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Drive away

Monsoon Blues Beauty Solutions Soft, Subtle and

SEDUCTIVE by Shirin Ebrahim Merchant

Blind Beauty Celebrating Luxury

Team INDIA Scores at

OMC Asia Cup Building The

Scent business with Rajeev Seth

Transforming Beauty & Wellness to the next level

Editor In Chief & Publisher Ritoo Jhha

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his June, we bring a lot with the beauty business remaining as exciting as always. We congratulate AIHBA for ﬂying the Indian tricolour high at the OMC Asia Cup 2015. Indeed a feat for the Indian team that scored high in the various tournaments on styling.

Whilst training at the grass roots has a long way to go, our own Megastar in hairdressing, Jawed Habib has signed up to take it to the roots - his ability to see the bigger picture does make a dent on the very slow unfolding of the sector, otherwise. Training being the key, we need scores of hairdressers of the standard of Vipul Chudasma to take the challenge of training the trainers on a bigger scale and depth. We present the talents of brilliant professionals in our cover story - Blind Beauty, an interesting welding of photographic talent and beauty expertise. The inspirational articles of Paul Mitchell’s 35 years in business may have real take aways as well. Its paramount that we do every thing with a bigger picture in mind, not just immediate gains and thats how companies survive year after year and make a positive diﬀerence to the environment in which we exist and the world that needs to survive. Keep writing in!!

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BEAUTY Preview 46 Trending Look 54 Fashion Expert 59 Fragrance Preview 60 Moviedom 62 Fashion Fest 64 Skincare 66

On The Cover

Models: Irina Stremyakova (Toabh Talents) Photography: Mohit Holani Make-up & Hair: Shirin Ebrahim Merchant (Kut n Make Salon)

News Now 16 Nails 21

Preview 26 Cover Feature 28

Soft, Subtle and simple Seductive

Monsoon Hair 34

Sprucing up your crowning glory

Fixing Up 37 Repair 38 Solutions 40 Colour care 44

Shoo away frizz with the Matrix serum Monsoon magic The mythical secret to legendary hair Be coloru happy with TIGI

Monsoon mystique Bombay Velvet star makeovers Meet the Red carpet divas Fabulously fresh

Business 70

Manisha Chopra, SeaSoul Cosmeceuticals, Wellness goes green

Expert View 72

Wella Professionals talks about Back to natural

New Launches 74 Training 76

Men in action Vipul Chudasama Creative schooling Grooming the gentleman

BUSINESS Spa Interior 80

Feel Deluxe comfort at new JW Marriott Hotel, Mumbai (International airport)

Fragrance 82

Building the scent business, the Indian way

Touch of grace

This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smartest hair essentials

Designing at the helm getting to know Rocky S

Exploring new avenues with make-up artist Kanikka Tandon

REGULARS

HAIR

Blind beauty

Artist Profile 69

Male Matters 78

Quick updates on what's happening in the world of beauty

Beauty Beat: The latest in beauty and skincare oďŹ&#x20AC;ers across shelves

Event 84

Big win for team India at the OMC ASIA CUP by AIHBA

GLOBAL

NEWS

QUICK UPDATES ON WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE WORLD OF BEAUTY

EXCELLENT OUTLOOK FOR SALÓN LOOK MADRID 2015

The 18th edition of the Salón Look trade show, organised by IFEMA, will take place from 24 to 26 October, 2015, at Feria de Madrid. The International Image and Complete Beauty Exhibition is the largest event dedicated to professional beauty in the Spanish-speaking world, and the ideal venue to nd out the latest trends and innovations from the sectors of beauty, hairdressing, cosmetics, make-up and nails. Some of the innovations at this edition include a new exhibition area called Beauty Tech; the change of days when the Salon Look will be held, which will now be from Saturday to Monday, instead of from Friday to Sunday; parallel activities; and important meetings. Some highlights include the International Beauty Conference and Massages of the World, hairdressing shows and demonstrations as part of the Hair Look fashion show, including L’Óréal; Effervescene by Mikel Luzea; Show Positivo by the X-presion group; the Fígaro Creative Spanish Hairdressing Awards, and the Omat Gala.

WHAT’S NEW? IT’S HALAL COSMETICS

The leading international beauty event, Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna has announced its 49th edition, which will be held in Bologna from 18 to 21 March, 2016, together with Cosmopack. For the rst time ever, Cosmoprof Worldwide will have a segment deciated to Halal Cosmetics with The Halal Cosmetics: from production to sales, a world preview of an exhibition area (which will be part of the Natural Cosmetics pavilion).

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ECO-PACKAGING UNVEILED

Technotraf Wood Packaging has unveiled its new Wooden Compact, which is a blend of sophistication and environmentally-friendly material. The compact is crafted from wood sourced from sustainable forests certied by the PEFC. The Wooden Compact is expertly hewn from maple wood. Technotraf’s expertise enables the slim, ne dimensions necessary to achieve the aesthetics required for premium make-up packaging, turning wood into a must-have material for luxury beauty brands. The brand has decorated the pack using a new technique – called Groove – engraving a fully customisable geometric design deep into the top surface. A magnetic closure connects the two halves of the compact. With its smooth feel, textured decoration, special closure and a grain pattern that is unique to each item, the Wooden Compact engages users on multiple levels.

ASIA TOPS DEMAND FOR NATURAL AND ORGANIC COSMETICS

Asia has one of the fastest growing markets for natural and organic cosmetics, with sales revenues projected to exceed $ 1 billion in the coming years. Rising consumer awareness of natural and organic products is fuelling product sales across the region. A new study by Organic Monitor (www.organicmonitor.com) shows the largest market is in China. In spite of many green brands boycotting the Chinese market, it remains the most prominent in Asia. High-end brands are coming into the Chinese market, attracted to the rising purchasing power of its consumers. Japan has the second largest market for natural and organic cosmetics in Asia. Concept stores are the most important channel for natural and organic cosmetics. Many brands – Western and Asian – are opening stand-alone stores or salons for their brands. The American company Aveda is the frontrunner, operating concept salons across Asia. A growing number of Asian brands, such as Forest Essentials, are also investing in concept stores to raise visibility and awareness of their product ranges. The focus will be on national and international companies producing or distributing beauty products with Halal certication logo (‘lawful’ for Muslim consumers). The format has been

developed in partnership and under the supervision of the Italian halal certication body – World Halal Development (WHAD), which will also provide support on Islamic marketing.

GLOBAL

EMPOWERING THE CONSUMERS

EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS

Barbering broke new boundaries at this year’s Andis Total Look Competition held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, with 28 strand snippers from across the country competing on the pavilion’s massive center stage. An audience of 600-plus viewers watched riveted as the pros completed cuts in 45 minutes using an array of Andis tools. James Pope takes the prize. Contestants were judged on technical execution, originality, suitability and head contour. James Pope of Atlanta’s Elite Beauty and Barber Salon snagged the rst place prize with his model, “The Prince.” Notes Aileen Nunez, Andis Education Manager, “Past winners have credited the contest with helping them take their careers to the next level.” Johnnie Akons of Chicago’s Legacy Cuts took second place with his “Fashionable Gumby,” and Tre Trimz of Ultimate Barber Lounge in Charlotte, North Carolina rounded out third with “Dapper Gentleman.”

In L’Oréal, Lubomira Rochet has joined as Chief Digital Ofcer and member of the Group’s Executive Committee reporting to Jean-Paul Agon, Chairman and CEO of L’Oréal. The French Bulgarian national is 36 yearsoldand an economist by training. Rochet is a graduate of the Ecole Normale Supérieure, Sciences Po Paris and Collège d’Europe in Bruges. She began her career at Capgemini as Director of Strategy and Development for the Sogeti entity. She joined Microsoft in 2008 to manage its relationships with start-ups and the innovation ecosystem. Before joining L’Oréal, she was Managing Director of Valtech France. In another development, Shiseido Co., Ltd. has announced the appointment of Louis Desazars as President and CEO of Shiseido Europe Region (Europe, Africa and Middle East). Desazars has also been appointed as President and CEO of Beauté Prestige International S.A. (BPI), the designer fragrance company of Shiseido Group. Both the appointments will be effective from September 1st, 2015. Barbara Calcagni, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing of NARS, who has led the brand’s marketing efforts worldwide since 2008, will succeed Desazars as President of NARS Cosmetics.

WELLA COLLECTION

WELLA DOES MIAMI

SoapBox was conceptualised and developed by David Simnick and Daniel Doll, who were inspired to take an everyday product and apply a deeper meaning to its use. SoapBox has introduced a new system to help customers identify exactly how their money is benetting causes. Through a unique ‘Hope Code’ printed on every product, customers are able to see, from a page on the SoapBox website, exactly which community is being helped by the charitable element of their purchase. Additionally, customers can share this information across their social networks and friends to inform them about their contribution. SoapBox’s mission is to empower customers to change the world through every day, quality purchases. The company has expanded to Target, select CVS stores, HEB, Giant, and many other regional grocery chains as well as the initial availability through Whole Foods, coming to a total of about 7000 stores.

BARBERS WITHOUT BORDERS

“The inspiration behind this collection from the Wella Professionals Core Studio Team was an exploration of texture and shape,” reveals Diego Raviglione, Artistic Manager North American Studios. “We wanted to create bold silhouettes utilizing negative space, as well as static objects.” The combination of these elements enabled a harmonious compilation that explores both cohesive and individual design.

Diego Raviglione, Victoria Thurman-Hall, Frank Andrade, Danielle Stern, Lynette Tatum, Michele Catalanello, David Nieves

Wella Education kicked off an exciting partnership with Beauty Schools of America at an “Inspiration Under Stars” gala held at Marriott Stanton South Beach Hotel. More than 90 guests were privy to rst news about the Wella Studios Atelier program, which now offers advanced courses and creative workshops at a new Miami location. Two Master Color Expert classes—Essential Color and Foiling—are currently available, with the entire curriculum program launching next year. “Our goal is to make the best professional knowledge readily accessible to as many customers as possible,” explains Fabio Sementilli, VP of Wella Education. “For salon professionals unable to travel to New York or Los Angeles, Miami now offers another way to take advantage of our business-building resource.”

INDIA

RANBIR KAPOOR AND ANUSHKA SHARMA CELEBRATE STYLE AT STAR SALON N ACADEMY

Students of Aashmeen Munjaal’s Star Salon n Academy celebrated Retro Year with Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma on their convocation day. On this occasion the students and Academy’s trainer team presented the retro makeover theme of the 70s. Anushka appreciated the Hair & Makeup work of students, and Ranbir applauded the velvet blue looks on Niell and Angel. He appreciated the work and inspired students for making a bright career in glamour and Bollywood industry. Students were thrilled to meet their dream stars and excited to start their career as hairstylists and make-up experts.

ACOLADE CARE COSMETICS LAUNCHES ACADEMY

Acolade Care Cosmetics announced the launch of ‘Acolade Academy’ in Mumbai, offering range of courses from crash to advance, in categories of hairdressing, make-up, skincare, tricology and cosmetology. The specialised courses will be conducted by experienced as well as guest faculties comprising eminent doctors, hair designers and skin experts. The academy aims to impart internationally acclaimed techniques and exposure to latest trends in beauty and personal grooming to its students. Vandana Bharadwaj, Director, Acolade Care Cosmetics says, ‘We are excited to launch Acolade Academy, which will provide vocational education in different categories of beauty and grooming. We aim to bridge this gap by providing globally acclaimed structure, assured placement and empower women.” Acolade Academy will ensure 100% job guarantee for all students. With collaborations with major beauty and wellness brands, the Academy will run three 3 batches a day with average headcount of 45 students. Courses will start from `5000 to `3 lakh.

SHRUTI HAASAN, THE NEW FACE OF NAVRATNA COOL TALC

Bollywood actor and singer Shruti Haasan is the new brand ambassador of Emami’s brand Navratna Cool Talc. The new variant of Navratna Cool Talc ‘Orangy Blast’ brings in the tangy freshness of oranges where oral fragrances dominate the category. Speaking on this occasion, Harsha V. Agarwal, Director, Emami Limited said, “Our extensive researches reveal that consumers are keen to try new and fresh fragrances in their talc. We feel that orange with its citrusy fragrance gives strong connotations of freshness.” Navratna Cool Talc – Orangy Blast comes in a bright orange and white pack and is available in 100 gm pack for `60.

YUMMY MUMMY SURVEY REVEALS ITS FINDINGS

According to the Yummy Mummy Survey by Nielsen, this seems to be the best time for pregnant women and new mothers, with all the attention the men are pouring on them. One of the most worrisome issues with respect to their physical appearances as stated by 84% of new and expecting mothers are stretch marks.

OTHER FINDINGS OF THE REPORT REVEAL:

92% expecting fathers agree that they want their wives to be a Yummy Mummy.

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92% of new and expecting fathers want their wives to look the way they did before pregnancy. 91% of new and expecting fathers are actively ensuring and taking steps to make their wives a Yummy Mummy. 67% of new and expecting mothers associate beautiful skin with Yummy Mummy. 75% new and expecting mothers agree that they are scared of scars and post delivery recovery in case of C-section. 86% of new and expecting mothers agree that getting rid of stretch marks post pregnancy will help them regain

condence to socialize again. The Yummy Mummy Survey by Nielsen uncovered several beliefs around stretch marks. Dr Kiran Coelho, leading gynaecologist, says, “It is common to develop stretch marks on the breasts, thighs, hips, lower back and buttocks. Very few are aware of the facts. 66% new and expecting mothers agree that stretch marks have no cure.” One of the key ndings is that stretch marks pose an embarrassing look when wearing the traditional saree. Studies reveal that 91% of the women in the survey have admitted to actively taking steps to become Yummy Mummies.

INDIA

SAY NO TO PAINFUL WAX

The Taj Salon brings the perfect treatments to rejuvenate your skin with a range of special wax therapies designed especially for sensitive or damaged skin. The new range of wax-therapies includes treatments that are painless and stress free.

SIGNATURE DE-TAN WAX: A non-strip wax that works best on short, tough hair and for large areas as its strips are non-brittle. It also gives a very good detanning effect.

