Riddhi Bhattacharya, Kolkata: Fashion and lifestyle trends have recently influenced a section of people across India in various ways. Apart from wearing outfits of different designs, many people approach professional makeup artists to enhance their appearance and present themselves more confidently in public.
Bringing together makeup artists, hairstylists and professionals specialising in nail art from different levels under one roof, Beautec Expo was organised at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre premises. The two-day event featured a wide range of activities and programmes.
The programme organised by the All India Hair and Beauty Association was one of the major attractions. According to board member Shilpi Sen, the organisation trains its students every year through practical, hands-on sessions and subsequently provides them with a platform to showcase and promote their work before the public. With a similar objective, the association organised a ramp show.
For their outstanding makeup and styling, Mitali Dutta secured first place, while Barsha Maity and Joyita Biswas secured second and third places respectively.
On the second day, the organisers also conducted a ramp show featuring mythological and experimental makeup and styling. Models were transformed into different mythological characters through elaborate makeup and costumes. General visitors were also given an opportunity to learn directly about various aspects and techniques of makeup and styling.
Ankita Kar Sinha appeared in a look created by Jinia Mukherjee, while Shubhra Debasharma showcased a look created by Riya Pal. Srijani Saha appeared in a realistic representation of an acid-attack victim, with the look created by Kaustav Saha.
Other participants included Joyita Das and Phulmoni Das, Paramita Das and Arohi Das, Shilpi Sen and Koel Basu, and Priya Chandra and Tanu Singh.
Sathi Mondal appeared in a look created by Monika Das. Actress-model Adrija Chattopadhyay featured in a look created by makeup artist Rahul Ray, while Riya Kangsbanik appeared in a look created by Chumki Dutta. Shamayita Ray also caught attention with a look created by Sukanya Bandyopadhyay in just 15 minutes.
Sharanya Mallick was presented in a bridal look created with the expert skills of Firdous Jahan, Sweety Shah and Anushmita Basak. Sireli Saha, styled by Monalisa Mukherjee and Kalpana Kundu, and Moumita Mukherjee, styled by Mou Ghosh Das, also participated in the event.
The presence of renowned Kalka specialist Raja Kundu added another dimension to the programme.
Through this initiative, visitors had the opportunity to learn practical knowledge and professional techniques of makeup and styling directly from experienced professionals.
Photographer: Biswajit Das
