The skinsmiths salon

What The skinsmiths salon does

The Skinsmiths Salon is a privately held, founder-owned luxury unisex beauty salon headquartered in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. Founded in 2019 by Swati Gupta (formerly Sales Manager at Kempinski Marsa Malaz, Doha; MBA from EHL Hospitality Business School, Switzerland) and Rachna Gupta, the company operates two physical branches in Ludhiana (Sarabha Nagar flagship and Jamalpur secondary location) and an adjacent education vertical, the Skinsmiths International Academy. The salon's core service offering spans hair care (cuts, coloring, keratin treatments, bridal hair), skin treatments (HydraFacial, anti-aging, acne programs), permanent makeup (microblading, ombre shading, permanent lips), laser and aesthetics (laser hair removal, pigmentation, tattoo removal), lash extensions and lifts, body contouring and massage, professional makeup, nail art, and a differentiated traditional Moroccan Hammam ritual that the company identifies as unique to the Ludhiana market. Revenue is generated through direct-to-consumer service transactions (individual booking, walk-in, and promotional packages such as a ₹2,999 Diwali package and ₹1,099 men's grooming package) and through academy tuition for professional cosmetology and makeup artistry courses.

The business is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding or institutional investors. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified (via QFS Management System LLP) — a relatively uncommon credential among Ludhiana salons — and partners with premium professional product brands including Dermalogica, Moroccanoil, Wella, L'Oreal, NARS, Bobbi Brown, Casmara, and Perma Blend, which it cites as quality differentiators. Distribution is entirely physical (two salon locations plus the academy), with digital channels (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, blog, newsletter) used primarily for customer acquisition and brand engagement. The firm employs 11-50 people, operates in the Indian beauty and wellness market (a ~$15B industry growing at approximately 12% per year), and has no proprietary technology platform — operations rely on standard professional beauty equipment and a website-based appointment booking system.

Name

The skinsmiths salon

Legal name

The Skinsmiths Salon

Website

https://theskinsmiths.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Skinsmiths Salon is a privately held, founder-owned luxury unisex beauty salon operating two branches in Ludhiana, India, offering hair care, skin treatments, permanent makeup, laser aesthetics, nail art, lash extensions, body contouring, bridal makeup, and a unique Moroccan Hammam experience, alongside an ISO-certified beauty training academy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beauty Salon Services

NAICS

Beauty Salons (812112), Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211)

akta.pro primary industry

Haircutting & Styling Services (HSALAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Powder Brows & Ombre Brows Services (HSALAKAB)

Keywords

• Luxury salon services
• Unisex beauty salon
• Professional hair care
• Skin care treatments
• Beauty academy training

Headquarters

HQ city

Ludhiana

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Salon Services: Revenue from comprehensive beauty and wellness services including hair care, skin treatments, permanent makeup, laser treatments, nail art, lash extensions, body contouring, massage, makeup services, and the Moroccan Hammam experience. Services are booked individually with pricing varying by treatment type.
2. Beauty Academy/Training: Revenue from offering professional beauty and cosmetology courses including diplomas in hair dressing, male barbering, cosmetology, lash extensions, permanent makeup, body slimming, nail technician, and professional makeup. Provides internships and job placement opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Skinsmiths Salon operates as a luxury unisex beauty and wellness destination in Ludhiana, India, offering a comprehensive portfolio of in-person services including hair care, skin treatments, permanent makeup, laser and aesthetics, lash extensions and lifts, body contouring and massage, professional makeup, nail art, men's grooming, and the distinctive Traditional Moroccan Hammam experience. The company also runs the Skinsmiths International Academy, which provides professional cosmetology and beauty training courses with ISO 9001-2015 certification.

