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 …
Yes Madam Secures ₹50 Crore in Growth Funding
Home salon and wellness services platform Yes Madam has raised ₹50 crore in its first institutional funding round, led by Info Edge Growth Fund, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion journey. Founded in 2016 by Mayank Arya, Aditya Arya, and Akanksha Vishnoi, Yes Madam has rapidly scaled to over 55 cities across …
VC Open House 2.0: Angelo Seminara Lights Up Mumbai
The second edition of VC Open House concluded in Mumbai on April 6, 2026, with a two-day experience that felt less like an event and more like a cultural moment for Indian hairdressing. Headlined by global icon Angelo Seminara, the showcase brought together some of the most respected voices in the industry for an immersive …
ABTC x Atena Esmaeily’s Pune Masterclass
Beauty professionals who attended Atena Esmaeily’s one-day Atena Esmaeily masterclass in Pune on 22nd December 2025 walked away transformed, armed with the unique techniques popularised by Atena. Hosted by ABTC India, the intensive covered advanced makeup artistry tailored for Indian skin tones, bridal longevity, and editorial edge—perfect for salons expanding premium services. Atena’s hands-on demos emphasized skin …
Vipul Chudasama Unveils MEO-RI Korean Hair Collection, Launches VC Online for Next-Gen Hair Education
Celebrity artist Vipul Chudasama has launched the MEO-RI Collection—a stunning new line that brings together Korean minimalism and Indian roots—and introduced VC Online, a digital hair and makeup education platform. The Inspiration and Vision behind MEO-RI “MEO-RI” translates to both hair and identity in Korean, capturing the spirit of this collection—one that fuses simplicity, precision, and personal expression. …
CMC CAT India Creates History: India’s First World Champions Crowned at CMC CAT World Festival London 2025
India’s hair, beauty, and wellness industry has taken center stage on the global map, with CMC CAT India officially crowned as India’s first world champions at the prestigious CMC CAT World Festival, held in London, UK, in 2025. The Champions Behind the Crown– CMC CAT India Led by President Vikram J. Pania (Ambassador & Diplomate …
Brillare Professional & Asha Hariharan: Introducing Ceramide 2.0
Brillare Professional joins forces with India’s legendary hair icon, Asha Hariharan, to launch Ceramide 2.0—a haircare range formulated to protect, repair, and revive all hair types. Asha Hariharan, revered for her expertise as a celebrity stylist, educator, and trailblazer in healthy hair solutions, brings her years of insight into this partnership. With Ceramide 2.0, she …
