vibrant hair style and colour with shades of plum This look is perfect for an evening outdoor wedding.

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Ethereal Garden Bride This bride-to-be loves natural setting and wants to tie the knot amidst nature. She is innocent and pure and her wedding setting is bright and warm. She chooses lush gardens as the backdrop of her wedding. The brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hair has been colored using shades from the red palette. She wears a messy bun and spreads the cheerful glee to all her dear ones.

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Colour ’em up! BBlunt joins hands with the editorial team of Beauty Launchpad in ushering 2017 on a colourful note.

Nothing like welcoming the new year looking like a boss! While teaming up with Bblunt mini at South Point Mall, Gurgaon, Beauty Launchpad’s editorial team kick-started 2017 with (hair) style. The salon’s creative team designed two epic hair looks in view of the season’s most sweltering shades — Mahogany Red and Caramel Brown. Hair & Make-up: BBLUNT mini Creative Team Photography: A Dramatic Cinema

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ahogany has never fallen out of the pallette, irrespective of the season or trend. Topnotch bloggers and hair gurus are raving about the head-turning hue. Being an ideal choice for the real brunettes, the look is based on the dark reddish-brown. The L’Oréal Professionnel Majirel

Contrast Red was used for mahogany highlights, while keeping the base dark. The balayage technique gave an instant pop to my tresses. One can vary the shade as per their choice and skin tone, however, the colour is compatible for both cool and warm complexions. - Isha Gakhar

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aramel has been one of the hot favourite shades of brown this season. With almost all brands adding this hue to their hair colour pallette and celebrities adorning it on runways and red carpets, caramel has definitely been a star colour. The creative team used

L’Oréal Professionnel 8.34 Copper Gold Light Blonde to give the perfectly baked caramel colour to my locks with expertly blended balayage effect. Though the colour is bright and crisp, it demands clever hands at work for providing an optimised tone suiting the natural hair colour and skin tone. - Sukriti Shahi 0 1 .17 | Beauty launchpad india

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Wella Professionals suggests the trending EIMI products to get your hairdressing inspirations for the season in order. — By Kanishka Ramchandani

Eugene Souleiman, Global Creative Director, Wella Professionals

ugene Souleiman, Global Creative Director, Wella Professionals, is a magician with hair. Known for his avant garde styling for international fashion designers, Souleiman relies on his kit of the new EIMI products to create sensational hairdos. Given the self-centred drive of fashionistas today, Wella has recognised the need of both hairdressers and end consumers to have customised looks. The EIMI range, therefore, has 20 styling essentials that help you create a unique individual identity with your hair.

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on the ramps, Souleiman says, “Recently, there has been a real trend for individuality. With EIMI I know when designers want to push boundaries of creativity I can craft individual styles that stand out on the catwalks.”

EIMI top picks by Eugene Souleiman 1. Dry Me Dry Shampoo for volume and matte texture 2. Root Shoot for high precision lift right from the roots 3. Sugar Lift for hair full of volume and shine with touchable grippy texture 4. Perfect Me to add shine and moisture whilst taming fly-aways 5. Pearl Styler for strong hold with teasable texture and pearl gloss shine

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Revlon, this Valentine’s Day, launched Super Lustrous® Love Is On® Lipstick - a red shade infused with fragrance of rose petals, peach, soft woods and white musk, it sets a delish tone for the season. With this, the brand has also introduced Love Is On Combo Kit comprising of this lipstick and a Nail Enamel in Revlon Red. Price: `800 (kit) `699 (Lipstick)

Maybelline New York has introduced an eye pallete - The Rock Nudes Palette with 12 shades ranging from grey to browns and violets. The stark nude tones are blendable, with pigments that enhance eyes, and the silky texture also contains a mix of muted mattes and sophisticated shimmers. Price: `925

L’Oréal Paris introduced Micellar Water for day-to-day cleansing & make-up removal. The 3-in-1 Micellar Water contains ‘Micelle Molecules’ that act like a purifying magnet on skin’s surface to capture and draw out excess oil and impurities. It’s non-rinse, soap-free and easy-to-use formula. It is infused with Rose Extract and French Vittel Water that soothes skin. Price: `475

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Vaseline launched a Spray Moisturiser which is easy-to-apply, gets absorbed quickly and is non-greasy in nature. Infused with microdroplets of Vaseline® Jelly, it makes skin soft and smooth. It is a quick application format and has 360 degree continuous spray motion. Available in two variants - Intensive Care Deep Restore and Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant. Price - `310 (Intensive Care Deep Restore) `380 (Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant)

Avon has introduced AVON TRUE makeup range that offers freshness and colour and comes with True Color Technology that makes it fail-proof and fuss-free. The range comprises mascara, lipsticks, kajal, nail paints foundation, concealer, blush and eyeshadow. Price: Range starts from `149