MAKE-UP ARTIST KANIKKA TANDON OPENS A MAKEOVER STUDIO

Kanikka Gauraav Tandon, a young and emerging make-over artist, recently launched the Kanikka Gauraav Tandon Studdio. Each client gets her own dedicated cabin to relax in, which has state-of-the-art infotainment system. Every single cabin is designed keeping in mind customer privacy as well as safety and security of their belongings, which is ensured by the card key system.The decor of the new studio exudes charm, vibrancy along with unique and modern state-of-art pieces, complimented by bold and bright lighting and mirrors. In another development, Kanikka was given the prestigious award of Best Upcoming Make-up artist by the style icon Mandira Bedi at an event held at Radisson Blue Hotel. Praising Kanikka’s expertise, Mandira appreciated her for different hairstyles and make-up work ranging from girly to bridal. “Kanikka will be one of the best and renowned make-up artists all over,” she said.

SIGNATURE BRIDAL WAX: The patented shrink wrap technology and superior encapsulating results with minimal effect on the skin. Cirepil Eurose is perfect for dry skin.

SIGNATURE HOMME: It is an ideal wax for men, given the coarse, tough-toremove hair, especially on sensitive areas like back, chest etc.

LAKMÉ PRO-STYLIST STUDIO THROWS ITS DOORS OPEN

wax containing Cicasepticalm complex with active ingredients to reduce irritation and protect the newly waxed skin. It also has anti-bacterial properties, and contains coconut oil to moisturise, leaving the skin pain free with no redness.

Lakmé has launched Lakmé ProStylist Studio – a agship retail store nestled in Grand Galleria, High Street Phoenix, Mumbai. The store will be a unique conuence of retail and salon, offering one-stop access to latest products, quick salon services and Lakmé’s unique backstage and runway expertise through make-up experts, all under one roof. Inspired by runways around the world, this glamorous store has a distinct layout and built-in digital experiences to recreate the magic of Lakmé Fashion Week in every aspect.

BEAUTY WALKS WITH FASHION

ARJUN RAMPAL LAUNCHES A DEODORIZER BY NIVEA MEN

SENSITIVE: The ‘Sensitive’ is a creamy,

Tassel Fashion and Lifestyle Awards 2015 by INIFD (Andheri) concluded with great fun and air. It was an exciting event where enthusiastic students of INIFD Andheri had a chance to showcase their creations on the ramp. Students of Jharna Shah Make and Hair Academy did the make-up and hair for the popular models who paraded on the catwalk, unveiling the innovative designs of students. This unique event marked the joint efforts of the students of Jharna Shah Make Up Academy and of INIFD Andheri who beautifully groomed the models together. The make-up done by Jharna Shah’s students was par excellence, apt to each designer’s collection enhancing the designer line. It was thus tting that Jharna Shah was felicitated at the show and awarded for her talent and excellence in hair and make-up.

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Brand ambassador for Nivea Men, Arjun Rampal, launched its new product - the Nivea Body Deodorizer in Mumbai. The new Nivea Body Deodorizer has been developed in the high tech research labs of Germany’s Beiersdorf AG, the world leader in skincare and the parent company of Nivea, and the testing and rening of the formulation and packaging were done in the labs of the brand at Sanand, Gujarat. Where ordinary deodorants require the consumer to use them multiple times during the day, The Nivea Men Body Deodorizer has the intrinsic capability of being able to prevent bad body odour (BBO) for the entire day, through just a single use”, said Rakshit Hargave, Managing Director of NIVEA India. The product is also skin-friendly. It is also available in 120 ml gas free packs with two distinct fragrances Ice Cool and Energy, priced at `250. Nivea has also developed a communication programme for the Body Deodorizer centred on the theme of #BanBodyOdour. “It is a unique product and I am happy that nally a world leading brand like Nivea Men has decided to customize its products for the Indian market, said Arjun.

BEAUTY/Nails

Touch of Grace With textured nail enamels doing the trend rounds this season, we look at the best picks for you to indulge in.

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HAIR

HAIR /Preview

DE NOVO

THIS MONTH’S SMARTEST HAIR ESSENTIALS

CARBONIUM HAIRBRUSH BY ACCA KAPPA

Acca Kappa, the world-renowned brand known for its professional hairbrushes exclusively made in Italy, has unveiled the Carbonium hairbrush. It is made entirely from ‘silver-ions’ infused ‘carbon fibers’ rs’ that eliminates static electricity making the brush perfectly antistatic. The silver ions present in Acca Kappa’s Carbonium hairbrush contain antibacterial properties that effectively eliminate and prevent the spread of bacteria. The brush also features a natural rubber cushion, while the rounded tips of the teeth delicately massage the scalp, stimulating g microcirculation. The hairbrush is available in three h sizes - L-22.5cm for `1675, L-24.5cm for Rs 1675 and L-18cm for `1475.

BABYLISSPRO BRINGS ITALIABRAVA HAIR DRYER TO INDIA

A professional luxury hair dryer, the Italiabrava by BaBylissPRO features the engine technology and design from Ferrari. Made in Italy, the hair dryer delivers an immaculate combination of style as well as substance. It comes with a maxlifePRO™ electronics driven motor with a lifespan of up to 10,000 hours. Other features include an in-built turbo function that allows users to simultaneously boost the air speed and the air flow without increasing the temperature of the air; light in weight; sealed ball-bearings; constant airflow and air pressure regardless of the voltage variance; cold shot button and noise reducing removable filter. It is priced at `24,975.

KEVIN.MURPHY’S BEACHY WAVES

Kevin.Murphy brings to you the ‘Beach Look’ which gets its name from one of the Kevin Murphy’s photo shoots with Heidi Klum and models on a beach. This was enough to inspire Kevin Murphy to create his own line of products – HAIR.RESORT, an essential texturizer for oil free look that defies gravity. For creating the Kevin.Murphy beach look, one needs HAIR.RESORT, TEXTURE.COMB, CURL.CLIPS, SHIMMER.SHINE AND HAIR.RESORT SPRAY. Apply HAIR.RESORT to damp and dry hair, working through the ends to the mid-length by squeezing the hair. Use the TEXTURE.COMB to style hair and CURL.CLIPS for waves. For the final touch, spray SHIMMER.SHINE finishing mist to add shine followed by the HAIR.RESORT.SPRAY for a fragranced volume to the hair. Each product contains ingredients that shield the hair against everyday environmental hazards including UVA and UVB rays.

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JUICE SALON NOW IN LUCKNOW

JUICE, one of India’s trendiest salon chains with over 20 branches across metros and mini-metros, has now launched its first salon property in Lucknow, North India at Shahnajaf Road. Touted as Lucknow’s most luxurious salon, it is spread across 1500 sq ft. The salon boasts of a global look with eclectic interiors, slick ambience and professionally trained hair and beauty experts. The services offered range across the hair, beauty and nail categories. There are different sections and stations for different services such as hair styling and backwash areas, colour bar and beauty corners, nail extension, manicure and pedicure counters as well as a huge retail counter.

HEALTHY SHINY HAIR

Pantene brought together supermodel and actor Lisa Haydon and Coleen Khan, Pantene Hair Expert to showcase the importance of inner strength. The Pantene Total Damage Care range is equipped with the Pro V formula technology, which restores hair strength and shine from within. The Pro-Vitamin complex is made up of Panthenol and Panthenyl Ethyl Ether. Speaking about the range, Lisa said, “I use the Total Damage Care shampoo and conditioner on a regular basis not just because it gives my hair a lovely sheen but more so because I can feel my hair has become stronger and healthier.”

INNOVATIVE EDGE

Garnier has launched an avant garde innovation in hair oil – the Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Oil-In-Cream. Realising the benefits of oiling that have been used by Indian women for ages, the brand has come up with a modern day solution that takes care of the greasiness, smell and stickiness problem associated with traditional oils. It is endorsed by Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, The product is enriched with three oils – coconut, olive and almond and is in a non-sticky, light creamy texture and good fragrance. It can be used before wash, after wash and can even be left on overnight. It is available for `60 for 100 gm and `100 for 200 gm.

PAMPER YOUR SENSES

RUSK has launched Sensories, an environmentally and ecologically friendly range of haircare products. The range offers a perfect blend of nature’s best ingredients, such as argan oil and awapuhi, along with sulphate-free and paraben-free components. Some of the products in this range are smoother™ Shampoo and Leave-in Conditioner with passion flower and aloe; moist™ Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner with sunflower and apricot; calm™ Nourishing Shampoo and Conditioner with guarana and ginger; brilliance™ Color Protecting Shampoo, Leave-in Cream Conditioner and Leave-in Conditioner Spray with grapefruit and honey. All Shampoos & Conditioners are for `975 for 400ml, Leave-in Conditioners for `975 for 250ml and Moist Hydrating Treatment for `975 for 222ml.

FRIZZ FREE MANE

This monsoon, Kérastase has launched a range of Discipline haircare products that will show away frizziness and ease the process of styling at home. This collection consists of three products that offer antifrizz, anti-humidity action for 72 hours. Bain Fluidealiste Sulfate Free (`2000 for 250ml) is an ultra-gentle shampoo respects the integrity of the hair fibre and smoothens the hair for an even finish from roots to ends. Maskeratine (`2750 for 200ml) is for sensitised to very sensitised unmanageable, and is enhanced with wheat protein and lipid treatments. Fluidissime (`2000 for 150ml) is enriched with Morpho-Keratine™ accentuated with conditioning agents and heat protective Xylose. The insalon treatments include Discipline Express Ritual (`2000 for 30 minutes) and the Morpho-Keratine™ Discipline VIP Ritual (`3200 for 90 minutes). b eauty l aun chpad | 06.15

COVER FEATURE

SOFT and simply

SUBTLE

Curls are your crowning glory this season. Wear them right for that innocently sexy look. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; BY KANISHKA RAMCHANDANI

GUTTER CREDITS

Hairstyling & Make-up: Shirin Ebrahim Merchant (Kut n Make Salon) Photography: Mohit Holani Fashion stylist: Tamara Cosovic Model: Irina Stremyakova (Toabh Talents)

URBAN GODDESS

GUTTER CREDITS

Embrace curls for a beautiful everyday look. Light bounces off the soft waves, reflecting the subtle brown hues. The floral tiara adds a hint of drama to this classic curly look. Make-up is kept nude with metallic sheen over the eyelids for a startling effect. T-Shirt: Forever 21, Jeans: Stradivarius, Necklace: Ginger, Bracelet: Bernarda Popovic, Head band: Tamara Cosovic, Bag: Forever 21

COVER FEATURE

SASSY STYLE Now, this is what we call a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sassy styleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Drama, panache and femininity characterises this uberchic style. The lose side braid is just the right amount of messy, to take you from boardroom meetings to evening out with friends without a change. Smoky eyes gain prominence in this look while lips remain subtly pink. Top: Forever 21 Skirt: Tamara Cosovic Shoes: Melani Necklace: Ginger

LOVE THY LOOK Twisted curls secured in an upstyle are an instant pick-me-up for a brunch date this summer. The sunkissed curls will look dazzling in an updo thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to carry and looks eďŹ&#x20AC;ortlessly romantic. Shirt: Ginger Shorts: Vero Moda Shoes: Forever 21 Earings: Accessorize Bracelets: Forever 21

COVER FEATURE

MOHIT HOLANI Mohit Holani is a professional photographer specialising in fashion, portfolios, catalogues, portraits, advertising, weddings, events and nature photography.

orn and brought up in the picturesque state of Assam, nature became Mohit’s first love when he took up photography. He later moved to Delhi to finish his education where he discovered other arenas and developed a huge interest in fashion and conceptual photography. During his stay in the capital, he assisted a few eminent photographers. The fast growing market for fashion photography made him move to Mumbai in 2012, where he completed a 2-year course from Shari Academy of Professional Photography. Living in a country of cultural and historical diversity has allowed Mohit to expand his outlook on photography. During his three years of working as a professional photographer, Mohit has shot for brands, designers, celebrities and magazines that include Vogue, Italia, Hair and Beauty, Times Fahionistique et al. Mohit energy and enthusiasm towards his photography is reflected in his work. He is creative, accurate and professional and always keeps his clients’ needs as his priority.

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HAIR /Monsoon special

Sprucing Up Your

Crowning Glory FEAR THE WEATHER NO MORE AS BEAUTY LAUNCHPAD BRINGS YOU MONSOON HAIRCARE AND STYLING THAT WILL HELP YOU MAINTAIN HEALTHY BOUNCY HAIR ALL THE TIME. — KANISHKA RAMCHANDANI

It’s

drizzling outside and you are having a hot plate of pakoras and a steaming cuppa with old Hindi music playing in the background. You are undoubtedly having a happy time. But your limp hair tied in a hasty bun on your head looks far from happy. Re-work you haircare schedule and try some monsoon-friendly hairstyles to make the most of this wonderful season. The key concerns that women face during monsoon that cause hair problems are humidity, dirt and wind that lead to hair fall, dandruﬀ, itchiness, tangles, knots and frizzy hair, as well as the fact that when it is raining they can’t style their hair. Humidity creates more obstacles such as perspiration, delay in drying the hair, lack of volume, etc. It’s not what you do right but what you do wrong that aﬀects the hair health.

Common mistakes women make with haircare during monsoon. Not shampooing when the hair gets wet in rain Avoid getting wet in rain. If you do get wet, rinse your hair with plenty of clean water and most importantly, a mild shampoo. This prevents infection on your scalp and keeps a check on hair fall, too.

Ignoring frizz

Frizzy hair is a major problem in monsoon. Stylists at Henkel believe that the best way to beat it is to apply a good leave-in conditioner.

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Week-long care Caring for your tresses is not a one-oﬀ thing. It’s a continuous process and if you have a good haircare schedule in place, you are bound to reap the rewards. Swati Gupta, Owner, Bodycraft Salon, Bangalore suggests a week-long haircare regime for our readers.

Monday

Schwarzkopf Professional’s Osis Magic works on all hair types. It’s an innovative anti frizz gloss serum with a light texture-improving eﬀect to add natural shine and control to hair.

