Known as Punjab’s industrial capital, Ludhiana is known as Punjab’s industrial capital, Ludhiana is known for its thriving textile and hosiery industry, bicycle manufacturing, entrepreneurial spirit, and strong wedding and luxury retail culture.
It has emerged as one of North India’s fastest-growing professional beauty markets. The city’s affluent consumer base, thriving wedding culture, fashion-forward clientele and increasing demand for premium salon experiences have created significant opportunities for the salon and wellness industry.Alongside established family-run salons with decades of legacy, a new generation of luxury salon brands is redefining beauty services through education, innovation and international techniques. StyleSpeak brings you some of Ludhiana’s leading salons that are shaping the region’s evolving professional beauty landscape.
THE COLOUR PALETTE
Prince Kumar, a hair artist with over 15 years of industry experience founded The Colour Palette during the second wave of the Covid pandemic with a vision to create a salon centred around quality, creativity and personalised client experiences. The salon has quickly established itself as one of Ludhiana’s premium destinations for advanced hair colour and corrective services. Known for their expertise in hair colour transformations, repair therapies and precision cutting, the salon blends international techniques with premium professional products to deliver consistent results. Looking ahead, the brand plans to strengthen its education initiatives while expanding its footprint across the country.
Salon Strength: 27 professionally trained team members
Salon Timings: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (All Days)
Haircut: INR 2,500
Facial & Skin Treatment: INR 6,000
Hair Colour: Personalised services from INR 10,000 onwards
Make-up: INR 5,000 – INR 30,000
Average Client Spend: INR 3,000 – INR 10,000
Popular Services: Balayage & Hair Colour, Precision Haircuts, Bridal Hair & Makeup, Keratin & Smoothening, Hair Repair, Premium Hair Spa.
Commercial Work: Bridal shoots, fashion shoots, educational events, hair campaigns and collaborations with professional salons
Qualified Stylist Earns: INR 35,000 – INR 1,00,000+ per month
Celebrity Clients: Premium clientele, influencers and personalities from the fashion and entertainment industry.
GRACE BEAUTY SALON
Established in 1982 by Indra Ahluwalia, Grace Beauty Salon has grown into one of Punjab’s most respected salon and academy chains, operating seven salons across Punjab. Today, the family-run business is led by Jasdeep, Yuvraj and Jasmine Ahluwalia, continuing their mother’s legacy built on quality education and accessible luxury. Known for delivering premium services at an economical price point, Grace has successfully expanded its presence across Punjab while introducing innovative concepts such as its Salon-on-Wheels vanity van for destination weddings, outdoor events and fashion shoots.
Salon Strength: 100-120 professionals
Salon Timings: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Haircut: INR 400
Facial & Skin Treatment: Facials from INR 1,000 | Treatments from INR 3,800
Make-up: INR 5,000 – INR 50,000
Average Client Spend: INR 1,000 – INR 1,500
Popular Services: Bridal Makeup, Facial & Skin Treatments
Commercial Work: Makeup for fashion shows
Qualified Stylist Earns: INR 45,000 – INR 50,000
Celebrity Clients: Himanshi Khurana and several leading Punjabi artists.
KNUCKOUT SALON
Founded by Dina Gupta, Knuckout Luxury Salon opened its first outlet in Patiala in 2013 before expanding across Punjab with 8 locations, including its Ludhiana salon launched in 2022. Positioned as a luxury salon brand inspired by international grooming standards and Parisian finesse, Knuckout combines personalised services with globally inspired techniques to create premium beauty experiences. Offering services across hair, skin, body and wellness, the salon places strong emphasis on client satisfaction, customised consultations and professional education through its academy. With a vision to elevate India’s salon industry to international standards, Knuckout continues to strengthen its presence within Punjab’s growing premium salon segment.
