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It’s difficult for me to find a word similar to ‘exciting.’ The reason I need one is because January was an exciting month for the beauty industry, but February was positively ‘happening.’ And around these two words are build our stories for this issue.

We, as an industry, were eagerly waiting for the Union Budget.

With no direct or dramatic implications on our sector, the post-Budget aftermath has been a peaceful one. We spoke with a few key leaders to understand their take on the Finance Minister’s plans for this fiscal, and we will be presenting these as part of our proposed series of exclusive curated features for our website www.beauteespace.net.

Since our headquarters are based in New Delhi, we are quite sensitive to the state of affairs in the capital vis-a-vis the salon space. We were, therefore, surprised to witness the shutting down of basement areas in retail businesses by Delhi authorities.

Affected salon owners took to the streets to show their dissent and protest against this arbitrary procedure. Beauty Launchpad took to social media to show our support for the protest.

Apart from our on-ground activities, we have to deliver to salon owners, hairdressers, beauticians and all those working within the beauty spectrum the best possible news. So, here we are with our hair colour special issue. With so much happening in hair colour, in India and globally, now is the right time to assess new trends and techniques that will rule the charts in the months to come.

To complement the hair colour trends, we bring you a fashion and beauty forecast for Spring/Summer trends, too. In this issue, we also have several international features to keep you on the radar of what’s trending globally. From new product launches to expert tête-à-têtes, there is something to learn and something to engage with on every page.

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CONTENTS Beauty Preview 48 Skincare 50

Make-up 52 Expert Talk 54 Skincare 55

Loving Skin is In Huda Beauty’s Exclusive India Launch on Nykaa.com Make-up Designory Comes to India Healthy is Beautiful On the Red Carpet

Fashion Week 56

Summer Trends

Salon Review 62

A Day Out @ VLCC

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On The Cover

Interview 51

Beauty Up-to-the Minute: The Latest in Skincare & Makeup

Hair & Make-Up: Sherri Jessee Photography: Mickey Baker Model: Sidney Durham

Regulars News Updates 20

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

Business Press Conference 62 Education 64 Offers 66 Event Preview 68

Cosmoprof Gears up for its India Edition Skilling India How Salons Amp up Biz on V-day Professional Beauty Returns to Bengaluru

Brand Story 70

Nature Inspired Beauty

Masterclass 71

Hindi Supplement

Hair Hair at This Moment: Get All the Latest Updates of Hair Industry!

Salon Review 28

Pump up the Volume

Trendsetters 29

Universal Appeal

Cover Feature 30

Dreamy Looks By Sherri Jessee

Trends 36

Colour Me French!

Trends 38

Forecast: Colour Trends 2018

Solutions 42

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Preview 24

Flaunt Long & Luscious Hair with Matrix Opti.Long Nourish Protect

Education 44

Styling Excellence

Education 45

Colour Education

Hair / Sensation

Emily, Elixir and the

Kérastase Experience “I absolutely love the Elixir Ultime Oil. I put it on my ends before styling and sometimes I add it all over the lengths of my hair after blow-drying” — Emily Ratajkowski

Emily Ratajkowski is the new face of Kérastase. Read on to know all about their collaboration and Emily’s favourite product – the Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oil. 18 Beauty Launchpad India | 02.18

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or the first time ever, Kérastase has roped in a celebrity to be the face off the brand. And it’s none other than the beautiful and sensuous Emily Ratajkowski. A modern icon, Emily is a known face amongst millenials who are wellversed in art, fashion, music and cinema.

After starring in Gone Girl, Emily will be seen in Cruise, In Darkness and Welcome Home.

Symbolising the modern woman, Emily is everything a fashion and beauty icon is required to be - free spirited, cool and confident. From adorning the covers of fashion magazines to inspiring her 16 million followers on Instagram, Emily has a lot to keep her busy.

Luxury care The 26-year old model/actor grew up in a artsy and literary environment. She loves playing chess, good food and music.

But what makes her the perfect face for Kérastase is her obsession with hair.

“What helps me feel good about myself?

My hair,” reveals Emily. It is, therefore, important to maintain your feel good factor.

Naturally Emily’s go-to solution is Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oil! To develop an oil that is suitable for all hair types, Kérastase has created Oléo-

Complexe technology. With it, the brand was able to blend together four oils. Thus was born the Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oil range.

This range includes precious Argan, Maize, Camellia and Pracaxi oils which consists of elements such as Omega-3, 6, 9 and saturated fatty acids. Each oil in the range has powerful anti-oxidants that nourish the hair and bring shine, suppleness and control to it.

The range includes: • Elixir Ultime Original Oil: An iconic hair oil for all hair types, it is re-imagined in a new luxurious glass bottle. It provides nourishment, protection and enhanced shine to your tresses.

• Elixir Ultime Bi-Phase Spray Oil: A volume beautifying oil mist for all hair types, this product works wonders for fine hair.

Hair volume increases even as the strands remain lightweight and soft.

• Elixir Ultime Radiance Beautifying Oil: Designed for colour-treated hair, this oil comes with the benefit of Imperial tea extract. It’s an anti-oxidant that provides nourishment to coloured hair, making it look radiant.

7 ways to use Elixir Ultime Oil 1. Pre-shampoo massage: Apply a few pumps of Elixir Ultime Oil before you shampoo your hair and pamper yourself to a relaxing massage 2. Styling Tool: Apply a few pumps before braiding, for shine and ease of separation 3. Heat Protection: Use as a priming lotion before using any heat appliances like iron, tongs, dryers 4. Masque Enhancer: Add few drops of Elixir Ultime Oil into any masque to enhance its effect 5. Frizz Controller: Apply a few pumps of Elixir Ultime Oil and be frizz-free 6. Pre-Swim: Elixir Ultime Oils can be used before you go for a swim for perfect protection from chlorinated water 7. Sublime Shine: Apply a small drop on the brush or on dry length for sublime shine To find your nearest Kérastase affiliated salon, visit Kerastase.in or call toll−free on 1800-224247 Follow Kérastase on Facebook.com/ kerastaseIndia and on Instagram @ kerastase_official

Elixir Ultime Oil provides 71% more shine, thermo protection up to 230° and 24-hour anti-humidity action. It provides better breakage resistance and reduction of split ends to form smoother hair.

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GLOBAL NEWS

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l’Oréal leads sustainaBility Brigade

L’Oréal was recognised by several major independent international organisations for its leadership in sustainability in 2017. Recently published by Newsweek Green Ranking in partnership with Corporate Knights, L’Oréal achieves a combined Newsweek Green Score of 89.90 percent, ranking as the top performing global company and best performing personal products company amongst 500 companies in the world.

L’Oréal was also one of only two companies in the world to score an A for all three of CDP’s programs (climate, water and forests) in recognition of the Group’s impressive actions to cut carbon emissions, enhance water stewardship, tackle deforestation in its supply chain and lead the new sustainable economy. These scores highlight L’Oréal’s early commitment to sustainability and progress made since the launch of its Sharing Beauty With All program in 2013. L’Oréal’s Sharing Beauty With All program builds on four pillars – innovating sustainably, producing sustainably, living sustainably and sharing growth with all the Group’s stakeholders.

In another development, L’Oreal has been recognised by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies. L’Oreal has been recognised for the ninth time and is one of only three in the Health and Beauty industry, underscoring their commitment to leading with integrity and prioritising ethical business practices.

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Quick updates on what’s happening in the world of beauty Kiehl’s amps up vitamin C game Kiehl’s has announced the next generation of its vitamin C-infused formula, and the company’s largest formula renovation in 166 years. This advanced Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate has a heightened concentration of 12.5% Vitamin C (10.5% Pure Vitamin C [L-Ascorbic Acid] and 2% Vitamin Cg [Ascorbyl Glucoside]), and is now made with Hyaluronic Acid. It is formulated to be more effective than ever before. The new powerful, formula was clinically demonstrated to perform in an 8-week clinical study, and provides a fast-absorbing, non-oily texture.

The product, which warms as it is applied on the skin, now features a pleasant citrus scent as well, from the addition of essential oils. The powerful, fast acting, anti-aging serum has undergone a reformulation that amplifies the efficacy of the original.

tresemmé’s 70th anniversary At the New York Fashion Week, TRESemmé is kicking-off its 70thanniversary celebrations by returning to the runways as official haircare sponsor for its 20th consecutive season. This season, TRESemmé is once again partnering with a team of powerhouse stylists, including TRESemmé Global Hairstylist, Justine Marjan, along with leading industry experts Odile Gilbert and Holli Smith. The trio will give women insider access backstage, showcasing the work and creativity that goes into each style on the runway. Justine will also be on-hand to host an intimate celebration for the brand’s 70th anniversary, where TRESemmé guests will have the opportunity to toast the founder, Edna Emme and her legacy over the past seven decades. TRESemmé will also collaborate with nine designers throughout the week to create fashion-forward looks.

Benefit’s gravity-defying masCara Benefit Cosmetics, the UK’s No.1 premium makeup brand, hosted a VIP party to celebrate the global reveal of the brand’s biggest ever individual product launch.

Celebrities included Amber Dowding, Hofit Golan, The Collyer Twins, and Danielle Peazer. Guests were welcomed by a squad of pink astronauts and transported into the ultimate space-themed, out of this world party to exclusively prepare for lift-off as the top-secret global embargo lifted. Finally the drapes lifted and a glistening spacecraft descended onto the stage against a glowing galactic backdrop, BADgal BANG! LANDED on Planet Earth. Attendees had a blast-off evening to remember, enjoying a selection of space cocktails, captured gravitydefying selfies via the trampoline crater and achieved out of this world lashes at the space pods.

INDIAN NEWS

Maybelline’s new collection Maybelline New York hosted an event to launch the Gigi Hadid x Maybelline limited edition signature collection in Mumbai.

The event was graced by actress Diana Penty, Elton J Fernandez, official make-up artist for Maybelline New York and Pooja Sahgal, General Manager, Maybelline New York – India. It was attended by the city’s fashion elite. Diana said, “It’s an honour to launch a signature collection created by one of the most iconic models we have today. Gigi Hadid is an inspiration and an icon for the current generation and I’m definitely a fan!”

Payal singHal co-creates PerfuMe All Good Scents by Rajiv Sheth collaborated with fashion designer Payal Singhal to launch a new perfume titled Tender Intense: Couture Edition. Inspired by Singhal’s charismatic design aesthetics, this fragrance celebrates contrasting beauty of texture and print. Singhal has designed the bespoke print for Tender Intense. It opens with notes of freesia, raspberry and orange-blossom. At its heart rests the major floral accord of Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose and Patchouli. It culminates with musk, vetiver and honey.

colorbar’s unicorn range Colorbar hosted a sun-downer in Mumbai to celebrate the launch of its Unicorn collection with media and influencers.

The event was called the Colorbar BFF. There were makeup stations where the Colorbar experts gave makeovers and tips on the perfect pout, dramatic eyes and sharp cheeks.

