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Nadiya and Gerald team up
Chagall has now teamed up with Nadiya Fernando who will handle all her clients as well as Chagall’s from Chagall’s plush new salon at Parkland.
“We are so excited about our partnership”, said both Gerald and Nadiya. “This really is a match made in heaven and we know it’s something that will benefit our clients as well as ourselves”!
Nadiya who has her own brand, You by the Wax Museum, has been making a name for herself as someone who uses the latest make up techniques, the best of make up brands and believes that ‘less is more’. Her clientele range from the young to the not so young, “basically anyone who wants to look good, but not overdone”, says Nadiya. “I want Sri Lankans to realize that more is not necessarily the best way to go and you can look good without an overload of make up. Skin needs to breathe and make up should be used to enhance, but naturally and tastefully, without making it’s use obvious”.
Gerald who has established Chagall as Sri Lanka’s most elite and fashionable salon, was the obvious choice for Nadiya who wanted to partner only with the best!
Nadiya will be doing her entire range of services at Chagall and clients can be assured that only the very best brands and the latest techniques will be used by her.
“Inclusivity in the beauty industry is a relatively modern trend. While brands like MAC and Bobbi Brown have offered a wide range of foundation shades since the mid-2010s, Rihanna’s Fenty make-up line was the first to make that inclusivity a focal selling point of their brand in 2017, inspiring other make-up giants to expand their foundation ranges to upwards of 40 shades”.
Nadiya is known for her expertise with skin. Her Instagram features clients with flawless, glossy, I-can’t-believe-it’s-not-a-filter skin, and the eventual result is something she believes happens from the inside out. “Good food, nutrients, exercise, it’s the whole package. And I want to promote that.”
As for Gerald, well he’s a ‘living legend’ to quote his clients. Having established himself and Chagall as the hairdresser / stylist and salon of the elite, Gerald’s doors are open to anyone who wants to look good and different to those around them. “ Our doors are open to everyone who wants to look good, who wants to make a statement and who dares to be different” said Gerald .
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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