L’Oréal Paris has introduced L’Oréal Paris Color Riche Gold Obsession Collection comprising 7 lip colours infused with 24 Karat Gold particles. Shades include shimmery hints of gold from sparkling bold colours to shimmery shades of corals and plums. Price: `1025

Skeyndor has launched Resurfacing Peel Cream, an exfoliating cream with alpha hydroxy acids and biological peptides. It stimulates the generation of new skin that is smoother and luminous and comes with SPF20. Price: `2,700 (for 50 ml)

Epique has introduced a multi-action Sculpting and Firming Cream that makes skin feel firmer, tighter and more resilient (for women above 30). It contains the advanced lifting and tightening Phyto-concentrate formula with concentrated plant molecular extracts. The ingredients act at an intra-cellular level to visibly lift, firm and tighten all facial zones and improve the skin’s resilience and tonicity. Price: `3,900 (50 ml)

Lakmé Eyeconic Curling Mascara now comes in Royal Blue colour. This new mascara is packed full of colour and gives eyes a vibrant and distinct appearance. The shade is bold, versatile and adds to the glam. The mascara is equipped with a smart curl brush for easy application and is smudgeproof, waterproof and long lasting. Price: `350

FACES Canada has launched Ultime Pro Face Palette, a 3-in-1 face palette - a handy kit which has blush, contour highlight palette together. It is a light weight formulation which doesn’t make skin feel uncomfortable or heavy. It is easily blendable, paraben-free and comes in two shades - Fresh and Glow. Price: `899

Spawake has launched Triple Care Serum to rejuvenate the tenderness of the skin. It contains the extract of Japanese kelp (Laminaria Japonica) and sea salt, Vitamin C and B3 for instant hydration to keep the glow of the skin. Price: `399

Astaberry Biosciences has introduced an ayurvedic Under Eye Crème which helps remove fine lines and wrinkles from the region and negates the after-effects of ageing on the skin. It also reduces puffiness and dark circles. The product contains natural Papaya that removes dead skin and helps in cell rejuvenation, Biowhite, is a whitening supplement and Wheat Germ Oil acts as an emollient and antioxidant. Price: `120

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Beauty/Preview

L’Occitane en Provence launched its latest limited edition offering, the Rose Originelle collection. Each product from the new collection has floral fruity scent and leaves skin soft and hydrated. This collection includes a new EDT, shower gel, hydrating body lotion and hand cream. Price: Range starts from `710

Vichy’s Aqualia Thermal Spa Oil in Water Essence helps rediscover the natural order of the skin. This oil-in-water essence emulates and re-construct the skin barrier. Its formulation combines the power of oil and water to replicate the skins protective layer of hydrolipidic film. Price: `4000

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Oshea Herbals has introduced Cocoa Honey Moisturising Lotion for face with high moisturising level. Added with Cocoa Butter and Honey as an active ingredient, this face moisturiser intends skin moisture retention and elasticity. It also helps maintaining PH balance of the skin. Price: `225

Skintruth’s Radiancesetting Mask, infused with extracts of geranium and acerola, is formulated to revive dull, tired looking skin. Extracts of geranium soothes the skin and refine fine lines and imperfections. Acerola is rich in vitamins A and C, both of which are proven to have beneficial hydrating and nourishing effects on the skin. Price: `1475 (225 ml)

Maybelline’s The Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara has patented cupshaped bristles. It scoops up and lifts lashes into a 45-degree angle, while the creamy plumping formula creates instant volume. Ditch fake lashes and go natural push and volume! Price: `550

Lotus Make up has introduced Ecostay Crème Kohl Intense Kajal with Jojoba oil and no paraffin, animal oil and preservatives. It promises to last for 12 hours without smudging, is water-proof and comes with one-twist applicator. Price: `495

NYX Professional Makeup High Definition Blush has pigments that blend evenly into the skin, giving a soft flush as well as a pop of colour. It is available in 10 shades. These blushes are lightweight, with rich pigments and gives an HD glow! Price: `600

beauty/ Fragrance Preview

Enticing New Scents! Welcome the new year with new fragrance launches this month!

1. BVLGARI AQVA

notes of pear. Indian jasmine, gardenia and heliotrope blooms into the heart and sensual woods, vanilla, amber and musk set at base.

The depth of ocean! Inspiration: Water of Mediterranean Sea, Italian shores, water’s natural current, all together acted as guide to new adventures, conquests, frontiers and depth. Notes: Sea-amber, fruity accords, woody, balmy tones going down to spirit of sandalwood and patchouli leaves.