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Heliocare launcH Skinnovation Pvt Ltd brings Heliocare products from Cantabria Labs, Spain, to India. Heliocare is a topical and oral photo protection line, which used and recommended by dermatologists for over 20 years. It is clinically proven and tested by American and international dermatologists, endorsed in over 45 scientific journals, having presence in over 80 countries across the globe. Heliocare products come with latest technologies of Fernblock. It represents an important technological innovation, going beyond traditional protection focused on sunburn only to include four new levels of protection – immunological, anti oxidant, skin architecture and cellular DNA.

award for lotus Herbals Lotus Herbals has bagged the silver medal at the second edition of Magzimise Awards, organised

by The Association of Indian Magazines (AIM) in partnership with exchange4media in New Delhi. A high powered jury of industry stalwarts judged all the award winning entries through a stringent process. Lotus Herbals won the silver medal under the Beauty & Cosmetics category for their White Glow campaign. The campaign features actress Huma Qureshi and highlights the enriching factors of the cream. Nitin Passi, Director, Lotus Herbals said, “This award is a testimony to the diligent creative process we followed to develop an impactful campaign, which does justice to the innovative nature of our WhiteGlow Gel Crème formula.”

Jcb brings stylPro to india Jean Claude Biguine launched StylPro™, the revolutionary make-up brush cleaner and dryer in India. The launch event took place at the Jean Claude Biguine salon at Pali Hill, Bandra, Mumbai. Actress Mandana Karimi attended the event. The StylPro makeup brush cleaner and dryer is the latest invention from BBC Apprentice Winner Tom Pellereau. The new device has proven to clean and dry makeup brushes in seconds which uses the centrifugal spin technology so that the brushes are literally clean and dry and ready to use immediately. It comes with a Makeup Brush Cleanser, which is infused with wheatgerm, grapeseed and organ oil. It is available for purchase across all Jean Claude Biguine salons in Mumbai and Bangalore. It is also available on Tressmart.com and Amazon.

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More details about this product can be obtained on +91- 8882800800 and www.esskaybeauty.in

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AHS session at Ludhiana Advanced Hair Studio (AHS) held an iterative session at their Ludhiana Studio to emphasise the impact of healthy eating on one’s hair and scalp. Dr Anvita Chatwal, a renowned nutrionist, led the seminar along with in-house Advanced Hair Studio experts. “Hair, nails and skin are the foremost indicators of unhealthy dietary habits as they tend to lose their sheen and vibrancy due to lack of nutriments derived from a wholesome diet. One needs to consciously incorporate a nutritious diet with right foods.” she said. Sanket Shah, CEO & MD, Middle East & India Sub Continent of Advanced Hair Studio, spoke about their Advanced Fitness Program, which benefits people with hair thinning and hair fall problem.

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Curl care by Schwarzkopf Schwarzkopf Professional India has launched OSiS+ Curl Honey – a curl cream to define natural, coarse and frizzy curls.

It leaves the hair with a smooth and touchable finish. It has a taming and anti-frizz effect on curls and also offers blow-dry heat protection. To use, apply a small amount to damp hair, to define and hold the natural curls.

Diffuse or let air dry. It is priced at `750 for 150 ml. Available at all leading salons in the country.

MATRIX launched Color Melting at a chic event in Mumbai. Media and influencers came together for a synesthetic experience at Le 15 Patisserie, where it’s owner Pooja Dhingra curated special desserts for the occasion. MATRIX unveiled The Berry Edition that comprised Caramel Raspberry Melt, Blackberry Melt and Choco Cherry Melt. These hues have been specially adapted suit Indian skin tones. MATRIX Education Guru, Melroy Dickson introduced the technique to the audience, placing significance on how this new color palette will work perfectly for the Indian market. Models portraying the three looks walked around the venue. The audience enjoyed the desserts and the free-hand painting activity.

Tecni.Art turns 25 Tecni.Art by L’Oréal Professionnel was launched 25 years ago to provide hairdressers with a range of styling products that allows them to innovate.

Tecni.Art is today the essential range for hairstylists. It is the preferred brand for backstage styling at Fashion Weeks and has been used on many celebrities, from Alexa Chung to Twinkle Khanna.

There are more than 20 Tecni.Art styling products available in India.

Tecni.Art continues to be the ideal professional toolbox for hairdressers. It is available only in salons.

Smooth Ease with Brillare Brillare Science’s collection of earthinspired sulphate-free shampoo and conditioner works wonders for dull and stiff hair. This range has a mild shampoo and nourishing conditioner to make your hair naturally healthy and manageable at home.

The shampoo helps in cleaning hair and scalp gently and the conditioner gives deep nourishment to damaged, lifeless hair. The duo are a perfect combo to make your hair naturally healthy and strong.

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Dyson Supersonic™ mega launch in India

An experiential by KEvIN.MuRpHy The professional hair care brand, KEVIN.MuRPHy hosted a Pre-Valentines Day Celebration at Vanity Lounge in CR Park, Delhi. The evening was all about experiencing KEVIN.MuRPHy’s versatile range of products.

Since I was keen to have voluminous hair, the brand’s technical head Pooja Singh recommended a customised treatment based on my hair needs and texture. The process began with a detox shampoo to get rid of greasy locks and finished with deep conditioning for a moisture kick! The look was topped off with the high-volume blowout.

Results: Achieving a voluminous blowout on fine hair is quite a challenge, however, the team managed to create the bouncy look that I was looking forward to.

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Dyson, the global technology pioneer, unveiled its revolutionary Supersonic Hair Dryer at an event hosted on February 15 at Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi. The brand also announced the opening of its flagship ‘Dyson Demo Store’ at DLF Promenade Mall.

Founded by British inventor and entrepreneur, Sir James Dyson OM, Dyson has brought a versatile range of products to India, including its cord-free vacuum cleaners (Dyson V7 &V8 range) and its range of intelligent air purifiers (Dyson Pure Cool™ Link).

Dyson had roped in celebrity hairdresser Namrata Soni to demonstrate the Supersonic hair dryer. The event also had a styling session by LOOKS Salon.

Dyson has partnered with LOOKS and JCB Salons for Supersonic hair dryers.

As per the official release, Dyson will invest more than `1200 crore in India over the next five years, having received its license for Single Brand Retail Trade in 2017 through the 100% FDI route.

The brand intends to open a total of 20 stores in the country. Its products will be available at the flagship store and on Dyson.in and Amazon India.

Jake Dyson, Chief Engineer and member of the Dyson Board, said, “We are pleased to bring our latest technology to India. Dyson engineers have spent time undertaking research in homes across India to understand how our technology can help solve problems.”

In a global first for Dyson, it is launching concierge in-home services in India, which will offer customers the complete experience of Dyson’s revolutionary products in the convenience and comfort of their homes.

The service will begin in Delhi and Gurgaon and expand to the complete Delhi-NCR region, Mumbai and Bengaluru this year.

On collaborating with the professional salons, he said, “Professional salons are extremely important to us since the stylists in hair salons have the most experience in using hair dryers. So, we have the lightest, the fastest and the quietest hair dryer, which will enhance the styling experience dramatically and also the people who will be having their hair styled with the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer will appreciate the difference in their hair and the improvements with the styling.”

Hair / Salon Review

Pump up the Volume

Here’s a peek into Isha Gakhar’s mane makeover by rising hairstylist Kartik Gopinath.

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’ve known Kartik since his initial days as a hairstylist; having first met him at an interview done couple of years ago. He was then an up-andcoming stylist with colossal capabilities to step up the benchmark. He owes his success to his mother — Gita Gopinath, who is an established entrepreneur in the hairdressing and beauty business. The director of Faridabad-based Sundri salon chain, Gita brings 30 years of industry experience to the table. Been motivated by his mother, Kartik followed her footsteps in every way. He entered into the hairdressing field with a dream to take the brand a notch higher. The mother-son duo have been aggressively working towards expanding their current repertoire; their recent move includes setting up a saloncum-cafe in Faridabad, while adding up to their existing two outlets in the city.

When Launchpad was invited to check out one of his salon, Kartik suggested a hair makeover for me. As I have fine hair, he recommend having layered locks to add volume. He wanted to get rid of the ends to make them look heavier, and at the same time, also maintain an a-line shape. As the back was relatively shorter than the front, the layers were added subsequently. In terms of techniques, long reversed inverted layers were added to enhance my face shape.

As for the colour, balayage and colour melting techniques were incorporated effortlessly, while using L’Oréal Professionnel Majirel Cool Cover (5.8 Light Mocha Brown) on the roots. This was followed by the application of 9.11 shade, which is a blonde and ash tone, on the ends to give it a seamless effect. Hence, the technique used was reverse balayage.

The process was combined with Olaplex treatment to restore the texture of my hair and keep the quality intact.

While styling the cut, L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.ART Constructor was sprayed on before the blow-dry. The look was sealed by L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.ART French Froissé to enhance the texture.

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Gita Gopinath

Final Thoughts...

Why was the look suggested?

Well, keeping Isha’s dusky complexion in mind, we chose the colours accordingly...making sure it doesn’t look too loud or over the top... since we wanted to be able to maintain a soft yet a classic and seamless look... the fringe was given to kill the monotony of the long outgrown fringe!

— Kartik Gopinath

I walked out the salon happy, but later I realised that this hair cut is a high-maintenance one, as it demands compatible products to accomplish that coveted volume. Moreover, the crown was cut a tad too short in order to elicit more volume.

The hair cut and colour is bang on, provided I’m able to blow-dry the layers to salon standards at home.

Hair / Trendsetters

Universal Appeal Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters chats about her Miss Universe victory and more with Launchpad’s Alyson Osterman-Kerr.

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t was a night celebrating strong women with big personalities, and in the end, Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters was crowned Miss Universe 2017. Launchpad sat front row at Las Vegas’ Planet Hollywood Resort for the international event along with the Farouk Systems team, who continue to co-sponsor the pageant of which founder and CEO Farouk Shami also serves as a judge. We had the opportunity to chat with Nel-Peters, who shared what she’s looking forward to in her new role, best beauty practices and what drives her.

How does it feel to be the reigning Miss Universe?

It feels very empowering. It’s exciting that I get to have the same platform as the women who held this title before me—the’re my role models.

BOTTOM LEFT: MOHAMMED GHANAYEM; TOP RIGHT: MISS UNIVERSE ORGANIZATION; PHOTOS: ALL-FREE-DOWNLOAD.COM

Best part of the new role?

I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to travel extensively and experience new cultures.

Favorite hair product?

I love the CHI Tea Tree Oil Revitalizing Masque. When I’m not working. I will walk around with it in my hair all day long in my apartment.

Day-to-day beauty routine?

I wash my face and moisturize each morning and evening, making sure it is well-cleansed, in addition to keeping hydrated throughout the day — I try to drink 12 cups of water! I also like to use a body scrub once a week.

Best advice you’ve received?

Be authentic, as that is what makes people relate to you

Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

and makes you more approachable.

Personal mantra?

It’s a quote by Albert Einstein: “The one who follows the crowd will usually get no further than the crowd. The one who walks alone is likely to find themselves in places no one has ever been before.”

What inspires you, and how do you wish to inspire others?

I get very inspired when I see others achieve their dreams. Watching other women live out their dreams encourages me to work hard and attain my own goals.

Nel-Peters with Farouk Systems founder and CEO Farouk Shami

Power outfit?

A fitted, sleek suit; one with an open chest to make it a bit more stylish and sexy. And a good blowout for may hair!

