Salon International - February 2019

Colour Cosmetics is the fastest growing segment of the Beauty
& Wellness sector in India. According to a report by Data Bridge
Market Research, the global colour cosmetics market is expected
to reach USD 51.38 billion by 2025, from USD 31.20 billion in 2017
growing at a CAGR of 3.7 percent during the forecast period of
2018 to 2025.
The ascending growth trajectory can be attributed to various
factors including, raised awareness, global influence, social media
platforms, increased access to brands, holistic approach to beauty,
to name a few.
Industry stakeholders are roping in latest trends, product
innovation, marketing strategies, omni-channel business model,
among others to stay ahead of competition. On cue, in the In
Focus section, we speak to top brands and make-up artists in the
business to understand what is in store for 2019.
In the Hair section, we feature Ivan Rodriguez, who has been
part of the creative artistic team of Farouk Systems since 2002.
With more than 20 years of experience in the beauty industry and
multiple awards in his kitty, he shares his professional journey.
There is a glorious photo essay that showcases collection by
Mayte Garrote and Carlos Valient. Our homegrown Hardik Malde,
Founder & Creative Head of Hair Castle Salon, turned around
his fortunes by being creatively and commercially successful. He
shares his journey with us. Celebrity stylist Kanta Motwani, Curator
at Kromakay Salons & Academy, decodes the ‘perm’, the hottest
trend of 2019. Also, we have Dr Gaurang Krishna, Specialist
Hair Transplant Surgeon & Consultant Dermatologist, Director,
MedLinks, shares his views on Artas Robotic Hair Transplant as a
trending aesthetic procedure.