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Nails, News

EU Bans TPO in Gel Polish: What Salons Need to Know

Starting September 1, 2025, the European Union has officially banned Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO), a key ingredient widely used in many gel polish to harden and provide that quick-dry, glossy finish. This ban requires salons across Europe to dispose of existing TPO-containing stock and to switch exclusively to safer alternatives. TPO is a photoinitiator essential …

CMC CAT India
News

Team India Shines Bright at Eurasia ABMU Golden Cup 2025 – Yerevan, Armenia

The halls of Yerevan, Armenia, reverberated with applause as CMC CAT INDIA made history at the Eurasia ABMU Golden Cup 2025—clinching victories in all 11 categories entered. With just 7 participants, Team India achieved a clean sweep, cementing the country’s reputation as a rising powerhouse in international hairdressing and beauty artistry. Meet Our Champions: This …

A beautician performs precise microblading on a client's eyebrows in a salon. Permanent Makeup
Makeup

Permanent Makeup: The Art, Opportunity & Future in India

Permanent makeup (PMU) is a modern cosmetic breakthrough where pigments are delicately implanted into the skin, offering brows, eyeliner, and lips that last for years—not hours. Unlike traditional makeup, which fades by day’s end, PMU delivers consistent results and saves precious time for clients and professionals. At Victress Beauty Academy, I’ve had the privilege of …

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AI & Tech, News

DINGG Chatbot: 24×7 Booking Solution for Salons

Imagine a salon that never sleeps—where clients can book last-minute appointments with just a message, even at midnight. Powered by DINGG, the revolutionary AI conversational chatbot, beauty businesses now take bookings around the clock via WhatsApp and their websites. For salon professionals, DINGG means no more missed opportunities or scrambling to call back clients who …

amod doshi prosthetic makeup
Makeup

Amod Doshi: Transforming Indian Cinema with Prosthetic Makeup

Prosthetic makeup is rapidly transforming the landscape of Indian cinema, bringing unparalleled realism and creativity to character design. Moving beyond traditional techniques, Indian artists now expertly sculpt silicone prosthetics that blend seamlessly with the skin, enabling stunning aging effects, fantasy creatures, and realistic injuries. It has raised the bar for visual storytelling, helping Indian films …

Streax Professional wins silver for B2B campaign
News

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 …