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COVER FEATURE

Soft tendrils gently framing the face gives glam to this simple braided up-style.

Stylist Secret Split the hair into two sections, braid and cross over the top of the head and pin.

Dreamy Looks

by Sherri Jessee

Simple changes in hair and makeup can easily take you from a sassy day look to smoldering evening style.

Award winning hair and makeup artist, Sherri Jessee, shares secrets on how to she created these great looks.

Hair & Makeup: Sherri Jessee Photo: Mickey Baker Model: Sidney Durham

Soft waves and a smokey eye never go out of style.

Stylist Secret Smudge Water Proof Gel Liner on the lid before patting on your shadow. To create a softer look, use shadow colors like green or purple.

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COVER FEATURE

A carefully crafted cat eye and a nude lip creates a strong yet feminine appeal.

Stylist Secret Use a small but firm brush and draw a triangle from the edge of the eye and fill it in using

Sleek hair is fabulous when paired with cool accessories and a flawless finish.

Stylist Secret

Temptu Airbrush Pod foundation kit has everything you need to create a face you thought only seen on celebs.

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Create Sexy Bouncy Curls in half the time with no clip lines by using a curling wand.

Stylist Secret Lightly mist each section with a heat protector and wrap hair around a Sultra Bombshell 1�

Curling Wand

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Colour me French!

Add shades of chocolate to the hair colour trends of 2018 as L’Oréal Professionnel unveils Parisian Chocolat with fashion icon Alexa Chung.

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hocolate is the best way to woo a woman, after diamonds of course! And who knows this better than L’Oréal Professionnel. The brand lays bare the secret to chic Parisian hair with its specially curated brown palette. Inspired by cocoa browns and created by L’OréalProfessionnel India, Parisian Chocolat brings to women a tailormade colour experience with a French touch.

The hearT of Paris Even as L’Oréal Professionnel traverses the world with its hair expertise, it keeps going back to its roots for inspiration. Coming from the fashion capital of the world, L’Oréal is entrenched in the culture and artistry of Paris. It holds the pulse of everything that’s trendy. And that’s how it has sustained its position at the forefront of hair fashion.

Channeling the vibes of this vivacious city, L’Oréal Professionnel has put together the Parisian Chocolat palette with five INOA High Resist shades. Fashion icon Alexa Chung is the face of the color trend of 2018. Her look rings high on the trend-o-meter as she is seen wearing an elegant and luminous brown with INOA High Resist Shade 5.12.

Parisian ChoColaT The Parisian Chocolat trend comprises cool brunettes and rich brunettes. For icy cool

brunettes, you can choose from ashy bronze or espresso for cooler results. Shades of INOA that are perfect for this include 5.12 and 5.25. The rich luscious brunettes will give you warmer results and add depth to your tresses with rich, mahogany browns. Pick from INOA’s 5.52, 5.5 and 5.56 shades. Put together the ultimate Parisian Chocolat palette with five INOA High Resist shades up to 42 shampoos* with 10X shine**.

Ammonia-free and odourless, INOA addresses the concerns of tenacity and long-lasting colour.

With the INOA High Resist formula, you can enjoy trendy hair colour all season, while leaving your hair hydrated and nourished.

indulge and ProTeCT As you don new trends every season, make sure your hair is suitably protected. Protect your hair while colouring it with L’OréalProfessionnel Smartbond. It’s a revolutionary bond reconstructing system that secures your hair health without interfering with the colouring process.

INOA by L’OréalProfessionnel is yet another reason to be assured of superior protection.

“Keep your Parisian look going strong with INOA Color Care range. It is infused with AntiFade system* to lock in colour and boost radiance wash after wash and Advanced Hydra Repair Technology* to instantly restore the lipid balance, deeply hydrate and revitalize the hair. This sulphate free# paraben free range includes Color Care Shampoo (`900 for 200 ml) and masque(`1100 for 196 g).”

Usher in Spring/Summer 2018 with a bounce in your step, beach wear in your wardrobe, organic food on your table and the Parisian Complete INOA Chocolat hues for your Color & Care hair. For a true French hair powered by makeover, call the nearest Smartbond L’OréalProfessionnel salon for appointment. *Based on instrumental tests ** Shine test vs. non-coloured hair #without surface surfactants 02.18

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Forecast: Colour Trends 2018

Hair colour is your ticket to instant stardom. It can glam you up and give you a new avatar. We at Beauty Launchpad have our thumb on the throbbing pulse of hair colour trends. Year 2018 has opened up with a gamut of colour collections and techniques. We present to you an exclusive forecast and references.

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“The Colour Melting trend will rule the charts this year. I simply love the way colours blend effortlesslly in this technique. While rainbow colours are a rage globally, in India we will see lot of experimentation with warm tones. Colour melting works with two or more warm colours as well as with warm and cool tones. The way the colours catch light create a stunning effect!”

— Asha Hariharan, Founder and Director, Beyond The Fringe Salons and Asha Hariharan Academy

Matrix Professional

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lobal trends in hair colour indicate a year full of rich luscious shades. Rainbow hair is still trending, but it’s largely the forte of blondes. For brunettes, however, the sky’s the limit. Top most on the trending meter are chocolate browns. Red, a favourite amongst the young tribe, sees hints of spicy cayenne and rusty copper. Reds and browns together make an impressive pair. Case in point is the ‘root beer’ hair colour, which has rich brown with red or auburn highlights. Blondes have another trend working for them – the Blorange. Blonde meets orange to give the millenials a sportier twist to strawberry hair. Even for the ‘play it safe’ Indian girl (or bride-to-be), there are plenty of options to choose from.

While your choice of colours might be limited, the techniques that work for you are not. The hairdressing world is currently gushing about the colour melting technique. As block colours and traditional highlights make an exit, the trend space is occupied by colour melting.

Colourists across the globe are swearing by this technique, even as celebrities are endorsing it. Simply put, colour melting involves a soft gradation effect wherein the highlights are blended into the base colour seamlessly. The stark contrasts of ombre has given way to the melted effect, which can be created for any colour palette. What’s more colour melting also takes in the colour placement technique of Balayage into play, making it a complete package for fashionistas.

We have worked with the global trend of colour melting technique and made it compatible with dark hair. It’s about how you can make the technique work with the colour palette and have seamless layers of colour mixing into each other.

Colour melt is about the transition of colour from dark to medium and finally to lighter tones.

It can be used with any colour, but it’s good to use colours from the same family so that you can see the gradient of colour. Reds and burgundys will never go out of our country.”

— Melroy Dickson, General Manager – Education, Matrix India 02.18

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Colour ColleCtions We tapped into the collections from major colour brands to identify the key trends. Our findings left us amazed at the rich and luscious hues that colourists are dabbling in this season.

There is a plethora of options for all kinds of hair types, and yes, a choice range of shades for Indian hair.

Here are the looks that you can offer your clients to make them colour trend savvy:

Parisian ChoColat by l’oreal Professionnel The Color Me French look with Parisian Chocolat is endorsed by none other than fashion icon Alexa Chung. For this palette L’Oreal Professionnel looks at deep cocoa hues for inspiration. The Parisian Chocolat collection can be created with five of INOA’s High Resist shades. You can give your customers the option of sporting icy cool or rich luscious brunette looks. The icy hues range from ashy bronze to espresso while the latter ones have warmer tones comprising mahogany browns. Combine the hair colouring with Smartbond, L’Oreal Professionnel’s Bond Reconstructing System.

le beige by Wella Professionals Wella adds cool tones to this season’s trends with its Le Beige collection. “The collection brings an all new contouring service for hair which is a handcrafted hair colour technique that will change the way colorists work to enhance a client’s facial features to create unique personalized results. By enhancing the most beautiful features with the strategic placement of hair colour to complement face shape & incorporated with the Wella True Colour Equation to enhance skin tone and eye colour,” said P K Hariharan, General Manager – India Consumer and Professional Beauty, COTY India.

To enhance the colour service, Wella has Wella Professionals added WELLAPLEX with Opti pH System, a strengthening treatment that helps to reconstruct inner hair bonds for stronger hair. With WELLAPLEX, you can offer your clients the entire Le Beige collection. They can choose their pick without worrying about damage.

Colour Melting by Matrix Harnessing the global trend for Indian skin tones and dark hair, Matrix has come up with a customised SoColor palette. Color Melting, The Berry Edition is inspired by decadent berries and rich chocolate, and includes three looks – Caramel Raspberry Melt, Blackberry Melt and Choco Cherry Melt. The melting effect ensures that there is no line of demarcation, making it look completely natural. Whether its loud and vibrant or subtle and soft, color melting is all about combining two or more colors with that flawless melted effect.

Melroy Dickson, General Manager – Education, Matrix India, said, “To understand this technique, the colourists first need to come to use for education. Once they know it they will be able to use it easily as it is very salon-friendly. They can work with the existing Matrix palette. However, don’t do it if you haven’t taken training in it with us. We have 40 Beauty Launchpad India | 02.18

workshops and certified courses, which will give them hands-on experience of the technique.”

Global spotliGht Of the many colour trends that are doing the rounds globally, especially amongst celebrities, we are totally hearting a few. Here’s what has made it to our hit list.

ombre oomph After being faithful to ombre for so long, it’s difficult to give up. Well, then don’t! Try the ombre look on a ‘lob’ (long bob) with the colour melting technique.

CoCktail mix Match our ever-favourite chocolate brown with red or auburn highlights. Works on any kind of length and looks beautiful on Indian skin tone.

bold and blonde Bring in wisps of blonde – ash to play it safe, and platinum if you are feeling bold – and watch the transformation. Seamlessly blend warm and cool tones and have fun with colour.

“I predict shine! Anything that gives you shine, anything that leaves your hair looking better than it did before is in vogue. The colour melting technique is trending big. Damaged dry hair is passe. People are always ready to predict the death of a technique. However, I feel no technique ever really dies out. From highlighting, hairdressers discovered baby lights, followed by Balayage.

Techniques will be packaged a bit differently in every season, but they will not die out.”

— Priscilla Corner, Essensity Ambassador, Schwarzkopf Professional India

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ConClusion There’s a hair colour out there for every hair type, skin tone, eye colour and lifestyle choice. Help your client discover the right hair colour.

Whether she wants to be trendy, stand out in the crowd or be totally outof-the-box, you can help her do it with a hair colour makeover. Let’s make 2018 the year of hair colour and care.

“2018 is a time for just about most colours. A gamut of colours and techniques (apart from old fashioned highlights) are in vogue... from pastel blues, pinks and purples to bright greens, all the way to the other side of the spectrum to deep reds and browns, and soft golds and bright yellows.

Personally, I still like to do thin and distant classic weaves but with a newer feel. To add techniques like Balayage or effects like ombré with thinner, spaced out highlights at the roots is presently one of my favourites. Also, to tease the hair and colour is again something I’m doing nowadays.”

— Natasha Naegamvala, Director, Nalini of Nalini and Yasmin Salon.

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Flaunt long & luscious hair with

Matrix Opti.LOng nOurish prOtect MATRIX, the world’s leading American professional brand offers a professional specialist haircare range – OPTI.LONG NOURISH PROTECT

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hink of beautiful hair and the image of long, luscious tresses immediately pops into your head!

