Mumbai, 03 March 2012: Worried about the sun damaging your skin and hair this summer? Do you want glowing skin and glamorous hair like all the models at that you see on television? Look no further as Lakmé Studio brings you the quickest solutions and the latest in beauty, hair and skin care trends for the season.


Being India’s first chain of beauty salons, Lakmé Studio has grown to understand the needs of the contemporary Indian woman and its experts are specially trained in beauty and hair-care know-how. Realizing and analyzing the woes of the harsh summer heat, Lakmé Studio has launched a whole range of fabulous and rejuvenating services that will give the contemporary woman of today a complete beauty solution for her daily needs. These newly launched services will leave you with gorgeous de-tanned skin and healthy hair.


Some of the key services launched –


· Ultimate Blow Dry: The service created through a range of Catwalk by TIGI Your Highness products results in soft, full of body hair that provides the perfect canvas to achieve remarkable volume.

· Time Restore Protein Treatment: Replenish the lost protein in the hair with the New Amino Cell Rebuild Technology that stimulates hair roots and increases the keratin levels that bring back the life and sheen.

· The Ultimate Airbrush: This revolutionary makeup treatment uses an airbrush to apply the products that leaves you with a natural and even look. It is waterproof, smudge proof and allows the skin to breathe as it uses minimal use of product.

· Skin Light Masque: In 20 minutes this service leaves your skin de-tanned and even. Ideal for all skin types, this organic mask regenerates, lightens and firms stressed skin with the use of plant ingredients as well as numerous anti-oxidants.


The well renowned Lakmé Studio Experts Sushma Khan and Sudeep Grover have some trends and tips to share to keep your hair and skin refreshed this season.

Sushma Khan, Lakmé Studio Skin and Make-up Expert: Every woman’s beauty needs are unique and we completely understand their need to get personalized beauty treatments and skin care tips. At Lakmé Studio we make it a point to do detailed consultations before suggest any service to our customers. For this summer I would suggest that all women stick to the mantra of drinking lots of water, eating healthy and wear minimal make-up to give their skin a naturally radiant glow.



Sudeep Grover, Lakmé Studio, Hair Expert: With trends that change every season, the contemporary Indian woman is forever on the look out to experiment and try something new with her hair. Short hair with a bob-cut and a fun fringe is back in vogue. Earthy colours like browns and burgundy are very popular this season and you will find them in abundance on international ramps as well. In the summer, women tend to underestimate the damage that the sun can do to their hair. It is imperative to keep the hair healthy with a combination of good nutritional diet and products backed by scientific technology so that the tresses are voluminous and lustrous.



Summer Tricks and Trends by the Experts for this season


Skin-care trends


• Water based sunscreen with high SPF

• Drink plenty of water

• Night cream

• Healthy diet

• Anti-oxidants, Vitamin C & Vitamin D supplements


Hair-care trends


• Short maintenance-free haircuts

• Bobs with straight fringe

• Warmer hair colors like copper, blonde, beige

• Up-styling for women with long hair

• Hair products with SPF


Make-up trends


• Natural looking make-up

• Light, long lasting and water-proof products

• Warm tones like red, peach and plum

• Nude lips or shades of baby pink and orange

• Bold and dramatic eyes


About Lakmé Lever

Lakmé Lever Pvt. Ltd (Lakmé Lever) is dedicated to the contemporary Indian woman’s exploration of the fine art of beauty. It operates India’s first and leading chain of Lakmé Studios and Salons that offer expert services in Hairstyling, Skin and Beauty care. The studios and salons offer a differentiated experience, delighting women by the expertise of their professionally trained hair designers, hair artists, skin experts and consultants, and now to men also


Lakmé Lever also operates Lakmé Academies in partnership with Pivot Point, USA, world leader in ‘beauty education’. Combining international cosmetics, hair and skin care technology with an in-depth understanding of the Indian woman’s needs, Lakmé Studios and Salons offer their customers a holistic ‘Beauty Sutra’ experience.


Lakmé Lever has a presence of 175 Lakmé Salons at premium locations in 40 cities.

Press Information Note
Beautiful Brides by Lakmé Studio
Introducing three gorgeous authentic bridal looks at Lakmé Fashion Week

Mumbai, 19th August, 2011: Kick starting the bridal season for the year, Lakmé Studio unveiled its bridal look book for 2011 by demonstrating three gorgeous looks from across the country at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2011. With a complete collection of eight stunning bridal looks, this look book is a must have for every Indian bride to make her big day absolutely perfect. Eight Bridal themes that form the look book by Lakmé Studio include looks for the north Indian bride, Tamil bride, Muslim bride, Kannada bride, Gujarati bride, Catholic bride, Bengali Bride among others.

