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editor’s letter

This year’s Budget augurs well for the beauty and wellness sector, particularly those involved in education, training and skill development.

Well, we are back in March, the REAL year end for corporate India and the true start of the spring-summer trends in fashionable India. Shakespeare’s Ides of March fi ts in as one fi les tax returns

and sits to balance the balance sheet! In the last month of the fi nancial year, one not merely marches in March but literally keeps running to target goal posts. As in the words of American poet Ogden Nash, “Indoors or out, no one relaxes in March, that month of winds and taxes; the wind will presently disappear, the taxes last all the year.”

March also sets the agenda for corporate planning in the backdrop of the Union Budget presented the previous morning. This year’s Budget augurs well for the beauty and wellness sector, particularly those involved in education, training and skill development as the Finance Minister has assured that, ‘Funds will be released by the National Rural Livelihood Mission and the National Urban Livelihood Mission to be spent on skill development activities’. He has further proposed “to ask the National Skill Development Corporation to set the curriculum and standards for training in diff erent skills. Any institution or body may off er training courses. At the end of the training, the candidate will be required to take a test conducted by authorised certifi cation bodies. Upon passing the test, the candidate will be given a certifi cate as well as a monetary reward of an average of Rs 10,000 per candidate.” Moreover, he has exempted any such academy or training institutes affi liated to the National Skill Development Corporation or State Council for Vocational Training from service tax.

Perhaps this is the time to set up an industry body that could collaborate with National Skill Development Council in setting up curriculum and certifi cation standards. I appeal to all stakeholders of the beauty and wellness industry to seize this opportunity and come together to be the harbingers of change.    

Ritoo JhhaEditor in Chief

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The season of regeneration is here. That time of the year when

most – spiritually and especially fi nancially – feel the need to begin with the proverbial clean slate, so to speak. And in 2013, according to both fashion and beauty experts, the sense of purity, freshness and renewal will prevail through the year. An extended spring, if you like.

And here’s some endorsement of that thought. Earlier this year, colour authority Pantone declared Emerald – representing clarity, renewal and rejuvenation – as the colour of 2013. And beauty arbiters emphatically state ‘au naturel’ as the it look to sport this year, as you will see in our eclectic Trend Feature inside. Perhaps this respect for freshness and purity is humanity thumbing their collective noses at the dark, dire forecast of 2012’s apocalypse, and everyone’s just simply happy to be still around. Perhaps it’s just incidental. Whatever be the genesis of this ubiquitous trend, we certainly like it and hope it chooses to extend its stay.

To us, freshness is also a synonym for innovation and unconventional approaches. As on our Cover and in its related spread inside, where the exceptional talents of hairstyling icon Vivienne Mackinder are on display. While the looks may not fi t the conventional imagery of spring freshness, they certainly refl ect imaginative innovation.

Bowing to convention (of March musings), however, we have also refi ned our drawing board in keeping with fi scal endings and beginnings. Beginning April, we roll out our nationwide initiative – ‘Salon Skills Seminars’ – in collaboration with the country’s leading hair, make-up and styling virtuosos. The intent will be to support the development of talents and skills for the beauty business via a series of workshops, technical shows, training sessions and live interactions. The fi rst of these – on April 23 in New Delhi – will feature Asha Hariharan in what we believe will be a highly enlightening day. And this is only the beginning; as I wrote in this column last month, we intend to do our bit in addressing the problem of professional beauty education, and sooner rather than later.

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readers'LETTERS

India has a huge base of young people, who do not possess conventional academic degrees or skills. With the right attention and investment, they can be groomed and nurtured into becoming star salon professionals. Magazines such as yours can play a role in this evolution. – Rahul Sanawar, Mumbai

Congratulations on a wonderful magazine, although I’m sure you will keep evolving as the months go by. Would be great to read some consumer insight-oriented pieces as well.– Samier Nigam, Bengaluru

The magazine is really impressive. Many congratulations. I hope we can work together and build a relationship to grow the beauty and spa space in India.– Hilary Andrews, Mumbai

Kudos to your team for making such huge progress in such a short period of time. All the best from team Indulge… hope you succeed in all your endeavours!– Sukirti Patnaik, Bhubaneswar

Great to see a beauty magazine addressing the challenges of business aspects as well. As a salon owner, I really enjoyed reading the Beauty Biz section of the February issue. Hope you continue in this vein!– Radhika Sangwal, Hyderabad

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News Now 22 Recent updates from the world of beauty

First Look 30

Salon of the Month 72

A look at the latest launches in hair, skin and nails

b:blunt in GK II, New Delhi: Salon or English garden?

