In this issue

Get the look Eugene Souleiman, Wella Professionals Global Creative Director of Care and Styling created looks for fashion designers Jeremy Scott, Thom Browne and Ellery for Autumn/ Winter 2017 show at the NYFW. We present a detailed breakdown of the looks.

Success story Celebrity hairstylist and Co-owner of Manemaniac Salon in Mumbai, Amit Yashwant has his hands full from being a personal hairstylist to Tiger Shroff, styling for fashion shows, and micro-managing his newly-launched salon.

Pauline Heap-Williams Multifaceted Talent

Owner of Phoenix Hair & Make Up in Abergele, Wales, Pauline HeapWilliams’ career took her into working in television and competing nationally and internationally as a member of the British Hairstyling Team. She shares her journey with Salon India.

3 mins

Aura Botanica

With 97% Natural Origin Ingredients Experience luxury, naturally

3 mins

Amit Yashwant In Pursuit Of Excellence

Celebrity hairstylist and Co-owner of Manemaniac Salon in Mumbai, Amit Yashwant has been in the industry for over two decades. From being a personal hairstylist to Tiger Shroff, styling for fashion shows to micromanaging his newly-launched salon, he has his hands full. Yashwant feels learning is the only way to success in this industry

3 mins

#1 Key to Your Success Customer Service At the Heart of the Experience

Loosely de ned as all interactions between a customer and a product provider at the time of sale, and thereafter, in today’s time and age, Customer Service has taken on gargantuan proportions. In the salon and spa business per se, Customer Service plays a critical role, as it adds immense value to your business and builds lasting relationships.

10 mins

Inocorp And Alfaparf Milano Present Fantastic Hairdresser Awards Asia 2017

Slated to be held from 11th to 15th September at the Goregaon Convention Centre in Mumbai, the Fantastic Hairdresser Awards Asia 2017 (FHAA) is a platform for hairstylists from across India, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Sri Lanka to showcase their skills

2 mins

Manpreet Sohal Elevating Education

Manpreet Sohal, Hair Educator with the A N John Academy in Kolkata and Director at Shadows n Blush, has made a mark in the make-up and hair industry. Intensely passionate about her craft, she aims to elevate the level of education currently being provided in the industry.

3 mins

Spa At Palazzo Versace Dubai Luxury At Its Best

Reminiscent of a 16th century Italian Palace, Palazzo Versace Dubai is a Neoclassical masterpiece with subtle traces of Arabian architecture. Featuring a striking entrance, high ceilings, landscaped gardens, and a range of well-crafted Italian furnishings, the hotel is truly symbolic of the Versace lifestyle

2 mins

Dr Manisha Rakesh Hadke Personalising Experiences

We also offer the ‘Open to Sky’ treatment, amidst the clean air, serene environment and natural settings. Every treatment starts with consultation wherein there is a detailed chat with the assigned therapist. It is important that there is comfort level right from the beginning of a treatment, as the process is private and personal.The Ayurveda treatment room is the USP of spa. We offer treatments like Abhyanga, an Ayurvedic oil full body massage and Udhavarthana, the anti-cellulite powder massage. We also have a special ‘Couple Treatment Suite’ where you can enjoy a couple’s massage followed by a relaxing time at the Jacuzzi.How do you educate clients on the importance of wellness? We offer personalised treatments to all our clients and guests based on their needs, requirements, health issues and specific focus areas. During this one on one consultation, we define wellness to them, suggest the best spa treatments, explain different wellness-related concepts and also have a conversation about the importance of wellness in today’s world.What are the main challenges that you face? We do not compromise on this and is kept at a premium level due to the composition of each treatment, the various types, duration, proper settings, oils used, and the skill of the therapists.

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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.