3. AIGNER N°1 OUD

Memorable & bold! Inspiration: With roots in the Middle East culture, the scent is a rework of the warmth and character of Oud. Notes: Opens with spicy tones of Coriander, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, moves into its floral heart with Jasmine, Rose and Violet with a hint of Clove and fusion of Oud infused with Leather accords, Cashmeran and Saffron at the base.

2. POLICE To Be Rose Blossom

Powerful & fascinating! Inspiration: It is inspired by the manifold meanings of Skulls and Flowers: eternity, change, and mystery represented by the Skull, along with life and joy represented by Flowers. Notes: The top notes has sunny citrus notes of yellow mandarin with fruity sparkling

4. Valentino DONNA

Hint of elegance Inspiration: Inspired by a woman who is strong and fragile, consistent and

unpredictable, determined and delicate. Notes: Rose essence with bergamot and iris Pallida illuminates the fragrance and leather notes with patchouli and vanilla express an exquisite carnality.

5. PACO RABANNE 1 Million Privé

Blazing & sparkling! Inspiration: The launch of 1 Million fragrance in 2008 was inspired by extravagance, gold and wealth. The line has been followed with various launches between 2010 and 2015 and finally 1 Million Price in 2016. Notes: The fragrance starts with leathery, animal scent, touch of blood mandarin and cinnamon, nargile tobacco with myrrh at heart and patchouli and tonic bean at base.

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beauty/Nail Preview

lacquer luxury

Welcome the New Year with the most stylish nail colour range!

4 1. Lakmé Gel Stylist Range Soft & Glam

3. ColorBar Luxe Revolutionary Nail Colour

Lakmé Absolute Gel Stylist is back with four new ultra-chic pastel nail colours for upcoming season. After 16 shades of purples, reds and browns and 10 shimmer shades launched last year, the latest additions to the range come in tones like Daisy Blue, Peachy Juliet, Pink Peony and Jade Floret. Inspired by the soft-hues of summer, these nail colours are set to add a pop of brightness to any look. A single stroke is all it takes to deliver rich color and a professional gel finish. This range promises to be your very own manicurist in a bottle, giving you an unmatched sheen and the most perfectly styled nails. Price: `400

ColorBar launches ColorBar Luxe which comes in a revamped, super-premium glass bottle. Choose from a wide range of more than 170 options, with benefits and care for the nails. The brush is specially designed to give an effortless end-to-end coverage. The lacquer is non-yellowing, noncarcinogenic, does not transfer onto the nail bed and is 100% cruelty-free. Price: `250

2. Deborah Milano Mat Leather Effect The Glam Effect The new satin mat finish nail enamel lends a chic leather effect and a sensational touch. Available in 4 shades, this nail colour doesn’t require a top coat, gives complete coverage and the texture gives full and intense look from the first coat application. Price: `350

4. AILA Romantic Reds Classic & Modern The colours from the range make a statement and add warmth and intimacy to the look. These are gluten and paraben-free and vegan. They are chip resistant, shiny and long lasting. Choose the best shade of red - Sarang or Bodega. Price: `1475

Nailspa Experience Introduces T3 LED Nails

Get the natural look of a nail and flexibility of a gel nail with the strength and control of an acrylic nail in the latest nail trend - T3LED/ UV Cool Cure Sculpting Gel at NailSpa Experince in Mumbai. This formula is odour-free. T3 is available in two viscosities. The thicker formula allows for controlled levelling and is so thick that it gives total control to the tech, it won’t move unless the tech moves it. The thinner formula does self-level but both formulas don’t harden until cured. The product is offered in four colours including white, transparent pink, opaque petal pink, and clear. Nailspa Experience offer a 15-day guarantee on T3 LED nails.

COST– `2400 onwards

Availability: Khar, Oshiwara, Lokhandwala, Breach Candy & Colaba

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Beauty/Experiential

At-home

care

Here’s a first hand account of MyGlamm at-home beauty services. — By Kanishka Ramchandani

ringing beauty services at your doorstep, MyGlamm is a tech-driven company that is all set to change the beauty business. By providing bespoke services through its mobile app or through a phone call for residents of Mumbai and Pune, MyGlamm provides complete grooming package that covers spas, facials, nails, make-up and bridal services. Getting service providers on MyGlamm was easy. I opted for a facial and hair spa. As soon as the appointment was made I received messages with name and details of the aestheticians. The beautician arrived a few minutes before the scheduled time to make arrangements for the facial. She was carrying a utility bag with her that housed all the products required for a facial. All that she took from me was water! She spread out a disposal sheet on the bed and started with the treatment. The Forest Essentials facial involved pre-cleansing, cleansing, scrubbing, massage, steaming and

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face pack. The entire process took 45 minutes during which I relaxed under the fragrance of the products and the soothing massage of the beautician. As soon as the treatment was done, she wrapped up her things, cleaned and stowed them away and was off in a jiffy. A similar experience followed for the hairspa. The hairdresser carried the required tools and products. He gave me a Moroccanoil hairspa, which involved head massage, deep conditioning and steaming. I was required to shampoo my hair before the treatment and then rinse off the conditioner at the end of it. He wound up the session with a blow-dry. While the experience of having aestheticians come over at home was hassle-free and relaxing, I did miss the luxury of being pampered at a salon with such premium products. My overall experience was fantastic. The efficiency and expertise of the MyGlamm aestheticians, who are trained at MyGlamm Studio in Mumbai, definitely met industry standards.