Design 76

Tool Talk 38

Parfumerie d’Exception in Kuwait’s Al Hamra mall is as stunning as tailored elegance

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Only Hue 42

Headlines 44

Trend Feature 45

Star Struck 54

Product Scan 56

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The coolest brow styles for your peepers

Turn stylist and get the Keira Knightley look

The hottest beauty trend for Spring Summer 2013

The beauty recap of red carpet appearances across the globe

American stylist Sean James picks his slickest oils

Make-up guru Asha Hariharan creates before-and-after bridal magic

Runway Report 40 Catherine Malandrino creates intriguing hair design, and Moroccanoil is inspired by retro fashion

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Novalash salutes Lash Artist of the Year

Polished Look 70

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Events Calendar 82 Beauty events happening across the globe

Final Cut 84 Update yourself on why skills and knowledge are all-important

Portfolio 50 An exclusive pastel collection by Y Salon, UK presents the best of painters' muses

Beauty Biz 80 Samantha Kochhar takes us through the journey of beauty building in India

COVER LOOK: Shirt from Zara, ` 2790,Bib neckpiece from Zara, ` 1790, Hair accessory, stylist's own, Embroidered silk lehenga by Varun Bahl, price on request, Silver glass ring from Amrapali, ` 7900

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CONTRIBUTORS ASHA HARIHARAN

Asha Hariharan is one of the heads for Beyond the Fringe Salons

(BTF) which is recognised as the world’s fi rst and only authentic Asian salon, bringing together

the largest resources of culture, tradition and style via BTF’s

own hair, make-up and beauty professionals. Asha has also gained profound expertise in make-up and

has been trained with some of the best names in the industry like,

Christian Chavean, Romain Lacote (international make-up artist for Coco Chanel), Anne Beardeaux.

SAMANTHA KOCHHARThe current Managing Director of Blossom Kochhar Beauty Products Pvt. Ltd., Samantha specialises in fashion, theatre and special-eff ect make-up, trend hair cutting, colouring and styling long

hair and beauty treatments and has the distinction of having trained over 500 make-up artists who are successfully working in the industry at various levels – salons, retail counters, fashion, movies and theatre. She has enjoyed the privilege of being invited to work on prestigious assignments like the Miss World 1996 Pageant, The Ricky Martin Show, and The Jeremy Spencer Show.

TARUN KHIWALEighteen years of

relentless experimentation and perseverance have

earned Tarun numerous awards in photography. He is the fi rst and only

Indian photographer to be honoured with

the coveted Hasselblad Masters Award as well

as to be featured in Tom Ang’s book ‘The Complete

Photographer’ as one of the 20 superb professional

photographers from around the world. Tarun’s

portfolio features clients such as Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Nokia,

Motorola, Pepsi, Hutch, Nestle, Sony, Nike,

Reebok, Lakme, Airtel, Emaar and Royal Sporting House. He has created

images of Bollywood stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan,

Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Akshay Kumar, Abhay Deol, Sonam Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Vidya Balan, John Abraham, Bipasha

Basu and Irrfan Khan.

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VIVIENNE MACKINDERVivienne’s career as a master stylist has been marked by numerous distinctions and achievements. In addition to her latest honour, that of 2011 International ICON, awarded by the Irish Hairdressing Federation (IHF), she is a fi ve-time winner of the North American Hairstyling Award (including “Masters”), a three-time winner of the prestigious IBS Editor’s Choice Award and a recipient of the North American Hair Styling “Lifetime Achievement” Award in 2009. Vivienne divides her time between her salon clientele, editorial and advertorial shoots, advertising campaigns, entertainment entities like MTV and VH-1 and countless special events. As a session stylist, Vivienne has designed hair collections for runway fashion collections in New York, Paris and London.

