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CURTAIN RAISE

Professional Beauty India

RAISES THE CURTAIN ON 2026 SHOWS

For more than a decade, PBI has been an integral part of the industry’s growth story, shaping India’s professional beauty landscape through innovation, education, and connection. Priyanka Parshurami brings you an exclusive first look at the 2026 season, and the milestones that reiterate this fact.

Professional Beauty India (PBI) is more than an exhibition; it’s the driving force behind India’s professional beauty and wellness revolution. Since its inception, PBI has created a platform where artistry meets opportunity, building an ecosystem that connects salon professionals, brands, educators, and entrepreneurs nationwide.

Now entering its 14th year, PBI remains the most trusted industry platform, inspiring growth, learning, and collaboration across every segment of the beauty business.

PIONEERING CHANGE AND CREATING CONNECTIONS

When PBI first opened its doors, India’s professional beauty industry was still finding its direction. Over time, it became a catalyst, fostering connections and linking global brands with local talent, creating a platform where education, networking, and innovation converged.

Over the years, each city edition, whether it’s in Kochi, Kolkata, Delhi, or Mumbai, has evolved into a dynamic marketplace of ideas and opportunities. Professionals attend not just to discover the latest products, but to experience the pulse of the industry through live education, trend showcases, and meaningful collaborations.

Through the years, PBI has introduced pathbreaking formats that have changed the way professionals learn and engage:

• Live Education Stages with global artists and Indian experts.

• Salon Business Forums focused on growth, leadership, and profitability.

• Sustainability and Wellness Pavilions that champion mindful beauty.

• Creative Competitions offering young talent a national spotlight.

• Regional Connect Series expanding education beyond metros. Each initiative reflects PBI’s mission: to uplift professionals and strengthen the entire beauty value chain.

THE 2026 SEASON: FOUR CITIES, ONE VISION

As the industry looks ahead, Professional Beauty India 2026 is set to deliver a fresh season of inspiration and innovation across four cities. Each event will bring together international educators, top brands, and the region’s most talented professionals for two days of learning, networking, and business growth.

OFFICIAL PBI 2026 CALENDAR

• Kochi: 9–10 February 2026

• Kolkata: 6–7 April 2026

• Delhi: 29–30 June 2026

• Mumbai: 5–6 October 2026

Each show will focus on the trends shaping its market. From salon innovations in the south to nail, skin, and wellness growth in the east; barbering and grooming excellence in the north, to cutting-edge fashion and hair artistry in the west.

Attendees can look forward to global education sessions, brand masterclasses, competitions, and business bootcamps, all curated to empower professionals with the latest skills, technical know-how, and business strategies.

With its unwavering commitment to innovation, education, and community, Professional Beauty India 2026 promises not just a series of events, but a celebration of the industry, and those professionals redefining its future.

This article appears in the PBHJ DEC - JAN 26 Edition Issue of Professional Beauty/ Hairdressers Journal India

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This article appears in the PBHJ DEC - JAN 26 Edition Issue of Professional Beauty/ Hairdressers Journal India