In this issue

As the year draws to an end, the beauty and wellness industry of India is on the threshold of change. While it has already come a long way, at the turn of the year, there is a perceptible desire amongst the stakeholders to not only offer innovative services and products, but to also take the quality of their business up by several notches. Top of the line brands like Shahnaz Husain, Revlon Professional, Luxliss, KT Professional, Sleek Wax, RK’s Aroma, Streax Professional and Rene Furterer share their business propositions and goals for 2020. They also throw light on the innovations and new products added in their product portfolio.

In the Hair section, we present Laurent Legal, who along with his partner Eric Sammartano is working wonders on lady clients. He has been working since the age of 14 and nothing brings him more joy that the smiles of his customers! A die-hard fan of the hair business, he shares hs journey with us. On the homefront, we bring to youKanta Motwani, Curator of Kromakay Salon in Mumbai. With a career spanning three decades and a chain of salons she recollects days ofher first job with Nalini & Yasmin. She shares pearls of wisdom and hopes for the industry. Varun Attri, a 24 year-old salon owner has a career graph that reads like a dream. This salon manager turned creative director turned young entrepreneur believes in blending hard work with smart work as his recipe to success.

In the Beauty section, we showcase Richa Agarwal, the powerhouse of perfection! A make-up artist by education and also the owner of Chandigarh-based Cleopatra Spa and Salon chains, she grabs every opportunity to learn and stay updated. She is a celebrated name inthe industry and an honorary member of several associations from the beauty and wellness industry, she shares her thoughts. It is the season to shine and what is an occasion without some glittery eyeliner?

Kanta Motwani Insights Into the Industry

With a career spanning three decades and a chain of salons across Mumbai, Kanta Motwani is a familiar name in the business. From her first job with Nalini & Yasmin to the current challenges, Kanta shares with Salon India her journey, challenges, and hopes for the industry

4 mins

Varun Attri Raring to Go

24-year-old Varun Attri’s career graph reads like a dream for anyone who is looking to make it big in the hair industry. This Salon Manager turned Creative Director turned Young Entrepreneur believes in blending hard work with smart work as the recipe to success. Varun spoke to Salon India about his journey and future plans

3 mins

Richa Agarwal Powerhouse of Perfection

Richa Agarwal grabs every opportunity to learn and stay updated. A make-up artist by education and also the owner of Chandigarh-based Cleopatra Spa and Salon chain, she shares her journey with Salon India

3 mins

Cosmetic Treatment Recommended By An Expert

Cryo Laser and Cryo Sclerotherapy (CLaCS) is a Brazilian treatment for Spider Veins and small varicose veins. Salon India speaks with Dr Ashish Dhadas, a Varicose Veins expert and shares light on the procedure

3 mins

Neeraj Gupta ‘Well-being is the Focus'

Founder of Panambi Vacations Pvt Ltd, Neeraj Gupta shares his views on the spa and wellness industry and his plan for the new spa at Panambi Resorts & Spa

2 mins

Arogya Spa, Pune Traditional Take On Design

Arogya Spa is a well-blended combination of contemporary and local nuances. Ensconced in Hyatt Regency Pune, it is an idyllic sanctuary for guests to revitalise and achieve complete wellness

2 mins

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Salon International Magazine Description:

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

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

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

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