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CONTRIBUTORS ASHA HARIHARAN

Asha Hariharan is one of the heads for Beyond the Fringe Salons

(BTF) which is recognised as the world’s fi rst and only authentic Asian salon, bringing together

the largest resources of culture, tradition and style via BTF’s

own hair, make-up and beauty professionals. Asha has also gained profound expertise in make-up and

has been trained with some of the best names in the industry like,

Christian Chavean, Romain Lacote (international make-up artist for Coco Chanel), Anne Beardeaux.

SAMANTHA KOCHHARThe current Managing Director of Blossom Kochhar Beauty Products Pvt. Ltd., Samantha specialises in fashion, theatre and special-eff ect make-up, trend hair cutting, colouring and styling long

hair and beauty treatments and has the distinction of having trained over 500 make-up artists who are successfully working in the industry at various levels – salons, retail counters, fashion, movies and theatre. She has enjoyed the privilege of being invited to work on prestigious assignments like the Miss World 1996 Pageant, The Ricky Martin Show, and The Jeremy Spencer Show.

TARUN KHIWALEighteen years of

relentless experimentation and perseverance have

earned Tarun numerous awards in photography. He is the fi rst and only

Indian photographer to be honoured with

the coveted Hasselblad Masters Award as well

as to be featured in Tom Ang’s book ‘The Complete

Photographer’ as one of the 20 superb professional

photographers from around the world. Tarun’s

portfolio features clients such as Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Nokia,

Motorola, Pepsi, Hutch, Nestle, Sony, Nike,

Reebok, Lakme, Airtel, Emaar and Royal Sporting House. He has created

images of Bollywood stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan,

Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Akshay Kumar, Abhay Deol, Sonam Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Vidya Balan, John Abraham, Bipasha

Basu and Irrfan Khan.

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VIVIENNE MACKINDERVivienne’s career as a master stylist has been marked by numerous distinctions and achievements. In addition to her latest honour, that of 2011 International ICON, awarded by the Irish Hairdressing Federation (IHF), she is a fi ve-time winner of the North American Hairstyling Award (including “Masters”), a three-time winner of the prestigious IBS Editor’s Choice Award and a recipient of the North American Hair Styling “Lifetime Achievement” Award in 2009. Vivienne divides her time between her salon clientele, editorial and advertorial shoots, advertising campaigns, entertainment entities like MTV and VH-1 and countless special events. As a session stylist, Vivienne has designed hair collections for runway fashion collections in New York, Paris and London.

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SARIKA DOGRAWith a zeal to attain

perfection in her work and a true fashion addict

at heart, Sarika, our stylist for the cover shoot,

has been pursuing her career in fashion with

true-blue passion. This time around, she picks

exquisite and diverse fashion to complement

the beauty of our Cover Story's irreverent bride.

VAISHALI K SHAHSalon Director of LTA School of Beauty and an

alumni of SNDT, Vaishali went on to complete her PGD in Business Management, PGD in Diet and Nutrition. She was a practicing dietician with renowned doctors for two years before switching her career to the world of beauty. After opening one of India’s best known beauty brand salons, she started her own Training Academy under the brand name of LTA School of Beauty in 2005, which has achieved tremendous credibility and stature due to its association with world’s most renowned organisations. She writes regularly in beauty magazines and conducts seminars to spread awareness about careers in the beauty industry.

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AMANENDER SIDHUAmanender, 27, is one of India’s brightest rising stars in the profession of making people look good. Just six years into the trade, he is already recognised as a hugely talented make-up artist. A self-professed lover of everything Fashion, his work has already been featured in top fashion glossies in India.

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The explosive growth in sales of professional nail care products outshined

resilient but modest growth rates in other cosmetics categories, posting over 25 per cent increase globally in 2012, according to market research company Kline & Company’s exclusive report ‘Professional Nail Care: ‘Global Market Brief’. The report closely examines the latest products, key trends, and emerging technologies triggering growth on the professional nail care scene.

The study’s fi ndings reveal that the professional nail care market will continue to grow, although at the slower

The NPD Group, Inc, a global information company, presented the

US and global beauty industry’s fi rst look at 2012 year-end results for skincare, makeup, and fragrance at their annual “Hot off the Press” event.

According to NPD, the total US prestige beauty industry showed an increase of seven per cent in dollar sales in 2012 vs. 2011. Karen Grant, vice president and senior global industry analyst, The NPD Group said, “In 2012, along with smaller

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Innovation driving professional nail care market boom: Report

pace. Having the right manicure and colour has now become the norm, as opposed to a luxury, driving the market to prosper.