Not taking enough proteins

Eating fresh fruits, leafy vegetables and drinking plenty of water will help you keep your tresses healthy this season. Stylists at Henkel also recommend using right products. BC Hair Therapy Proteins, which work in two dimensional way (internal and external hair), actively repair the cuticle ﬁbre and matrix of each strand for shiny, strong, healthier hair. Proto lipids in BC Hairtherapy Treatment will make your hair tangle-free, strong as it protects your hair from any unseen damage caused due to rains.

Don’t give extra attention to dandruff

If you’re prone to dandruff, it is important to keep the scalp clean with a specialised shampoo. This monsoon sweep away flakes whilst gently cleansing the scalp with BC Hairtherapy’s Anti Dandruff treatment Shampoo and treatment. In case you have coloured hair, take shampoo on your palm and apply it directly to the roots. On hair shaft use Color Freeze shampoo only.

Inputs by Najeeb Ur Rehman, PPS Director Henkel Beauty Care – India

Wash your hair with a good scalp cleansing shampoo and a hydrating conditioner. Avoid a shampoo which is too heavy as it will lead to a build up in the scalp. I would recommend the System Professional Clear Scalp Shampoo and the System Professional Hydrate Mask. Use conditioner only on the length of the hair after squeezing out excess water. Rinse oﬀ 90% of the conditioner with tap water and leave about 10% in the hair. Leave-in products are necessary to combat frizz. Water- or gel-based products work best for instant hydration. Avoid heat styling in this weather.

Tuesday

Normally the hair doesn’t require another wash but if it the strands or scalp appear greasy, go for it. It is crucial to keep scalp clean in this weather to avoid scalp infections, dandruﬀ and hair fall. In case you are not shampooing again, give your lengths a good dose of hydration. A mixture of regular conditioner with water in equal proportion makes for a good leave-in conditioner.

Wednesday

Give your shampoo session a twist. Start with conditioning the lengths. After rinsing oﬀ the conditioner, you can apply shampoo on the scalp and lather. No need to run the shampoo through the lengths. This technique will help add the right amount of moisture to your tresses without weighing them down.

Thursday

Thursday routine can be similar to Tuesday’s. Take a call on shampooing after observing your hair and scalp. You can use a serum on the lengths to keep tangles at bay. Keep heat styling to a minimum. Watch out for signs of dandruff. Since the scalp is sensitised in this weather, flakiness is a common concern. You can pick up an anti-dandruff product to use at home. Be attentive to the lengths as such products tend to have a drying effect.

Friday

You are a day away from the weekend so give your head a good treat of shampooing and conditioning or the reverse routine (ditto Wednesday). If your scalp continues to give you trouble, you can opt for anti-dandruﬀ in-salon treatments or consult a trichologist. Also a treatment of dermabrasion for the scalp to clean out all the clogged follicles every month will be the best. This will ensure the roots are breathing and the hair is healthy throughout.

Saturday

This ought to be the best day as it’s when you take yourself to your weekly hair spa treat. Swati recommends trying the System Professional Luxeoil Treatment. This monsoon limit your salon visits to hair spas and avoid harsh chemical treatments.

Sunday

What better day to let your hair down than a Sunday. Avoid putting any product on your hair, except perhaps a serum, which will make shampooing on Monday an easy task. Give your tresses a breather and enjoy the rains. With such expert advice, you can’t possibly go wrong with haircare. Now that your hair health is taken of, let’s ﬁnd out what’s in store for you for styling.

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HAIR /Monsoon special

Marcus Francis, Global stylist, TRESemmé brings some fantastic ideas for you: Always carry: Since hair is most prone to breakage when it is wet, a wide tooth comb goes a long way in preventing further damage. Marcus says, “Avoid combing wet hair as it may lead to maximum breakage.”

No to heat styling: Put your hair dryer, straighteners and curlers to rest. Marcus suggests “Air dry or cold dry your hair to control frizz and style it up into long waves with a side twisty for a party or a high volume ponytail for an oﬃce meeting.” Accessorise: There’s no reason

why your hair shouldn’t look runway ready during the monsoon. Accessorise wet hair to make it look more interesting. Use stylish bobby pins, colourful hair clips and embellished bands to add a dash of glamour during this gloomy weather. You can use them in a ponytail, a braid or simply clip the hair into a messy updo.

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HAIR /Fixing up

SHOO AWAY FRIZZ WITH THE MATRIX SERUM THE MATRIX BIOLAGE 6-IN-1 DEEP SMOOTHING SERUM NOW COMES WITH THE TAG OF WINNER OF THE BEST ANTI-FRIZZ SERUM IN INDIA. NOW, NO WAITING FOR FRIZZ-FREE TRESSES THIS MONSOON! — BY KANISHKA RAMCHANDANI

DO IT YOURSELF Work a small amount of product in hands and apply evenly through damp hair. Blow dry or style as desired. The serum can be reapplied throughout the day for added shine and frizz control. With Matrix let this rainy season be a happy one for you and your hair!

ere’s a revolutionary 6-in-1 product that is a perfect quick-ﬁx for your hair during rainy season – the Matrix Biolage 6-in-1 Deep Smoothing Serum. Voted as the Best Anti-Frizz Serum in India at the Nykaa Femina Beauty Awards, 2015, the Serum is enriched with a fusion of Avocado, Grape-seed oils & frizz taming polymers. The versatile formula gently envelops hair to seal in smoothness and lock-out frizz even in 97% humidity without ever getting sticky or weighing hair down. Here’s what it does: Controls Frizz Adds instant shine Nourishes Dry Hair Instantly detangles Smoothens rough ends Protects from Humidity The Serum can be used for both in-salon treatment and at-home care. For instance, in the salon it can be used with or after a Biospa service, before or after blow-dry, before a haircut and for styling purposes. At home, you can use it before and after blow-dry, for styling, after taking a shower and while travelling. b eauty l aun chpad | 06.15

HAIR /Repair

MONSOON MAGIC MATRIX BRINGS YOU THE BIOLAGE ADVANCED FIBERSTRONG TO SHOO AWAY YOUR MONSOON WOES. ENJOY THE RAINS WITH ZERO WORRIES ABOUT HAIRFALL — BY KANISHKA RAMCHANDANI

air breakage is a monster that becomes ten times mightier with the onset of monsoon. You love your hair and naturally the sight of loose strands on your pillow, in the bathroom and on your scrunchie (the monster is at work here!) leaves you crestfallen. You compromise on your styling needs during the rainy season, but should you also settle for hair breakage. Matrix says, No! Don’t let healthy, lustrous hair be a distant dream. It is possible to have breakage free hair, rains or no rains, with the Matrix Biolage Advanced Fiberstrong.

All about it

Matrix Biolage Advanced Fiberstrong is specially crafted to tackle weak, fragile and brittle hair by making it 12X stronger with just 1 treatment*! It also promises 95% less hair breakage from the ﬁrst application itself. The goodness of bamboo is combined with the power of molecular science. While bamboo promotes elasticity of hair, intracyclane, an exclusive patented L’Oréal molecule, helps ﬁll in the gaps and seals cuticles to reduce breakage. These ingredients help in creating a structural reinforcement system to strengthen weakened hair cuticles as they condition the hair for ultra -soft and smooth results.

Matrix Biolage Advanced Fiberstrong range includes a

strengthening shampoo (`300 for 200ml), strengthening conditioner (`250 for 98g) and the Intra-cylane strengthening leave-in cream (`380 for 100 ml) in its at-home range. The Fiberstrong concentrate and masque are used for in-salon treatments.

Shampoo

Conditioner

Leave-in cream crea

In-salon treatments

Advanced 3600 Anti-Hairfall Treatment (60mins): This service has been speciďŹ cally developed in order to reduce hair breakage from the shaft & also decrease hair loss from the roots. Advanced Anti-Breakage Treatment (60mins): Fiberstrong Intra-cylane concentrate helps reduce breakage by up to 95% and make hair up to 12 times stronger.

Masque

C t t Concentrate

NEW TECHNIQUE

Apart from the products, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the technique that adds value to the in-salon treatments. Matrix has developed new Ayurveda inspired gentle massage techniques exclusively for weak fragile and breaking hair. The massage technique includes: Mardhi Pressure Point leads to improvement of mental concentration, boost energy and helps relieve tension headaches Brahma Randra Pressure Point enhances and elevate a sense of pressure and satisfaction and relieves from problems like insomnia and frontal tension headaches Shiva Randra Pressure Point helps to relieve dizziness and ringing in the ears majorly to create alertness *instrumental test â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oiltherapie system Vs. Pure coconut oil.

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HAIR /Solutions

DISCOVER THE SECRET TO PRECIOUS OILS THIS MONSOON, WITH Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORĂ&#x2030;AL PROFESSIONNELâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MYTHIC OIL. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; BY KANISHKA RAMCHANDANI

To Legendary Hair! THE SECRET

The secret of the Mythic Oil range lies in its eight precious oils:

Argan Oil: a deeply hydrating oil known to restore softness and shine

Citrus Oil: a purifying oil that activates microcirculation in scalp

Cotton Seed Oil: an oil that helps in regeneration

Rice Bran Oil: deeply nourishes each hair strand to leave hair smooth and soft

Green Tree Oil: known to be antioxidant abundant to leave hair looking healthier

Cyprus Oil: an oil rich in purifying and bringing vitalizing energy

Cranberry Oil: A

ince its launch Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;OrĂŠal Professionnelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mythic Oil range has been loved and appreciated for its many wonders. As the monsoon rains havoc on your hair, you need to keep your beautiful tresses nourished and protected. We have the perfect

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precious oil with illuminating properties to enhance the radiance solution to tame the ďŹ&#x201A;yaways with the Mythic oil range. This range from L'OrĂŠal Professionnel is infused with eight precious oils, which together give your hair the necessary nourishment, magical shine and everlasting radiance.

Linseed Oil: An oil that protects the hair from oxidative damage The products in the Mythic Oil range come power packed with these eight precious oil, and promise to give your

hair the nourishment and pampering it deserves. The products in the range include: Mythic Oil Nourishing shampoo (in-salon and at-home use) A gentle cleansing base, which intensely nourishes and rejuvenates hair, lends it a magical shine. Its secret: Argan Oil and Cotton Seed Oil. Mythic Oil Nourishing Masque (in-salon and

at-home use): The Masque with its rich, creamy texture completes the ultimate cleansing experience. Hair will be left deeply nourished, disciplined and glowing. Its secret: Argan Oil and Cotton Seed Oil

oil, which helps protect coloured hair from oxidative damage. It is easily absorbed into the tresses, deeply nourishes them and provides your hair with a UV ﬁlter. Its secret: Cranberry Oil and Linseed Oil

Mythic Oil Colour Glow Oil The Mythic Oil Colour Glow Oil is a precious concoction enriched with the power of the illuminating cranberry

Mythic Oil Rich Oil (in-salon and at-home use): A luxurious blend, Rich Oil provides deep nutrition, anti-frizz protection and makes the hair soft and shiny. Its secret: Argan Oil and Rice Bran Oil

RITUALLY YOURS!

The L’Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil hair rituals are designed to beﬁt an empress. Choose your pick for some royal pampering.

À Mythic Colour Glow Ritual for highly enhanced colour luminosity coupled with extreme protection and a magical shine. À Mythic Intense Nourishment Ritual uses the concentrate enriched with rice bran oil, in combination with the argan oil empowered Rich Oil to give deep and enhanced nourishment for your scalp and hair.

À Mythic Repair & Radiance Ritual is especially crafted to ensure that your hair is deeply nourished and ﬂaunts the legendary radiance. À Mythic Shine Magic will rejuvenate your tresses to make them strong and beautiful. It’s a ritual designed to pamper ﬁne to normal hair.

Your Mythical Must-Have

Try the Mythic Oil Rich Oil before shampoo to give your mane that deep nourishment! Use it as a styling product for that legendary look with a magical shine or leave it overnight for intensive nourishment. Rich Oil is a perfect blend of the most potent oils in nature - argan oil and rice bran oil. This versatile oil is immediately absorbed for a light weight feel, leaving the hair looking deeply illuminated and magical nourishment. This Oil is sure to be your mane-favourite!

À Bid dry and damaged hair good-bye with Mythic Repair Magic ritual that gently treats your scalp and protects hair from getting frizzy. À Mythic Smooth Magic is an intensely disciplining ritual that is tailor-made to control and nourish thick and rebellious hair. Soft, smooth hair sans ﬂyaways is yours for the asking now. Book an appointment for the Mythic Oil ritual at the nearest L’Oréal Professionnel salon and face the changing weather with beautiful, lustrous hair.

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HAIR /Color care

Be colour happy with

TIGI

DON’T SHY AWAY FROM HAIR COLOURS THIS SEASON. FLAUNT YOUR FAVOURITE HUES AND LEAVE THE HAIRCARE PART IN EXPERT HANDS. TIGI REVIVES ITS BED HEAD COLOUR CARE RANGE TO LET YOU REST WITH A COLOURFUL HEAD. — BY KANISHKA RAMCHANDANI

oes summer put a stop to your experiments with hair colour? You may want to reconsider that. Don’t let the ﬂip side of the sunny season make you hide your true ‘colours’. While your hair colour is at a risk of repealing during summers, with the right expert advice and proper maintenance, you can wear any colour with undiminished conﬁdence. Using the extensive network of research teams across the world, TIGI has enhances its wash and care range with improvised technology and colourful packaging. Now go blonde, brunette or red and be as glamorous this summer as you want to be.