BEauty/Experiential

An urban oasis

The newly launched Quan Spa at Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel, Powai, lives up to its brand equity and promises to provide uber-luxurious spa haven amidst the metropolitan hustle-bustle. — By Kanishka Ramchandani

pa addicts, especially the ones who are regular at the Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel, are in for a pleasant surprise. The luxurious spa brand Quan has taken over the wellness recesses of Renaissance and on offer are plush and pampering treatments in a peace-inducing environment. The spa has been relocated to another part of the hotel to give a complete Quan experience to wellness seekers. As I stepped into the spa, I was taken on a tour. The spaciously appointed rooms were done up in soothing tones of beige and wood. Each room, including the couple’s room, was equipped with a comfy

treatment bed. I was introduced to the aesthetician who took me through the spa menu and helped me with the consultation. I selected the Quan Signature Massage treatment. The treatment offered choices of three oil blends: Invigorator: To uplift, detoxify and renew your zest for life with a blend of lemongrass. Energizer: To ease away tired and aching muscles with a muscle easing blend of bitter orange and cinnamon. Stress Soother: To soothe and relax with a de-stress calming blend of Mysore sandalwood. I opted for the Energizer treatment. My aesthetician expertly performed a mix of stretching and rubbing

movements before starting off with a deep oil massage. While the massage was utterly relaxing, the aroma of the oils added to the experience. She knocked off the stress from my cityworn body with her skillful strokes. After the massage I was asked to take a sauna session, followed by a shower. As I basked in the post-treatment comfort in the roomy lounge area, I was offered refreshing detox tea. The staff at the spa was warm and friendly and made my experience at Quan a memorable one. Now, every time I feel over burdened with the demands of an urban life, I know there’s an oasis waiting for me right in the heart of the city. 0 1 .17 | B eauty launchpad india

fashion forecast

On the Indian shores...

pring/Summer

urprises

With a New Year dawns a new age of fashion. As the country gears up for Spring/Summer 2017, we look at what’s in store for fashionistas both in India and abroad. — By Meher Castelino

ashion capitals around the world showcase trends for each season that suit that particular country. Here’s looking at how similar (or not!) are the trends for Spring/ Summer 2017 in India at Amazon India Fashion Week and the New York Fashion Week. Is it going to be East is East and West is West or shall the twain meet this season?

All images courtesy Amazon India Fashion Week

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Go Asymmetric Here is one trend that seems to have made inroads into the fashion charts in India with designers going for asymmetry in all forms. Krishna Mehta uses it for her tunics and layered pants, while the stylish designer duo Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna feel that cocktail jackets with uneven hemlines create a great impact. Even the Italian show in Delhi revealed a floor length gown with an asymmetric skirt that will make a lady ‘the belle of the ball’. Ruffles Galore When it’s summer time, ‘the living is easy’ just like the lyrics of the popular song, so feminine, frothy fashion comes alive with ruffles that appear for a variety of garments. Designers like Bhanuni by Jyoti create off-shoulder gypsy blouses with lavish ruffles just right for the summer heat. Blouses look stylish with ruffles running down the front or even on the sleeves.

to create sleeves that are statement makers for their cocktail creations as they are layered and stylishly balloon out. Malini Ramani feels the shredded edged double-sleeves are the perfect addition to a funky jumpsuit. Sari Soiree The six-yard wonder gets a kitschy makeover from designers. No longer is the sari draped as a figure-hugging cloth nor is it worn with a tiny choli. The New Age freedom look is teamed with tunics as shown by Akaaro or worn with a boxy cropped top by Anavila. Krishna Mehta styles her beautiful Maheshwari weave with a kurti to create mulitcoloured summer magic.

