Kolkata, May 15, 2025 : Godrej Professional, a professional hair brand with products in hair care, colour, styling, and treatments from Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), has unveiled its latest hair colour collection, The Surreal Collection, and Strait Smooth, a modern straightening technique, now available across leading salons in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal.
To mark this, Godrej Professional hosted a day-long event that brought together over 200 salonists and stylists from across Kolkata and West Bengal. The event featured immersive training sessions designed to upskill salon professionals in advanced colouring techniques, culminating in a spectacular hair show that showcased the Surreal Collection in all its glory. Adding a touch of glamour to the evening, actress Rukmini Maitra walked the ramp, sporting one of the collection’s signature looks.
Abhinav Grandhi, Business Head, Godrej Professional, shared, “For decades, Godrej has been a trailblazer in India’s hair colour market, establishing itself as a dominant force in the retail sector and revolutionizing the industry. Building on this expertise, we ventured into professional hair care with Godrej Professional a few years ago, with a clear vision to empower hairstylists and transform salons into hubs of innovation and creativity.”
Abhinav continued, “Hairstylists today are the ultimate influencers in salons. Their skillset directly impacts the quality of service and the satisfaction of clients. That’s why, over the last few years, Godrej Professional has training thousands of salons across India, providing door-to-door education to nurture the next generation of hairstyling talent. 2025 marks a bold new chapter, as Godrej Professional takes its training and skilling initiative to a national level, with plans to engage 3,000+ salons in 11 cities. As part of this, we have organised the training and hair show in Kolkata for hairstylists based in West Bengal. By equipping stylists with the tools and techniques they need to succeed, we are helping them shape the future of hair styling in India.”
Surreal Collection is India’s first hair colour range inspired by the world’s most stunning natural wonders. Co-curated by Shailesh Moolya, National Technical Head at Godrej Professional; Yianni Tsapatori, Creative Director of Godrej Professional and Najeeb-Ur-Rehman, Technical Ambassador of Godrej Professional, this innovative range brings nature’s palette to life with four distinct looks: Moffee Marvel (mocha and coffee tones of the Pyramid of Giza), Tangerine Dream (copper-gold hues of Antelope Canyon), Roselet Bliss (rose and violet from Serranía de Hornocal), and Moonlit Mist (silver-ash tones of moonlit nights). Each look is powered by Dimension and Colour Play technologies. While Dimension ammonia-free hair colours incorporate peptides and nourishing oils, ensuring healthy-looking, long-lasting colour, Colour Play range delivers vibrant shades enriched with hydrolysed keratin and hyaluronic acid, renowned for their hair repair, strengthening, and moisturizing properties.
Walking the ramp for Godrej Professional hair show, actress Rukmini Maitra, said, “For me, hair is a powerful form of self-expression—it reflects my mood, my journey, and sometimes even my boldest choices. The Surreal Collection brings that emotion alive with its stunning colours inspired by nature. I am thrilled to see a brand like Godrej Professional not only pushing the boundaries of hair artistry but also investing in upskilling stylists across the state. It’s this blend of creativity and empowerment that truly makes a difference.”
Godrej Professional also introduced Strait Smooth, a modern straightening solution that transforms curly, frizzy hair into sleek, shiny, and hydrated locks. Powered by Fibre Rebonding Technology, it combines Silk Amino Acids for hydration and flexibility with Hyaluronic Acid to lock in moisture and reduce frizz. The result is smooth, manageable hair with a flawless salon finish.
The stylists participated in interactive training sessions with the brand’s education and technical ambassadors, who demonstrated the Surreal Collection. The session was helmed by Yianni Tsapatori, who shared tips to introduce them to the latest hair styling techniques using Dimension and Colour Play range. Shailesh Moolya spoke about the new Strait Smooth range, alongside Najeeb Ur Rehman.
The Surreal Collection and Strait Smooth Range are now available at leading salons across Kolkata and West Bengal.