Agnieszka Saintemarie, the report's project manager observes, “Fashion trends are favouring nails with nail-art fashion transforming women’s nails into stylish accessories, supported by an encouraging fl ood of innovative, fashion-forward nail-care products.”

OPI holds a commanding lead on the overall professional nail care market with near 20 per cent of total market share, followed at a distance by CND.

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Molton Brown, the leading luxury body and skincare brand, has been awarded the

Leaping Bunny stamp of approval by Cruelty Free International, certifying all of the brand’s products to be free from animal tests under the international Humane Standards. The Leaping Bunny logo will appear on Molton Brown packaging over the coming months.

Molton Brown's quality products for body, skin, hair, men’s, home and travel are available in more than 70 countries world-wide, in the company's own stores and online, and in the world's leading luxury hotels and airlines.

Molton Brown CEO, Amy Nelson-Bennett, said, “Being accepted into this program is an absolute privilege for Molton Brown and a great way to show the world that we care, and always

Scientists at Beiersdorf AG along with researchers of Charité University Medicine

Berlin have found out the existence of an inner clock in human skin cells, which controls skin regeneration.

In Beiersdorf’s Test Center, Hamburg, the circadian rhythms of the stress hormone cortisol present in the skin were studied in 20 test subjects. Furthermore, in the Berlin sleep lab cell samples were taken from 20 volunteer subjects in four-

Leading professional make-up brand MAC has opened a stunning fl agship store on

the Champs-Elysées in Paris. This is the brand’s third fl agship location after Times Square and 5th Avenue in New York City.

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make-up classes and sessions are housed in the two-storey, 3,875 square feet space designed by the brand’s Senior Vice President and Group Creative Director James Gager. The store opens from 10:00 AM to midnight, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

MAC currently has close to 40 stores in France.

Estée Lauder reports upbeat Q2 Estée Lauder Companies Inc., has reported a 13% rise in its second quarter net earnings at $447.5 million (` 2,373 crore approx.), against $396.7 million (` 2,104 crore approx.) a year ago. The results included returns and charges associated with restructuring activities of $14.6 million (` 77.4 crore approx.), against $6.1 million (` 32.3 crore approx.), in the same quarter last year.

Beiersdorf scientists discover skin's 'inner alarm clock'

hour intervals over the course of 24 hours. The analysis of these samples showed that about 10 percent of the genes in skin cells follow their own rhythm.

The results of the research project opened up new possibilities for the skincare. “The fi ndings about the infl uence of Klf9 on cell division, for example, could be the impetus of the development of a new kind of anti-aging care, said Dr Jörn Hendrik Reuter, Head, General Skin Care Laboratory at Beiersdorf.

L’Oréal announces 2012 results The Group’s Professional Products Division posted +2.1% like-for-like and +6.7% reported growth, while the Consumer Products Division achieved sales growth of +5% like-for-like and +8.9% based on reported fi gures, driven by strategic advances in Western Europe and North America, along with major product initiatives. Moreover L'Oréal Luxe sales grew by 8.3% like-for-like and +16% based on reported fi gures.

Revlon posts favourable Q4 results Revlon, Inc. has announced results for 2012 and the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2012, wherein the net sales stood at $1,426.1 million (` 7,563 crore approx.) against $1,381.4 million (Rs 7,326 crore approx.) posting an increase of 3.2 per cent.

Molton Brown certifi ed by Cruelty Free International

have. Molton Brown has been animal friendly since the day it was founded in 1973. The decision to align with Cruelty Free International and provide our customers with products that are certifi ed as safe and cruelty-free was an obvious next step.”

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week producer IMG Fashion has tapped Bath & Body

Works to provide their antibacterial line of products and Maybelline New York as the Cosmetics Sponsor at the eighth season of the event.

As a part of the association, each of the bathrooms will feature a Bath & Body Works custom soap bar with an array of anti-bacterial soaps and sanitisers, along with outfi tted glam squads back-stage with anti-bacterial soaps and sanitisers.

