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Streax Professional OMG Hairstyle Icon 2025 Celebrates Top Indian Talent

The Streax Professional OMG Hairstyle Icon 2025 contest once again highlighted the incredible talent within India’s salon industry. Held in August 2025, this prestigious event brought together hairstylists from across the country to compete and showcase their creative skills. With a focus on innovative craftsmanship, the competition serves as a platform to elevate salon professionals. …

GST on Salon
News

GST 2.0: 2025 GST on Salon Reforms

Update: The Indian government has reduced GST on beauty & wellness services to 5%. A much needed Tax-Glow-Up for the salon industry. This rate will be effective from September 22, 2025. This includes a wide range of offerings such as haircuts, facials, makeup, skincare treatments, and luxury spa services. Salon professionals understand that managing costs …

Kobido Facial
Skin

Kobido facial: The “Japanese Facelift”

Kobido facial massage, often referred to as the “Japanese facelift,” is a traditional technique gaining popularity for its ability to rejuvenate the skin, improve facial contours, and promote relaxation without invasive procedures.  Kobido massage combines the principles of traditional Japanese medicine with a variety of manual techniques. The core of the treatment involves a blend …

Skin Barrier Protection
Skin

Skin Barrier Protection: The New Cornerstone of Professional Skincare

In today’s skincare landscape, skin barrier protection isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a movement. With hashtags like #skinbarrier racking up over 44 million views on Instagram and #cerave soaring past 1.6 billion, consumers are more ingredient-savvy than ever. For skin therapists, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity: to educate and empower clients with barrier-first …

Underpainting Makeup
Makeup

Know the technique of Underpainting

If you’ve ever paused mid-scroll to admire the effortlessly sculpted glam of Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, or Hailee Steinfeld, chances are you’re admiring the handiwork of celebrity makeup artist Mary Phillips. And now, her signature style is officially shoppable—she’s launched her own brand: m.ph beauty. The coveted “Mary Phillips look” is all about  Sculpted cheekbones …

Grey Hair Treatment
Hair

Covering Grey Hair with WT Methode: Can K-Beauty Really Turn Back the Clock?

Hair-coloring is among the most popular salon treatments worldwide. Beyond self-expression, one of the chief reasons for coloring is to cover grey hair —a concern that resonates for millions. As we age or face stress and lifestyle triggers, our hair’s pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) reduce their melanin output, leading to visible greys, often earlier than expected. …

Health Influencer Rules
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What India’s Health Influencer Rules Mean for the Salon Industry

In 2025, the Government of India introduced strict health influencer rules. Now, health and wellness influencers must clearly display their professional qualifications when sharing advice or sponsored content online. This change affects not only Instagram personalities and YouTube experts, but also the entire beauty and wellness sector, including Salon Professionals. Misleading claims can damage your …

AI-Powered Salon in Mumbai

Florian Hurel’s AI-Powered Salons Are Changing Mumbai’s Beauty Scene

From Bandra’s buzz to Walkeshwar’s elegance, AI-Powered Salon in Mumbai are getting a tech-infused makeover—and the force behind it is none other than Florian Hurel. The French celebrity stylist Florian Hurel, known for crafting stunning looks for Bollywood stars like Deepika Padukone, has traded Parisian sophistication for Mumbai’s vibrant pulse. The result? A luxurious salon …

Hair Artist Education India Esskay Hairdressing School Launch
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Esskay Hairdressing School: A New Dawn for Hair Artists in India

For decades, Hair Artist Education India has been an overlooked concept despite the country’s abundance of hairdressing talent—creativity, skill, and ambition have long thrived behind the scenes, yet respect has often lagged. Esskay Hairdressing School (EHS) is here to transform that reality. Powered by Esskay Beauty Resources, EHS is more than an academy—it’s a heartfelt …