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 …
Aalim Hakim Brings Edge to OPIUM Eyewear with THE CUT
OPIUM Eyewear has expanded its creative portfolio with THE CUT, a limited-edition capsule collection developed in collaboration with celebrity hair artist Aalim Hakim. The launch brings together fashion, individuality, and design in a bold eyewear drop that is already drawing attention across style and beauty circles. The collection features eight statement styles, including four sunglasses …
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 …
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 …
