In this issue

The year 2020 kickstarted with opportunites galore in the hair and beauty industry. Social media is continuing to call the shots and directly impacting the dynamics of the industry. When it comes to innovation, the sky is the limit, thanks to global collaborations, access to international ramp and beauty shows, to name a few.

While potential and competition go hand in hand, it is mandatory for professionals to stay updated on the latest trends and techniques in hair and make-up that are being introduced in the industry. To learn first hand, we spoke to several veterans in the industry like Nitin Manchanda from Wella Professionals, Rizwan Ahmed from Streax Pro, Audrey D’souza from TIGI, Petra Strand of Pixi, Aashmeen Munjaal of Star Salon & Academy, Anupama Katyal from Lakmé, among others. In the Hair section, we present Alexander Kirilyuk, Creative Director, SK Style Barcelona salon. He is highly quali􀃺 ed in this space and has conceived several hair services with a young and innovative spirit. Vipul Jain, CEO, Advancells, focuses on providing cutting-edgeStem Cell Therapies for patients with life-threatening ailments and lifestyle-related maladies. In this issue, he shares how stem cells can help restore hair loss. Also, we bring to you products that are doing the rounds like Serie Expert Nutrifier by L’Oréal Professionnel – it offers advanced home care solutions to end bad hair days; Biolage SmoothProof, from MATRIX, transforms unmanageable and frizzy hair into silky smooth hair with shine; also MATRIX launches Wonder Color Ammonia Free with 25 rich and caring shades; Fusio-Scrub byKérastase, offers deep cleansing of the scalp and hair using sensorial essential oils.

Alexander Kirilyuk The Art of Innovation

SK Style Barcelona came up in 2009 with a philosophy to create a qualified space to create beauty services that were young and innovative. Alexander Kirilyuk, Creative Director at SK Style Barcelona shares his professional journey with us

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Nourished Hair with Serie Expert Nutrifier by L'Oréal Professionnel

Hair is the crowning glory, a matter of pride for most of the people. It is as much a result of genes and tradition as it is of painstaking love and care to nurture hair. However, despite the dedication and care, there is an occasional bad hair day. Presenting Serie Expert Nutrifier by L’Oréal Professionnel, a brand new range for expert hair and advanced home care solutions to end all the bad hair days

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Start from Scrub W ith the New Fusio-Scrub by Kérastase

Experience deep cleansing with sensorial essential oils to awaken your scalp and hair

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Meghna Sharma Taking the Legacy Forward

Meghna Sharma, inspired by her mother Kusum Goel, owner of Meghna Salon in Delhi, reveals her reasons for foraying into make-up artistry, plans and more

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Cosmetic Treatment Recommended by an Expert

Dermapen4, available exclusively at Medlinks in Gurugram, is the world’s first digital and bluetooth micro-needling platform. Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi, MD and Consultant Dermatologist, and Specialist Hair Transplant Surgeon at Medlinks, shares vital information

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Sohum Spa, Goa Portugese Influence on Design

Located at Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort, Sohum Spa has integrated healing and wellness modalities from various streams to offer experiences

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Ajoy Biswas Critical to Connect with People

Ajoy Biswas, Spa Manager, Tamaya Spa, Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort in Greater Noida, shares his views on the wellness industry, and more

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Nishtha Dudeja Against All Odds

Nishtha Dudeja was born with hearing impairment, but it did not stop her. An allrounder, she has bagged coveted titles of Miss Deaf India 2018 and Miss Deaf Asia 2018. She has also represented India in Deaflympics 2013, World Deaf Tennis Championship 2015 and Deaflympics 2017. What’s more, the Government of India has conferred her with the National Award for Disability Empowerment in 2018

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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.