Sheer Touch When the mercury rises, things need to cool down on the fashion front and what’s better than to go sheer all the way. Sheer covers over body suits or swimwear are what Aniket Satam suggests in white tulle with a hint of stylish detailing on the sleeves. Pratima Pandey’s tunics worn over dresses have to be in translucent fabrics that create an aura of ethereal beauty with tonal embroidery and discreet glitter. Rina Dhaka’s version of sheer sensations is a net lehenga splashed with colourful floral motifs, ideal for a beach wedding or a sandy soirée. Urvashi Kaur goes for pristine white seethrough checks for cool, comfy, summer wear. Sleeve Impact Sleeves are the talk of Spring/Summer 2017 and they appear in mindblowing versions. Amit Aggarwal’s cold-shoulder, flared bell-sleeves swirl around the wearer’s arms, while designers Gauri and Nainika prefer

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On international catwalks...

Go Asymmetric Here it was Nicholas K who paid attention to the intricate uneven hemlines, while Boss worked with asymmetric construction and Marchesa ensured that this trend works well with drapes for a sexy black gown. Ruffles Galore This is one of the biggest feminine trends around the globe and if brands such as Tome, Rodarte, Attuzarra and Michael Kors give their stamp of approval then it has got to be haute. Ruffles cascade down various parts of the garments like the sleeves and add seduction to gowns and look great around the neckline, too. Sheer Touch International designers are in agreement with their Indian counterparts when they give their thumbs up to the sheer trend. The Coach label brings it for frilly skirts in transparent prints or as beach covers over sexy bikinis. Delpoza’s sheer offering is a layer of translucent

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midi skirt over a printed mini summer dress and Vera Wang ensures that her tulle skirt splashed with pearls makes a style statement with a peplum blouse sporting elongated sleeves. Sleeve Impact ‘Go crazy with sleeves,’ announces DKNY who presents a variety of sleeves – most of them oversized. Marc Jacobs gives his exaggerated version of the mutton chop sleeves with a micro mini dress, while Rodarte adds ornamental tulle frills on an eye-catching mutton chop sleeved cropped red shiny top. Stripes or prints The western designers give their versions of stripes, which appear in varying sizes and colours along with prints. For Proenza Schouler, they are in an assortment of widths and hues, while Michael Kors keeps it pretty feminine with multi-coloured flowers that are vibrantly splashed all over the skirts and dresses. Marc Jacobs goes sporty with broad red and green stripes that are ideal for a floppy anti-fit sweat shirt giving it an ‘athleisure’ feel along with some haute fashion appeal. With Indian and international designers being on the same page, Spring/ Summer 2017 is going to be a sizzling one for the fashion world.

All images courtesy Image.net

Across the Atlantic at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017 trends seem to somewhat match with what Indian designers presented expect for the sari, which is an integral part of the Indian fashion scene.

Beauty/Bridal Diaries

Picture Perfect Girl Meet newly-wed hair and make-up expert Tabassum Sheikh! We get her to decode her looks for her wedding functions. — By Isha Gakhar

hat makes the bride Tabassum Sheikh, a beauty expert, stand out from your average bride? There is no question of trial and error! Armed with her experience, Tabassum chose a look that ensured a natural finish on her special day. Check out this bride’s expert take on her bridal look...

Gorgeous in Green “On my mehendi, which was a day function, I kept the look simple and subtle. I paired a bottle green crop top with a lemon yellow lehenga featuring a gota patti border. My hair was tied into a fishtail braid, which was decorated with fresh mogra buds and white pearl beads. I additionally wore a floral maang tikka to add the element of freshness. For make-up, I wore a coral eye shadow on the lids and a matte brown shadow on the outer corners. The look was complemented with a brown gel liner and nude lips.”

Gleaming in Gold “For my cocktail, I wore a Sabyasachi champagne and gold sari with a fluid blouse, which had a long trail. Since my blouse had a substantial zardozi and pearl work, I chose to go easy with my hair and make-up. My tresses were tied up into a chignon at the back. I wore a dark winged eyeliner with vanilla shadow and a bare eye pencil on the lower waterline. The matte deep plum lipstick accentuated my overall styling.”

Photos: Amit Puri

Versatile in Velvet “I wanted the Royal Princess look for the reception. My Manish Malhotra lehenga was adorned with zardozi multicolour sequins on a velvet fabric. Dusky gold blouse with minimum work on sleeves and finished the look with two beautiful net dupattas. My messy hairdo was in tune with my outfit, with bronze smoky eyes and matte nude lips.” 0 1 .17 | B eauty launchpad india

Calendar beauties

Sizzling

(Twenty) Seventeen Hold your breath as we unveil the scintillating models from the much-coveted Kingfisher Calendar. This time on the mercury is ready to hit the roof. — By Kanishka Ramchandani

2017

has started off with a bang. Making it all the more sensational is the latest edition of Kingfisher Calendar. The Kingfisher team takes the six ravishing models to Greece, where they are shot across different picturesque locations. Being featured on the Calendar is every model’s dream and, perhaps, also her ticket to Bollywood. The names that have made it to 2017’s Calendar include the following:

Alliny Gomes:

This Goan-Brazilian supermodel has an elegant vibe and flamboyant charm. Her versatile appeal is portrayed through her diverse work profile.

