The Salon Journal · Volume I

Notes from the chair.

Long-form guides written by our stylist team — bridal, hair, grooming, nails and saree draping, for the Bangalore client.

Featured · Bridal · 9 min read

Bridal Makeup Trends for the Bangalore Bride (2026)

HD vs airbrush, glass skin, monochrome eyes and the South Indian heritage looks Bangalore brides are booking this season.

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02 / 05Nail Studio

Nail Art Designs Worth Booking in 2026 — Acrylic, Gel & Hand-Painted

Almond extensions, chrome chromes, micro-French, and the bridal nail looks that are dominating Bangalore studios this year.

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03 / 05Men's Grooming

Pre-Wedding Grooming Timeline for Grooms — A 60-Day Guide

Skin, hair, beard, fitness and finishing touches — the calendar that turns the Bangalore groom into the most-photographed face on his wedding day.

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04 / 05Saree Draping

A Saree Draping Guide — Nivi, Bengali, Mumtaz & the Modern Drapes

Eight draping styles, what they flatter, and how long each takes — a working guide for brides, mothers and the salon chair.

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05 / 05Hair Styling

Wedding-Day Hair Styling Timeline — A Stylist's Hour-by-Hour Plan

From wash to final pin — the timeline our stylists run for South Indian, North Indian and modern bridal hair, with realistic time budgets for every step.

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