HER NEATLY done up copper-coloured, slightly longish, hair speaks volumes about her profession. The famous daughter of renowned beautician Blossom Kochchar, Samantha Kochchar entered the beauty and fashion scene when she was 11. At 13, she went abroad to study hair/ skin care and make-up. And when she was 15, Kochchar received the `youngest teacher' award having taught the same subjects she is passionate about to students abroad.
"Though I'm a brand ambassador for Sunsilk, I see to it that my workshops and lecture-demonstrations are quite general. I try to bring different trends together to give the consumers an idea about what is the latest trend and what is available in different brands," says the creative director of Pivot Point India, her mother's hair care and beauty institute.
Talking about the new trends in hairstyle, she says, "Earlier, crossover collection (male touches in women's hairstyle) was in. In the case of men, it was vice-versa. But today, `natural' look and long hair are sailing strong. We are also focussing on the `bulk' feel — which can be arrived at by building up layers on top and creating streaks by dividing the hair into different sections — to those who have straight and scanty hair."
Kochchar takes care that all the hairstyles, colouring/highlighting aspects and make-up techniques are Indianised. About what is in this season, she says, "While in the fashion circles, the frizzy look is in, for everyday wear, straight texture with a `wave' feel is good enough. Similarly, layers are emphasised now and tapered hugging at the nape can also be tried."
As for colouring, block (or asymmetrical) colouring with a lot of layers in the front and back, orbit colouring - going around the area which needs to be emphasised, and multiple colouring - where the basic colour is kept light and two, three shades are built up in layers, are considered fashionable. The newest in styling is to retain the natural colour and add some funky element to it. Like applying colour on the roots alone and blending it into the natural black of the hair for a different tinge, for instance. Or one could go for hair extensions/ attachments (false hair which can be added and removed as per requirements). The colours of the season include gold, ash, cinnamon, lilac, browns (caramel and coffee shades especially), copper and purple.
Beauty is skin deep. One has to be well from within to have healthy, shiny hair, believes the hair expert. "If you go on crash diets, forget about your hair, it surely is going to fall. Women who are on contraceptives, young mothers post-partum, and recuperating patients have to be extra careful about their hair," she says. "Use the right styling products to give your hair that boost and bounce. One can use serums, frizzy control conditioners and spray wax to maintain it well," she adds.
Is Hyderabad aware of new trends and styles? "Though women here are receptive to new make-up and hairstyles, colouring is still a taboo. Hyderabadis love long hair and are hesitant to experiment. Beauticians too are making extra effort to update themselves and educate the customer," says the hair expert .
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Time out
CAUGHT IN her busy schedules, Samantha Kochchar would be really glad if she could take out time for:
* My six-and-a-half year old son.
* Read - both related to my field as well as other kinds.
* Paint - using watercolours as the medium.
* Exercise (which I try to do as and when I can as it is a great de-stresser)
* Getting to know more about the latest in my field.
SHANTI NANISETTI
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