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Dayana Erappa

Nora Fatehi

Kanishtha Dhankhar

Vartika Singh

An established model, known for her poise and confidence, Dayana has walked the ramp at many international fashion weeks.

The erstwhile beauty queen, she has won Pantaloons Miss India 2011 and has been featured in all the top fashion magazines of India.

She is a Moroccan Canadian dancer, model and actress, who has already become a known face in the Indian film fraternity.

She was crowned Femina Miss India Grand International 2015 and has represented India at Miss Grand International 2015. She hails from Lucknow and is a qualified nutritionist.

For the shoots, the models were styled by Allia El Rufai, with make-up by Kapil Bhalla and hairstyling by Marianna Mukuchyan. The beauty of the models and the locations was captured in the lens by ace photographer Atul Kasbekar. 0 1 .17 | Beauty launchpad india

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Calendar beauties

Bhalla breaks down a few looks from the Kingfisher Calendar for you the replicate them.

Water baby

Goddess in swimsuit

Enchantment personified

Beach ready bod

Hydrate skin with Charlotte tilbury magic cream. Conceal and correct the skin using the M.A.C Pro concealer foundation in coral and NC40. Outline and smudge the eyes with NARS smoky eye pencil and add mascara. Finish with a dewy cheek colour from M.A.C called Posey. Hydrate lips with Carmex lip balm.

Moisturiser skin with Moisture Surge by Clinique and add a few drops of Chanel No 30 foundation. Smoke up the eyes in a deep brown black eye shadow by Sephora and add black kohl. Contour and highlight with Makeup forever dual cheek palette and finish with a soft lip pencil, lip cheat in nude by charollete Tilbury.

Prep skin with Dramatically Different Moisturiser from Clinique. Use NARS eyeshadow Galapagos, dark brown with gold flecks around the eyes to create a soft smoky effect. Curl eye lashes and add mascara. Sweep NARS orgasm blush on the cheeks. Finish with lips in nude pink from Georgio Armani.

Prep skin with Clarins beauty balm and add some concealer from Bobbi Brown under the eyes. Line the eyes with the Sephora black liquid line and finish with mascara. Define cheeks with Posey cheek colour by M.A.C and add carmex lip balm.

With such hot stuff looking down at your from the wall every month, 2017 is surely going to be a sizzling year.

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Business

business/Conversations

John Denman Dean, known as Jack Dean

John Rainey, Chairman of Denroy Group, receives MBE honors at England’s Buckingham Palace.

Brushes withGreatness Meet two men who helped shape tresses— and each other’s lives. —FRANCESCA MOISIN

nvisible strings join some lives, making it impossible to speak about one without mentioning details of the other. John Rainey, Chairman of the Denroy Group that owns Denman Brush, and John Denman Dean, known as Jack Dean, were not related. In fact, the two were born 66 years apart—albeit on the same day, January 29. Yet it’s fair to say that neither man would have achieved his whole measure of greatness without the other’s existence. An explorer, inventor and engineer, Dean left his hometown of Cushendall, Northern Ireland, at the tender age of 14. He trekked around the globe before settling the next two decades in South Africa, where he worked for General Motors. Upon returning home, his sister, Mary Ann—who had long been plagued

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with thick, coarse tresses through which she couldn’t run a brush—playfully tasked him with a challenge: Design a stronger tool. The creator took her request seriously, debuting his classic D3 model in 1938, which marked the beginning of Denman Brush. Boasting boar bristles implanted on a rubber-cushioned base, this brush was sturdier from the start than any other previously made. A patent was granted on August 8, 1939, and after World War II Dean further revolutionized his already unique product by making it from nylon. Prior to that moment, this polymer had mainly been used as a war-machine material, but the innovator grasped the full scope of its untapped potential. By the early 1960s, when John Rainey was a lad growing up in Northern Ireland, the Denman company had teamed

In the 1960s, Vidal Sassoon revolutionized the art of blow-drying—and, as a result, made famous the D3 Denman brush.

Vintage ads show how to use the revolutionary Denman brush.

