The Surprising Truth About Your Makeup Routine Nobody Tells You
Preeti Khanna, owner of PK Saloon, shares her journey from working in MNCs to opening her own salon. Inspired by her mother, she started small, converting a servant room into a mini parlor. Despite challenges, including the pandemic, she expanded to three branches with her husband's support. Preeti emphasizes the importance of hard work, determination, and staying true to one's roots. She believes in minimal, organic skincare and makeup, tailored to individual needs, and values the trust and support of her clients and family. Chapter 1: Introduction and Preeti’s Background 0:00 - 3:00 Introduction of Preeti Khanna, her journey starting from scratch, inspiration from her mother, and family dynamics. Chapter 2: Balancing Motherhood and a New Career 3:01 - 7:00 Preeti’s initial steps to manage both her career and motherhood, working from home, setting up a mini salon, and adjusting her work hours to balance family life. Chapter 3: Opening the First Salon 7:01 - 11:00 The story of opening her first full-fledged salon, the risks, financial support from her husband, and overcoming initial fears. Chapter 4: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Business 11:01 - 17:00 How COVID-19 affected Preeti’s salon business, the government restrictions on salons, and how she adapted by providing home services with safety measures. Chapter 5: Salon Growth and Expansion 17:01 - 23:00 How Preeti expanded from one salon to three, the strategic decision-making process, and the growing role of her husband in the business. Chapter 6: Running a Successful Salon Business 23:01 - 28:00 Preeti shares her approach to managing her salons, the importance of teamwork, and how she motivates and trains her staff. Chapter 7: Philosophy on Beauty and Makeup 28:01 - 34:00 Preeti’s views on natural beauty, minimal makeup trends, and her techniques for enhancing beauty without overdoing it. Chapter 8: Makeup Techniques for Brides 34:01 - 42:00 Detailed explanation of bridal makeup techniques, Preeti’s focus on minimalism, and how she customizes her services for each bride. Chapter 9: Popular Skincare and Makeup Products 42:01 - 48:00 Preeti discusses popular skincare products, DIY beauty remedies, and her recommendations for different skin types (oily, dry, and combination skin). Chapter 10: Navigating Trends and Social Media Influence 48:01 - 54:00 The impact of social media on beauty trends, influencers, and the pressure on women to try new products. Chapter 11: Handling Personal and Professional Pressures 54:01 - 1:00:00 Preeti talks about how she handles personal and professional pressure, her support system, and balancing stress with success. Chapter 12: Haircare Techniques and Treatments 1:00:01 - 1:07:00 Preeti dives into her preferred haircare treatments, including keratin, Botox, nanoplastia, and her advice for dealing with frizz and dryness. Chapter 13: The Role of Family in Business Success 1:07:01 - 1:13:00 Preeti’s gratitude toward her family, especially her husband and mother-in-law, and how they helped her juggle both business and motherhood. Chapter 14: Empowering Women through the Beauty Industry 1:13:01 - 1:18:00 Preeti’s desire to give back to the community, her vision of making beauty courses accessible, and her goal of empowering women, especially through NGOs. Chapter 15: Final Thoughts on Life, Business, and Personal Growth 1:18:01 - 1:26:00 Preeti’s advice to women on self-care, living in the moment, and her vision for the future of her business.
