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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 …

Ikonic Professional Launches Ikonic Me at Shoppers Stop Hyderabad
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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

OPIUM Eyewear THE CUT
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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 …