JAMMU, Sep 29: A one-day ‘Look & Learn’ seminar, grand makeup competition and award ceremony was organised by Sam & Jazz Salon & Makeup Academy in Jammu, drawing enthusiastic participation from professionals and aspiring makeup artists associated with the beauty industry.
The event provided participants an opportunity to learn about contemporary makeup techniques and gain practical insights from experienced professionals. Renowned makeup artists Mani Sandhu, Shalu Thakur, Renu Vaid, Sheetal Jangral, Mehak Kaur and Pooja Sharma shared their professional experiences and demonstrated various makeup techniques during the seminar.
Rajkumar Goyal, National Executive President of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra Welfare Society, attended the programme as the chief guest. Addressing the participants, Goyal highlighted the expanding opportunities available to young people in the makeup and beauty sector and encouraged them to develop their skills through proper training and dedicated effort.
Goyal said that young women possess immense talent and need the right training, guidance and platforms to showcase their abilities. He observed that the makeup and beauty industry is increasingly providing opportunities not only for employment but also for self-employment and entrepreneurship.
The makeup competition was a major attraction of the event, with winners receiving cash prizes in recognition of their performances. The first-position winner was awarded ₹11,000, while the second- and third-position winners received ₹5,100 and ₹3,100, respectively. The participant securing fourth position was awarded ₹2,100.
Expressing his appreciation for the programme, Goyal said he was pleased to be part of the event organised by Sam & Jazz Salon & Makeup Academy. He extended his best wishes to all participants and congratulated the organisers for providing a platform for emerging talent.
He said programmes that combine professional training with opportunities to showcase skills can encourage young women to become self-reliant and explore careers and business opportunities in the rapidly developing beauty and personal-care sector.
The event concluded with the felicitation of the winners and recognition of participants, marking an encouraging initiative for skill development and entrepreneurship in the makeup and beauty industry.