Megha Arora, Co-founder, 3TenX, and Title Partner of Professional Beauty India, captures the true essence of PBI Mumbai:

“Professional Beauty is a great platform for brands like us who want to connect with all the salon channels and get penetration into the best of the beauty industry. We made several salon connections. We also got a platform to showcase 3TenX in front of the hairstylists and the industry and to speak about the brand.”

Priscilla Corner, Creative Director, June Tomkyns Salons & Academy, on the potential for barbering in India:

“This year at Modern Barber, we saw so many entries from across the country; all of them were excited to participate. I see the entire format expanding, which is very encouraging. It fills us with even more enthusiasm.”

Heena Dalvi, General Manager - Education, Streax Professional, sheds light on the opportunities at PBI:

“PBI is a celebration of brands. Here, everybody gets a chance to interact with each other and know what’s happening and what’s innovating. I think this is the best place a salon professional can ever be at.”

Vipul Chudasama, Founder, VC Academy, highlights the importance of the platform:

“The Platform is a new stage that PBI has created for talent across the country. It is not product- or brand-centric; it is purely artist-based, and that’s essential because we can truly showcase our skills. That’s exactly what an artist needs: a platform to demonstrate their true talent to all the professionals.”

Vivek Shyam Bhatia, Founder, Very V Salon, on growth opportunities at PBI:

“Every year I come to PBI, I grow one step ahead. This is futuristic, as it brings international trends here. We network with the industry members, and that’s the best way you are taking all of us ahead in life.”

Viki Thakkar, Architect, comments on the importance of SMC:

“SMC is a very innovative concept, and I love how they come up with different subjects every time, making it very interesting. The salon and spa owners get different insights in terms of finance, marketing, digital marketing, AI, and interior designing. So, it’s a great venue for all of us to meet up.”

Vipul Chaturvedi, CEO, Lakmé Lever, shares his experience at PBI:

“I really enjoyed my time at PBI. It was a great opportunity to learn, to share, and to see what exactly is happening in this exciting space of professional beauty. I look forward to coming back next year for a bigger and a better show.” He adds, “It was a very valuable experience, and I look forward to coming back again next year.”

Sachin Kamat, General Manager for India, Middle East and Southeast Asia, Zenoti, on innovation and growth:

“It’s always a pleasure meeting industry peers and like-minded salon owners and collaborating on technology and solutions that help empower them and grow their revenues. I look forward to continuing this association with PBI and doing even more impactful work together.”

SNAP! India

SNAP! India 2025 also made a powerful comeback with over 350 entries. Hairdressers and make-up artists presented their artistry through a single image; a simple format yet extraordinary result!

The categories spanned Hair (Cut, Colour, Styling, Curls) and Beauty (Bridal, Runway). The esteemed jury panel included names like Manisha Copra, Priscilla Corner, Heena Dalvi, Riimple Kothari, Meerra Mevawala, Unnati Singh, and Seema V Jerajani.

Winners’ Corner:

Curls: Pooja Golani, Rubious Makeovers Hair Colour: Prakash Rinzakar, Geetanjali Salon Hair Cut: Devyani Deshmukh, U Takkes Institute of Hair & Skin Hair Styling: Rekha Gupta, Arohis Salon Make-up Bridal: Mohd Razi, Bollywood Make-up Artist Make-up Runway: Saba Salim Siddiqui

Salon Management Congress

One of the most looked-forward-to corners at PBI, Salon Management Congress (SMC) saw industry leaders decode new-age customers, talent retention, automation, menu design, and the future of skin. Actionable insights, candid deliberations, and an eager live audience made this year’s SMC one of the strongest to date. Read more about it on page 75.

Demo stages brimming with education

The Beauty Stage, HJ Hair Stage, and the newly introduced Skin Stage remained crowd magnets throughout both days. Several iconic names in the industry delivered high-energy masterclasses focusing on techniques and trend forecasting.

Beauty Stage

With bridal beauty, the latest techniques, make-up hacks, and trends, the beauty stage was a goldmine for beauty enthusiasts. Across two days, the stage was graced by experts such as, Manisha Ahuja, Gaurav Kakade, Pritksha Thorat, Dolly Bhatia, Mika Seidel, Fatima Sayyed, and many more

HJ Hair Stage

The line-up at the HJ Hair stage was nothing short of iconic. Hair education, including cut, colour, trends, and techniques, kept the audience captivated. Some names that took over the stage include Atharva Takke, Heena Dalvi, Shirin Merchant, Vipul Chudasama, Aidan Sloan, Sumit Malkotia, and Agnes Chen, to name a few.

Advanced Treatments Stage

The newly introduced and widely appreciated Advanced Treatments Stage was a highlight for professionals. It focused on ingredient education, device-based treatments, modern skin philosophies, and client management. It featured experts like Shweta Parekh, Neha Agrawal, Shirin Merchant, Lee Jia, Dr Manali, Blossom Kochhar, Ranjita Tressler, and Deepali Korgaonkar.

The Platform

From trending nail art to signature bridal looks, hair art, colour showcases, and editorial runway moments, The Platform was truly the heart of visual creativity at PBI.

Day 1 and Day 2 featured masters like Siddhart Jaiswal, Pooja Panvanda, Priya Rawat, Vipul Chudasama Academy, Seema Jerajani, Sapna Bhavnani, and several others.

The Franchise Zone and New Launches

The Franchise Zone turned into a buzzing business marketplace where aspiring entrepreneurs met top salon and academy brands exploring growth through the franchise model. Conversations flowed, deals were discussed, and many partnerships started to blossom.

Across the halls, new launches stole attention. From cutting-edge devices and hair tools to premium skincare, nail systems, and breakthrough formulations, PBI Mumbai saw it all. For many brands, Mumbai was the chosen stage to unveil innovations for the first time, giving visitors exclusive early access.

What lies ahead

As the curtains closed on Professional Beauty Mumbai 2025, one thing became clear: the industry is not just evolving, it is accelerating at warp speed. The need of the hour is for the industry to come together, sharing insights, knowledge, and business opportunities. Needless to say, PBI Mumbai offered a favourable ground for it all. With unmatched energy, talent, and innovation on display, this year’s edition sets new standards for trade shows in South Asia.