Colourful styles

Show oﬀ your best hairdos with colours that are trending. And leave expert care of your tresses with the new range of TIGI products. Colour Goddess Oil infused shampoo: It comes with Pro vitamin B5 and essential nutrient vitamin E that cares for coloured hair and is infused with nourishing sweet almond oil, coconut oil and keratin, hair’s key protein. Oil defence for electrifying colour and shiny hair is a must-have. Colour Goddess oil infused conditioner: It is infused with sweet almond oil that deposits a micro-layer of water repelling agents on the hair, without feeling heavy. This indulgent formula contains nourishing shea butter, vitamin E, and keratin. Developed to help smooth down the cuticle and to deliver lipids to the hair. Dumb Blonde shampoo for chemically treated hair: Go back to your roots with Dumb Blonde pH balanced shampoo, with keratin and milk protein, to help reconstruct and care for chemically treated hair. Use daily with Dumb Blonde Reconstructor to help protect and reconstruct chemically treated hair. Dumb Blonde Reconstructor for chemically treated hair: This moisturising reconstructor uses Protein Booster Technology™ to help restore the hair at its core, while conditioners, combined with milk extract and keratin, protect the hair externally. Hair is soft, smooth and ready for action. It is the season of fun and colour, and with TIGI you can keep your mane shiny and healthy.

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Chelsey Lloyd, TIGI Colour Educator says, “Colouring your hair in the shade that best describes your personality is in vogue. But colouring without the right products to protect your hair will make your hair look dull and lifeless. Considering the current requisite, the revamped formula of TIGI’s Colour Care range is guaranteed to dazzle. We’re extending the range to include four breakthrough products for colour addicts. For those who want to colour their hair and stand out from the crowd without causing permanent damage, Bed Head’s Colour Care range is the way to go.”

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BEAUTY

BEAUTY/Preview

Avène: Avène has introduced skincare products, which are based on a new formula. The Suncare range offers broad-spectrum protection from UVA and UVB rays. They are lightweight, non-greasy and water-resistant. The range includes SPF50+Cream, SPF50+DRY TOUCH Emulsion, SPF50+Spray and SPF30Lip Balm. The Essential Care range contains the all-new sebum-regulating active ingredient, Glyceryl. The range includes Gentle Gel Cleaner, Gentle Milk Cleaner, Gentle Toner, Rebalancing Soothing Emulsion and Rich Compensating Cream. Prices on request.

Lancôme

Lancôme’s Absolue Precious Cells White Aura gives a glowing skin and lasting youthfulness by attaining three objectives: regenerate, brighten and reveal. The Regenerating and Whitening Global Serum leaves the skin feeling soft, with a sensation of moist freshness. The pearly and smooth Regenerating and Brightening Global Cream gives skin a subtle radiance. The Miracle Illuminating Finisher leaves a pearly halo on the skin surface. Priced at `16,000.

Beauty Beat THE LATEST IN BEAUTY AND SKINCARE OFFERS ACROSS SHELVES

Forest Essentials

Forest Essentials launches the new summer-inspired collection of bath and body care that will leave you fresh, cool and hydrated – The Iced Pomegranate & Kerala Lime range. Iced pomegranate juice blended with sharp green lime from Kerala is recommended during summers. Lightly scented, it is also a natural sunscreen. The limited collection available only this season includes soap, shower gel, body lotion, body mist, hair cleanser and conditioner. Prices on request.

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Essence

Essence brings to you a range of highly versatile make-up products, Good Girl Bad Girl. Each product, whether it is nail polish, eyeliner or perfume, comes in two contrasting tones – soft pastels and nude tones as well as bold pink, purple and black. The multi-style eyeliner pen has three different tips, while the fragrant nail polishes come in six colours. The range also has eye-shadow quattro, lipsticks, lip gloss and blush as well as a Good Girl and a Bad Girl fragrance. The range starts at `249 onward.

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Epique

Epique launches its Advanced Balancing Day Cream â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a nongreasy formula for oily skin. The product is tested, light-weight, skin balancing, phytoconcentrate formula, which reduces excess oil, tightens pores and minimises appearance of blemishes. The product contains concentrated plant molecular extracts of pure andrographis paniculata root, boswellia serrata resin and coleus forskohlin leaf. Priced at `2600 for 15 ml and `3500 for 50 ml.

Bodyography Pure Pigments are the perfect fusion of high intensity colours and sophisticated formulae. This unique paraben- and filler-free formula is vibrant and gives a fabulous finish. Available in eight matte shades that never gets chalky; it can be used wet or dry. Bodyography is a boutique professional makeup line from the USA, which is infused with skincare benefits such as fruit and plant derived vitamins and antioxidants. Bodyography Pure Pigments are priced at `1275.

Vichy

Oshea Oshe ea Herbals

Oshea a Herbals has announced nounced a diverse range of products ducts to solve s your skin and hairr care pro problems oblems caused during monsoon. nsoon. It includes Neempure and d Aloepure epure face e washes shes for acne e and oil-control control respectively. pectively. The e Oshea Herbals H RoseFresh facial toner al skin to oner is a blend of rose petal, al, tulsi and other plant extracts that nourishes, hydrates and maintains the natural pH balance of the skin. Oshea Herbals Fruit Mix Skin Whitening Facial Kit has a cleansing cream, exfoliating scrub, massage cream, face pack and whitening and brightening serum. Prices on request. b ea u ty la u n ch p a d | 0 6 .15

SeaSoul Cosmeceuticals brings to you path-breaking anti-tan candle scrub, which promises to offer a rejuvenating spa experience while effectively removing tan and revealing a clarified complexion. Available in variants of Coco Bliss, Sweet Passion and Zesty Temptation, each gently exfoliates the skin by infusing essential Dead Sea Minerals. The refreshing anti-tan candle scrub encases a luxurious blend of essential oils such as Jojoba Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Evening Primrose Oil and a Moroccan Argan Oil. It is priced at `1,799.

. Oriflame

Oriflame introduces The ONE Colour Unlimited Lip Gloss to plump up your pout. Never tacky or sticky, the new lip gloss is infused with Lip Grip technology giving it an anti-smudge effect. Designed with light weight finish, its smooth applicator helps in applying the gloss to your lips giving it a fuller look. It is available in five extensive shades ranging from rose to plum to fuchsia giving your lips that glistening shine and glow.The product is available for `449.

GUTTER CREDITS

Vichy Laboratoires has launched three new products - Aqualia Thermal Night Spa, Serum and Awakening Eye Balm. Hyaluronic acid (a replumping agent), Aquabioryl (a hydration sensation booster and) and A- Carrageenas, the product helps to distribute and lock water in all facial zones. The range is paraben-free. The Night Spa, Serum and Eye-Balm contain the Vichy Thermal Spa water, which nourishes the skin and smoothes dehydrated lines. The Awakening Eye Balm hydrates, smoothens, reduces fine lines and eye bags, dark circles and puffiness throughout the day. Range starts from `1350.

Bodyography

BEAUTY/Preview

12.

Lakmè

11.

L’Occitane

L’Occitane Aromachologie introduces two lines of body care products: Relaxing and Revitalizing. The Relaxing line has a body cream enriched with sweet almond oil, shower gel made up of essential oils, and bath salts with salt crystals from the Camargue region of southern France. The Revitalizing line features body scrub containing sugar crystals and shower gel with essential oils. The products start from `1340 onward.

Lakmè has launched a skincare product in the Absolute Range – the Lakmè Absolute Pore Fix Toner, to your complete CTM regime. The Lakmè Absolute Pore Fix Toner is designed specially to tighten pores, remove impurities for a smoother and hydrated skin. Enriched with witch hazel and lavender extracts, this alcohol-free toner also moisturises the skin. It comes with an easy application spray nozzle that evenly sprays and distributes the toner on your skin to remove impurities and hydrate the skin. It is priced at `275 for 60 ml.

13.

Iraya

Iraya has come up with a neembased skincare range that includes Neembadi Lepa, Neem Kriya, Purifying Neem and Basil Scrubbing Shower gel, Neem shampoo and Neem and Basil soap. With its antiseptic and antiinflammatory properties, Neem Kriya from Iraya helps prevent skin irritations, while the healing Neem Shampoo helps fight itchy scalp and keeps hair dandruff-free. For tired feet, there is the Purifying Neem Foot Soak Fizzy. The price range starts from `175 onward.

15.

Kama Ayurveda

14.

A Ananda d iin th the Himalayas

Ananda in the Himalayas, the award winning destination spa, has introduced gift packs for face, body and bath products for the season. Each box contains the Invigorating Body Oil, Detoxifying Body Oil and Ananda Spice Body Oil. The box of facial care products includes Gentle Cleansing Cream for normal and dry skin, Rose Toner and Aloe Gel and Rose Distillate Hydrating Facial Mask. Other gift packs include the Grounding Sandalwood gift pack and the Wild Rose Body Care gift pack. Prices start at `2300.

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Kama Ayurveda has introduced a new range of travel amenities to sooth your bone-weary body when traveling. The Lavender a Patchouli Mini Travel Kit includes the Lavender Patchouli Hair Cleanser P and Conditioner, Lavender Patchouli Body Cleanser and Lavender Patchouli Body Moisturizer. Price on request.

16.

TBC by Nature

TBC by Nature brings to you Intense Refreshment Mint and Pineapple Hand and Foot Spa Kit for to restore beauty and suppleness of your feet. This luxurious treatment starts with a cleanser, aromatic exfoliation, hand & foot massage and nourishing treatment mask, to soften and smooth the epidermis and this will alleviate dryness. It is available at all retail outlets for `595 for 450gm.

18.

Lotus Professional s ssional

17.

Skintruth

Lotus Professional a offers al two innovative skin Whitening n ng and Brightening crèmes, PHYTORx™ - Whitening & Brightening Crème with SPF 25|P+++ and PHYTORx™ Whitening & Brightening Night Crème. They are free off preservatives, artificial colourr and fragrance. The crèmes are enriched with organic active ingredients such as Amla Berry, Lychee & Punarnava Roots. The PHYTORx™ Whitening & Brightening Crème with SPF 25 is a day crème that protects skin from UVA and UVB rays. The Night Crème repairs the damage caused by radiation and pollution during the day. The crèmes are priced at `425 and `445 respectively.

Skintruth presents a collection of rejuvenating face masks that caters to individual skin types and problems. Made with specially sourced ingredients, these masks leave the face fresh and moisturised. The range includes intensive nourishing mask, soothing replenishing mask, equalising mud mask and radiance setting mask. The brand has also launched ‘Manicure Travel Kit’ that consists of five essential products - Replenishing Hand Mask, Nourishing Hand Lotion, Revitalizing Hand Soak, Hand Treatment Hygiene Spray and Refining Hand Scrub. It is priced at `975 onwards.

19.

VLCC

VLCC Natural Sciences brings to you YaPTM Organics range of wellness products to revitalise and relax muscles especially before and after gym, sports activities, long drives, etc. These are meant for tired legs, fatigued neck, worn out shoulders, temples/forehead and general body stiffness. YaPTM Organics products combine the finest Ayurvedic herbal oils. The range includes YaPTM Organics Instant Muscle Relaxing & Refreshing Gel, YaPTM Organics Instant Muscle Relaxing & Refreshing Oil and YaPTM Organics Instant Muscle Relaxing & Refreshing Spray. Prices on request.

21.

Scintilla

20.

The Body Shop

The Body Shop brings to you Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturiser to give your skin a healthy-looking glow from the camu camu-infused Vitamin C range. This gel cream moisturiser helps boost glow as skin gets clarified, revealing your natural healthy-looking glow, energises with its fresh, lightweight formula that fights signs of fatigue, with an invigorating fragrance, and hydrates as it infuses the skin with juicy moisture. It is priced at `2295.

The new Scintilla Silk Protein Moisturizing Facial Mask is infused with the goodness of silk protein. Its soft and porous silk protein film effectively whitens and protects your skin from pollution. It also leaves the skin hydrated, smooth and thoroughly nourished. This professional face mask is easy to use and is recommended for after-facial glow. Price on request.

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BEAUTY/Expert

Learning the art from

A START!

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GUTTER CREDITS

itu Kolentine Makeovers, Spa, Studio and Academy is a niche move to begin a platform for budding talents who wants to learn skills in Makeup techniques, hair car, and beauty. Ritu Kolentine extends wide arrays of intensive training through her Academy, these courses are designed and intended for people from beauty and entertainment sectors and for ‘Talents of tomorrow’ who wants to build career in Makeup artistry, makeover and Film Industry There are various courses, long term are usually 6-12 months courses and covering all important tips, techniques and skills required to become a professional makeup artist with on the job trainings that happens in the close mentoring of RItu Kolentine. Short term courses oﬀers basic tips and techniques in makeup, hair, beauty and self grooming. The comradeship between Ritu Kolentine and Film Industry is visible during many such events where she keeps inviting talented Actors and Actress to provide an exposure and encouragement to the students of her Academy.

GUTTER CREDITS

“Midnight Blue”

Planning a romantic dinner or going for a cocktail party Blue Moonlight Makeup will adorn you gracefully to stand apart even in the huge crowd. As seen in the pic, blue smokey look brings in that sharp look to the eyes. Start from the middle of the eye and take the eye liner to the end giving a vide v in the end. With a brush fill in the black shadow in the V The blue eye shadow is effortless chic and it looks graceful on every women bringing a vibe of elegance the moment they do the darker shade of blue eye makeup for that moonlight effect. This look is effortlessly chic and poised with the blue eyes now go light on the cheekbones with natural look with a creamy makeup palette. A little dewey finish gives the feel of radiant skin while peachy cheeks enhances the natural look. This look is romantic, ladylike and simply inspiring if done with elegance without going overboard with eyes and dash of peachy cheekbones. Hair looks sleek and stylish in high bun braided hairdo, this look is neat and not messy at all and that’s what the beauty of completing the look elegantly. With top buns in vogue these days getting this look is simple just add some embellishment in your hair for the party look and girl – you are ready to bring in the moonlight romantically looking stunning.