As Cosmetics Sponsor, Maybelline New York has hand-picked a team of top editorial and celebrity makeup artists to lead the creative looks for

Luxe Pack New York, the premier show for creative packaging, is adding

more exhibit space to accommodate additional exhibitors in 2013. Over 150 exhibitors are expected to showcase innovative packaging for all luxury sectors including cosmetics/fragrance, personal care, food, wine and spirits, fashion/ accessories, jewellery/ watches and more. The event will be held from May 15– 16, at The Altman Building and Metropolitan Pavilion, New York.

Bobbi Brown, Safi lo sign eyewear licensing agreement

Safi lo Group, leader in the premium eyewear sector, and iconic cosmetics

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“Each year we redesign the show fl oor plan to keep up with the ever-growing demand from packaging suppliers to participate at Luxe Pack New York. We are delighted to provide more suppliers with the opportunity to exhibit this year, by opening an additional space,” said Nathalie Grosdidier, Executive Director, Luxe Pack New York.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week ties up with Maybelline, Bath & Body Works

the shows. The list reads like a “who’s who” in backstage beauty, and includes: James Kaliardos for Richard Chai; and Charlotte Tilbury for Rachel Zoe and Bibhu Mohapatra, to name a few.

Bobbi Brown, Founder and Chief Creative Offi cer of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics said, "As a makeup artist, I have looked at women's faces for over 20 years and believe that my beauty expertise will translate naturally into eyewear, identifying the best silhouettes and colours for a woman's face shape, skin tone, and lifestyle."

“We are very pleased to announce this new partnership with Bobbi Brown, who believes that beauty isn't about looking perfect, but about celebrating a woman's individuality," said Roberto Vedovotto, CEO of the Safi lo Group.

The agreement will run until December 31, 2018, with the fi rst collection of optical frames and sunglasses launching in Spring 2014.

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In a bid to consolidate its position in the men’s grooming category,

Unilever’s popular brand, AXE has launched a new face care range in its portfolio. The range shall consist of face wash, shave gel and hydrator products. Designed in four variants to combat various skin problems, the range shall boast masculine fragrances for the men globally.

The Chinese arm of US consumer goods manufacturer, Johnson &

Johnson (China) Investment Co Ltd, which is well-known for its baby care products, has completed the acquisition of a local rival for an undisclosed amount. According to reports, the move was made to consolidate J&J’s

United Kingdom-based men’s personal care brand Bulldog has launched its natural

skincare products in South Korea. Bulldog co-founder Simon Duff y was quoted saying that it was “important to pick the right distribution team” when coming to a new market.

To launch in South Korea, Bulldog partnered with Olive Young, a drug store chain dealing with various items from health supplements to drugs, cosmetics and cosmetic accessories.

All Bulldog products are loaded with a unique blend of eight essential oils and other natural ingredients. Developed specifi cally for men, the products contain no parabens, sodium laureth sulfate, artifi cial colours or synthetic fragrances. The brand has launched its products in many markets, including the United States, Norway, Sweden, and Germany.

In brief*Elizabeth Arden, Inc. records 9 pc rise in Q2 net sales Elizabeth Arden, Inc. has announced fi nancial results for its second fi scal quarter ended December 31, 2012 with an increase of 8.8 per cent in its net sales to $467.9 million.

In North America, one of brands biggest markets, the net sales grew by 8.4% for the quarter and 13% for the FY-12. The company's fragrance portfolio continued to add market share, with both prestige and mass retailers gaining 2.15% and 2.1%, respectively.

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10Johnson & Johnson acquires Elkser

dominance in Chinese market and by acquiring Shanghai Elsker for Mother & Baby Co Ltd., the former has warded off any potential competition threatening its market share. According to the agreement, J&J will further develop Elsker brand into its personal care business to extend its baby franchise.

Coty and Puig to end distribution deal Coty Inc and Puig SL have mutually decided not to renew their distribution agreement in North America, which expires on June 30, 2013. This decision is an amicable end to a six-year partnership, during which Coty has signifi cantly expanded the market presence for Puig fragrances, and allows Coty to focus fully on its own brands.

Axe extend its portfolio into men’s face care

In a statement issued by the company, Rob Candelino, VP of AXE Skincare said, “AXE is reminding guys how important, yet easy, it is to take care of their skin. We listen to our consumers and understand what guys want when it comes to grooming. Face care is a natural next step for the brand.”

The retail price range is $4.29 to $8.99.