Product overview

The Skinsmiths Salon is a luxury unisex beauty destination offering a comprehensive portfolio of beauty and wellness services. The core service offerings span hair care (cuts, coloring, treatments), men's grooming, skin treatments (facials, HydraFacial, anti-aging), permanent makeup (microblading, lip treatments), laser & aesthetics (hair removal, pigmentation), lash extensions & lift, body contouring & massage, professional makeup, nail art (gel, acrylic, 3D designs), and the unique Moroccan Hammam experience. The company also operates the Skinsmiths International Academy, an ISO 9001-2015 certified educational division offering professional courses in cosmetology, makeup artistry, hair dressing, and beauty technology. Together, the salon services and academy form an integrated beauty destination providing both service delivery and professional training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hair Care

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• DermalogicaminorOthersProfessional skincare brand partner. Dermalogica products are used for skin treatments at the salon. Known for professional-only skin care products.
• MoroccanoilminorOthersHair care brand partner. Moroccanoil products used for hair treatments, styling, and care services at the salon.
• WellaminorOthersProfessional hair care brand partner. Wella products used for hair coloring, styling, and treatment services.
• L'OrealminorOthersBeauty and cosmetics brand partner. L'Oreal products used across various beauty services at the salon.
• NARSminorOthersPremium cosmetics brand partner. NARS makeup products used for professional makeup services.
• Bobbi BrownminorOthersProfessional cosmetics brand partner. Bobbi Brown products used for makeup applications and professional services.
• BBcosminorOthersProfessional beauty brand partner. BBcos products used in salon services.
• KanpekiminorOthersProfessional beauty brand partner. Kanpeki products utilized in salon treatments.
• RicaminorOthersProfessional hair removal and beauty brand partner. Rica products used for waxing and beauty services.
• CasmaraminorOthersProfessional skincare brand partner. Casmara products used for facials and skin treatments, mentioned in client testimonials as Casmara luxury facial.
• TooFacedminorOthersCosmetics brand partner. TooFaced products available for makeup services.
• O3+minorOthersProfessional beauty and skincare brand partner. O3+ products used in salon services.
• Ola PlexminorOthersHair care treatment brand. Ola Plex products used for hair repair and treatment services.
• Perma BlendminorOthersPermanent makeup pigment brand. Perma Blend products used for permanent makeup services.
• Pedi PieminorOthersFoot care brand partner. Pedi Pie products used for pedicure and foot care services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Looks Salon: Indian unisex salon chain with locations in North India offering hair, skin, bridal, and beauty services. Closely comparable on positioning (mid-to-premium unisex) and target customer segment.
• Naturals Salon: Indian unisex salon chain offering hair, skin, bridal, and spa services across many cities. Closely comparable business model and customer target to The Skinsmiths, though operating at much larger scale.
• Green Trends Salon: Unisex salon chain with strong presence across India including Punjab/North India. Competes directly for the same bridal, hair-care, and skin-care customers as The Skinsmiths.
• Enrich Salon: Indian unisex salon chain with a comparable full-service hair, skin, nails, and bridal offering. Targets a similar premium-segment Indian consumer base as The Skinsmiths.
• BodyCraft Salon & Spa: Indian unisex salon-and-spa chain offering hair, skin, bridal, and wellness services in multiple cities. Directly comparable in service mix and premium positioning to The Skinsmiths.

Broad incumbents

• VLCC Wellness: Large Indian wellness and aesthetics chain offering skin treatments, body contouring, and laser services — directly comparable to the aesthetic/laser portion of The Skinsmiths' offering, with much broader geographic footprint.
• Toni&Guy (India): International luxury salon brand with a presence in major Indian cities. Targets the same premium unisex customer and offers comparable hair-care and styling services to The Skinsmiths.
• Kaya Skin Clinic: Marico-owned chain specializing in skin, laser hair removal, and aesthetic dermatology. Directly comparable to The Skinsmiths' skin/laser service line, though operating at national scale with clinical positioning.
• Lakme Salon: India's largest organized salon chain with hundreds of branches and a parent brand (HUL) providing scale, marketing, and capital far beyond what The Skinsmiths commands. Highly comparable on service breadth (hair, skin, bridal) though it does not offer a Moroccan Hammam niche.
• Jawed Habib Hair & Beauty: National Indian salon chain with celebrity-founder branding and wide geographic reach. Competes directly for premium hair-care and unisex grooming customers in tier-1/tier-2 cities including Punjab.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SkinsmithsSalonAcademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/skinsmithsalon
• Instagraminstagram.com/theskinsmithsalon

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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