Haven’t we all, at some point or another, longed for hair like Rapunzel - long and lustrous?

Indian women love to wear their long hair open but dread the maintenance and care that it demands to do so. After having flaunted your long locks in all their glory

throughout the day, wouldn’t you hate coming home with rough, dry hair and tangled ends? With long hair, every section of the hair - the scalp, the mid-lengths and the ends - needs attention and nurturing.

Providing a specific and professional solution that caters to every section of long hair, MATRIX, the world’s leading American professional brand offers a professional specialist haircare range

OPTI.LONG NOURISH PROTECT, a professional specialist care range for long hair offering up to 98% more nourishment* for your hair Now, kiss your hair troubles good-bye as this new range by MATRIX is here to solve all long hair concerns!

Fortified with Ceramide, Opti.Long works with 3 specific targeted actions to address 3 unique needs of long hair.

Cleanse the scalp Removes excess grease from the oily zone of the scalp and rebalance the remaining zones to give a healthy, rebalanced scalp. sTRenGHTen & nOURIsH the Mid-lengths Provides nourishment and strengthens the mid-lengths. It also protects from external aggressors to give smooth, strong, tangle-free hair that shines with health.

Opti.Long Nourish Protect Nourishing Booster Dose: Fortified with Ceramide, it is an intense professional treatment that helps to nourish and strengthen hair.

Opti.Long Nourish Protect Professional Nourishing Masque: A deep conditioning product that helps to nourish, strengthen and protect hair across its length, making it manageable from root to tip.

Opti.Long Nourish Protect Professional Nourishing Conditioner: A nourishing conditioner that helps to detangle, nourish and strength the hair fiber to give smooth, silky hair that is manageable and tangle-free.

Opti.Long Nourish Protect Professional Nourishing Leave-in: A nourishing leave-in cream that also provides strength to the hair fibre and protection from split-end damage. It helps to resurface hair strands for a smoother finish and nourished feel across the length of hair.

So stop snipping at your tresses and say hello to beautiful, manageable long hair with the all new Growth Booster** service from Opti.long Nourish Protect, available across all MATRIX salons in India!

Re-nOURIsH & PROTeCT the ends Helps to re-nourish rough ends and protects from future split-end damage to give healthy, nourished & soft ends.

To enjoy the unique benefits of this range, ask for the Growth Booster** service, an innovative service to strengthen long hair and reduce breakage to give you healthy, nourished hair. And after the service, don’t forget to take home the home care range from Opti.

Long Nourish Protect to give your long hair continued care.

THe OPTI.lOnG nOURIsH PROTeCT RanGe COnsIsTs Of: Opti.Long Nourish Protect Professional Nourishing Shampoo: It gently cleanses to remove excessive oil buildup from the scalp and helps nourish dry hair for a healthy, moisturised feel.

*Instrumental Test: Shampoo + Conditioner + Leave-in Vs. Non-conditioning shampoo **Due to protection and nourishment action leading to lesser breakage.

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Styling Excellence

KEVIN.MURPHY’s Style Master Wade Blackford was recently in India to host KEVIN.MURPHY SESSION.SALON programme. — By Isha Gakhar

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ith over twenty years of industry experience, Wade action-packed session. I briefed two different hairstyles from the Blackford has mentored numerous stylists, and runway shows that we had done with KEVIN.MURPHY, which has directed a host of Australian fashion weeks. As the attendees had to recreate in 20 minutes. The first one was a KEVIN.MURPHY Design Director for Styling, and the primary very simple where we put the hair up using hair bands and then educator for Asia/Pacific and Middle East, Wade is committed to we used a signature KEVIN.MURPHY technique, which is using a delivering groundbreaking education while promoting the brand. He needle and thread to stitch the hair together instead of using pins. also works alongside Kevin and the creative team to style the new KEVIN.MURPHY has a special styling kit that comes with two special seasons’ looks in their global campaigns. plastic needles and black & blonde threads. I actually used that to During his six years as a STYLE.MASTER for KEVIN.MURPHY, stitch the hairstyle. Second one was a classic runway ponytail, which Wade has had the honour of directing numerous runway events, such is one of the hardest things to do in hairdressing,” he shared. as, Melbourne Fashion Week, Australian Fashion Week, etc. The On asked about his preference — runway styling vs editorials vs master was recently in India to conduct the global KEVIN.MURPHY photoshoots, he said, “I like doing everything, but I love styling hair. I SESSION.SALON programme. The one-day session brought together probably would like to choose hair shows because I feel when you are like-minded salons and stylists & took them on an educational journey doing styling on stage, you are teaching on stage as well.” of backstage techniques and hairstyling.

While discussing the cutting-edge session, Wade “This is my second training of the Session.Salon. My biggest revealed, “KEVIN.MURPHY SESSION.SALON global takeaway was a lot of knowledge about Kevin.Murphy programme has four sessions that are spread across four months. We are on ‘Session 2’ that focuses on products as well as the hair industry. Wade told us about how the parallels between what happens in the editorial working backstage is different from working on the salon floor.” and in the fashion world, especially on a photoshoot or — Gita Gopinath, Owner, Sundri Salons an editorial and how they closely connect with what’s happening in the salon as well. Today was all about “The class was really helpful in understanding how every backstage — what is the difference between working Kevin.Murphy product works. The experts were backstage at a fashion week and working at a salon.” well-informed and engaged with us on various latest The workshop also educated the attendees on hairstyle trends.”

KEVIN.MURPHY products. Wade showed two super — Natasha Singh, Owner, Tangerine The Boutique Salon quick and easy-to-do runway hairstyles. “It was an 44 Beauty Launchpad India | 02.18

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Colour Education Priscilla Corner, Creative Head of June Tomkyns Eco Salon and brand ambassador of Essensity by Schwarzkopf Professional was in Mumbai for a training session at ASK. Beauty Launchpad gets an exclusive interview with her.

— By Kanishka Ramchandani

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riscilla Corner is one of the leading hairdressers from East India and heads a flourishing place called June Tomkyns Eco Salon in Kolkata. From getting hair education from reputed institutes and hairstylists such as like Vidal Sassoon, Toni and Guy, and Akin Konizi, Priscilla has carved a niche for herself in the Indian hairdressing fraternity. She is looked upon as a seasoned hairdresser, mentor and trainer. She has worked on silverscreen stars such as Kareena Kapoor, Rituparna Sengupta and Raima Sen. Priscilla is also a published poet and a beauty columnist.

She was recently in Mumbai in the capacity of the brand ambassador of Essensity Colours by Schwarzkopf Professional. Here’s the excerpt from her interview: What is your profile like as the Essensity ambassador?

I felt an affinity towards the brand because it is eco-conscious. I like to call it ‘eco-friendly high-fashion for the hair’. Our aim is to create luxurious hair that looks rich and opulent. To me, shine is synonymous with opulence. Hair that is well-cared for and well-kept deserves our kind of high-fashion. In its natural state, our hair has polymers and keratin that basically make up hair luxury. Given the nature-loving ethos of the brand, we are working with Essensity to create luxurious hair with opulent shine and richness with the use of colour.

As a brand, Schwarzkopf puts in a lot of effort in haircare, for instance the lipid technology, and everything works in tandem to support colour.

The lipid technology is oil-driven, which again brings in opulent shine and glossy finish to the hair. Even the Fibreplex technology is a good example of the brand’s ethos as it repairs the hair during the colouration. This is what drives the company and this is what drives me. I am constantly endeavouring to see my client out of my salon door with as little hair damage as

possible. The brand’s colour palette and care products reflect this philosophy. And my job as the brand ambassador is to drive home this point.

Tell us about the trainings conducted at Schwarzkopf.

The Schwarzkopf Academy is an impressive one and its head, Najeeb-Ur-Rehman has a wealth of knowledge. He readily shares his knowledge with hairdressers across India, thereby having a trickle down effect. Anyone affiliated with ASK Academy, therefore, has easy access to in-depth and uniform knowledge.

Tips for colourists Work like a chemist! Read the ingredients on the products you use. Get your proportions right for colour. Don’t work with arbitrary measurements.

Tips for salons for stocking inventory Keep products that support your colour lines. If you are using colours for high lift, use Fibreplex technology. It’s a brilliant innovation! Stock up on your care products to support your colour.

Hair education in India There is definitely a skill gap in our country. The industry is growing at the rate of 20% year-onyear but skilled hands are less. But I see a major change happening in hair education.

Beauty market in East India As far as cuts are concerned the customers are very experimentative. It’s a care-driven market.

But that is rapidly changing. For colour, the graph is shifting dramatically. People were scared of colour, especially about hair damage. Now that the fear is getting eradicated through education, we can see a tremendous change in the demand for colour. When we work with Essensity, which is care-giving colour, customers understand that they can have trends and superior care at the same time.

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Rapid fiRe Favourite hair colour: Brunette, especially auburn Favourite colouring technique: Free hand Favourite product: Essensity A trend that should end: Garish block colours If not a hairdresser, you would be: There’s no Plan B. This is it!

Hairdressing mistakes one should avoid: During a blow-dry never substitute speed with substance. Hairdressers feel if they can blow-dry really fast, they are more competent. Blow-drying is a technique that requires patience. The cuticles need to be delicately handled.

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Chambor Chambor’s Extreme Wear Foundation has a hydrating formula that gives long-lasting matte effect. It comes in four shades that are compatible with Indian skin tone.

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L’Oréal Paris tied up with Balmain Paris to come up with a limitededition collection of 12 tailor-made designer lipsticks, comprising edgy, matte shades. L’Oréal Paris X Balmain Color Riche Lipsticks embody three themes – Safari, Couture and Rock. Priced at `1,050 each. Available at all leading stores.

Ultime Pro Makeup Fixer by FACES Canada keeps your make-up in place and helps stop meltdowns. It hydrates the skin and protects it from radicals and pollutants. It has caffeine, moringa oil, rosemary and chamomilla flower extracts and chlorogenic and hyaluronic acids. Priced at `649.

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Astaberry Biosciences Astaberry Biosciences has introduced Astaberry Papaya Sun Daily Nourishing Sunscreen Crème with SPF 45 for total sun protection. It has papaya extracts, is water resistant and long lasting. Priced at `100. Available at all leading stores.

Big Launch

Casmara Ocean Miracle Treatment 6 Phases Casmara Ocean Miracle is a state-of-the-art mask created with marine biotechnology, which consists of Hyadisine, Concentrated Sea Water and Wakame Kelp extract providing firming and effect on the face. The use of electroporation and ionization techniques give the skin glow and softness. It augments professional personalized firming and treatment in single dose phases combined with the benefits of the algae peel off mask. It makes the skin look more rejuvenated by making it 85% more hydrated. More details about this product can be obtained on +91- 8882800800 and www.esskaybeauty.in

GLAMGLOW

GLAMGLOW has released three new cleansers with the goodness of charcoal – GALACTICLEANSE™ (`3,500), SUPERCLEANSE™ (`2,550) and BUBBLESHEET™ (`850). They are designed to remove make-up and cleanse the skin deeply.