Nicole by OPI collaborates with Kellogg's® Special K® Nicole by OPI will produce three custom nail lacquer shades for Kellogg's® Special K® beginning in April, to pair with a campaign encouraging women to ‘show off your confi dence with colour’. The three custom shades include: Challenge Red-y (creme red), Pros & Confi dence (creme turquoise) and Be Ama-Zing! (creme pink).

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The Indian hair care market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 16 per

cent during 2013-2015 to reach around INR 198 billion by 2015-end, as per a new report – ‘Indian Cosmetic Sector Forecast to 2015’ – by global market research company RNCOS.

India’s hair care market, which comprises hair oil, shampoos, hair colourants, hair conditioners, and hair gels, has shown tremendous development during the past few years, the report notes. Various factors, including a shift in consumer behaviour, growing purchasing power, gradually changing lifestyles, and product awareness, continue to fuel growth.

Moreover, some other factors responsible for growth in the hair care segment will include product diff erentiation, brand positioning,

The Union Ministry for Health has issued fresh regulations for cosmetic

imports into the country. The fresh regulations would be implemented from April 1 of the current calendar year. All types of cosmetics, including products for skin care, facial products and chemical exfoliators, among others, would be covered under the latest guidelines.

The latest guidelines state: “All cosmetic products that are imported for sale in India need to be registered with the licensing authority as defi ned under Rule 21 of Drugs & Cosmetics Rules, 1945. An application for registration in Form-42, along with all requisite documents, should be submitted to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI). A single registration certifi cate in Form 43 may be issued to a particular applicant in respect of import of any

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growing consumer interest in lifestyle products, category-wise segmented hair care off erings, and competition generated low-priced products, according to RNCOS.

The report also points out that although the hair care market in India is conventionally dominated by the

number of brands manufactured at one or more locations by a single manufacturer. Each application will be accompanied by a fee of USD 250 or its equivalent Indian rupees for each brand viz. each category of cosmetics.”

Once the regulation comes into eff ect, the label of imported cosmetics would need to have the registration number of the product and the name and address of the registration certifi cate holder for sale of the product in India.

women’s segment, men’s hair care is also fast emerging as a separate consumer category. “The market is witnessing a tremendous change in the buying pattern of the men’s segment, as a growing young generation is more conscious about beauty and styling products catering to their specifi c needs,” the report notes.

1 IRIS Aroma Boutique in Bangalore was awarded the Gold Trophy for store design

in the Health and Beauty category at the In-Store Asia Awards ceremony on February 22nd.

Launched in 2012, IRIS is a home fragrance boutique from Ripple Fragrances, the spatial fragrance initiative of the Mysore-based N R Group. The store is a one-stop fragrance station off ering a wide assortment of

aroma-led products, including candles, potpourri sourced from Tuticorin, Assam and Tripura (visitors can also customise their own potpourri), reed diff users (` 350), home and car fragrances and luxury candle accessories like vases, stands etc.

In-Store Asia is an annual retail design, fi xtures and fi ttings trade show and is organised in collaboration with VMRD magazine.

IRIS takes top honours for store design

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Over 200 hairdressers and 100 make-up artists participated at a hair cutting

and bridal make-up competition organised by Salon and Beauty Parlour Association in Mumbai recently.

This three-day event was witnessed by a live audience of 1500-plus professionals. Among the attendees were Rukmini Honavar, Jawed Habib, Lata Khanchandani, Harish Bhatiya, Shiva Bhandari, Shyam Bhatiya, Pravin Pawar, Milan Bhatiya and top makeup artists Pandhari Juker, Vikram Gaikwad, Bharati Didi, Sanjay Thakkar

Chennai-based consumer goods company CavinKare is in talks with private

equity fi rms Everstone Capital and Chrys-Capital to sell a minority stake of 10 to 12 per cent in the company. The PE fi rms in question are to raise nearly ` 350 crore for the fi rm with this development.

While offi cials at Cavinkare were not willing to divulge details about the ongoing negotiations, Beauté Espace Media has learnt that the PE infusion will be only for the company’s FMCG vertical and will not include the salon business. Moreover, the other suitors who are showing interest in CavinKare

Unilever is investing €50 million to set up its fi rst Asian aerosol deodorant

manufacturing facility in Khamgaon, Maharashtra. Investment in Khamgaon will be phased over three years and production capacity will gradually be scaled up to generate direct employment for over 150 people and indirect employment for about 200 people. The plant will service demand from India and

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Unilever to set up fi rst Asian aerosol plant in Maharashtra

across South East Asia including Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam.

