Great news for the beauty and wellness industry — the GST on Salon services has officially been reduced to 5%! This move is a much-awaited relief for both salon professionals and their clients, marking a significant step in making beauty and grooming services more affordable and accessible across India. This rate will be effective from …
Streax Professional Wins Silver for Best B2B Campaign
Streax Professional has won the Silver Award for Best B2B Campaign at the ET Brand Equity Shark Awards 2025. Recognized for outstanding teamwork and collaboration between their technical and marketing teams, their campaign set a new benchmark in reaching salon professionals nationwide. The campaign’s success stemmed from its ability to engage salon owners and hairstylists …
Chandigarh Salon GST Raids: Compliance Demands Rise
High-end salons in Chandigarh were recently hit by large-scale GST raids, putting the spotlight on Salon GST compliance for beauty business owners. Excise and Central GST teams raided more than a dozen prominent salons across sectors 8, 9, 26, and 35 following complaints of GST evasion. The raids targeted establishments providing premium services such as …
Florian Hurel Opens 3rd Luxury Salon in Ahmedabad
Celebrity hairstylist Florian Hurel has opened his third luxury salon in Ahmedabad, reinforcing his brand’s presence in India’s premium beauty and wellness market. Located in a prime area of the city, the new salon offers an exclusive blend of hair couture and spa services. Florian Hurel’s third store brings AI-Powered styling techniques and luxury treatments …
U ACADEMY Partners with London School of Barbering
U ACADEMY announced an exclusive collaboration with the prestigious London School of Barbering. This partnership brings world-class barbering education and advanced grooming techniques straight to Indian professionals aspiring to excel in their career. The London School of Barbering is renowned globally for its comprehensive courses, combining traditional barbering craftsmanship with modern styling trends. By joining …
MAKMID Beauty Store Opens New Outlet in Kottakkal
MAKMID Beauty Store has expanded its presence with a brand-new outlet in Kottakkal, bringing a wide range of premium beauty and grooming products. This new store launch strengthens MAKMID’s commitment to providing quality products and exceptional service across India. Kottakkal makmid beauty store was inaugurated by Panakkad Abbas Ali Thangal. The new Kottakkal store has …
Schwarzkopf Unveils ‘Lived-In’ Hair Colour Trend
Schwarzkopf Professional recently unveiled its latest hair colour trend, Lived-In, at a landmark event in Mumbai. This was launched in collaboration with the renowned Sassoon Academy. The Lived-In trend focuses on effortless, dimensional colour that grows out beautifully with low-maintenance upkeep. This makes it a perfect choice for clients seeking natural tones with seamless blending, …
Kryolan Opens Its 3rd Store in Mumbai’s Colaba Area
Professional makeup brand Kryolan has opened its third store in Mumbai, located in the Colaba district. This new outlet marks a significant milestone for the brand, coinciding with Kryolan’s 20 years of operations in India and its 80th global anniversary. The Colaba store is Kryolan’s 11th retail outlet in India and designed to function as …
Beauty Garage Launches Online Video Consultation
Beauty Garage has introduced an online video consultation service, transforming how beauty advice and expert guidance reach clients today. This new feature caters to the growing demand for personalized beauty services without the need for in-person visits, making professional help more accessible than ever. With the online video consultation, Beauty Garage clients can connect with …
Launch Alert: HUL Nexxus Professional Haircare
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has launched Nexxus, its premium professional haircare brand in India. This launch represents HUL’s entry into the salon and professional beauty segment, offering luxury haircare solutions. HUL Nexxus is globally renowned for its pioneering Trillion Protein Transfusion Technology, which delivers vital proteins and lipids deep inside the hair cortex to repair …