GALACTICLEANSE™ is a jelly-to-milk midnight cleanser that sparkles. It has Meteorite Mineral Powders, Moonflower Oil, Bamboo Charcoal, and Silver Tip White Tea TEAOXI® botanical. SUPERCLEANSE™ is a clearing cream-to-foam cleanser. It has TEAOXI® Eucalyptus Leaf Technology, Mediterranean clay and Bamboo, Ubame Wood and Coconut Charcoals. BUBBLESHEET™ is an oxygenating deep cleanse mask. It has 3D Microbubbles on Charcoal-infused fiber cloth. Available at Sephora stores.

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Loving Skin is In

Discover personalised skincare that loves your skin to keep it glowing through the seasons.

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hey say that before you can love someone else you must first learn to love yourself. We all have annoying habits and body hangups, but one of the hardest things to love can sometimes be your skin. While Valentine’s Day is around the corner, it brings out the desire to look your best. It’s a great time to pamper yourself and commit to treating skin with healthy and nurturing ingredients. This Valentine’s Day, let Cheryl’s Cosmeceuticals, experts in professional skin treatment and diagnosis, be your secret admirer and get a gift which you will love. Whether you’re single or a couple, Cheryl’s facial cleansers will have you looking your best for V Day. Experts at Cheryl’s salons will guide you by diagnosing your skin concerns and provide a cleansing range that will give you the best results suitable for your skin type. This romantic season all you need is a thorough skin treatment and cleanse to bring out that radiance and enhance your overall look. Get your hands on the Cheryl’s skincare duos that are designed to enhance your skin.

SenSitive Skin protection with SenSiwaSh and SenSiMoiSt Have skin that is sensitive and find it difficult to get skincare that keeps it in check, while giving you’re the glow?

We have the perfect solution in the Sensitive skincare range from Cheryl’s Cosmeceuticals.

Walk-in to your nearest skincare to discover the SensiGlow facial for skin and the homecare that keeps your sensitivity in check.

The two experts that work together are SensiWash and SensiMoist.

Empowered by ingredients like Chamomile Oil, Aloe Vera and Allantoin that are known for being soothing and anti-irritant.

These two are a powerful duo to get cozy with. A light, rich cream that moisturises and repairs dry, sensitive skin, Cheryl’s SensiMoist strengthens the skin’s barrier.

oily Skin check with cheryl’S clariwaSh and clariMoiSt Now ladies, we don’t want our skin to look oily on our dates, do we? A radiant, glowing face is our heart’s desire, especially while celebrating a special occasion with our special someone. Oily skin is one of the most common skin issues faced; Cheryl’s ClariWash is a skin lightening face wash and cleanser helps reduce excess sebum and leaving your skin oil-free.

A moisturiser to keep the oil at bay, Cheryl’s ClariMoist provides a matte finish to oily skin by minimising the appearance of shine on the skin. Together these are empowered by actives like lemon extract, cinnamon extract, which work to remove excess oil and sebum while making your skin glow and oil free.

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inStant lightening and glow with derMalite FacewaSh and derMalite lotion Your Valentine’s date would be a lot more radiant if your skin felt as good as you did! To amp up that glow, use Cheryl’s DermaLite Face Wash and Lotion, revolutionary products that provide instant fairness and skin lightening.

Cheryl’s DermaLite not only reduces tanning but also exfoliates skin to protect it against the sun. It gives instant fairness, radiance and glow along with hydrating the skin, making it soft and supple.

These two have ingredients like Vitamin B3, Liquorice extract that keep your skin glowing and smooth.

acne Free dayS with derMacleanSe & clenziMa A V Day date is a total disaster when you wake up that morning and spot pimples on yourself! Keep the acne at bay all year round with Cheryl’s DermaCleanse and Clenzima Face Wash. These products are designed to help skin clear of acne.

Eucalyptus oil and cinnamon extract are powerful actives that empower these products to give you skin that stays free of acne and marks.

Cleansers are available for `265/ 50g and moisturisers are available at `450 onwards for 50g.

Cheryl’s Cosmeceuticals products and services are available across all Cheryl’s Salons in India.

Beauty / Inerview

Huda Beauty’s exclusive India launch on Nykaa.com Now that the iconic make-up brand has forayed into the Indian market via Nykaa.com, we bring to you the beauty blogging superstar Huda Kattan. In a tête-à-tête with Beauty Launchpad India, Huda discusses her plans and expectations from the Indian market. — By Isha Gakhar PHOTO: NYKAA.COM

Your brand has finally entered India. How do you feel?

I am so excited that we’ve launched exclusively on Nykaa.com with our lip portfolio, lashes, eyeshadow palettes, highlighter palettes and #FauxFilter Foundation. We’ve been wanting to expand into the market for a very long time so I am really excited that we are finally available to beauty lovers in India!

What are the products that will work for Indian women?

We’ve chosen the products that we know the Indian consumer will love. For instance, the Huda Beauty Desert Dusk Eyeshadow Palette is a definite musthave for getting dramatic and mysterious looks, which are really popular with Indian women. False lashes are a definite must-have! Huda Beauty lashes in Farah #12 are my ride or die lashes for getting a super dramatic look. Our Liquid Matte Heartbreaker is really popular and it’s a shade that complements darker skin tones really well.

As a make-up artist, how have you balanced business and creativity?

Luckily for me, much of my business means being creative so I haven’t had to work at balancing it too much. I am very involved with every aspect of the business and am hands on when it comes to defining the company structure, building the team, pricing strategy, content creation, marketing strategy and more. I have a really good grasp on who our audience is so I like to be part of everything, especially when it comes to product development and social media, which allow me to really tap into my creative side.

How does make-up work online? Isn’t it more of a look and feel category?

I spend hours on social media every day and I noticed that many indie brands were able to create loads of excitement and hype around a product, and people weren’t willing to wait to buy it in store if there was the potential it might sell-out. They wanted to get their hands on it as quickly as possible. I was exactly one of those consumers who wanted something immediately once I saw it on social media so selling our product online just made sense to

me when we first started the brand. I wanted it to be accessible to everyone, not just those who lived near a store.

Do you plan to launch a professional line as well?

We have a lot of goals for Huda Beauty so I will never say never.

The team and I have been working so hard on lots of amazing products that will be launching later this year so we’re really focused on perfecting the formulas and creating products that will change the beauty world.

How price-wise is your brand for the Indian market?

The prices are in line with every other market we sell in, with prices starting at `1,195 for lashes and our Rose Gold and Desert Dusk palette priced at `4,850. Everything else falls between those price points, with Liquid Mattes priced at `1,650 and #FauxFilter foundation costing `2,990.

What is your biggest expectation from the Indian market?

I’m so excited that women in India will be able to try our products for the first time, and I really hope that everyone falls in love with the brand. I put my heart and soul into each and every product so it’s always really nerve-racking when we launch into a new market and reviews begin coming through.

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Beauty / Make-Up

Models showcasing prosthetics makeup at the launch of Make-up Designory

Make-up Designory comes to India

The renowned Make-up Designory joins hands with School of Photography to boost vocational education in India. Leap India launched MUD in Mumbai at a glamorous event.

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umbai witnessed an evening full of make-up artistry and high fashion as the Make-up Designory LA opened its doors. Making its India debut, the world’s leading make-up institute was welcomed by both the beauty and fashion industries. The star of the launch event was Bollywood heartthrob Ranveer Singh who along with other celebrities of tinseltown, including Kriti Sanon, Kalki Koechlin, Dia Mirza, Upen Patel and many more, attented the gala night.

MUD LA has collaborated with photographer Rohan Shrestha to introduce a curriculum in photography. The event began with the welcome note from LEAP India owner Varun Gupta. This was followed by a fashion showcase with Make-up Designory artists displaying nine prosthetic looks.

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Global trends MUD trains hundreds of students from around the world every year to enable them to work in fashion, film, and television. Its specialties include beauty make-up artistry, character make-up and special make-up effects. It has its flagship in Los Angeles, the hub of Hollywood and New York City,as well as branches across international locations such as Berlin, Philippines, Antwerp, Milan, Gent and Guatamela.

According to research conducted by the National Institute of Skill Development, nearly 300 million youth are currently under-employed or unemployed, and presently only 2% of the country’s total workforce has undergone skills training.

The Leap India Institute functions under three principles — Learn, Train, and Earn — aiming to give its students with

the appropriate certification, skill training and vocation to bridge the gap between formal qualifications and skill-based employability. The streams it is active in include photography, health and wellness, soft skills, makeup, hair care and hospitality.

Gupta said, “We are excited to bring the world’s leading make-up academy to India.

With MUD, one will experience the first-ever curriculum led education to make-up and prosthetics. Make-up Designory will indeed make make-up more pervasive and will no more be a thing for a select few. Above all, makeup will now be inventive and original and within the timelines of global trends.”

In India, the Make-up Designory products will initially be retailed on popular e-commerce platforms Myntra and Nykaa.

They will also be available to students at the institute. With systematic lines, precision

L to R - Priyanka Gupta, Director, MUD India; Rohan Shrestha; Ranveer with Varun Gupta, Owner, LEAP India

Model showcasing prosthetic makeup

L to R - Kalki Koechlin, Kriti Sanon with Ranveer

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tools, how-to guides and insider tips, the brand offers simple, smart, versatile makeup preferred by the professionals.

Collaborate and Create The institute has simultaneously planned a strategic collaboration for its photography programme, which complements its vision to

Jennifer Larsen - Principal Officer of Make-up Designory LA

build talent and proficiency in creative arts with fashion photographer Rohan Shrestha.

Shrestha said, “I have never had an opportunity to learn photography through a curriculum led course, which could explain the fundamentals of this vocation.

With this school of photography, I intend to entwine the classroom theories (which

Model showcasing prosthetic makeup

are actually the founding principles of photography) with a firsthand introduction to photography on a fashion shoot. This will provide the aspirants, the right push and an exposure that will enable them to lift their passion into profession.”

The academy is currently open for enrolments.

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Beauty / Expert Talk

Healthy is beautiful Luke Coutinho, Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine, Holistic Nutritionist and Founder – Purenutrition.me speaks about holistic lifestyle changes for better health and his views about Biotin Plus.

— By Kanishka Ramchandani

Tell us about your work.

When I graduated from IHM, my specialisation was food science and nutrition and I have been deeply involved in holistic nutrition ever since. I work with children and adults affected by diet, lifestyle, and disease and help them make ‘shifts’ in their lifestyles so that they can achieve their health goals. I encourage people to use foods along with lifestyle changes to help alleviate medical conditions.

I work with several doctors and bio-physicians across Mexico and Cuba, sourcing and developing ‘micro-nutrition’ for cancer and disease to target cancer stem cells and re-build immunity.

What kind of problems do Indians face for skin, hair and nails?

The most common problems are all rooted in bad eating habits and an ‘urban’ lifestyle, which means long work hours and not enough exercise. In my experience, Indians often suffer from dry and damaged hair, skin blemishes, pigmentation, acne and brittle nails which can be traced to nutritional deficiencies such as iron, vitamin D and B complex. Biotin or vitamin B7 plays a particularly important role in skin, hair, and nail health. All of these problems can be avoided just by increasing the intake of fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds.

Why do you recommend Biotin Plus?