In June, 2015 the effervescent star cast –Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor who were in Punjab before the release of their movie ABCD-2 met Ritu Kolentine. It was not the first time Ritu was meeting Varun Dhawan – their companionship goes back to the days of “Humpty Sharma Kee Dulhaniya” Students from Ritu Kolentine’s academy also accompanied her to meet vibrant starcast of ABCD-2 to get the exposure of how film industry works. Ritu Kolentine felicitated students of her academy on completion of their courses successfully. Varun and Shraddha appreciated Ritu for her work which she do through her academy by creating avaenues for future talents in makeup, fashion and makeover industry , with that both Varun and Shraddha wished students of Ritu Kolentine ‘s academy on successful completion of their courses. In May, 2015 Youthful and zealous starcast of “Ishqedaariyaan” Beautiful Actress Evelyn Sharma, Actor Mimmoh Chakraborty, Along with Singer Assess Kaur and Producer were invited at Ritu Kolentine Makeovers, Spa, Studio and Academy in Jalandhar before the release of their upcoming Movie – Ishqedaariyaan. As a gesture of affection, Ritu Kolentine presented Platinum Membership of Ritu Kolentine’s Makeup Studio to Evelyn Sharma, Mimmoh Charaborty and Assess Kaur. The entire star cast met the students of Ritu Kolentine Makeovers, Spa, Studio and Academy while sharing some tips and wished them success in their future endeavors. Ritu Kolentine showcased her makeup techniques on Evelyn Sharma and Mimmoh Chakraborty; Ritu Says, “as I cannot take all students to Mumbai Film Industry to demonstrate how Makeup and Makeovers are done in Film Industry, but I can surely invite the Actors and Actresses to provide exposure to students of my Academy.”

WANT TO GET THE LOOK contact Ritu Kolentine at www.ritukolentine.com 550 Mota Singh Nagar, Cool Road, Jalandhar. Ph: +91-181-4661777 Mob.: +91-9872082999

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BEAUTY/Trending looks

HERE’S A UNIQUE TAKE ON THE CONCEPT OF BEAUTY. THESE LOOKS ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE A DRAMATIC IMPACT ON THE ONLOOKER. EXTRAVAGANT HAIRDOS AND LUXURIOUS MAKE-UP... IT’S TIME TO BE THE TOP SCORER ON THE BEAUTY METER. — BY KANISHKA RAMCHANDANI

Beauty Hairstyling and make-up: Shirin Ebrahim Merchant (Kut n Make Salon) Photography: Mohit Holani Fashion styling: Tamara Cosovic Model: Iveta Mihokova (Shock Models)

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Colour mystique

The oversized updo with textured tresses is clubbed with a flawless face and red lips. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like marrying glamour with nature. The presence of numerous butterflies indicates a free, untamed spirit, which completely owns the colours that are strewn across.

GUTTER CREDITS

Floral dreams

Eyes bound shut with a floral garland excites the olfactory sense and changes the way beauty is perceived. The hair is a curly mass on the crown that culminates in a wavy pony, echoing the shapes of the flowers.

Lovely in lace GUTTER CREDITS

The classic updo together with Marsala lips hint at a night full of glamour and glitz. This look is a perfect creation for a red carpet event, replete with the addition of black lace.

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Innocence magnified

Radiant skin, glossy lips and a hairdo thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reminiscent of cornrow braids â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this look is all about luminescence beauty. The pearls add to the au naturelle appeal of this look, while taking it notches up the luxury ladder.

BEAUTY/Fashion expert

Design at the helm THE ECONOMIC TIMES DESIGN SUMMIT 2015 HELD IN MUMBAI TRAINED ITS FOCUS ON THE ROLE OF DESIGN IN TODAY’S DYNAMIC BUSINESSES. — BY KANISHKA RAMCHANDANI

What does design mean to you?

Design means my creativity and my passion, which is translated from my mind onto the actual garment. Design is an art for me.

How diﬃcult is to transfer your signature design style from clothes to accessories?

I don’t think it’s that diﬃcult. Once you have the basic philosophy and style of your brand in place, it can be translated onto anything – be it a cushion or a bag. For me, I love black and that’s my signature statement. I also love bling. So you will see a part of me in all my creations.

What is the USP of your designs?

It takes time for a designer to create a USP for his brand. I am still in the process of creating my USP. Today, when you see red, you think of Valentino. In the future, when you see black, you will think of Rockstar!

How do you use fashion to take Indian art and craft on an international platform?

ET Edge,

an Economic Times Initiative, founded to empower multiple industries and segments through the dispersion of critical business knowledge through strategically developed conferences and summits held the Economic Times Design Summit 2015. The summit created a platform for analysing key market trends and discovered innovative projects. The experts discussed topics like ‘Design 20:20 Creating Designs for the Future’, ‘Tactical ArchitectureDesigning for Expanding India’ and ‘The Business of Design-Prospect of luxury brands in India’. Designer Rocky S was on the panel for one of the discussions. He was of the opinion that we need to nurture and encourage talent better. He said, “We have the right talent, but not the right backers to make luxury brands in India. We need talent to be nurtured and grown in the right direction with brand awareness without looking for instant returns. All over the world, talented designers are picked up by luxury

houses to create their brand, and that is something to be kept in mind as we look to bring designers of age.”

In an exclusive interview with Beauty Launchpad, he discussed fashion, his signature style and trends... What are you working on right now?

I am working on my Spring/Summer collection. I am also working on the IIFA Awards show. I am also working on my ﬁrst prêt label – RS – which will be launched in July. It will have men’s and women’s lines as well as jewellery, accessories and deodorants. It has taken a whole year for me to develop this line, and ﬁnally it will be launched next month.

Tell us more about your collaboration with Shoppers Stop.

As of now I can’t divulge any details. But it’s great to be associated with a retail chain that understands the retail market of our country so thoroughly. It’s a great platform to reach out to maximum people at the right price.

I think Indian art and craft is very unique. It’s very time-consuming, too. But taking a part of that and making it into something more universal, in terms of design and wearability, helps. That’s what I am trying to create. I am trying to make Indian craftsmanship more modern, and trying to make people relate to it, for instance, I have created evening gowns that are completely beaded and handcrafted by Indian artisans.

What are the Autumn/Winter 2015 trends to watch out for? Colours are very deep and very ethnic – burnt oranges, olives, browns. The silhouettes will be more gypsy-like, more bohemian. Fashion in Autumn/Winter ’15 will denote freedom. Prints are going to be big too, especially ﬂoral ones.

One must-have for every woman’s wardrobe... A Rockstar! (laughs)

Your favourite look from the Cannes Film Festival red carpet... Everybody justiﬁed what they were wearing. Like Sonam Kapoor had her own style, which was over-the-top and dramatic – she loves doing that and she got it right. Aishwarya Rai Bacchan was very graceful and lady-like. But I think it was Richa Chaddha who made a deﬁnite mark at Cannes this year. b eauty l aun chpad | 06.15

M FRAGRANCE /Preview

onsoon ystique

LET THE HEADY SMELL OF WET EARTH MINGLE WITH THESE FRAGRANT CHOICES AS YOU STEP UP YOUR GROOMING STYLE THIS SEASON.

1. Bright Crystal Absolu by Versace Inspiration: Jewel-fragrances get a glamorous revamp with this seductive eductive new perfume for women, which is absolutely Versace.

Notes: Pomegranate seeds and iced accord open the perfume, while the heartt is

es enriched with raspberry, peony, magnolia and lotus ﬂower. The scent culminate culminates in amber, deep acajou wood and musk.

2. Aqva Amara by Bulgari Inspiration: Mediterranean Sea and the lush vegetation around it is the

ring source of inspiration for this perfume for women, together with seafaring adventures and mythic ﬁgures. Notes: The top notes fuse the essence of Sicilian mandarin and the Tunisian essence of Neroli. Added to the luxury of the scent is the water note att the heart. num. The base is full of the vibrant tones of Indonesian patchouli and olibanum.

3. Classic Blue by David Beckham spiration Inspiration: The inimitable star, David Beckham is himself the inspiration

yle and behind this perfume. Classic Blue for men is inspired by the classic style elegance combined with modern details. Notes: It starts with the fresh accords of pineapple, grapefruit and violet iolet leaf leaf, followed by the heart notes of geranium, clary sage and apple. Dense woody base of cashmere, patchouli and moss leaves a lingering eﬀect.

between timeless craftsmanship and innovation in the art of perfumed composition. Notes: The scent opens with brightly-coloured, sweet-smelling explosion of Neroli leaves and papaya ﬂower. White water lily and white daﬀodil blend perfectly with the full-bodied white amaryllis to make up the heart notes. Warm musky notes, along with the complex accents of Cashmeran leave a sensual trail.

5. L’Homme Ideal by Guerlain Inspiration: The ideal man is deﬁnitely the inspiration behind this one. For the ﬁrst time, an almond scent is introduced for men, composed by Guerlain.

Notes: The top notes are made up of citrus fruit, rosemary and orange blossom. The beauty of the perfume lies at its heart with almond-tonka bean duo scents along with a vanilla trail. Indian vetiver, cedar and leather round up the scent.

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COMPILED BY KANISHKA RAMCHANDANI

4. Dolce by Dolce & Gabbana Inspiration: Feminine and fresh, Dolce embodies the delicate balance

6. Jimmy Choo Inspiration: The Jimmy Choo man has an innate conﬁdence with touches of rock ‘n’ roll expression and a hint of a 1960s Mayfair playboy. Notes: Mandarin essence tempers the citrus notes and blends with honeydew melon in the opening notes. Crisp notes of geranium accompany pineapple leaf comprise the heart notes. The heady ardour of rare patchouli and amber-based wood make up the base notes.

7. Just Precious by La Perla Inspiration: La Perla Just Precious is a reﬁned woody ﬂoral oriental composition

with rich ingredients and multiple facets that effortlessly highlight the femininity of the woman. Notes: In the top notes, mandarin, bergamot and orange blossom exude radiance, while a beautiful floral bouquet of jasmine, peony, tiaré flower and ylang-ylang make up the heart notes. The dry-down comes with sweet vanilla, warm amber, sandalwood and patchouli.

8. Lacoste L!ive by Lacoste Inspiration: Lacoste L!ive for men blends edgy style and authenticity and embodies

an irrepressible energy.

Notes: The dynamic burst of lime hits you ﬁrst. Green leaves and aquatic notes are at

the heart. The smoky warmth of Guaiac Wood and dark liquorice build the base notes of the fragrance.

9. Possess Eau De Parfum by Oriflame Inspiration: Inspired by the hypnotic notes of ylang ylang, this range is meant for women who want to enhance their radiating appeal

Notes: The notes are inspired by extravagant ﬂorals and citrusy accords. 10. La Nuit Trésor by Lancome Inspiration: La Nuit Trésor is born out of a fascinating enigma. Rare and intense,

magnetically coloured, the substance known as black diamond is an incomparably beautiful gem of pure mystery, born out of a stellar thunder clap. Notes: The notes are made up of rare raw materials like the combination of the rose and the Vanilla Tahitensis Orchid. The heart of the perfume reveals the damask rose essence and zesty litchi accord. The dry-down comes with patchouli, benzoin resins and papyrus.

11. Signorina Eau de Toilette by Salvatore Ferragamo Inspiration: The perfume shows oﬀ a chic girl’s most joyful facet. The fresh scent signature comes with the vivaciously cheeky soul of Signorina.

Notes: Juicy litchi notes and tender grapefruit pulp create a natural fruity top. The heart is a delicate veil of rice steam aerial notes and fresh rose. In the dry-down, a smooth and addictive milk mousse is shaken by the ambery woody vibrations of cashmeran.

12. Emblem by Montblanc Inspiration: The indelible signature of an eternal man marks the inspiration for the

new fragrance by Montblanc.

Notes: Juicy bitter grapefruit open the scent followed by sharp accords of cardamom,

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BEAUTY/Moviedom

BLAST from the PAST A PERIOD FILM OWES A LOT TO THE GET-UP OF THE ACTORS - THE WAY THEY CARRY THE DATED LOOK AND YET APPEAR CONTEMPORARY. THE CAST OF BOMBAY VELVET RECREATE THE BYGONE DECADES OF 50S AND 60S. BEAUTY LAUNCHPAD INDIA SPOKE TO THE BACKSTAGE MAESTROS WHO MADE THEM LOOK THIS ‘FABULOUS’ ON SCREEN. — BY ISHA GAKHAR

Throwback looks

The unique do’ of Ranbir in the form of ruffled curly hair falling on his forehead, presented him in a never before seen avatar. His character was of a street fighter, ergo the rugged look. He further delivered the character’s essence with his sartorial style with his checkered shirts, slim printed ties and suits. The most interesting part of the film was the acting debut of the multifaceted Karan Johar. Playing the role of an antagonist in the drama, he managed to channel that particular decade with his slicked back salt and pepper hair and a mustache. Whereas the dapper Ranbir kept it clean by saying no to facial hair. The leading lady Anushka made a splash in the vintage-inspired creations of Niharika Khan Bhasin. She wore more than 250 glamorous outfits, as her character, that of a rising jazz singer, went through different ages and phases in the film. Her hair was planned by Gabriel Georgiou, whereas make-up was done by Puneet B Saini, in collaboration with the film maker, Anurag Kashyap.

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IMAGES COURTESY: GABRIEL GEORGIOU / ANIMA CREATIVE MANAGEMENT

hough the high-octane period movie, Bombay Velvet, has failed to render its magic on celluloid, the aesthetically appealing looks of its star cast – Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Karan Johar had the audience spellbound. As the ﬁlm took cues from bygone decades of 50s and 60s, a lot of research and ideation went into achieving these looks.

Gabriel says, “We had bouffant in a French pleat style and in half up-half down looks. We further used readymade pieces that were added to the hair and a lot of accessories such as flowers, feathers, jewelled pins and so on. Anushka sported a fringe for the film, but there were times where we had to create and add another fringe as well. With her more casual Rosie look, we still kept the 60s height in the hair, whether it was open or pulled back in a ponytail or tied in a bun. Whereas, her Rita look was a human hair wig blended with her real hair, which was styled in a more 60s, Jackie O-inspired look. Lots of hairspray, pins and shine spray were used to hold these styles!” Gabriel was also required to study costume, wigs and hair from the ancient times till today, so that he could collate extensive information and images to go by. “Yes, I had to discover styles that worked with the character and her phase in life; for instance, before Rosie becomes a glamorous star and understands fashion, she is a simple girl who has just run away from Goa and arrives in Bombay to work in a beauty parlour and sing at nights in a trashy bar, so the looks vary from very simple slick back girly ponytails to a cheap trashy DIY hairdos with cheap accessories. There is an evolution in it all,” he said. “I also researched Hollywood, European and Indian actresses, the likes of Jackie Kennedy, Sophia Loren, Brigitte Bardot, Marylin Monroe, Helen, Nargis, Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly as well as looked at some other Italian and Greek actresses from that time. But I wanted a more western feel, as Rosie’s character was inspired and influenced from Hollywood,” he adds.

