In a dazzling celebration of talent and transformation, Raaga Professional, the professional skincare brand from CavinKare, hosted the grand finale of The SkinExpert of India 2025 at JW Marriott, Sahar, Mumbai. The event brought together the nation’s most promising skincare professionals for an evening of glamour, education, and empowerment.
With over 1,000 entries from 150+ cities, the competition tested participants through webinars, theory exams, and zonal contests. After months of rigorous challenges, 12 finalists from cities including Gandhinagar, Bhopal, Surat, Patna, Delhi, and Bengaluru advanced to the national stage, showcasing their artistry, technical expertise, and scientific understanding of skincare.
The glittering finale was attended by Monica Bahl, CEO, Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council, as Chief Guest, and Samir Srivastav, CEO, Looks Salon, as Guest of Honour. Roosh Sindhu, Miss India International and Face of Raaga Professional, added star power to the evening alongside Ashrit Pattanaik, Business Head, and Sareena Acharya, Education Head, Raaga Professional.
A distinguished jury, Neha Joshi, Arpita Das, Harshada Takke, and Leena Khandekar, evaluated the finalists. Anjali Mishra of AD’s Makeover Salon & Academy, Bhopal, claimed the national title, followed by Shivam Singh of Groomed by Shivam, Patna, and Nisha Patel of Eden The Salon, Gandhinagar, as first and second runners-up.
Winners took home trophies, certificates, and cash prizes, ₹3,00,000 for the winner, ₹1,00,000 for the first runner-up, and ₹50,000 for the second runner-up, along with Raaga Professional products and an exclusive Thailand trip with a beauty course certification.
From the leadership desk
Commenting on the initiative, Ashrit Pattanaik, Business Head, Raaga Professional, said, “With The SkinExpert of India, our vision is to celebrate and uplift India’s beauty professionals. This platform recognizes hard work, nurtures excellence, and builds a thriving community of talent.”
Echoing his sentiments, Sareena Acharya, Education Head, Raaga Professional added, “Education is the cornerstone of excellence. At Raaga Professional, we ensure talent is backed by expertise and creativity by knowledge—shaping the future of India’s beauty industry.”
