With 300+ professional brands, nationwide participation, industry-leading artists, and a multi-format platform, the 8^th edition of HBS 2026 highlighted the rapid evolution of India’s professional beauty and salon industry.

MUMBAI, India, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 8^th edition of the StyleSpeak Hair & Beauty Show (HBS) concluded successfully at Nesco, Goregaon, Mumbai, on April 13 and 14, bringing together salon owners, beauty professionals, educators, distributors, artists, aestheticians, and leading industry brands from across India.

Featuring more than 300 participating brands, HBS 2026 further strengthened its position as one of India’s leading professional beauty industry platforms. Structured as a 360-degree salon and beauty ecosystem, the event was divided into four key segments — Competitions, Live Shows, Conference, and Exhibition — each designed to cater to different aspects of the professional salon and beauty business.

The StyleSpeak Beauty Conference, powered by Dermalogica, hosted over 30 leading voices from the Indian beauty industry across 12 sessions over two days. Speakers included Samir Srivastav, CEO of Looks Salons; Komal Puri, GM Dermalogica India; Vaishali Shah, Founder of LTA School of Beauty; and Vipul Chaturvedi, CEO Lakme Lever, among others. Discussions focused on changing consumer expectations, consultation-led services, evolving salon business models, advancements in skincare and treatments, and the growing role of technology within the beauty and salon sector.

The Live Shows brought creativity and technical artistry to the forefront through showcases by artists including Ojas Rajani, Cherag Bambboat, Elton Vessoaker, and Shirin Merchant, alongside creative teams from Vega Professional, Ikonic Professional, Streax Professional, JRL Professional, Beauty Garage, RICA, BlueSky, and 3TENX. The presentations highlighted emerging trends, creative techniques, and evolving artistic direction within the professional beauty industry.

The event also featured the StyleSpeak Young Guns segment, which provided a platform for emerging artists to present their work before an industry audience. Participants included Devyani Deshmukh from U Takke Institute, Mumbai; Saba Salim from Mumbai; Mangesh Lohar from Flying Scissor Salon, Pune; Pooja Panvanda from Nails Jewels, Mumbai; and Shine Janarthanan from Time Machine Salon, Mumbai.

A key highlight of the event remained the HBS Competitions Arena, one of the platform’s most anticipated and respected segments. The competitions celebrated creativity, technical precision, and innovation across 17 competitions within five categories — Ladies Hairdressing, Barbering, Nails, Makeup, and Skincare. This year, 369 contestants participated in the live competition platform, with entries judged by leading industry experts based on creativity, execution, technical precision, and overall stage presentation.

At the centre of the event was the Exhibition segment, where brands showcased the latest innovations, products, technologies, and professional solutions while facilitating networking, collaborations, and business conversations within the industry.

The event was supported by a strong partner ecosystem including My Organics as Title Partner, Ikonic Professional as Powered By Partner, RICA as Hair Styling Partner, Mintree as Skincare Partner, Beauty Garage as Haircare Partner, Calyx London as Nail Partner, 3TENX as Hair Grooming Partner, BlueSky as Nail Art Partner, and Dermalogica as Conference Partner.

According to organisers, HBS 2026 recorded participation from over 13,500 visitors across 28 states and union territories, with attendees travelling from cities including Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Jammu, Shillong, and Port Blair, reflecting the growing national relevance and reach of the platform.

Speaking on the occasion, Sandhya Chipalkatti, Founder & Editor, StyleSpeak Magazine, said, “The platform continues to serve as an important meeting point for the Indian beauty industry, bringing together innovation, creativity, education, talent, and business opportunities under one roof.”

As India’s beauty and salon industry continues to evolve, HBS remains a platform that supports industry conversations, recognises emerging talent, encourages innovation, and contributes to the future growth of the professional beauty sector in India.

About StyleSpeak:

StyleSpeak is India’s premier magazine for the professional hair, make-up, beauty nail and spa industry. It was the first trade magazine for the salon and spa industry at the time of its launch in 2002. StyleSpeak is now in the 23^rd year of circulation. Read by top decision makers and influencers, StyleSpeak has a direct reach to over 2,00,000 industry corporates e.g. top salons, spas, brands, importers, distributors, retailers and academies.

