The Hair Stage at Professional Beauty India Mumbai 2026 closed out the show on Day 2 with a full programme of precision cutting, modern styling, and technical craft, before rounding off the evening with the Modern Barber Awards and Skillathon. With sessions spanning classic haircutting, contemporary styling, product-led techniques, and international menswear influence, the stage gave professionals a final day packed with practical, salon-ready inspiration.
From heritage-inspired cuts to cutting-edge fade work, Day 2 reflected the versatility of modern hairdressing and the technical range professionals are expected to bring to the chair.
Setting the Tone with Craft and Cuts
The day opened with Savio John Pereira, who presented Back to the Future, bringing a strong technical foundation to the stage and setting the pace for the sessions to follow. Virender Verma and Najeeb Ur Rehman followed with Next-Gen Hair: Modern Cuts & Effortless Styling for Vega Professional, exploring how contemporary cutting techniques can translate into everyday, effortless client looks.
Styling, Tools, and Technique
After the lunch break, the programme moved into a stretch of technique-driven sessions. Atharva Takke presented Styling & Microfuel for Beauty Garage, focusing on product-led styling approaches, while Vikas Marwah took the stage with Beyond the Fade with VGR Stepless Pro Kit, demonstrating advanced fade techniques using VGR’s latest tool innovation.
Abhishek Harswal followed with a session on the Secret of Long-Lasting Hair Transformations for Kerafine, bringing a treatment-focused perspective to the day, before Abhishek Malik closed out the afternoon with Signature Hollywood Waves for HNK, a session centred on glamour-led styling and finish.
An International Menswear Perspective
The formal presentations concluded with JJ Savani, Tom Darling, and Sadeq presenting The Global Stylist Blueprint: La Collection Capillaire Masculine 2027, bringing an international lens to men’s hair and grooming. The session brought together global styling trends and menswear-focused collection work, offering a forward-looking close to the day’s technical programme.
A Night of Celebration
The evening then shifted from education to celebration, as the Hair Stage played host to the Modern Barber Awards and Skillathon from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The ceremony brought the competitive elements of the show full circle, recognising the standout talent from both the Modern Barber Challenge and Skillathon in front of the wider professional beauty community.
A Fitting Close to the Hair Stage
Across its final day, the Hair Stage reinforced the depth and range of skill within professional hairdressing, from classic cutting and styling fundamentals to product innovation and international menswear trends. Pairing a full day of technical sessions with an evening of recognition and celebration, Day 2 brought the Hair Stage programme at PBI Mumbai 2026 to a close on a high, honouring both the craft and the community behind it.