Ambika Pillai

The monsoon season has hit us and has begun to take a toll on our hair and skin! All our fancy hairstyles fall flat thanks to the humidity and nothing in make-up seems to work. But help is at...

Designer Swapnil Shinde’s brand revolves around striking a balance between sexy and ‘normal’. Salon India finds out more about him in a heart-to-heartWhat is the contribution of a fashion designer in planning and creating a model’s look? The contribution is...

Seamlessly blending Indian recherché and craftsmanship with modern day western silhouettes, designer Payal Jain is known for her effortless style. The industry veteran talks to Salon India about the coherence between fashion and beauty What is the contribution of a...

Shalu Chandla, a Delhi-based make-up artist, is known for her fine work across a variety of visual media — from television to bridal, advertising, editorial, beauty and ramp. Salon India talks to the self-motivated make-up artist to know more...

Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn/Winter '11 commenced at Pragati Maidan from April 6 to 10. Make-up magicians Vimi Joshi and Caroline Donnelly from MAC Cosmetics, Kapil Bhalla and Ambika Pillai created hair and make-up looks behind the stage...

Pratap embarked on creating this masterpiece, design inputs were taken from in-flight crew and senior management to create a single piece garment to address the identified "on the job" requirements. Delighted with the final product, Rajesh Pratap Singh said,...

While the after-sunset spa-salons are becoming a rage in the West, India's capital city is not likely to go that way. Even as some of the gyms, salons and shopping centres push the hours, Indian beauticians say that the...

The Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week S/S 2011 commenced on October 23 with razzle-dazzle at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. This season, Mickey Contractor, MAC's Director of Artistry and Vimy Joshi, Senior Artist Middle East and India, MAC Cosmetics, Kapil...

Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week in New Delhi March 24 to 29 focused on looks for Autumn/ Winter 2010. Salon India brings to you vignettes for a beautician`s delight: looks created for the ramp; styles with glamour, panche and...