In addition to its importance for skin, hair, and nail health, Biotin is also needed for healthy cardiovascular, digestive, metabolic, and nerve functions. I always recommend that people adopt a holistic approach to health and eat a variety of fruits and veggies so that they meet their daily nutritional requirements. However, if you suffer from hair loss or other problems related to biotin deficiency, you can take Biotin Plus as this will ensure that you get the biotin you require. Biotin Plus consists of bamboo shoot extract, emblica officinalis, Calcium Pantothenate, and other ingredients that support skin, hair, and nail cell regeneration.

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nutritional deficiencies. When consumed on a regular basis, Biotin Plus can help to reduce hair thinning and improve hair growth.

Can it take care of hair that’s damaged by chemical treatments and skin that’s damaged by sun exposure?

Biotin Plus contains biotin and several other ingredients that play a central role in healthy metabolism and the creation of important enzymes that ensure skin and hair health.

Taking Biotin Plus on a regular basis will help to improve the quality of your hair and skin while enhancing protection against chemical and sun damage.

Top five tips for healthy hair, skin and nails.

• Feed your hair and skin: Focus on eating healthy, nutritious foods and not just on topical applications. Its an inside-out approach.

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• Never follow a crash diet: Crash diets result in nutritional deficiencies and hormonal imbalance that have a negative impact on your overall health.

• Eat foods high in iron and zinc: Iron is required for healthy red blood cells while zinc and vitamin C are necessary for collagen production.

• Do not over-train: Your exercise session should not leave you feeling tired but energetic, not fatigued.

• Get off anti-depressant and high blood pressure medications: These medications can make you lose hair faster, so use nutritional and lifestyle changes to get off these medications but keep your doctor in the loop.

Top five don’ts for good health: 1. Don’t avoid sunlight 2. Don’t over-consume protein 3. Don’t pop probiotic pills 4. Don’t rush through your meals 5. Don’t gulp down water

Beauty / Skincare

On the red carpet Kiehl’s worked with two Hollywood celebrities to give them red-carpet-savvy skin. Here’s the lowdown of the Kiehl’s skincare regime.

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iehl’s and celebrated Hollywood make-up artist, Kelsey Deenihan, worked together to give Hollywood A-Listers an enviable look for their red carpet appearance.

Allison Williams (HBO Show, Girls) and Millie Bobby Brown (Award Winning Show, Stranger Things) attended the 75th Golden Globe Awards, in Los Angeles, California, looking their dapper best.

Allison WilliAms Make-up: Kelsey created a fresh, glowing look with warm tones to complement Allison’s gorgeous dress and stunning statement necklace.

Skincare routine: • Kelsey prepped Allison’s skin with Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate followed by Ultra Facial Cream moisturiser to ensure lasting hydration throughout the long evening.

• She then used the Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado to the sensitive skin under the eyes for added moisture and to prep the eyes for concealer.

• Having the under eyes sufficiently hydrated will help the concealer stay longer and avoid it from looking too cakey or dry.

• To combat unwanted shine and control oil on her T-zone, Kelsey applied Micro-Blur Skin Perfector so there would be no need to touch her up too much throughout the night.

• To finish prepping before make-up, Kelsey used Facial Fuel No-Shine Moisturizing Lip Balm on Allison’s lips as the perfect way to moisturise the lips and help lipstick stay on longer.

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millie BoBBy BroWn Make-up: Kelsey was inspired by Millie’s black Calvin Klein statement dress and created a look that complemented it without distracting from the dress itself. She focused on a look with defined eye and a neutral lip.

Skincare: • Kelsey prepped Millie’s skin by beginning with Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate to smooth the skin and ensure lasting hydration throughout the long evening • She then used Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado to the sensitive skin under the eyes.

Allison Williams • Kelsey applied Micro-Blur Skin Perfector on her T-zone.

• She prepped her lips with Facial Fuel NoShine Moisturizing Lip Balm.

• Kelsey started on her make-up by applying skin caviar concealer from a luxury French skincare brand, and a foundation in warm beige with a damp sponge to the face and décolletage • To not stray too far from Millie’s gorgeous natural rosy lip colour, Kelsey used Butterstick Lip Treatment to hydrate the lips and accentuate her natural beauty.

Beauty / Fashion Week

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Here’s a first-hand account of the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2018 by our fashion expert Meher Castelino.

akmé Fashion Week Summer/ Resort 2018 saw some very interesting and exciting styles for make-up and hair. Two top Lakmé make-up experts, Daniel Bauer and Donald Simrock ensured that the models on the ramp looked their glamorous best with the perfect looks for the different collections created by the designers.

Lakmé Salon experts, Heena Dalvi, National Creative Director – Hair and Sushma Khan, National Creative Director – Make-up, created the looks for the 6Degree Studio shows.

Lakmé Absolute Nude Kohl Pencil, and the Mohawk hairstyle using the most unconventional of hair accessories, a plastic tie-wrap in black and white, were used to complete the look.

LOOKS BY DANIEL BAUER

ANITA DONGRE A dewy finish was given using the Lakmé Absolute Nude Mousse, with soft pink-flushed cheeks. A side-swept textured low bun, natural brows and eyes, as well as tinted lips completed the chic look.

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SHYAMAL AND BHUMIKA Nude makeup was the key focus of this look. Dewy, natural skin complemented with soft browns on the eyes from the Lakmé Absolute Nude Beach Eye shadow Palette, and lips from the Nude lipstick collection completed the look.

Flowing long hair added to the effect.

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ANAMIKA KHANNA The man who brought ‘Nudes Reinvented’ alive through makeup, Daniel Bauer, the Official Make-up Expert, Lakmé, said, “In keeping with the diversity of India and beautiful Indian women, Lakmé has launched a new Nudes collection which celebrates the many shades of beautiful skin from all corners of India.”

ANUSHREE REDDY The look was natural and dewy with the nude, beauty theme using the Lakmé Absolute Skin Natural Hydrating Mousse and the nude lipstick shades in soft pink and browns with long straight hair.

AMRICH Bronzed earthy tones were created using the Lakmé Absolute Nude Mousse, with the focus on highlighted cheek bones.

The hair was neatly pulled-back to give a sleek finish. What stood out in the makeup, was the interesting graphic white track line which ran across the face.

URVASHI KAUR Bronzed earthy tones were used from Lakmé Absolute Nude Mousse, with the focus on highlighted cheek bones. The hair was neatly pulled back to give this look a sleek finish. What stood out in the makeup, was the interesting graphic white track line which ran across the face.

TAHWEAVE The face was kept bronzed and dewy using the Lakmé Absolute Skin Natural Hydrating Mousse, with eyes and lips in shades of soft brown. The star of the look was an interesting pattern, which was created around an eye and cheek with a woollen strand.

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SHANTANU & NIKHIL The models sported a clean face with a black smear across one eye created using Lakmé Absolute Kohl Ultimate. One of the looks that stood out was the half and half face with one half of the face coloured in a highly graphic glitter pattern in grey blue and white tones and the other kept fresh and clean.

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USHA SILAI SHOW While keeping the base softly blended using the Lakmé Absolute Skin Natural Hydrating Mousse the highlights of the look were the highly graphical, horizontal, full contour line and graphic lips in interesting colours.

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ANAAM The face was kept clean and dewy using the Lakmé Absolute Skin Natural Hydrating Mousse, interesting faded lips in nude shades; a dramatic pattern of braids on the face and the statement eyebrows completed the look.

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GAURANG The lips had a tint of pink, which was created using the new lipsticks from the Lakmé Absolute Nudes range. The look was completed with an ornamented ponytail which was tied using a fabric from the collection.

Lakme Salon Free Spirits Colour Cocktail

PADMAJA The face was kept completely muted while bringing out the natural radiance using the Lakmé Absolute Skin Natural Hydrating Mousse. The make-up was completed with a side braid, and natural pink and coral lips.

PAYAL SINGHAL Use of deep, brown tones from the Lakmé Absolute Nude Beach Eye shadow Palette on the eyes, the soft brown shades from the Nudes collection on the lips and the statement eyebrows, completed the look along with dual cross over plaits for the hair.

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LAKMÉ SALON’S FREE SPIRITS – COLOUR COCKTAIL COLLECTION It was a look that moved away from the mundane black and white and created a colour spectrum that was a cut and colour above the rest.

Lakmé Salon introduced the exciting “Free Spirits - Colour Cocktail” collection created exclusively for the modern Indian woman. The collection allowed women to flaunt their choices as an individual with cuts and colours that catered to women from all walks of life. Whether the lady looked

for delicious and subtle caramel highlights or a luscious and daring mahogany, this collection was the answer to it all.

It celebrated the joy of experimenting with modern, exotic and bold looks that were inspired from both global trends and popular cocktails.

Expect a palette of vibrant colours and delightful hues that have been teamed with curated and unconventional haircuts. Comprising of 7 colour themes and a total of 14 looks, this spunky collection is inspired from the Tiger eye palate and includes shades of Caramel, Honey, Auburn Brown, Blondes, Orange and more. Additionally, it also showcases mermaid themed pastel balayages designed to let the new-age woman express herself in a way she loves herself the best – beautiful, free and limitless.

Dimensional colouring with gradation techniques, North East Show colour melting, and jewel tone

By Donald Simrock highlights inspired from galaxy colours are the key innovations being showcased this season.

Explaining the collection further, Heena Dalvi, National Creative Director – Hair, Lakmé Salon stated, “Hair colouring has taken the fashion world by storm but with newer techniques and increasing colours, it is important to ensure that your hair embodies your spirit. Inspired by the free-spirited woman, our carefully crafted “Free Spirits Colour Cocktail” collection will let you explore infinite colour possibilities that reflect your personality. From gradients of caramel and jewel tone highlights to pastel Balayages, this collection is enhanced with styles like boho curls, halo braids, crimped roots and more.”

Adding to the conversation, Khan says, “This season, we are focusing on reinventing nudes.

It is all about radiant, freshfaced makeup with nothing Urvashi Kaur to hide and everything to

show off. Blushed, barely-there nude face complements the vibrant, bold hair along with a colour palette of olives, ochrés, caramels and chocolate browns.”

LOOKS BY DONALD SIMROCK VINEET RAHUL The look was a rather unique way of getting the “flushed cheek.” It was a classic look more naturally sun kissed by adding colour and freckles to the cheeks and nose.

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TARUN TAHILIANI The models sported a super holographic look of a warm face with a lot of reflection on the skin, above the brows and through the skin to create a holographic reflective tone and ended with a line across the face.

The sleek pinned hair enhanced the look further.

THE LABEL RITU KUMAR The inspiration was the urban mermaid with blue eye shadow, while the eye lashes had a dewy look. Defined eyebrows and a pop of colour on the eyes created using the Lakmé Absolute Nude Eye shadow palette, was the highlight of the look.

HEMANG AGRAWAL The look was simple for this show with a super fresh face and a focus on skincare and grooming the face beautifully.

RAJESH PRATAP SINGH The colour wash on the eyes was the focal point in this look. The face was otherwise kept fresh and very nude and that is why the colour on the eyes stood out. A slight coronation tone on the lips was achieved by using the new Lakmé Absolute Argan Oil lip colours.