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NEW DELHI, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On the occasion of World Hunger Day, Beti Foundation, Zappfresh and UN IIMSAM organised a community outreach initiative at IIT Delhi Gate focused on raising awareness around hunger, nutrition, and child welfare. The initiative brought together volunteers, institutions, and community members to support over 100 children through meal distribution, educational engagement, and awareness activities.

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The programme aimed to highlight that hunger is not limited to the absence of food alone, but is also closely linked to access to nutrition, education, dignity, and opportunity. As part of the outreach, meals were distributed to children along with stationery and drawing kits to encourage learning and participation. Interactive sessions and engagement activities were also conducted to create awareness around nutrition and the importance of supporting underserved communities.

Speaking on the initiative, Prreya Aggarwal, Director, Zappfresh and supporting the initiative, said, “As women and as individuals, we often understand the value of care, nourishment, and creating opportunities that help people grow. Children deserve not just access to food but also access to support systems that enable them to learn and thrive. Through this initiative, our intention is to contribute in a meaningful way and support a larger cause that goes beyond one day or one event. We are happy to associate with Beti Foundation and UN IIMSAM and be part of an effort that creates awareness while positively impacting communities. Small initiatives, when undertaken collectively, have the power to create lasting change.”

The initiative was further supported through the involvement of Deepanshu Manchanda, Managing Director of Zappfresh and Goodwill Ambassador of United Nations IIMSAM, reinforcing the organisation’s continued participation in initiatives focused on community welfare and social impact.

Observed globally, World Hunger Day serves as a reminder of the urgent need for collective action in addressing hunger and malnutrition. Initiatives such as these aim to strengthen community engagement and encourage long-term conversations around equitable access to food, nutrition, and opportunities for children and underserved communities.

About Zappfresh

Zappfresh is a new-age food and convenience platform focused on delivering high-quality – fresh, hygienic, and ready-to-cook/eat food products to consumers and businesses across India. With a growing portfolio spanning fresh and frozen categories, the company is focused on making convenient and nutritious food more accessible to modern households. Alongside its business operations, Zappfresh continues to support initiatives centred around community welfare, nutrition awareness, and social impact.

https://www.zappfresh.com/

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Church Street SOCIAL turned into a mini-Hurrypur with creators, cricket aficionados, and an interactive experience centered around the speed of digital payments

BENGALURU, India, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As part of its ongoing Hurrypur Campaign and its partnership with Royal Challengers Bengaluru as its Official Payments Partner for the T20 Season, Navi UPI brought its world of Hurrypur right here to Bengaluru in an impressive takeover of Church Street SOCIAL. The takeover saw more than 500 attendees turn out for the one-of-a-kind event, which featured creators, cricket fans, and the vibrant community of Bengaluru coming together.

The entire venue was completely transformed to give people an experience of what it’s like to be in Hurrypur- a world known for its speed. This was reflected through various elements, ranging from the branding, experiential zones with activities like live face painting, on the spot photo printing, treasure hunts, and more!

Several notable personalities and creators like Avanish Hegde, Harshith Chajjed (Cricket Matchas), Nitin Zequria, and Andrew Wilson also made an appearance during the event, making the experience even more interactive for fans.

During the night, guests indulged in a series of cricket-related contests and giveaways amid a full-fledged Hurrypur experience. Thus, the brand continued its campaign from digital spaces to the streets of Bengaluru for its first-ever live event in the city.

Navi UPI’s ongoing Hurrypur campaign, which saw similar success last year, continued to expand its universe with this integrated activation event in Bengaluru.

Event Highlights:

• More than 500 people witnessed the event
• The entire Church Street SOCIAL turned into a Hurrypur universe
• Interactions and engagements with creators
• Game, contest, and giveaway sessions related to cricket
• Immersive brand experience celebrating speed and seamless digital payments

About Navi

Navi Limited (formerly known as Navi Technologies Limited) is a digital-first financial services company on a mission to make finance simple for every Indian. As one of India’s fastest-growing financial destinations, Navi offers an easy-to-access suite of financial services (directly and through partners) including loans, insurance, mutual funds, and UPI payments.

With millions of users across the country, Navi combines in-house technology with deep consumer insight to create financial solutions that are intuitive, accessible, and reliable. Navi serves customers across their financial journeys with a single, integrated experience.

Headquartered in Bengaluru, Navi is committed to building a modern financial destination that is built on transparency, speed, and trust. For more information, visit: https://navi.com

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