It’s tough to manage a product steeped in heritage and maintain its relevance over a sustained period of time. with Freddy French, one of the first internationally renowned hairdressers, to help develop a full range of styling items. Rainey’s early life was likewise informed by a deep desire to understand the mechanics of how things work. “Belfast was an important post-industrial revolution city, thus making it difficult to ignore a career in engineering,” he reflects. His father, Max, had already founded a company that manufactured plastic golf club heads, and after obtaining a postgraduate degree in polymer technology, Rainey followed in Dad’s footsteps. In 1970, the duo moved their enterprise to Bangor, a seaside Irish town, then two years later purchased a business called Ulster Plastics, which had acquired Denman after illness finally forced Dean to retire. The “swinging sixties” had seen a boom in brush sales, thanks to Vidal Sassoon, who’d refashioned the art of styling with his radical blow-drying system. “The D3 was the only brush able to withstand both the high heat intensity and moisture that result from blow-drying, so Sassoon toured the

world promoting his technique and popularizing Denman brushes as a result,” Rainey explains. Production soon could not keep pace with demand, and this tool became a mandatory salon item known simply as “the hairdresser’s hairbrush.” “It’s tough to manage a product steeped in heritage and maintain its relevance over a sustained period of time,” muses Rainey. Likewise, it hasn’t been easy to faithfully continue manufacturing goods in the U.K. for more than 80 years, at a time when factories all over Europe were relocating to low-wage Asian markets, but this business leader has never shied from a challenge. In 2014, Queen Elizabeth honored him with an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) for his outstanding contribution to economic development in Northern Ireland via both Denroy Plastics, a leader in the production of medical devices and aircraft components, and Denman, its sister company. Says Rainey, “The haircare industry is an international family, and we look forward to being part of it for generations to come.”

Real talk

from Denroy Group Chairman John Rainey Where’s home? Donaghadee, a seaside town in Northern Ireland. I travel a lot with work, which makes being part of a small community even more important. Any significant other? I married Sally Ann in 1976, and we have two daughters. Victoria, now CEO of Denman Inc., is married to an American and lives in Boston. Zoe is an actress who’s appeared onstage with Judi Dench and Kenneth Branagh, and she was the “Face of Denman” during our company’s 75th anniversary. What do you do for fun? I started playing field hockey at age 11 and retired at 55, when I had to take up more sedate hobbies that now include a love of books and coin collecting—I’m currently Vice President of the British Association of Numismatic Societies [the study of collecting currency].

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Business/Trends

GLOBAL PACKAGING TRENDS 2017 While the world is showing a conscious shift in the purchasing pattern from an offline model to online model, rules for packaging too are changing fast. Product packaging plays a pivotal role in its visibility. Excerpts from Mintel’s Packaging Trends for 2017.

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business/Conversations

Giant Dreams in Distribution!

Kapil Kumar, COO, Proline Global emerges like a Phoenix yet again! With a cache of brands, old and new and a promise to deliver, he comes through candid and confident, in a free wheeling interview with Beauty Launchpad India. — By Ritoo Jhha

Kapil Kumar

You have launched a new company and few of the brands like Rusk and Bodyography are back with you! Do you think there is a lost of trust due to change in hands. How will you ensure restoration of trust in a very close knit industry? I feel the usage of the ‘brands are back with me’ is incorrect as the brands were always with me only. Over 24 years, the names of company may have changed but I am the one constant. These brands are worth billions of dollars on a global scale. These brands have chosen ME to represent them in India. Brands continuing to remain with me is a reposition of faith in me rather than a loss of trust. Trust needs to be restored only if broken. I have always placed brands before myself and have never promoted the company who is importing the brand. Any importer can shift the import of any brand from one company to another newly formed company or to a new vertical : that is just a technical import issue and does not change the brand positioning as long as the person handling the brand, the visionary behind the brand, remains the same. Would people stop buying ZARA or FENDI or GUCCI if the importing company’s name changes & the soul remains the same? No-I do not think so.

As usual, you are bringing in some distinctly new brands and opening new categories as well. The concept of BROW Colouring is being rolled out by you - do you think the market is ready? What is your plan in this category? With all due humbleness and modesty, media (which includes you and this magazine) have given me the Tag Line of ‘Founder of Modern Hair & Beauty Industry in India’. I have always had the foresight to launch products which never existed in the Industry. As far as eyebrow/eyelash colour category is concerned, definitely the market is not only mature for this product, but on the contrary almost all the hairdressers badly need such a product. There are lot of risks involved if the consumer applies a color meant for hair on the head, onto eye brows/eye lashes. In this digital age, people are aware of the advancement in technology and safer and better products. I foresee a very good market for this category and as usual, I will do a lot of hard work in creating awareness about the need of having a separate color foreyebrows/eyelashes. What are the other plans for 2017? What kind of investment you plan to put into this? In 2017 I am planning to launch ZOYA & FABY-both of which are premium nail category brands. Also in the offing is my JV with LCN Nails to open an JV Nail Academy and rollout LCN Nail bars in India. There are other plans as well,which I shall talk about at appropriate time.

