Aveda And Nykaa Tie Up To Launch Salons In India That Will Offer 100% Vegan Hair Services

India’s leading omnichannel beauty and lifestyle destination, Nykaa has tied up with global leader in prestige hair care to launch Aveda x Nykaa with its first salon in Bengaluru.

With this opening, vegan brand Aveda is all set to bring its international hair offerings to Indian consumers, now strengthened by Nykaa’s Indian beauty expertise and deep market knowledge.

THE INDIAN BEAUTY MARKET

The Beauty and Personal Care Market in India was sized at INR 1,267 billion in 2019, growing at a CAGR of 13% in the last 3 years. Tapping into this market, ELCA Cosmetics Private Limited and FSN Brands Marketing Private Limited (a material subsidiary of FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited), have tied-up to enter the professional, luxury hair care space, building brand awareness and authority.

The salons aim to set new industry standards by building and expanding Aveda’s exclusive network of salons, while leveraging Nykaa’s retail prowess and understanding of the Indian consumer. The salons will be a one-stop shop in the form of a unisex lifestyle salon, providing 100% vegan premium Hair services - Color, haircut styling and haircare along with exclusive rejuvenating rituals.

ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP

Founded in 1978, Aveda innovates in botanical technologies and green chemistry, combining the principles of modern science and Ayurveda, the ancient healing art of India. It creates cruelty-free, vegan, high-performance formulas for beauty professionals and consumers, all with sustainability at heart. Aveda’s hair care is over 90% naturally derived and features iconic 'pure-fume' aromas from flower and plant essences.

This partnership will bring together Aveda's global expertise in the natural hair care space and Nykaa’s retail and Indian beauty knowledge, to cater to conscious consumers who are looking for differentiated and efficacious experiences. This association is set to drive recruitment, awareness, and sales growth, across all priority channels, while ensuring differentiation and relevance.

“We are very enthralled to have entered a strategic alliance with Nykaa to launch the category of salons in the country with a focus on allowing consumers to experience the next frontier in hair science. With the trusted and proven botanical science that Aveda has to offer coupled with the quintessential Nykaa experience tailor made for the Indian consumer we aim to elevate the consumer’s hair care experience through our world-class products, services and hair care regimes.” Rohan Vaziralli general manager, ELCA Cosmetics.

THE SALON

Spread across an aesthetically created 1700 sq. ft, the retail concept of the salon in HSR Layout Bengaluru communicates the brand's close relationship with nature, echoing quality, simplicity, and tranquillity. In addition to hair services such as haircuts, color and style, the Aveda X Nykaa salon houses various stations such as spa rooms, manicure pedicure stations, as well as hair and makeup stations. Patrons will be able to enjoy several of Nykaa’s best-selling beauty offerings at the salon, besides the Aveda ranges of hair care products. The offerings available are also customizable, which include hair treatments such as Botanical Therapy that assist hair and scalp imbalances. The services offered focus on entirely curating an experience that leaves you feeling relaxed and satisfied from scalp to soul.

The Salon will also offer a unique Aroma Sensory Journey and stress relieving experiences with Aveda’s exclusive Rituals of Renewal. These are deeply rooted in the brand’s heritage & designed to relax and rejuvenate every guest. A few of them include - the Comforting Tea Ritual, a cup of herbal drink upon arrival; Stress-Relieving Hand/Scalp Ritual, which allows guests to experience the calming effects of Aveda Stress – Fix products through a complimentary massage. The one-of-a kind Aroma Sensory Journey is a guided tour of scent, sensuality, and memory to have a guest discover their preferred Chakra Balancing Pure-Fume Mist Aroma that truly speaks to them and helps balance their energy.

Commenting on the partnership, Anchit Nayar, CEO e-commerce Beauty, Nykaa said, “One of Nykaa’s key priorities has been to curate solutions for consumers that are differentiated and meet their requirements perfectly. We understand that hair care needs are complex and diverse at the same time, and no one solution fits all. We are confident that our trusted retail expertise infused with Aveda’s advanced hair care offering rooted in Ayurveda, will provide an unparalleled salon experience to consumers seeking tailor-made hair care solutions and treatments.”

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