Moreover, as India’s beauty competition landscape evolves, Skillathon brings together national industry expertise. As a result, international competition standards prepare Indian artists for the global stage. Priyanka Parshurami brings you the details of this multi-skills competition at Professional Beauty India Mumbai 2026. However, India has a growing pool of beauty professionals, educators and artists. The …
Korean Beauty Gets a New India Entry Route
AREUM NEXUS and OLA Corporation sign three export agreements worth US$600,000 while building a Korea–India market-entry platform. India’s demand for Korean beauty products offers opportunities for Korean brands. Yet entering the market requires more than simply bringing products into the country. Brands must manage regulatory approvals, imports, and distribution. These include retail partnerships, localization, and …
How Ikonic Professional Is Taking Pro Grooming Home
Ikonic Professional Launches Retail Range at Shoppers Stop, Hyderabad. On this occasion, Priyanka Parshurami spoke with Rayed Merchant, Director, SSIZ, for an exclusive interview. He explored the brand’s B2C expansion, the Ikonic Me launch, and the plan to bring grooming expertise to consumers. Ikonic Professional has built its foundation in the professional beauty industry. As …
Chemical Peel at Home: Is Stronger Really Better?
High-strength acids promise a quick glow. But does more acid mean better results? In an authored article for Beauty Business Days, Dr. Oscar Pereira, Founder & Formulator, CodeSkin, examines the growing use of high-strength chemical peel. at home and why the conversation needs to move beyond concentration. A higher acid percentage can look impressive on …
VC Academy Hosts Gary Rom at VC Open House
VC Academy, one of India’s leading professional hair and makeup academies, successfully hosted the latest edition of VC Open House, welcoming internationally acclaimed salon business expert Gary Rom for an exclusive educational experience designed to help salon professionals build stronger, more profitable businesses. The event brought together salon owners, managers, educators, senior hairstylists, and industry …
Mintree Vedic Valley Chakra Facial: Bringing Mind, Body and Energy into Ayurvedic Skincare
Ayurveda has long inspired the professional beauty industry with its focus on natural ingredients, holistic wellness, and personalised care. Yet, despite the growing popularity of Ayurvedic skincare, there are surprisingly few professional facial protocols that extend beyond herbal formulations to embrace one of Ayurveda’s most profound concepts—the balance of the body’s energy centres, or chakras. …
CDSCO Cosmetic Rules 2026: What Salons and Beauty Brands Must Know
India’s beauty industry has received a timely regulatory reminder from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation. CDSCO Cosmetic Rules have clearly stated that cosmetics are meant to be applied externally, not injected. The clarification reinforces that products intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on the body fall under cosmetic use, while injectable preparations …
Vega Industries Marks a Major Make in India Milestone
Vega Industries Private Limited has secured its industrial land allotment for an upcoming project at Yamuna Expressway, marking a significant milestone in the company’s long-term growth and manufacturing journey. The allotment letter was received by Managing Director Mr. Sandeep Jain from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath, underscoring both the importance of the project …
Snabbit Bets on Instant Beauty Services
Bengaluru-based quick home services startup Snabbit is making a bold move into the beauty space, aiming to redefine how consumers access salon-at-home services. After building traction with daily household chores and cleaning, the company is now piloting instant beauty services—a category it believes consumers should no longer need to plan for. Snabbit announced its …
Blown Salon Welcomes Yianni Tsapatori
Blown Salon, the Bangalore-based luxury hair brand founded by Menaka Bhandary, is entering a new chapter with the addition of globally renowned hairstylist Yianni Tsapatori. The move signals more than a leadership change — it reflects Blown’s intent to sharpen its creative identity while expanding its footprint in India’s premium salon space. With four successful …