Pier Luigi Sigismondi, Chief Supply Chain Offi cer Unilever, said: " The Khamgaon plant is one of the thirty new factories being built by 2015 and we will utilise the latest technology to deliver the increased quality products our consumers demand whilst meeting the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan commitments."

Jas Jhally at Blossom Kochhar College World renowned hairstylist Jas Jhally recently demonstrated latest hair cutting and styling techniques to students and faculty of Blossom Kochhar College of Creative Arts & Design (BKCCAD).

Dr. Blossom Kochhar, chairperson, Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies, stated, “Visits by renowned artists keep the level of our course contemporary and aligned to the very latest trends and techniques.”

Lakmé opens salon in Ghaziabad Lakmé Studios and Salons, has opened a new outlet in Ghaziabad, in the outskirts of New Delhi. Exclusive services that the salon off ers are Airbrush Makeup, Hair Serenity treatment for silky straight hair, and Algae Collagen Masque which reduces any signs of pre-ageing, maturing and dehydration of the skin.

CavinKare scouting for PE infusion

are Carlyle and Warburg Pincus. CavinKare, which pioneered the

concept of selling shampoo in sachets in the ‘80s, was founded as Chik India in 1983 as a single-product company by C K Ranganathan in a small town in Tamil Nadu. Over the years the company has witnessed huge growth and is expected to record over ` 1,000-crore in revenues for the fi scal year ending March 2013.

VLCC launches new gym in KolkataVLCC has opened a state-of-the-art gym at Willow Tower, Kolkata, to add to the existing eight slimming, beauty & fi tness centres in the city. The company-owned outlet at Willow Tower is spread across three fl oors in 5,000 square feet area. The fi rst fl oor has the beauty section, the second fl oor off ers slimming, and an ayurveda zone and gym are on the third fl oor.

Mumbai hosts professional beauty talent competition

and Archana Hariya, among others.Contestants presented a wide range

of hair cuts along with numerous techniques in styling and hair colouring.

In the female hair cut category, four of the fi ve prizes, and in the male hair cut category, the 1st and 2nd prizes were bagged by the students of Uday Takke’s Institute of Hair and Skin.

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Celebrated makeup artist Asha Hariharan has launched a unique educational programme called ‘Train the Trainer’, or TTT India, with the objective of

developing a rich pool of highly skilled instructors and trainers for the beauty business.

Speaking to Beauty Launchpad, Hariharan said, “My vision on launching the TTT came from the understanding that India is in desperate need of not just good teachers, but also home grown teachers. We must understand that a trainer is a diff erent breed

altogether; he or she needs the skill set not on just theory or practical of the subject, but also the expertise on how to conduct quantitative and qualitative classes on every aspect of learning.”

“TTT teaches subjects such as human and cognitive psychology, mapping and designing a class, handling an adult student, conducting a test, etc. Entry to this specialised course needs certain requirements like a minimum of three years of technical work experience, language skills, a suitable mental disposition of being a teacher, etc.,” she added.

Schwarzkopf Professional’s Project Centum, which kick started with a mega show

in Kolkata in January, has now covered east and west India. The seminar, conducted in an exclusive look and learn format, was led by the brand's National Technical Head, Najeeb Ur Rehman and his team of expert stylists. The seminars, have travelled through Durgapur, Rajkot, Gangtok, Siliguri, Baroda, Guwahati, Surat, Itanagar and Dimapur. The next destination is likely to be south India.

Project Centum is a strategic endeavour undertaken by Schwarzkopf Professional with the objective to reach out an untapped market of salons

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across India, wherein each seminar will exhibit the unique features of Essensity range and which will be conducted as a 100-city expansion tour across India. Commenting on the project, Murali Sundar, general manager, UKP, Henkel

across India wherein each seminar will Beauty Care said, “It is important for Henkel Beauty Care to extend its professional products and services to the fast emerging markets and cater to the upgradation that is being witnessed in the industry.”

