Full article in January 2013 issue of Salon International, page nos. 48 to 54.

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Salon
India has
turned four and we celebrate the success that we have only just managed to
touch.
On
accomplishing this milestone, the young and dynamic, Akshata Honawar, L’Oréal
Professionnel Dream Team Member, showcases her creative genius and creates four
magnificent looks that draw inspiration from textures. Aesthetically captured,
the shoot depicts the imagination of the hairstylist. “The hair is big, full of
texture and very retro,” describes Akshata.
Her
mother, Rukmini Honawar’s high level of happiness and satisfaction from work,
motivated Akshata to join the industry at an early age of 13. She took her
first step in the direction by assisting her mother at her salon, Runah, in
Mumbai. Today after winning several awards and accolades, here she is carrying
the priceless legacy forward.
Creative
Director at Runah Salon, Akshata feels that the hair industry has undergone a
drastic yet positive change in the last decade. Before starting afresh, she
does her homework well in advance and updates herself on the latest trends. Her
professional education includes courses from academies, like Runah, Vidal
Sassoon, Toni&Guy and SAKS. Describing the looks she exclusively created
for Salon India, she says, “The concept behind the shoot is to
depict hair through various textures seen in the cold months. I have researched
various fabrics that we use in the season and wondered whether hair could be
made to look like it. Fur, wool, tweed and more, were the A-listers which
helped me to create the same feeling with hair. Colour tones and the backdrop
followed the theme.”
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