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 …
India Skills 2025-26: National Champions Set for WorldSkills in Shanghai
The India Skills 2025-26 National Competition grand finale on April 2, 2026, crowned top talents in Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing, securing their path to WorldSkills 2026 in Shanghai, China. India’s brightest salon talents have emerged victorious from India Skills 2025, earning spots at the prestigious WorldSkills 2026 in Shanghai. These competitors excelled in high-pressure challenges …
YBE Nails Lashes Brows: Gen Z Beauty Bar Debuts in Chennai
Tip and Toe Salon has unveiled YBE Nails Lashes Brows, its first youth-centric beauty bar in Chennai, filling the gap between high-end salons and unorganised budget options. Spanning 400 sq ft at a prime urban spot, the outlet features four nail stations, three pedicure loungers, and dedicated lash/brow areas with digital booking for seamless UPI/card …
Esskay Beauty Crowned CASMARA’s No. 1 Global Distributor
Esskay Beauty Resources Pvt Ltd has received the prestigious CASMARA distributor award—Outstanding Partnership—from CASMARA Cosmetics, naming them the brand’s top distributor worldwide. This was presented at the Beauty Congress 2026. “We’re incredibly honoured,” the company shared on LinkedIn, highlighting their passion for premium salon products and a network that spans India’s beauty sector. This milestone …
VC Academy Unveils VC Open House: Professional Salon Training Reinvented
VC Academy has launched India’s first VC Open House, a shift from rigid classroom training to and open experience-driven dialogues for hair and makeup professionals. Held on January 5, 2026, in Mumbai, the inaugural edition drew top industry names and set a new benchmark for collaborative education. Headlined by Adhuna Bhabani—pioneer of Indian hairdressing—the event …
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 …
Ikonic Bullet Shaver Wins at ELLE India Beauty Awards 2025
The Ikonic Bullet Shaver from Ikonic Professional has captured nationwide attention by winning the prestigious Men’s Grooming Product of the Year award at the ELLE India Beauty Awards 2025. With this clean-sweep win, Ikonic sets a benchmark in the competitive world of men’s grooming. The recognition by ELLE India signals not just sales popularity, but …
Meet the Champions of CMC CAT India: Sandeep Yadav
Sandeep Yadav, founder of the acclaimed Hot Head Salon & Academy, Sandeep combines over 21 years of experience with a visionary approach to hair styling and education. His international journey, highlighted by accolades at the Eurasia ABMU Golden Cup 2025 where he won second place in Avant Garde & their place in Creative Salon Look. …
Meet the Champions of CMC CAT India: Brajesh Sarathe
Brajesh Sarathe ’s journey is a shining example of how dedication and not-giving up shapes the future of hairdressing. At the Eurasia ABMU Golden Cup 2025 in Yerevan, Armenia, he earned third place in the Salon Look Woman category. Brajesh credits the transformative experience of international competition and training in Kazakhstan for elevating his expertise. …