JCB opens second salon & spa in BengaluruJean-Claude Biguine (JCB) Salon & Spa launched a new outlet at Phoenix Market City Mall, Whitefi eld, Bengaluru in February. “With the opening of our new salon at Phoenix, we wish to bring our services to the neighbourhood of Whitefi eld and surrounding area,” said Dharmendra Manwani, CEO, JCB.

“We intend to expand steadily; that includes seven new salons starting FY 2013. We are projecting a target of 40 salons by the end of 2015. The markets

shortlisted in the Indian expansion plan this year are Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi and Goa,” Manwani added.

Asha Hariharan launches ‘Train the Trainer’ course

Gold’s Gym India wins ET Retail Award 2013Leading fi tness chain Gold’s Gym has won the ET Retail Award 2013 for Excellence in Marketing. The Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence are honours conferred by The Economic Times in the fi eld of business, corporate and government policies in India. Present to receive the award were Director G Ramchandran, Chief Operating Offi cer Istayak Ansari, Vice President Marketing Althea Shah and Head Ad Sales Pooja Thakur.

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East India appears to be booming for the beauty and wellness sector

with the launch of new salons every week. The latest openings include that of Evokes Salon and Spa, which has set up on Sarat Bose Road and Creative Zone at Nandan Market, Alipore Road, both in Kolkata.

Evokes houses a day spa for Indian and Thai therapies, a hair studio, a skin clinic, makeup and nail art sections as well as a tattoo and piercing section. It is spread over 3,000 square feet and

designed to display a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Every room boasts of a distinct colour and interior scheme, which is subtle yet has an air of richness and modernity.

Creative Zone is spread across 700 square feet area and comprises two beauty rooms, fi ve hair cutting stations, one spa room and two foot spa sections. The colour combination of the salon is based on the colours of the logo -- black and white. The walls are in white with the chairs and fl oor being in black.

Well known make-up artist Vidya Tikari hosted a beauty and make-up seminar in Delhi recently. The

seminar drew over 250 participants, including beauticians, students from prominent beauty institutes and freelance make-up artists from Delhi & NCR, Jodhpur, Meerut, Saharanpur, Nepal, Bhutan, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Muzaff arnagar, Karnal and Jaipur.

The seminar comprised easy-to-understand make-up demonstrations using products from brands such as Makeup Studio, C2P, MAC, Kryolan and many more. There was a talk session between Vidya and the participants over the queries related to beauty, skin care and make-up techniques and trends.

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VIRTUAL REALITY!The 2012 Global Multichannel Consumer Survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers busts some myths about ‘Social media becoming indispensable retail channels’.

The study reveals that social media will remain a backwater sales channel for the near future. The use of social media sites like Facebook has exploded in recent years, but only a tiny minority of the survey respondents say they're using social media sites to actually shop. About 60% of consumers who use social media to interact with their favourite brands, shop, in fact, in a physical store!

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THE NEWEST PRODUCTS AND SERVICES HITTING RETAIL SHELVES, SALONS AND SPAS NOW

freshn0w MAYBELLINE NEW YORK Range: Superstay 14hr LipstickProduct: LipstickMRP: ` 525Availability: Across Maybelline counters nationwideFeatures: The Superstay 14hr Lipstick from Maybelline comes in 16 new shades of pinks, corals, reds, plums and browns. The lipstick never dries on the lips and keeps them moisturised for 14 long hours at a stretch.

ESTÉE LAUDER Range: Revitalizing Supreme Product: Anti-Ageing CremeMRP: ` 3,910 and ` 5,280Skin Type: AllPackaging: 30ml and 50mlAvailability: Estée Lauder stores and counters Features: In this fi rst global anti-aging crème, Estée Lauder claims to have a multi-action product containing nutrients that help moisture the skin and delay the signs of aging. The IntuiGen Technology in the crème helps revitalise the skin texture and lightens the appearance of fi ne lines.

VICHY LABORATORIES Range: Bi-White Reveal Anti-Dark Circle Whitening Corrective Eye Care Product: Under-eye creamMRP: ` 1,990Skin Type: All skin typesAvailability: Select pharmacies across IndiaFeatures: With concentrates of active ingredient cream, Ceramide White, Caff eine and Vitamin B3 that work on cell generation, controlling melanin production and treating the existing melanin, the cream boasts of multi-skin benefi ts and a power packed solution for dark circles under eyes.

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