How many brands do you plan to distribute and do justice to? Isn’t collecting too many brands a dangerous trend ? I am not into a brand number game at all. As stated earlier, I have created categories and then launched products and created brands in India. In each category,I have not handled multiple brands. When I handled DENMAN hair brush, I never launched another brand of hair brushes/same for Jaguar scissors (while I was handling Jaguar) or hair color. If I am handling RUSK,then I am not handling any other brand of hair color. But I want to cater to almost all the catergories in the hair & beauty Industry since my hunger/passion to open newer categories remains unsatiable. As far as I am concerned, I think I am operating only 25% of my capacity-and can handle a lot more. I am known to mentor people, train them & make them CEO’s to run companies inpendently. I believe in trusting my team and create team leaders. But still, even to my detractors who might believe otherwise, all I can tell the people who tell me that I tend to ‘bite off more than I can chew’ is that “I would rather choke on greatness than nibble on mediocrity’. That’s ME.

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So Luxurious

So Spa, Sofitel Mumbai BKC, has the newest Savio John Pereira Salon.

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Location: Sofitel, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai Spa name: So Spa Salon name: Savio John Pereira Salon Interior designer: French designer Isabelle Miaja Spa area: 6000 sq ft Treatment rooms: 6 Product lines used: Gemology and L’Occitane Interiors highlight: The ‘Golden Drops of Luxury’ installation and water fountain Salon area: 800 sq ft Interiors highlight: Colossal mirrors and cosy seating areas Address: C 57 Bandra Kurla Complex Bandra East Maharashtra, Mumbai 400051. Tel: 022 6117 5000. Website: www.sofitel.com

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Colorworx = fireworks Schwarzkopf Professional has set the hair colour scene in India ablaze with the introduction of a range of semi-permanent colours – Colorworx. — By Kanishka Ramchandani

chwarzkopf Professional recently unveiled its newest range of colours – IGORA Colorworx. The launch event was held at the brand’s state-of-the-art training ASK Academy in Andheri, Mumbai, with media, bloggers and influencers at attendance. Schwarzkopf expert Najeeb-urRehman was present at the event along with his team to give colour makeovers to models and styling makeovers to the members of the media. He did live styling

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and answered all questions related to Colorworx and Fibreplex.

Colour therapy Schwarzkopf’s IGORA Colorworx is a set of four vibrant semipermanent colours. Made with the deep direct dyes, these colours can be directly applied to prelightened hair for a vibrant shade. They can also be mixed with the existing portfolio of IGORA ROYAL, IGORA VIBRANCE or ESSENSITY

to create a new customised hue. What’s more, Colorworx can also be used boosting, correcting or neutralizing any Schwarzkopf Professional shade. The new colour range includes Brave Red, Fun Pink, Deep Blue and Royal Purple. The range is complemented with Schwarzkopf’s new campaign SEE IT. BE IT. The campaign encourages consumers to try their favourite shade without doubts or regrets.

Advanced care

Fibreplex by Schwarzkopf is a revolutionary 3 step process that helps reduce hair breakage by up to 94% during colouring, lightening or lifting. It can be used as an additive during colouring, straightening or before keratin treatments. It can also be used as a standalone treatment to improve the quality of damaged hair.

How to apply?

IGORA ColorWorx can be directly applied on blonde or pre-lightened hair for bold colour effects that last between 5-15 washes depending on the hair condition.

The Fibreplex range includes… Fibreplex No 1 – Bond Booster,

which is mixed into any lifting or colouring system. It protects the hair as it is getting coloured.

Fibreplex No 2 – Bond Sealer,

which is an intensive treatment to be used after colouring and shampooing.

Fibreplex 3 – Bond Maintainer,

which is an at-home treatment to maintain the significantly improved hair quality at home and protect against new mechanical damages. Both IGORA Colorworx and Fibreplex are available at all leading salons across India.

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Professional Beauty

Back in Bangalore in 2017! Discover the trends that will impact the industry & business in 2017 at Professional Beauty Bangalore.

rofessional Beauty Bangalore will make its return to the city on 6th and 7th March 2017 with its fourth edition in the city and sixteenth in the country. With show exclusive discounts from over 250+ brands, a visit to Professional Beauty Bangalore is an opportunity to test and compare hundreds of products, meet top beauty, hair and skincare professionals under one roof, attend seminars by India’s leading artists and discover the trends

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that will impact the industry and business in 2017. Leading International and domestic brands like Blossom Kochhar, Ikonic, Macadamia, Make-up Studio, Paul Mitchell, Rica, Temptu, Vaibhav Stores, Wahl amongst others will exhibit their line of latest products and equipment at the show. It is predicted that the footfall to the expo will grow by over 20% with more than 5000+ B2B trade professionals expected to visit the show.