Setting the tone right

These looks were not only character driven, but were also extremely tough to maintain. Gabriel agrees, “Hair moves all the time, so you have to be on the roll continuously whether close to the actress or by the monitor checking how it is looking based on lighting and angles. Creating difficult hairstyles in short span of time, maintaining them for very long hours while battling extreme humidity added to the difficulty. Recreating a hairstyle over and over again or even after a long period of time is not a simple task.” As far as Anushka’s make-up was concerned, Puneet stayed true to the decade and only used hues that were in demand during those times. “For her younger self, I created bushy eyebrows and a haze of facial hair on the upper lip, as it is common in girls of that age. As she progressed in the film, she was groomed to suit her age and profession accordingly, until she finally becomes the jazz singing sensation where she is a young, beautiful woman who has both the means and exposure to be the ‘Rosie Norhonha’ of the Bombay Velvet club. Bold mouth was given occasionally, for example, in the Turf Club scene and in one of the songs, but primarily we kept shades that were available during the sixties. For her scenes that were outside the club, I kept it simply pretty, just using the occasional winged or a smudged liner to go with the freshness and youth of the character,” shares Puneet who used a versatile range of products such as M.A.C, NARS, Stilla, Chanel, Dior and Bobbi Brown throughout the film. “In the song FIFI, Anushka is playing a young, inexperienced Rosie, who sings in what is called a ‘sleazy bar’ to earn extra pocket money, so I actually did the eye make-up without using any brushes, and instead just used her fingers to apply the red glitter to give it the raw, ungroomed quality that was needed for the character in that phase,” says Puneet.

Design separately in a box

“I looked up the entire repertoire of actresses from that time, in both Hollywood and Bollywood, to understand exactly what was trending in both worlds at that time and then basically narrowed it down to what was needed and would work for Rosie in Bombay Velvet with Helen, Bridget Bardot and Sophia Lauren being some of the main inspirations.” - Puneet B Saini

BEAUTY/Fashion fest

Meet the

Red carpet divas THE BRAND AMBASSADORS OF L’OREAL PARIS CAUGHT THE WORLD’S IMAGINATION AT THE 68TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL. — BY KANISHKA RAMCHANDANI

Aishwarya posed for the paparazzi on the Cannes red carpet in a stunning white Ralph & Russo gown with a ruﬄed high-low hemline, cinched waist and a smattering of black ﬂowers on the bodice. She sported Chopard jewellery, Jimmy Choo sandals and wavy hair with nude make-up.

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attended the prestigious amfAR Gala wearing lilac embellished Elie Saab couture gown paired with Harry Winston necklace, beige lips and hair styled in soft waves.

Sonam Kapoor looked ravishing in cobalt blue couture gown on the red carpet. She made a fashion statement by pairing her gown with a matte orange lip and ﬂaunting a gorgeous shade of praline brown hair colour.

Aishwarya stunned once again in a green Elie Saab creation and arresting make-up with L’Oreal Paris green sparkling pencil for the eyes. Bold wine lip colour completed her look. She wore shoes by Elie Saab and jewellery by De Grisogono.

Sonam carried the transcendent lime green Elie Saab creation with elan. The gown was a spectacular combination of ruﬄed features, sequins and embroidered appliques. She added a pop of colour to her lips with the L’Oréal Paris Color Riche – Intense Fuchsia lipstick and lined her eyes with a deep black gel line. Lucent Magic – Sunset Glow blush was used on her cheeks. Styling her hair in a classic low bun, Sonam added ﬁnishing touches to her look with sparkling Chopard diamonds.

The gorgeous Eva Longoria was a vision in a midnight blue asymmetrical gown with a plunging neckline. She ﬁnished her look with matching earrings and nude make-up.

Katrina Kaif gave an elegant spin to the classic black gown and paired it with beautiful jewellery as she made her debut at the Cannes Film Festival. Her red crowning glory was not to be missed.

Katrina chose scarlet as the colour for the second day of Cannes red carpet, wearing a gorgeous red ﬂowing gown, paired with bright red lips.

Eva Longoria takes a selﬁe with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Li Bing Bing and Natasha Poly.

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BEAUTY/Skincare

Fabulously fresh DON’T LET THE OVERCAST SKY DAMPEN YOUR RADIANCE. GLOW WITH A REFRESHED INNER BEAUTY EVERY DAY AND LET YOUR SKIN HAVE THE BEST OF CARE IN THE WORLD. — BY KANISHKA RAMCHANDANI sunscreen during monsoon. Sure the sun is hiding behind the clouds most of the time, but the UV and UVA rays are powerful. Picking up the right sunscreen is also detrimental. Your sunscreen should provide you with UVA protection and should have an SPF of at least 30.

Selecting wrong products

Do you buy a cream because your favourite actress is endorsing it? Or do you apply a lipstick because it looks good on its brand ambassador? If yes, change your habit as soon as you possibly can. Buy products that suit your skin and answer your skin concerns. Allow the products to work on your skin over a span of few weeks; don’t expect miracles

our skin requires as much attention as your hair during the rainy season. With lessening of pollution and lesser sun rays, you may think your skin is safer during monsoon. But we warn you against this trap. Don’t let go of your beauty regime as the rains bring with them a host of problems. Most of the skincare problems related to monsoon can be avoided if you don’t make these mistakes.

Inappropriate cleansing products

Your skin, especially on the face, is sensitised during the monsoon season. Using harsh soaps on your skin will prove to be a serious blow to its well-being. Instead opt for soapfree cleansers, with mild ingredients and humectants.

No or wrong sunscreen

Skin experts have time and again warned us about the harms of skipping

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to happen overnight. Shuﬄing between products is not advisable, especially in this weather.

Avoiding consultation

The rainy season is a likely time for skin infections. You might also develop rashes or allergies due to various reasons. Instead of ﬁxing the problem yourself with OTC products or random recommendations, consult a dermatologist.

Less water intake

You have been downing hot cuppas throughout the day. How about a drink of water? Agreed the weather doesn’t make you thirsty but that doesn’t mean you skip on this most important ﬂuid. Drink plenty of water to keep your body and skin hydrated.

Avoid beauty treatments

There’s no reason to avoid a beauty salon. Follow your once-a-month facial routine as you need all the help you can get. Get rid of white and blackheads, open pores and dullness with wellchosen facial sessions.

Beauty schedule

Dr Madhuri Agarwal, Dermatologist & Aesthetic Physician, Yavana Aesthetics Clinic, says “In monsoon, skin behaves in an unpredictable manner and ﬂuctuates from oily to dry state. A good skincare regime with a wellbalanced diet and exercise routine is the key for maintaining balanced skin.” She recommends the following steps that should be part of your beauty regime:

CTM revamped: Use a mild, soapfree face wash twice daily. A facial scrub for exfoliation twice a week is recommended. This must be followed by a mild alcohol-free toner, at least once daily, to clear residual skin impurities and reduce pores. Since

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BEAUTY/Skincare the skin tends to get wet often, it will get drier and might lead to itchiness. Bathing with lukewarm water, followed by a good moisturiser twice a day helps to minimise this discomfort.

Be sun safe: A sunscreen is

Feet care: with the increased risk of

fungal and bacterial infections in this season, it is important to keep your feet clean and dry at all times. Storing an extra pair of footwear at work might be a good idea. Use anti-fungal dusting powder twice or thrice a day and go for regular pedicures.

essential even on a cloudy day as the UV rays can penetrate the cloud cover and harm the skin. Sunscreen must be used daily to prevent skin damage during monsoon.

Diet helps: Increase the intake of

Expert care: Mild chemical peels

WELLNESS MATTERS

under dermatologist supervision can be tried as they rejuvenate dull skin and maintain the skin’s pH balance.

Make-up tips: Heavy make-up in

monsoons must be avoided. Opt for waterproof and transfer resistant makeup products. Use of waterproof eye liners, mascara and light transfer resistant lipsticks is advisable. Sheer products are the best investment this season. Ensure complete removal of make-up at night, followed with a light moisturiser.

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soups and vegetables after thoroughly cleaning and boiling them.

Indulge in spa treatments every fortnight to rejuvenate your body and revitalise your skin. A good spa treatment can do wonders to your tired and stiﬀ muscles and can also rev up your mood.

Some of the spa treatments that we recommend for you are: Foot massage: An express foot

massage if you are short of time or a full-ﬂedged Thai Traditional Thai Herb massage with potli if you want to

luxuriate at a Sukho Thai Spa outlet. The spas are strategically located at malls, making your sojourn there a relaxing one.

Ayurvedic treatment: Nothing

beats the feeling of rejuvenation you get after a complete Abhyangam with Pichu at Rudra Spa.

Hot stone therapy: Feel the hot stones work their magic on your chakras as you indulge in this comforting therapy at Spa La Vie by L’Occitane. Thai massage: If you are super-

tired in your body, try the Thai massage at Mudraa Spa. It’s sure to sap all the tiredness out of you and set you back on your feet.

Body rubs and masks: Full body scrubs and masks will enhance your skin and will impart a feel-good factor to your spa experience. Try them at Rudraa Spa.

BEAUTY/Artist profile

EXPLORING New Avenues

MAKE-UP ARTIST KANIKKA TANDON HAS LAUNCHED HER FLAGSHIP MAKE-UP STUDDIO IN DELHI. WE GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS YOUNG AND EMERGING MAKE-OVER ARTIST. Tell us more about your training. I did a Fashion Media Makeup course (1 year) from Pearl academy of Fashion and also attended seminars with leading artists in Delhi and Mumbai. What inspired you to launch your own make-up studio? By observing my passion for beauty, my husband, Gauraav Tandon, inspired me to launch the Studdio. We decided upon Punjabi Bagh, Club Road, as the location for the Studdio as it is one of the prime locations of West Delhi. We currently have 10 staff members. What kind of services do you offer here? We offer make-up for bridal, engagement, cocktail, party and day events as well as skin treatments and pre-bridal services. What are the make-up trends for S/S ’15? Nude, pink or peach eyes with volumising mascara as well as neon pink matt lips and winged eye-liners Which trends do you predict for A/W ’15? Blue or purple smoky eyes with plum or hot pink lip shades Which are your key strengths as a make-up artist? I prefer creating flawless skin with sheen and natural base with elaborate eye make-up. What is your opinion of the beauty industry in India? Beauty Industry in India needs to be more respected and we should impart more skilled knowledge about emerging trends and fashion to all the artists.

Artist Kanikka Tandon, owner of Flagship Make-up Studio, NEW DELHI Which make-up artists do you look up to? Corey Walia What is the plan ahead for you? I would like to open more branches of Make-up Studdio at national and international levels. Which celebrity do you want to work on? Penelope Cruz Which make-up products are your all time favourites? M.A.C Pigments and Bobbi Brown foundations

Give DIY tips on how to apply: ...glitter on the eyelids

Spritz hydrating spray on the brush, dip it in the glitter box and apply it in the centre on upper eyelid.

... a bronzer

Take a kabuki brush and lightly apply in circular motion on the complete face. For contouring, use ﬂuﬀy pencil shaped brush and apply it on sides of nose, below blush and on below the jawbone.

...frost pink lipstick

Form a cupid’s bow on upper lip with lip-liner and ﬁll in with the frost pink lipstick.

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BEAUTY/Business

Wellness goes Green IN CONVERSATION WITH MANISHA CHOPRA, CO-FOUNDER, SEASOUL COSMECEUTICALS, ON WHAT IT MEANS TO START A WELLNESS BRAND IN INDIA. — BY KANISHKA RAMCHANDANI What inspired you to start a range of wellness products?

I worked as a make-up and beauty expert in Australia for 10 years and realised that the perception of make-up and skincare is very different in India as compared to western countries. Here people would use anything on their skin without realising the ingredients that goes in making of the product. Western countries started going green almost five years ago. In India, it will still take another five years for the people to realise the importance of going green. The passion of spreading awareness about the benefits and importance of going green inspired me to launch SeaSoul Cosmeceuticals.

Why did you zero in upon Dead Sea mud as an element?

These Dead Sea minerals are beneﬁcial for a host of skin conditions including psoriasis and eczema. They also help ﬁght free radicals and radiation damage, which can cause

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damage to the ﬁbres in the skin and bring about changes in the DNA of the cells, thereby causing skin cancer. The Dead Sea is the only place on the planet where nature has created a fantastic combination of the highest mineral concentration (26) essential for the body.

Where are these products available and what is your retail/marketing plan for them

These products are available at leading salons and spas in the country. We are currently present in 2500+ salons across India and have recently launched SeaSoul’s ﬁrst retail counter in Paciﬁc Mall, New Delhi. We plan on retailing out of 200 stores in India over the next two years.

Why the stress on ‘natural’ products rather than ones based on breakthrough technologies?

SeaSoul products are both based on technology and Nature but the point we stress on is they are “harmful chemicals free”. As per our survey, a human uses approx 200+ chemicals per day, which are harmful in some or the other way and in long term leads to skin problems and diseases. Women end up using chemicals on their skin everyday, which are harmful in long run. It is essential to say no to harmful chemicals and move the natural way to live a healthy life.

Do you agree that a wellness range needs to have a specialised wellness centre/spa to back it up? Explain

It is important to have specialised wellness centre/ spas with trained staﬀ, which know the product thoroughly, as without the right people a wellness range cannot be communicated to the end consumer in the right way. That’s why we give insalon trainings.

Where do you source the ingredients for your products from? All the ingredients are sourced from The Dead Sea mainly but SeaSoul products also carry noni fruit from Hawaii, goji berries from the USA, argan oil from Morocco and plant stem cells.

How are the formulations for the products developed? Where are they manufactured?

The formulations are developed by our in-house chemists based out of Australia and Israel. The products are manufactured in Israel. But we are working on manufacturing them in India in near future under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

How do you manage to keep your brand above competition as currently the market is ﬂooded with wellness products?