Encompassing bridal looks from regions across India, Lakmé Studio unveiled three captivating looks defining a Punjabi bride, a Muslim bride and a Tamil bride. Keeping in mind the contemporary Indian woman these looks depicted confident and individualistic women who are not afraid of experimenting with their looks while remaining true to their culture and heritage.

Draped in magnificent bridal creation by eminent designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee and complimented perfectly by exquisite jewellery by Cappuccino Collections, these three gorgeous models were transformed into the most beautiful brides by Lakmé Studio experts Sudeep Grover and Pallavi Symons. They demonstrated distinct Punjabi, Tamil and Muslim bridal hair and make-up on each of these gorgeous models. Each look not only defined their distinct personality but also represented their rich traditional attributes.


The Punjabi Bride was given graceful tones of pink and accentuating her delicate femininity. Silver dusted eyes and blossom pink cheeks gave her a spectacular yet elegant charm. With her hair done up in a layered bun, the bride made a spectacular sight , representing the lavish and rich weddings in northern India.



The Muslim Bride in all her glory was given royal shades of gold and green to bring alive her rich heritage. Deep emerald lined eyes with metallic colours donning her lips she represented the demure yet stylish and confident Muslim woman. A long embellished braid completed her dazzling look.



Unveiling the glorious culture and traditions of south India, the Tamil Bride exemplified earthy tones with a tint of gold highlighting her cheeks. Shades of brown decorated her lips, with gorgeous flowers in her hair completing the look.


Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Anil Chopra, CEO Lakmé Lever said, “Exploring bridal expressions of the contemporary Indian woman is the soul behind the bridal expertise at Lakmé Studio and Salon. With India being a country of such diverse cultures and traditions we understand that no two brides are alike and each of them takes pride in exemplifying her roots with the way she dresses on her big day. With the launch of this new look book we offer our expertise and welcome every Indian bride to Lakmé Studio & Salons. We partner every bride in the preparation for the ‘moment’ of her life!”

Lakmé Studio and Salon’s team of experts offer customized pre-bridal and bridal treatments according to each bride’s individual need. In consultation with the bride-to-be, the experts guide her to treatments that would replenish and rejuvenate her skin and hair for an added glow at the momentous occasion. Personalized looks are created for her hair & makeup, keeping in mind her wishes and desires and the nature of the many special wedding functions, such as mehendi, sangeet, wedding and reception. Since many brides are nervous about their big day and want to avoid surprises, Lakmé Studio and Salon also provide a trial service for the bride-to-be.

In order to meet the requirements of the brides, Lakmé Studio also has a dedicated bridal section. Brides can experience an entire gamut of beauty services to ensure they are fully prepared for their big day, from basic services to advanced treatments for hair and skin, such as Hair Caresse or Eminence Organic facials. Lakmé Studio and Salon also offers 'Friends of the Bride’, an interesting package for the bride’s family and friends.

About Lakmé Lever
Lakmé Lever Pvt. Ltd (Lakmé Lever) is dedicated to the contemporary Indian woman’s exploration of the fine art of beauty. It operates India’s first and leading chain of Lakmé Studios and Salons that offer expert services in Hairstyling, Skin and Beauty care. The studios and salons offer a differentiated experience, delighting women by the expertise of their professionally trained hair designers, hair artists, skin experts and consultants, and now to men also

Lakmé Lever also operates Lakmé Academies in partnership with Pivot Point, USA, world leader in ‘beauty education’. Combining international cosmetics, hair and skin care technology with an in-depth understanding of the Indian woman’s needs, Lakmé Studios and Salons offer their customers a holistic ‘Beauty Sutra’ experience.

Lakmé Lever has a presence of 150 Lakmé Salons at premium locations in 34 cities.


















Pic 1- Lakme Salon - Muslim Bride Look

Pic 2- Lakme Salon - Tamil Bride Look

Pic 3- Bridal Looks by Lakme Studio


Pic 4- Anil Chopra, Sudeep Grover and Pallavi Symons introduce beautiful brides by Lakme Studio

Pic 5- Lakme Salon - Punjabi Bride Look