Salon Strength: 20
Salon Timings: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Haircut: Men – INR 500 | Women – INR 1,000
Hair Colour: INR 7,000 – INR 10,000
Facial: From INR 3,000
Skin Treatments: From INR 4,500
Make-up: From INR 2,500
Average Client Spend: INR 3,500 – INR 4,000
Popular Services: Hair Colour, Haircuts and Facial Treatments
THE SKINSMITHS SALON
Founded by Swati and Rachna Gupta, The Skinsmiths Salon was launched in March 2019 with the vision of bringing luxury hospitality standards and global beauty expertise to Ludhiana. Today, the brand operates two salons in Sarabha Nagar and Jamalpur, offering a comprehensive range of hair, skin, makeup, nails, PMU, aesthetics and wellness services. With a team of 38 professionals and a strong focus on personalised guest experiences, the salon combines advanced beauty solutions with continuous innovation. The Skinsmiths is among the pioneers in introducing authentic Moroccan Hammam experiences in the region and invests nearly 5 per cent of its annual revenue in team education and training to stay ahead of global beauty trends. The salon has also collaborated with jewellery brands and photographers and participated in L’Oréal Professionnel’s Guinness World Record event for the maximum number of simultaneous hair colour services.
Salon Strength: 38
Salon Timings: 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Haircut: INR 500–₹1,000
Facial & Skin Treatment: INR 2,500 onwards
Make-up: INR 2,500–₹15,000
Average Client Spend: INR 2,500
Popular Services: Hair chemical treatments, Moroccan Hammam, facials, manicure and pedicure
Commercial Work: Participation in L’Oréal Professionnel’s Guinness World Record event for the maximum number of simultaneous hair colour services
Qualified Stylist Earns: INR 25,000–₹50,000
Celebrity Clients: Tanya, Nick & Carrie, Ginni Kapoor, Sukhmani (daughter of singer Grewal) and several influencers.
STYLE INN SALON
Established in 2006 by Rajinder Kumar, Karan Patyal and Arjun, Style Inn Salon has built a strong reputation in Ludhiana for delivering artistic hair transformations using premium professional products at accessible luxury pricing. The salon specialises in customised chemical services, advanced hair colouring and treatment-led haircare while continuously introducing the latest international trends to its clientele. With creativity at the core of its philosophy, Style Inn combines technical expertise with personalised consultations to create contemporary looks that suit every client. Looking ahead, the brand plans to expand through additional salons and franchise opportunities while continuing to strengthen its identity as an artistic salon destination.
Salon Strength: 30
Salon Timings: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Haircut: INR 800
Hair Colour: INR 7,000 – INR 10,000
Facial & Skin Treatment: Dermalogica Treatments from INR 4,000
Make-up: INR 3,000 – INR 20,000
Average Client Spend: INR 3,000 – INR 7,000
Popular Services: Hair Transformations, Hair Colour, Precision Haircuts, Manicure & Pedicure Rituals, Treatment-based Facials
Qualified Stylist Earns: INR 30,000 – INR 60,000
Celebrity Clients: Sunanda Sharma, Gurlez Akhtar and several Punjabi film and music personalities.
VENUS SALON
A trusted name in Ludhiana since 1969, Venus Salon was founded by Shri Sita Ram Verma and has evolved into one of Punjab’s most established salon brands. Today, the legacy is carried forward by Pardeep Verma, Rajive Verma and the next generation of the Verma family, who continue to expand the brand while maintaining its commitment to creativity, education and service excellence. Alongside its three salons, Venus Academy has played an important role in nurturing future beauty professionals through industry-focused training programs. Known for precision cutting, bespoke hair colouring and personalised client care, the salon continues to blend decades of experience with contemporary beauty trends, making it one of Ludhiana’s most respected professional salon destinations.
Salon Strength: 30-40 professionals
Salon Timings: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Haircut: From INR 800
Facial & Skin Treatment: From INR 2,500
Make-up: From INR 5,000
Average Client Spend: INR 3,500 – INR 10,000
Popular Services: Precision Haircuts, Bespoke Hair Colouring, Trend-led Hair Styling
Qualified Stylist Earns: INR 25,000 – INR 30,000