NORTH EAST SHOW It was a fresh skin and dewy look with different takes on the eyes. The classic beadwork with red, black and white under the eye was interesting meant to be regal but 1700’s regal created with Lakmé Eyeconic white and red lipstick. The eye makeup with a hint of colour in the corners of the eyes was a reference to modern art, while a focus on classic tyre work, added a depth to the eye. Another stand out look was a classic gold and white-eye make-up with an almost cashmere effect.

6DEGREE STUDIO BY Sushma Khan, National Creative Director - Make-up, Lakmé Salon and Heena Dalvi, National Creative Director – Hair, Lakmé Salon

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DE BELLE Sushma Khan: For this look we took the graphic eyeliner to the eyebrows with a high ponytail to complement the entire collection.

Heena Dalvi: Start by prepping the hair with a leave-in conditioner and blow-dry the hair sleek. Make a clean tight high Ponytail base and secure it with well with hair bands. Start twisting the hair clockwise and wrapping it into a twist on top of the head, using hairgrips secure the hair. Finish with hair spray for the clean shiny finish NAUSHAD ALI Sushma Khan: The eyelids are coated with a wash of gold eye shadow, which was defined with volumizing mascara. A pop of colour was added with peachy lips and a touch of gloss in the centre to give the lips a dewy look and to make them appear fuller.

The Peach monotone was further replicated on the cheeks with a peach blush and a highlighter to give it the perfect glow.

Heena Dalvi: The hair is done in playful, Disco Curls. Start by prepping the

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hair with a light leave-in conditioner and blow-dry the hair smooth. Make a finger combed textured high Ponytail at crown using a light hold hair gel in between and secure it with well with hair bands.

Start tonging the hair using a 19-number conical tong on top of the head, twist it and using hairgrips secure the curled hair on one side.

RAVI BHALOTIA Sushma Khan: Bold nudes were the standout along with neutral tones that brings out the features into focus. The overall colour pallet was kept earthy with shades of brown, taupe, soft orange with undertone of red, which complement the Indian skin tone perfectly!

Heena Dalvi: The look was sleek hair with a break of wave in between which has a dual international styling effect.

Start by prepping the hair with a leavein conditioner and blow dry the hair straight. Iron the hair sleek and straight.

Keep misting hair with a light hair spray in between sections to maintain the high gloss effect.

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he colour scheme of beige and soft white gives VLCC Day Spa a soothing ambience.

Located in Vasant Vihar, the spa is an ideal place to re-energise busy city body.

I was welcomed by the spa manager who guided me through the services they offer. She also recommend what I could experience. As I have been a proponent of nail extensions, I opted for a gel mani with a short base. The nail technician took approximately an hour to put the extensions in place. OPI products were used to create the nails, topped off with Colorista Soak Off Bonding Glossing Gel nail paint in oxblood shade.

The nails came in a short, square shape with a polished finish. In my case, the nail paint didn’t chip or fade, however, the refill was the need of the hour within two weeks of the manicure session.

The salon additionally recommended an experience of their recently launched Zodiacbased facials, which claims to contain the ‘bhasm’ of birthstones relevant to your sun sign.

Based on my zodiac sign, I was given Peridot (Leo) facial, that claimed to give a tonic effect on the skin. The five-step facial is spread across an hour and concludes with a relaxing foot massage to boost circulation and reduce stress. Post facial, I could see the visible hydration and freshness on my face. The facial is decently priced and again in my case, the result lasted up to 15 days.

A Day Out @ VLCC

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— By Isha Gakhar

Colour Code

The colour theme of the outlet is beige and soft white with pastel blues . The wooden design work is ethnic and reflects a traditional look. Facade and the outlook is also given in a pleasing form.

Design Element

The interior has been done to create a spalon-like feel.

The chairs and mirrors have engraved borders. The greens and the florals also match the colour theme. Use of handmade designs and stones are incorporated to give it a royal look.

BOOmInG BusIness The salon was quite busy, considering it was a weekday!

A special thank-you to the well-skilled and thoroughly professional salon staff at VLCC.

PHOTO: MAX BOLZONELLA, BROOME STREET SOCIETY, NEW YORK

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Business / Press Conference

(Left – Right): Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM INDIA; Mattia Miglio, International Marketing Manager, BolognaFiere COSMOPROF; Francesca Maturi, Buyers & Visitors Coordinator, BolognaFiere COSMOPROF; Jagriti Choudhary, CEO, SKINYOGA; Samir Srivastav, CEO, Jean-Claude BIGUINE Salon and SPA, INDIA; Rahul Deshpande, Group Director, UBM INDIA

Cosmoprof gears up for its IndIa edition

The king of professional beauty expos is all set to make its much-awaited India debut! UBM India and Bologna Fiere will launch Cosmoprof India Preview in September, followed by the main event next year.

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ahara Star Hotel, Mumbai, will play host to the highly-anticipated collaboration between Bologna Fiere, one of the leading International exhibition organiser, and UBM India, India’s leading B2B exhibitions organiser. The collaboration is the Cosmoprof India Preview, which is a new event for the International beauty community. It will be held on 10th and 11th of September, 2018.

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beauty salon, hair, nail and accessories, and for the supply chain contenders, which would include raw materials and ingredients, contract manufacturing and private labels, applicators, primary and secondary packaging. The participating brands will get to interact with relevant visitors, network and grow their businesses.

The IndIa focus Cosmoprof conducts its signature shows in Bologna, Las Vegas and Hong Kong, garnering the presence of over 360,000

professionals and 9,000 companies from across the world. It’s steady focus on the Indian beauty market is backed by the 60 per cent increase in consumption over the last five years and a constantly increasing overall value of the beauty sector here. The market in India is expected to reach a target 20 billion dollars by 2025.

Cosmoprof India Preview will provide a reference point to the beauty industry. Apart from the main exhibition, the preview will include Cosmotalks, a series of seminars focusing on key issues of the beauty sector

by renowned industry players and experts along with the International Buyer Program, which will facilitate B2B meetings between companies, distributors, buyers, importers and suppliers from India, United Arab Emirates and South East Asia.

Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said, “Currently, the market share for the Indian cosmetics industry stands at $ 4.6 billion out of the global $274 billion.

The rising awareness of beauty products, increasing premium on personal grooming, changes in consumption patterns and lifestyles and improved purchasing power of women promises exciting times for the industry. It’s no wonder that the beauty industry is looking towards a market value that is estimated to treble in size by 2025.

In India, the industry is growing rapidly at a rate of 13-18 percent, much more than that of US or European markets. The Cosmoprof brand will bring immense value to beauty and cosmetics professionals in India to reap the benefits of the advantageous market in a structured manner.”

We are bringing forth the combined strength of uBM and cosmoprof to India. We will be focused on salon, spa, nails, haircare sectors etc. to begin with. Moreover, If I get into the price undercutting game, I will never be able to deliver a show of the same standard as cosmoprof. The rates will however not be exorbitant either but very much acceptable by the Indian market. The preview in september will sample all segments of the cosmetic industry - a platter of starters you may say.

— Rahul Deshpande, Group Director, UBM INDIA

In an exclusive interaction with Beauty Launchpad’s editor Ritoo Jhha, Mattia Miglio, International Marketing Manager, Bolognafiere COSMOPROF talks about the plans down the line...

So Cosmoprof India in September 2018, what are we looking at?

At the prelude in September we expect about 70 exhibitors and 3000 visitors representing each category and then we will have the big one in 2019.

Will it compete with Cosmoprof Asia?

Bologna & Hong Kong are the fastest growing shows and this year we have reached 2800 exhibitors in Cosmoprof Asia. We have top speakers from respective fields at the Bologna show. Beauty market all over the world is growing at a fast pace and we have demands from various exhibitors for shows that can help them reach out to different markets. I don’t see therefore any kind of competition between Hong Kong and Mumbai. The business in Indian market is growing too and therefore we definitely need a show here.

Some of the exhibitors are looking at setting up factories in India and we know of design agencies who are opening offices in Mumbai. So we need to give them a platform. Moreover, each of the Cosmoprofs - Bologna, US, or Asia has its own characteristics and we will like to have an Indian one now that will be catering to typically Indian demands. We essentially want to replicate our regular format so we will have representation in all catagories-ingredients, in contract manufacuring, and in finished products where hair, nail and skincare will be represented.

And how will it be different from the cluster of other competing events in the Indian market?

We will stress upon the fact that Cosmoprof India Show is a B2B show — its not a consumer show. We are inviting speakers who will show how the international trends can be implemented in the Indian market. How the different interest groups in the industry can make money. How the organic and halal trends can be incorporated etc.

Essentially, alongside the exhibition, we will bring the format of Cosmo Talks to India to inspire and connect. We believe that we can take the Indian beauty industry to the next level.

Would you have other editions in different cities?

We start in Mumbai and depending upon the response and how we will then figure out the way forward.

For further information on Cosmoprof India Preview, visit www.cosmoprof.com/about-us/ cosmoprof-international-platform/ and of course, stay tuned to www.beauteespace.net.

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Skilling

INDIA

Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC) has announced the launch of ‘Master Skills India’ – a skill competition for aspiring and established beauty professionals. Beauty Launchpad talks to B&WSSC’s CEO Anu Wadhwa on the inspiration behind the initiative.

— By Ritoo Jhha

B&WSSC is a not-for-profit organisation promoted by CII with financial support from the National Skill Development Corporation under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The aim of the sector skill council is to focus on establishing an effective and efficient eco-system for development and imparting of skills for Beauty and Wellness industry.

The council is chaired by the Vandana Luthra with icons of the industry such as Dr Blossom Kochhar, Madhukar Talwalkar, Gurpreet Seble, Sumit Israni and Rekha Chaudhary amongst others as the council members.

In an exclusive interaction with Beauty Launchpad, Anu Wadhwa, CEO, B&WSSC, talks about their recent initiative Master Skills that aims to motivate and recognise the industry professionals. Here is an excerpt from the interview: How will Master Skills be different from World Skills regionals that you have been doing already?

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skills and work , B&WSSC takes pride in launching ‘Master Skills India’ – a skill competition for the age group 22 years and above, for working professionals, students, freelancers belonging to beauty and wellness domain.

Skill Competitions are a great platform not only to motivate encourage and recognise the professionals who have been working tirelessly in our industry, but also to help leverage and position the industry at a different level besides building capacity, increasing visibility and advocacy, encouraging youth to pursue beauty and wellness as a career option.

While the India Skills Competition recognises young talent leading to the globally conducted World Skills Competition, the Master Skills Competition is a platform, which recognises the talent of working and experienced professionals of our industry. As there is no age limit to the individuals participating in the competition any one is eligible to participate in the competition regardless of whether they have had a formal education in the stream or not. The only criterion to participate is to be an Indian citizen over 22 years of age.

Tell us more about the job fairs. How successful have they been and what are the plans going forward?

In keeping with our mandate of providing job opportunities to the certified candidates of B&WSSC, we have taken the responsibility of organising job fairs pan India. We have already conducted four job fairs till date in Delhi, Guwahati, Mumbai and Jharkhand, and the recent one concluded in Punjab on February 23.

Both national and international players in beauty and wellness domain participate in these job fairs to choose the best candidates for their requisite roles. Financial institutions also participate to provide financial aids to the candidates. Industry players from hospitality sector participates to facilitate inter-sector job mobility.