SeaSoul has always believed in coming up with unique resultoriented concepts. Two years ago we were the first one to launch the massage and scrub candles in India. Last year we were the first one to launch professional range of skincare and mani-pedi kits with Dead Sea Minerals. For SeaSoul innovation is the key. We always believe in innovating and bringing something new to the industry every time. In fact we are the first ones in the world to launch the scrub candles.

Which are your star products?

� SeaSoul 3-in-1 Facial Polish, for deep cleansing, peeling and exfoliating � SeaSoul Magnetism, which removes blackheads without pain � Moroccan Liquid Gold Hair Treatment � SeaSoul Spa Massage and Scrub Candles

Are you planning on anything in make-up?

We have already launched BB Cream and CC Cream to begin the basics of make-up.

Do you have plans of roping in a brand ambassador?

Yes, we have plans of doing so in the near future.

According to you, which is the best way to educate the consumers about natural products?

When buying skin or haircare products, most important is to read the ingredient label. If it contains harmful chemicals like parabens, sulphates, phosphates, formaldehydes, pertochemicals, they should be avoided. If the label says natural, herbal, ayurvedic or organic, you should still check the ingredients’ list.

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BEAUTY/Expert view

BACK TO NATURAL MARTINA BRAND OF WELLA PROFESSIONALS TALKS ABOUT ILLUMINA COLOR, THE LATEST INNOVATION BY THE BRAND. — BY ISHA GAKHAR

eveloped over 20 years of research, Illumina Color by Wella Professionals is about bringing a new level of naturalness and luminosity to your tresses from within. An eclectic mix of 21 permanent hues, the premium salon range features Microlight™ technology, which removes the copper (left on the hair from water residue) in a way that it does not interfere with the development, further leading to superior hair protection, smoother cuticles and outstanding light reﬂection. Beauty

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Launchpad India got an opportunity to meet one of the core founding members of this colour formulation, Martina Brand, Global Education Account Trainer, Wella Colour and Trend Vision.

Why Illumina by Wella Professionals is touted as the breakthrough invention in hair colour technology? Illumina Color is a unique professional service that no one really has in the market right now. The range is about light reﬂection, so it delivers results that one

cannot achieve with any other colouring agent very easily. It so luminous... almost like the colour you could have been born with. Illumina Color makes you look at the diﬀerent spectrum of the hair colour, as the other colours that you have right now are very saturated, and can also give you more helmet results.

Do you have any plans to go ammonia-free in any of the range in future? In Wella, in permanent hair colours,

we will not go ammonia free because ammonia is still the most sensitive and the best alkaliser that you can have in the hair colour. Every other alkaliser compromises the hair structure over time.

What are your views on the Indian hair colour industry? What sort of transformation have you seen in the salons and the audience here? I really cannot judge on this, as my experience with the Indian hair industry is not very big, but what I’m noticing speciﬁcally after talking to the end consumers out here is that there is a prodigious potential for the natural, shineenhanced colour. It’s not about being expressive or super strong anymore, but rather about the colour that enhances your facial features.

What all shades are available in this range? It features 21 nature-inspired shades. Everything that’s derived from the earth - cool, warm and neutral, but nothing too expressive.

What sort of colour techniques are trending right now? As far as the colouring techniques go, they have to be more free-hand, creative as well as playful. It is recommended to create multiple-dimensional colour without compromising hair’s health.

What shades would you suggest for the Indian audience, especially for the summer season? The most important would be for the hairdressers to further hone their skills on ‘consultation’, as it’s the key to winning the battle. I also advise them to tailor their style not only as per the trend, but according to the clients’ need and skin tone. Hairdressers now have a portfolio that they can really play with. So, they can stick to the usual colour and achieve success. But if the client wants to go towards a more natural look, they now have Illumina colour to further build their conﬁdence on it.

Do pastels work on Indian hair and darker complexions? Pastels work on every hair colour because you need to pre-bleach the hair. Bleaching products work on every hair type. So, it’s easy!

Since you are closely associated with the Wella Professionals’ Trend Vision, what will be your focus this year in terms of looks and styles? For the Autumn/Winter edition of the Trend Vision, we are looking at more nature-oriented hairdos, where the colour palette will be majorly inﬂuenced by stones and minerals, whereas styles will be undone, with a rough texture. However, to depict the natural elements such as heat, water and wind in these styles, there will be a strong usage of hot tools and techniques like braiding and twisting.

How fundamental is education and training for Indian hairdressers/colourists? For me, the most important part

about education is to build the ‘craftsmanship’. To develop and grow in the craft that our hairdressers have today, I suggest them not to stick to only one product. For example, when it comes to colour, try to combine things without compromising the hair structure. Now, it doesn’t necessarily need to be too much into knowledge about ingredients, but rather about framing the ‘holistic approach’. It’s more important to look at the client today who was very diﬀerent 10 years ago. The colourist needs to follow the holistic approach today, by which I mean, look at your client as a whole person - from his looks and skin tone to his hair texture, which is to reiterate the importance of proper consultation. b eauty l aun chpad | 06.15

BEAUTY/New launches

en in Action

WE BRING YOU A ROUND-UP OF WHAT THE INDUSTRY HAS TO OFFER FOR MEN IN SKIN, HAIR AND GROOMING. — BY KANISHKA RAMCHANDANI

Varun Dhawan’s dance enthrals

At an energetic event in Mumbai, youth heartthrob and Pond’s Men ambassador, actor Varun Dhawan, launched the brand’s latest variant – Pollution Out Face wash, through 4D technology. The venue reverberated with songs from Varun’s upcoming film Disney’s ABCD 2. He gave a foot thumping performance to the songs Bezubaan Phir Se and Naach Meri Jaan, with dance routines choreographed by the director of the film, Remo D’Souza Varun said, “I’m very excited about the two big upcoming launches - ABCD2 and Pond’s Men Pollution out. Pollution is all around us and it’s important to stay refreshed and energised in the face of pollution, which is what Pond’s Men Pollution Out is designed for.” It removes micro pollution from deep inside, thoroughly cleaning your skin. It contains coffee bean icy scrub that exfoliates dead skin cells and instantly energises tired skin. It also contains activated carbon, known for its magnet-like effect on deep seated pollution, dirt and dust.

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Basket of offerings

The Nivea Men basket of new products is overﬂowing this month. There is the Active Clean Shower Gel with natural active charcoal that deep cleanses without drying out your skin. It removes strong dirt and odours, leaving you feeling revitalised and refreshed. The Gel is a convenient 3-in-1 formulation that can be used on face, body and hair. The Nivea Men Active Clean Shower Gel is priced at MRP `185 for 250ml and is available across India. Next is the Nivea Men Dark Spot Reduction Face Scrub that comes with an enhanced formula with micro beads, which work mildly on the skin and reduce dark spots in just seven days of use. It is available for `99 for 50gmand `190 for 100gm. And lastly is the Nivea Men All-in-1 Pump face wash. The new convenient re-closable pump pack holds the solution to key skin problems faced by men - dark spots, acne and excess oil. The product is available for `129 for 65ml and `245 for 150ml.

Dark secrets

Vanesa Care has launched an ultra range of perfume body spray - Envy “After Dark” Series. Made to be used for evening dos, the series offer four variants. The Techno is composed of woody and sweet notes at its heart, while the base contains amber, sandal and musk. The Trance has bergamot and mandarin enriched with the richness of amber and sandal. The Rock flaunts top notes of fresh spicy, green, with fillings of vetiver, rose and lily of the valley, with base notes replete with musk, sandalwood, patchouli, cedar and oakmoss. The Hip Hop bursts with with fresh, citrus, green and marine notes while the heart is enriched with jasmine and spices. The base closes with rich sandal and vetiver with the hint of vanilla. These body sprays are available for `250 for 130ml (108g). Actor Irrfan Khan is the face of the Envy brand.

Gentlemen’s codee

Forest Essentials presents, Gentlemen’s Code, a classic, men-only collection, n, based on the ﬁnest natural ingredients and blends based on authentic Ayurveda. a. The collection consists of a range of ﬁve products, which include shaving cream, after shave, facial scrub, facial moisturiser and face wash. The shaving cream, priced at `1250, has sandalwood and orange peel and generates a creamy lather. The after shave for `1175 is infused with citrus, root and herb extracts and pure essential oils to heal and replenish moisture. The ultra rich facial scrub based on the Shrikhanda Avum Narangi blend. It’s creamy base comprises sandalwood oil and shea butter as well as ashwagandha, kasturi manjal and amla.

Repair with Kiehl’s

Kiehl’s presents the answer most men are looking for – a soothing razorrecovery gel. Taking into account skin problems such as dryness, rashes, shaving cuts, pimples and ingrown hairs that men face, Kiehl’s Close-Shaver’s Squadron™ Post-Shave Repair Gel is a potent, yet soothing treatment of 90% aloe vera, squalane and peppermint leaf extract to help ﬁght razor irritation and keep the skin protected. It is priced at `1,800 for 125ml and is available at all Kiehl’s stores across Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune. b eauty l aun chpad | 06.15

BEAUTY/Training

Creative Schooling VIPUL CHUDASAMA, ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT AND ACE HAIRDRESSER, TOOK A SERIES OF TRAINING SESSIONS FOR PROFESSIONALS RECENTLY. WHAT CAUGHT OUR ATTENTION WAS THE SESSION HE HAD ON MEN’S STYLING. — BY KANISHKA RAMCHANDANI

e likes to call himself a hair choreographer. He is a name to reckon with in the world of Indian hairdressing. He has established himself as a hairdresser, a creative expert, an entrepreneur and an educator on the sheer dint of his talent and hard work. He is Vipul Chudasama! We found him doing a spate of training sessions with top salons and brands such as BBlunt, Looks, Page 3, Mirrors, Ikonic and Balmain. The participants at these sessions were a motley group of stylists, creative hairdressers and trainers. Speaking about the training modules, Vipul said, “Diﬀerent modules are oﬀered as per the demand from the salons and academies such as classic cut, advance cut and colour, men’s hairdressing, styling long hair and train the trainer. Apart from these, there are bespoke one-on-one sessions as per individual demands.”

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VIPUL CHUDASAMA, Hairdresser, Trainer, Hair choreographer...

Vipul’s training programmes are targeted at existing professionals who have the desire to polish their skills and be better at their art. It is also aimed at those professionals who are trying to be educators, who are trying to establish themselves within their companies and the industry as hairdressing stars. That’s where Vipul’s expertise comes into play as he gets to impart knowledge to them and takes them to the next level. Vipul is quite happy in his role as an educator. He says, “The best part of being an educator is in sharing knowledge to help an individual to excel in his career and in helping the hairdressing industry achieve newer milestones. It doesn’t end there – it’s a learning process for me, too, as I get to learn from all the people I meet.” To check out Vipul’s work, log onto www.vipulchudasama.com b eauty l aun chpad | 06.15

BEAUTY/Male matters

The

rooming entlemen

WITH BBLUNT’S NEW STYLING RANGE, MEN GET TO MAKE A GO AT TRENDY AND UPBEAT STYLES THIS SEASON. — BY KANISHKA RAMCHANDANI

iding high on the success of the BBlunt chain of salons, the brand has now jumped onto the hair products’ bandwagon. BBlunt has come up with a range of styling products exclusively for men. With hair products that understand your every need and give you the look you desire, Indian men are all set to rock the trend scene.

HERE’S WHAT IS ON OFFER:

Total Control: maximum hold ﬁbre paste has

Guargum derivatives, which helps in giving not just extra shine and hold but the freedom to re-style hair with ease. `115 for 15gm and `450 for100 gm

3D texturizing wax paste has beeswax that adds lustre

and volume and lanolin that helps retain moisture in hair. Can be used it for dramatic deﬁnition, texture and long-lasting hold. `115 for 15gm and `450 for100 gm

iTMATTers zero shine moulding clay has kaolin earth for that intense matt finish as well as beeswax and lanolin. Meant to provide incredible texture, to enable effort free out-of-the-bed look effortlessly. `115 for 15gm and `450 for100 gm Climate control Anti-frizz leave-in cream comes enriched

with quinoa, which repairs damaged hair surface, improves gloss and protects colour. The hydrolyzed keratin in it increases the tensile strength of hair by increasing the amount of cysteine, provitamin B5 (D-panthenol) protects against hair damage, thickens hair and improves lustre and sheen. `175 for 50gm and `450 for150 gm

Back to life dry shampoo has micro-crystalline starch that absorbs excess grease in hair. `250 for 30ml and `550 for125 ml

Blown Away volumizing leave-in spray has hydrolyzed

wheat protein, meadow foam seed extract, pro vitamin B5 (D-panthenol) and volume complex that help in giving hair fullness, body and bounce. `225 for 50ml and `550 for150 ml

Curl-deﬁning leave-in cream has curl complex that maintains and keeps the curls in shape, apart from having hydrolyzed wheat protein, meadow foam seed extract and pro vitamin B5 (D-panthenol). It enhances the curls and makes styling them an easy-breezy task. `175 for 50gm and `550 for150 gm

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BUSINESS

BUSINESS/Spa interior

Deluxe Comfort THE SWANKY NEW JW MARRIOTT HOTEL AT THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OF MUMBAI HOUSES THE SIGNATURE SPA BY JW THAT EPITOMISES LUXURY, PREMIUM TREATMENTS AND ULTIMATE REJUVENATION EXPERIENCE. — BY KANISHKA RAMCHANDANI

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GUTTER CREDITS

he JW Marriott Hotel is strategically located near the international airport at Mumbai. The signature Spa by JW is designed to appease the need for relaxation of travellers. Apart from its plush interiors, the most striking aspect of the Spa by JW is the fact that it is open 24 hours and offers the best of the Marriott hospitality to its globe-trotting guests. Comprised of seven treatment rooms, including a couple treatment room and an Ayurvedic one, the Spa also has other amenities such as private Jacuzzi, dressing and make-up room and two steam and sauna rooms. The Spa is spacious in no mean terms and is done up in soothing hues. Each room is thoughtfully designed to calm the senses and make the guest feel at home. Attention to details is seen in the finishing of textured walls that have a therapeutic effect. Catering to the need of quick treatments, the Spa flaunts the Express Treatment Pods, which make the hotel the only one in Asia to have them. The Spa has expansive waiting lounges and private group seating areas as well as retail space.

