The capital city welcomed Professional Beauty India with boundless enthusiasm and joy. South Asia’s largest beauty expo concluded its first day on July 1 with immense success and an overwhelming response. Here’s a detailed look at Day 1 of PBI Delhi.
Recording a huge footfall, Day 1 of Professional Beauty India at Pragati Maidan, Delhi was a fulfilling and enriching experience for all. Over 350 brands participated across hair, makeup, skincare, and tools, showcasing revolutionary products and launching several new ones. Industry professionals gathered for a day filled with learning, networking, and excitement.
New Launches
The show provided an ideal platform for brands to introduce their cutting-edge products. Some notable launches on Day 1 included:
- Ultra Strong Hair Spray by Barcode
- Shea 18-MEA Collagen Therapy Hair Filler Treatment by Beauty Garage
- Tropicalis by Phyto Ativo
- Hair Balance Hair Spa Kit by Freecia Professional
- Powder Clay by Gatsby
- Norvina Pro Palette by Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Eternal Range by Skeyndor
- Neonail Polish and Goliath Nail Plate Design by Kulis
- Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment by Murad
Salon Management Congress
The Salon Management Congress provided a comprehensive look at running a successful salon business. Industry experts shared insights on the latest trends, effective management strategies, and innovative marketing techniques. Key topics included:
- Talent Hunt: Gow to train and retain a high-performing team
- Legally Speaking: Anticipating and addressing the legal challenges for your salon business
- Maximising Efficiency: The benefits of a salon software
- Fireside Chat: How far can you go in the business of skincare?
Demo Stages
The Demo Stages at Professional Beauty India have always been a hub for learning and professional development. Day 1 featured several renowned industry experts: Experts such as Raghav Khanna, Avleen Bansal, Dolly Bhatia, Avik Hore, Vaishnavi Jain, Atul Chauhan, Abhishek Priya, and Atul Chauhan graced the Beauty Stage.
On the other hand, masters including Abhishek Malik, JJ Savani, Gourav Bharadwaj, Dodo, Karan Patyal, Sareena Acharya, Naseem Salmani and Virender Verma demonstrated on the HJ Stage.
The Platform
The Platform, making its debut at PBI Delhi, was the heart of creativity. It celebrated the artistry and talent of makeup, hair, skin, and nail enthusiasts across the nation. Day 1 saw live demonstrations from various artists. This included Disha Meher, Pooja Mandaan, Luca Piattelli, Gurpreet Seble, Bhumika Bahl, Abhay Girdhar, and Ishant Trivedi.
The Colour Pod
Professional Beauty India’s ‘Colour Pod’ was a vibrant highlight, offering live colour education to hair artists and aspiring colourists. This dedicated arena allowed colour brands to demonstrate various techniques and products, providing visitors with an in-depth understanding of different colouration methods and brand offerings. It was an explosion of creativity and learning, marking its debut with immense success.
British Hairdressing Awards Gallery
It showcased the work of some of the best talent from around the world. The Awards, recognised as the global Oscars of the hairdressing industry, is one of the most revered platforms for hairdressers across the globe.
With the introduction of the International Collections, participants from across the world can now participate and showcase their talent. India, too, took a leap towards these awards in 2023 with Savio John Pereira, Seema V Jerajani, and Uday Takke Academy student Devyani Deskhmush entering last year.
As Day 1 concluded on a high note, attendees eagerly anticipated the innovations and learning opportunities that Day 2 would bring.
Stay tuned for more insights and highlights from PBI Delhi.