B&WSSC is helping bridge the gap between the candidate and the employers.

We also host an orientation session a day prior to the job fair, by preparing the candidate for the job fair. With the success of this event, we hope to increase the frequency of these fairs to help in placements of our pass-outs. The tentative calendar for the future job fairs is below:

Tentative calendar for the future job fairs BangaloRe

08 March, 2018

Delhi / nCR

17 May, 2018

KolKaTa (ne & eaST)

08 august, 2018

Pune

20 november, 2018

Chennai

05 February, 2019

To facilitate placements for our certified candidates, we have recently launched the B&WSSC job portal www.bwsscajeevika.com.

What was the inspiration behind Master Skills?

The beauty and wellness industry has a huge talent pool, these talented people are an inspiration. Master Skills is an effort to award and recognise the best in the industry. We have the India Skills Competition, which recognises the young talent, the age of the candidate in India Skill is 22 and below, whereas the Master Skills will cater to the candidates of 22 years and above.

How does Master Skills enrich the journey of an average hair or make-up artist?

This will be a learning ground for the professionals. They will be judged by the best in the industry and awarded for their talent. A ground reality check for the professionals. They will get to learn and improve themselves and also meet the best in the industry.

What are the initial cities that you plan on targeting with regards to hosting and promotion of Master Skills?

Master Skills is a bi-annual event. We are presently doing it in Bengaluru, Kolkata, Delhi and Mumbai which will be the regional competitions. The finale will be held in Mumbai.

How do you ensure healthy competition and a fair selection of talent at Master Skills?

The candidate will be registering online to participate in the competition. We have tried to reach out to maximum stakeholders in the Beauty & Wellness

Industry to get maximum participation and then identify the best talent. They will be judged by experts, best in the industry from across the country to avoid any biasness.

Would like to give us insight into what the competition will be like?

The competition will be in 4 categories Hair, Skin, Nail and Make–up. The event is for two days. Day 1 would be for Skin & Nail and Day 2 would be for Hair & Make-up. The candidates can participate in two Categories, one in each day. They would be judged on the modules created by the experts from the industry. Each of the regions will have a separate module in each category.

What would you say about your selection/ award criteria and your jury that sets you apart from other competitions?

The inputs for the competition is taken from the best in the industry. These experts have been a part of various global skill competition, the criterion set by the them is as per the global standard. The jury of the competition are masters in their trade. This is one competition which is only for the Beauty & wellness professionals.

While the World Skills competition has more than 60 trades that the competitors need to participate in, but the Master Skills is only dedicated to the Beauty & Wellness professionals.

Where would you want to see Master Skills in the next five/ten years?

B&WSSC wants more National and International industry players to join in this endeavour in the coming years, and make it aligned to the international level competitions like World Skills and OMC’, where international candidates can also participate.

Awards

The Council has received various awards and recognition for its work in the last two years: • The silver award as the best SSC from ASSOCHAM in 2015 • The two awards, one at the Indo-Global Skill Summit and at the Indian Education Network 5th Skill Development Summit.

• Recognition by the MSDE for contribution to helping win the “Best Tableau Award” at the Republic Day parade in January’ 2017.

• Contribution to getting India Recognition on international turf by winning the maiden and till date only Gold Medal in Skilling at the Oceania Skill Competition • India winning medallions of Excellence at the World Skills Competition in Sao Paulo Brazil in Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing • Medallion of excellence in Beauty Therapy at the recently concluded World Skill Competition at Abu Dhabi.

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How salons amp up biz on V-day

LEFT: pIxaBay.com; RIghT: ThE ImpERIaL SaLon & Spa

Beauty Launchpad’s special report on Valentine’s Day salon and spa deals.

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alentine’s Day is the perfect time for self love and pampering. Encashing on this business opportunity, salons and spas offer a host of special packages for their clients. This is what the business has brought to the table.

THE IMPERIAL SALON & SPA Under the romance package, the Imperial Salon offered Brightening Rejuvenation Facial, opI manicure and Kérastase hair conditioning booster treatment with wash and blow-dry. priced at `5280 + taxes.

The Imperial Spa also had couples indulge in the intimacy of the luxurious moghul Suites lavish cocoon for two. available for resident guests only, the moghul Romance package offers a mahadeva Rose petal Bathing Ritual with private steam and sauna to unwind and cleanse. This is followed by Imperial Depth 90-minute massage each.

Duration and price: 2.5 hours for `14,000 + taxes for two people. These packages were available from Feb 4 to 16.

LOOKS SALON as indicated on LooKS Salon’s social media accounts, the salon offered the treatments of two at the cost of one. here’s what the salon shared on their official Facebook account, “This Valentine’s Day, we’ve got the perfect way to bring you two closer. Visit your nearest Looks Salon with your partner and get the treatment of two at the cost of one.” It was interesting to see that LooKS has taken to social media to promote its packages thereby proving the increase in digitisation of the beauty industry.

VLCC SALON & SPA VLcc offered a plethora of packages to de-stress and reconnect on this special day.

Some of them are listed below: Rainbow-coloured hair: This was all about giving your tresses a Valentine’s Day pickme-up that include a touch of rainbow colours to your mane.

Head to Toe indulgence: This included clean up, waxing, hair spa, manicure and pedicure at affordable prices.

Make it and Nail it: on offer were a varied range of nail including a glossy white nail paint with a red nail art pen to draw hearts or even spell out ‘kiss’ or ‘love’.

“There were value-added offers and discounts on purchase of products, as our salons are also outlets for our products. We also had discounts on salon services. During the days prior to Valentine’s Day, younger clients come for clean-ups and facial treatments, to improve skin texture and brightness.

Some want to minimize acne scars and blemishes with our Veg Peel treatments. Hairstyling is also popular. Discounts may be offered on treatments. We were also offering Valentine’s Day discounts on products at our online store. Yes, there were increased footfalls for Valentine’s Day. The rise in footfalls was around 30% to 35% at our signature salon.”

— Shahnaz Husain, Chairperson & Managing Director, Shahnaz Husain Group of Companies

“Vanity Lounge’s tagline anyway says – ‘a date with yourself’ and we always want to make sure all our clients are truly pampered. For Valentine’s Day, we had a menu of different sets of services that just fit into the ‘being Valentine ready’ mould.

It made our regular clients day, as well as brought in many a first timers. A lot of happy smiles, dazzling faces and not a hair out of place.”

— Ruchi Bakshi Vedwa, Partner & Creative Director, Vanity Lounge

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Professional Beauty returns to Bengaluru IDEX is all set to host the fifth edition of Professional Beauty Bengaluru on March 5-6, 2018.

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rofessional Beauty returns to Bengaluru with more than 250 leading beauty and wellness brands to organise South India’s biggest B2B beauty & wellness show.

Over the two days, some of the most well-known beauty, skincare, hair and wellness brands will be showcasing their products and services at the biggest regional gathering of beauty professionals for the South. Professional Beauty, with Associate Partner Ikonic, continuously works on providing the right business and education solutions to salon professionals giving them an edge over their competitors.

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Ikonic, SSCPL, Ozone, Olivia, Temptu, Berina, NailsCat, Marc, Fox Studios, Make-up Studio, Wahl, Alan Truman, Clarol Beauty, and more made their presence felt at the 2017 Bengaluru Show showcasing their complete range of products and educating the viewers.

As trade professionals gear up for the show, the fifth edition of our Bengaluru Show promises to see a gathering of more than 6000 targeted beauty professionals who are willing to discuss business.

In preparation for the show, Vikas Vij, Managing Director, Professional Beauty India said, “It’s exciting to see how the beauty and wellness industry has really come together over the last few years around Professional Beauty Bengaluru.

With an annual platform of international

standard and organisation bringing together thousands of buyers, hundreds of brands and dozens of experts and educators from India and overseas, this is a great platform to support the growth and development of the South India beauty market, and we’re delighted to be a part of that movement.”

The beauty and wellness industry is an ever-growing sector fueled with competitive landscapes, higher consumer demands, increased awareness and exposure to global trends in the beauty and cosmetics space. Professional Beauty Bengaluru is an open platform for every professional who are willing to invest in educating themselves of the upcoming trends, new business ideas and hundreds of brands.

Business / Brand Story

Nature inspired beauty In conversation with Shubhika Jain, Co-Founder, RAS Luxury Oils. — By Kanishka Ramchandani

Inspiration behind RAS...

The USP of RAS...

I completed my graduation in Economics Honors from Lady Shri Ram College in Delhi. My mother Sangeeta Jain, the cofounder and inspiration behind the ideals of the brand, created her own beauty concoctions with handpicked flowers, herbs and other natural ingredients.

This practice is what first inspired me to inculcate a natural beauty regimen of using natural, potent face and body oils.

My family has been into essential oil and cold-pressed oil extraction business for five years now. We have our own lab – Aditya Biotech Lab and Research Pvt. Ltd. which was established in 1996. I decided to establish my own retail brand.

Ours is a completely vertically integrated process. The cultivation, oil extraction, formulation, bottling, packaging, shipping and marketing is all done in-house. It’s our endeavour to give you the best quality products in the world, for us that means doing it all by ourselves.

Small batch sizes results in fresh products with more potency. Our products have 100% natural, pure and potent ingredients, without a drop of synthetic chemicals. The ingredients are Wild Crafted Raw materials grown in our family estate or ethically sourced (Fair Trade) from farmers across the globe. We use organic essential oils and cold-pressedvirgin oils to give you the best therapeutic grade oils. All our products are vegan, cruelty-free, preservative-free, free of synthetic fragrances and additives, free of alcohol, wax free, silicon and paraben-free. Moreover, we give 10% of our profits to Animal Welfare and Girl Child empowerment NGOs.

Your views of the Indian wellness industry...

The segment of natural beauty now is not just a movement or campaign led by hardcore, health-conscious people, it is a high-performance, high-growth sector and is here to stay. Along with being concerned about what they’re eating, people are also increasingly becoming aware of what they put into the skin and the adverse effects of harsh chemical based products.

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RAS product range...

The price range starts from `400 for few essential oils and goes up to `5000. We have handcrafted, pure and organic ,

chemical-free, sulphates-free, parabens-free, pthalates-free skincare profucts for skincare and wellness. Face Elixirs, Face and Body Spritz, Liquid Luxury Oils for Body and Hair, Himalayan Salt Polish, Brown cane sugar Dolce Polish and Pure Essential Oils and Cold Pressed Pure Plant Oils.

Expansion and marketing plans...

We are creating a completely new and different segment in the Indian natural Beauty and Wellness space. We are appealing to a small segment of niche people and satisfying their individualistic tastes, distributing and marketing via selective 5-star hotels, salons and boutiques. Some of our retail partners include St. Regis, Four Seasons, Grand Hyatt and Christiaan Georgio Salon in Mumbai, Park Hyatt Hyderabad, Samta & Shruti Studio Hyderabad, Mirrors and Within Salon in UB City, Shangri-La in Bengaluru and popular online portals like Nykaa and Amazon plus our own e-commerce website rasluxuryoils.com.

We are shipping worldwide online via our own website. We have expanded to Hong Kong and Dubai and will be working towards establishing our presence in offline and online channels there as well.

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