TRIED AND TESTED

I was warmly welcomed by the Spa staﬀ. After ﬁlling in the required documents, I was introduced to my therapist for the day, Dawa. She recommended the Sleep Deeply treatment, which was a 60-minute full body massage with deep relaxing oil by Ultimate Aromatherapy. Before the treatment, she ushered me onto the Express Treatment Pod where she administered a 10-minute dry rub as I watched a nature video on the empanelled LCD screen. The Spa has electronic lockers to store belongings. After a 10-minute sauna session, I was taken to a spaciously and luxuriously appointed room. The ambience of the room was soothing and the pre-warmed bed was a welcome surprise. The massage was a combination of Swedish and Ultimate Aromatherapy techniques. The oil became quickly absorbed in the skin, and required no shower. I stepped out of the hotel feeling happy about my rejuvenated body and spirit.

EXPRESS TREATMENT: `1150 for 11 minutes `2350 for 25 minutes `3600 for 40 minutes SLEEP DEEPLY TREATMENT `4320 for 60 minutes SIZE OF THE SPA: approx. 11000 sq ft NO. OF THERAPY ROOMS: 7 treatment rooms which includes a couple treatment room as well as an Ayurveda treatment room TYPE OF DECOR: Wood/ marble/ glass/colour scheme: wood and marble with carvings LIGHTING: morning, midmorning and evening light themes MUSIC: from music software US, called music styling GUTTER CREDITS

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BUSINESS/Fragrance

Building

The Scent Business

The Indian Way GAUGING THE HUGE GAP BETWEEN THE DEMAND FOR QUALITY PERFUMES AND THE LACK OF HOME-GROWN BRANDS IN THE INDIAN MARKET, RAJIV SHETH, CEO & CREATIVE DIRECTOR, JUST SCENTS PRIVATE LTD., LAUNCHED AN INDIGENOUS BRAND – ALL GOOD SCENTS. — BY KANISHKA RAMCHANDANI How did the journey in the world of perfumery start?

My grandfather was in the business of perfumes, which were based on essential oils. I used to smell various materials used for manufacturing perfumes and that’s how I got interested in it. I started searching for professional training in perfumery and came upon I.S.I.P.C.A School of perfumery in France, which was the only non-company based institute for perfumery. I applied to this school and since the course required ﬂuency in French, I studied the language. The French perfume industry is a very close-knit circle and not many outsiders are admitted to it. But when the Director of the School interviewed me, I didn’t give him any reason to reject me. The 3-year full time diploma course under the promotion Guerlain. I stayed back in Grasse to do internships and create perfumes.

How did All Good Scents happen?

I was successfully creating fragrances in France. I even won ‘The International Young Perfumer Creator Award’ in Paris and became a member of the ‘The French Society of Perfumers’. But then there came a point when I felt I should do something of my own. I went to Barcelona and did an MBA there. I took up distribution of European brands but then the economic meltdown happened and I thought it best to return to India. I worked with my uncle in distribution of perfumes in the mass market, which gave me an opportunity to study the Indian market. I realised that the market is very unorganised, it’s focussed on deodorants and body sprays and it’s highly price-sensitive and has lot of fake perfume brands. But most importantly, there is no Indian perfume brand. That’s how All Good Scents started. Indians love fragrances, they love French perfumes but not everyone can afford them. So, there is definitely a demand for quality perfumes in India. I am trying to fulfil this demand by giving consumers perfumes at affordable prices and also introducing them to the concept of perfumery. We are trying to build the first Indian contemporary perfume brand.

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How do you maintain quality in a pricesensitive market?

Our focus is on the fragrance, which is created and blended in France and then imported here. We have, therefore, kept the packaging simple. The mixing and packaging is done in India. The branding and designing has been done in Barcelona. While considering the distribution of the perfumes, I realised that the retail channel is not the right one for us yet, as we have to create a brand identity first. That’s why we took the online route. The digital format is more transparent and safe and has a direct B-to-C connect. The biggest challenge was how to make the consumer aware of the fragrance. That’s how we came up with the idea of a scent box, which allows the customer to pick three sample fragrances at Rs 160 that is home delivered to her with a voucher. We are exploring various ways of sampling like mini-sprays. We have developed perfumed scratch cards, wherein customer scratches the card smells it and uses the code to avail discount. We are planning this on a mass scale. I am quite confident that once people smell the fragrance, they will definitely want to buy it.

What are the price points of your products?

The perfumes start at `750 for 50ml for the Essential range and `1500 for 100ml of the premium range.

What is the online sales format?

Initially we were selling only through our portal www.allgoodscents.com, but now we are present on all the major portals such as Nykaa.com, Myntra.com, Jabong.com and Purple.com.

What is your role in the entire set-up?

I am of course involved with the creation of the fragrances but I am part of all the processes as ours is a start-up.

How do you aim to educate the customers about perfumes?

On our Facebook page we have a Q&A section. We are also using other social media platforms to increase awareness of the brand and perfumes in general. Our PR partners also help in decimating information on how to wear perfumes. We are also planning videos to spread the word. In the near future, we would like to have events and workshops, too.

What are your immediate plans?

We are now focussing on two verticals – gifting and grooming, which will include toiletries like shaving cream, after-shave, etc. We have also recently launched scented candles, which are included under the gifting category.

What kind of response have you received so far?

In the metros, like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and Pune, we are doing quite well. But we are surprised at the response that we get from tier II cities. Women customers in the age group of 1835 years are observed to be going for the brand.

What are your plans for oﬄine presence?

We are looking at interesting and innovative tie-ups and we are deﬁnitely looking at having an oﬄine presence. We would like to be present in zones that have our target customers. But at present our focus is on our online business and we will consider retail operations if a suitable opportunity comes our way. b eauty l aun chpad | 06.15

BUSINESS/Event

Big win for A TEAM OF 27 HAIRDRESSERS AND MAKE-UP ARTISTS HANDPICKED BY AIHBA LED INDIA TO WIN ACCOLADES AT THE OMC ASIA CUP. — BY KANISHKA RAMCHANDANI

he All India Hair & Beauty Association (AIHBA), formed a team of 27 hairdressers and make-up artists from diﬀerent parts of India to enter the prestigious OMC Asia Cup 2015, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia held from16 to 18 May, 2015. India had the maximum participation and delegation at the competition. OMC Asia Cup 2015 was attended by 13 nations including Japan, China, Mongolia, Taiwan, Korea, Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Canada, USA, France and Ireland. More than 200 participants from these countries fought for gold at the championship. “With utmost pleasure I announce that AIHBA India Team at Malaysia created history by winning 3 bronze medals, 9 certiﬁcates of excellence, 27 Prestige diplomas and 3 Juror diplomas,” says a proud Dr Sangita Chauhan, President, AIHBA.

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Day One saw the Juror Seminar and Examination, followed by the Presidents meet for all participating countries. The day culminated with Golden Globe night. 17th and 18th May were competition days wherein participants worked hard from 10 am to 5 pm, proving their talent and skills. The evening of 18th May was marked by the award ceremony.

INDIA’S PERFORMANCE

For the first time, India won three bronze medals. Here’s a list of India’s accolades. The 72-year old Lata Kanchandani from Mumbai participated in fantasy hairstyle competition, wherein she won the bronze medal and bronze diploma certificate. India had attempted participation in this category for first time. Elisha Chauhan (25, Delhi) and Jai Parekh (23, Kota) represented India in Ladies Technical Creative round (15mins duration) and Hair by Night (30mins duration) as a team. Participation in this combination category as a team was another first for India. According to OMC experts, this category was the toughest one in the entire competition. The young Indian team won 2 bronze medals and 2 bronze team diploma certificates in these categories. In the Ladies Fashion Open and Evening Styles, AIHBA secured

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the fourth position, while the team members – Shwetasha Paliwal, Anil Sen and Yogee Indulkar – received certificates of excellence. In the Gents Technical category, India performed two tests – Creative and Classic. Pushkar Sen, Milan Bhatia and Kamlesh Sen of the team received certificate of excellence. “This is the first time that AIHBA has explored the Gents Technical category and in our first attempt and with intensive training of three months, AIHBA secured the fifth position at Asia Level,” says Sangeeta.

JURY’S MATCH

OMC Asia Cup 2015 also opened its doors for Indians to be Jury at the international championships. AIHBA nominated three candidates from India as judges, Dr Sangita Chauhan (President, AIHBA), Ashok Paliwal (General Secretary, AIHBA) and Vijay Bhardwaj (Treasurer, AIHBA), in three separate categories. The nominated members cleared the theory and practical examinations set by OMC, as the organisation is of the opinion that world champions can be created only when the jury is capable, skilled and honest. AIHBA’s delegates were selected as international judges. This milestone is signiﬁcant for India as the three judges will now guide skilled Indians and will be judges at the next World Championship in Seoul, Korea, in 2016. Dr Sangita Chauhan was declared as Jury in Ladies Hairstyling. She judged six competitions – Ladies Technical Creative, Hair by Night, Day Style, Evening Style, Progressive Cut and Fantasy Hairstyle. AIHBA nominated Ashok Paliwal as judge for Gents Hairdressing. He judged four tests – Gents Classic, Gents Creative, Gents Progressive Cut and Gents Progressive Style. Vijay Bhardwaj was declared as judge for Aesthetics. He judged the OMC Bridal Make-up category.

TALENT PAR EXCELLENCE

All the 27 competitors received the “Prestige Diploma” by OMC for their outstanding performance, apart from receiving participation certiﬁcates. “If individually and objectively seen, our participants have done exceptionally

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well. Given the lack of ﬁnancial support from external agencies such as the government, all the participants’ performances were splendid. Every participant was self sponsored and a few even came from rural districts of India. AIHBA’s Team India worked like a single unit; they not only practiced by themselves but helped each other. It is the result of this team work that the other 12 participating countries admired India and our progress,” says Sangeeta.

LIST OF DELEGATES î Dr Sangeeta Chauhan, President, AIHBA î Chief experts: Ashok Paliwal General Secretary, AIHBA and Vijay Bhardwaj î Technical delegates: Uday Takke, Seema Jerajani, Shyam Bhatia and Harish Bhatia. î Technical delegate assistants: Shirin Merchant, Ebrahim Merchant, Tanveer Mohammed, Hitesh Parekh, Paramjeet Soi and Neeta Parekh. î AIHBA Official Delegates: Jayesh Sachresa, Pratibha Jain and Safiya Macheswala. î Seema Jerajani and Asha Hariharan mentored and coached AIHBA Team India for Asia Cup 2015. î AIHBA took 30 official observers for Asia Cup 2015. To hunt for more talent, AIHBA will next conduct AIHBA India Awards 2015 in Ahmedabad on 22nd September, 2015, at the Gujarat University Exhibition Centre. “Our next goal is to explore more categories and expand our medal bag with OMC Hairworld 2016 at Seoul, Korea,” asserts Sangeeta.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS Elisha Chauhan Shwetasha Paliwal Pushkar Sen Yogee Indulkar Harshada Takke Mita Vyas Lata Khanchandani Harshala Aher Sunita Bansode Jai Parekh Ali Sherazi Siva Kumar Subhash Sen Anil Sen Kamlesh Sen Fiza Khan Milan Bhatia Mrunal Dongre Neha Kansara Jigna Vala Jigna Desai Jyoti Mathias Babitha Suvarna Nikisha Bhatia Som Bhalla Shalini Arora Saras Patil

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A Gentleman’s Retreat WHEN CATERING TO THEIR MALE CLIENTELE, 18|8 FINE MEN’S SALONS FOLLOW ONE SIMPLE RULE—MAKE THE EXPERIENCE ALL ABOUT HIM. —MOLLY CHURCH

rue, women need pampering, but why not let men in on the action? Such was the thinking behind 18|8 Fine Men’s Salons, a high-end chain designed for the wellgroomed gent. When founders Scott Griffiths and Ron Love crossed paths in 1999 they set out to conduct extensive research on male-focused concepts, sparking a “proverbial light-bulb moment,” says Griffiths, where they saw a need for upscale salons (not to be confused with barbershops) devoted to men, and men only. With the birth of their first salon in 2002 they’ve since expanded markedly with 50 stores open nationwide and another 300 in the pipeline. When deciding on the moniker, the duo selected 18|8 for its double meaning. “18|8 is the original formula for stainless steel—18 percent chromium plus 8 percent nickel added to iron makes steel perform and look better,” explains Griffiths. “The stylists’ tools are stainless steel— the descriptive component. The metaphor: Just as those two elements transformed ordinary iron to look and perform better, we help men look and feel better so they can perform better.” The ambiance is reminiscent of an upscale men’s club, an elegant, discreet environment made for an Esquire-type of gent. Think: semiprivate stations that are one-stop shops for every grooming need, masculine-looking leather chairs, and a light and airy decor with neutral

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colors, wood and stone tiles. “We designed the salons so women would want to send their guys to 18|8 and also be a little jealous at how beautifully they’re designed,” shares Griﬃths. With men’s interest in grooming piqued now more than ever before, it’s imperative for any salon devoted to guys to make the experience male-centric. “Men are beginning to segment their lifestyle needs along similar lines that have existed for decades for women,” says Love. “Neapolitan ice cream—three ﬂavors—is no longer enough. The experience must be for men. The products and knowledge of the stylists and barbers must be about men.” Education and fun are key components to 18|8’s success. The tight-knit group of barbers and stylists start with a minimum of three years’ experience, receive substantial styling, brand and marketing education (modeled after successful brands like Starbucks and Nordstrom), and have the ability to move up the chain of command to become educators, managers and owners. “We teach them how to be successful in all aspects of their profession,” enthuses Love. “We have a career plan for each team member to help them reach their individual goals. This is what truly makes the workplace fun, when our team members are enthusiastic and motivated about coming to work every day.”

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