FTV, the global beacon of fashion, luxury, and style opened its 19th salon in the country on the occasion of Valentines Day. The newest salon is located in Hubli, one of the most promising and upcoming cities in the North Karnataka region.
The event was graced by Aura Mrs. India, 2021 winner and fashion designer, actor, model, and influencer Mrs. Praveen Salecha, along with Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs of India.
FTV Salon’s influence in the beauty and style realm is unparalleled with its outlets spread across the country in cities such as Ludhiana, Jammu, Pondicherry, Thrissur, Hyderabad, Mohali, Bareilly, Goa, Bengaluru, and Mumbai.
Kashiff Khan, Managing Director of FashionTV said, “I am deeply grateful for the overwhelming love and support we have received, and it is with immense pride that we announce the latest addition to the FTV Salon family in the vibrant city of Hubli, Karnataka.”
“This journey is a testament to the shared passion for beauty, fashion, and excellence that unites us all”, he added.
The salon witnessed an overwhelming footfall of 1000+ people on the day of the inaugural, affirming the widespread excitement and anticipation surrounding the launch.
Key members of the FTV Salon team demonstrated their expertise, providing attendees with a glimpse of the salon’s avant-garde approach to beauty and styling.
There are an estimated 70,000+ salons in India and at least half of them are less than 15 years old.
Salons, by their decor and customer approach, are a notch above the neighbourhood women’s beauty parlours and gents hair saloons, which men and women have been frequenting for the past 4 decades or more in India.
With the advent of international brands in the skin care and beauty products business since the 90s, the awareness of personal care has been on the rise. The Beauty & Personal Care market in India is projected to generate a revenue of INR 265,000 Cr (USD 31.51 Bn) in 2024.
The Salon industry in India employs over 10 lakh people directly, offering them a lucrative opportunity to build their careers as well as reposition themselves into a formal employment role.
Leading players include Lakme Salon from Hindustal Unilever (HUL), Naturals Salon, Limelite and Green Trends from the house of Cavin Kare and many more.