Team HRIPL celebrates the winners of Streax Professional OMG Hairstyle Icon 2025
Nationwide talent hunt culminates in a dazzling Mumbai finale, celebrating India’s top hairstylists with runway makeovers and industry recognition
Mumbai, August 3, 2025: Streax Professional, one of India’s leading professional hair colour brands, celebrated the grand finale of Hairstyle Icon 2025 in association with OMG Face of the Year (FOTY)—India’s largest digital talent hunt for aspiring models and artists. Held in Mumbai on July 31, the finale was a vibrant showcase of creativity, skill, and transformation, spotlighting the rising stars of India’s hairstyling industry.
L-R: Durmit Garge- 2nd Runner up, Priyanka Sinha- Winner of Hairstyle Icon 2025 & Bhaskar Jyoti- 1st Runner up
Following an intense series of regional knockouts and grooming sessions, ten finalists emerged to compete for the coveted title. Taking centre stage at the finale, the stylists unveiled curated mood boards and executed live model transformations, culminating in a high-energy runway presentation judged by some of the industry’s most influential names.
Winners of Streax Professional Hairstyle Icon 2025:
Winner: Priyanka Sinha (Hooghly, West Bengal)
1st Runner-up: Bhaskar Jyoti (Guwahati, Assam)
2nd Runner-up: Durmit Garge (Vadodara, Gujarat)
The winner received a cash prize of ₹3 lakhs, exclusive participation in industry workshops, and a celebrity photoshoot with renowned fashion photographer Dabboo Ratnani. The runners-up were awarded ₹75,000 and ₹25,000, respectively.
The jury panel included:
Rochelle Chhabra, Head – Streax Professional
Shirin Merchant, Technical Ambassador – Streax Professional
Kannagi Desai, Beauty Editor – Elle India
Sini Shetty, Femina Miss India 2022
Rohit Khandelwal, Mister World 2016
Industry Reactions:
Dheeraj Arora, Managing Director & CEO, HRIPL, said,
> “Hairstyle Icon 2025 has been a celebration of vision, skill, and transformation. Watching these stylists deliver brilliance has reaffirmed our belief in India’s vast creative talent. At Streax Professional, we’re committed to empowering this community with not just products and education—but platforms that bring their work to the forefront.”
Rochelle Chhabra, Head – Streax Professional, added,
> “This journey has been inspiring. Every stylist brought their passion to life on stage. This platform honours those who make everyday transformations in salons across the country.”
Parimal Mehta, Founder & Curator, OMG Face of the Year, shared,
> “This season redefined what’s possible when passion meets opportunity. Streax Professional’s support elevated this contest to new creative heights.”
Upcoming Web Series:
The journey of Hairstyle Icon 2025 will be captured in a six-episode web series set to stream on Hungama OTT starting September 2025. The series will feature behind-the-scenes footage, transformations, jury insights, and the personal evolution of each finalist.
The campaign continues to thrive across Streax Professional’s social media channels, celebrating the talent, ambition, and artistry of hairstylists nationwide. With Hairstyle Icon 2025, Streax Professional has raised the bar for industry recognition and storytelling in the beauty space.
About Streax Professional:
Launched in 2004 by Hygienic Research Institute, Streax Professional is a pioneering Indian brand in the salon hair colour segment. Known for innovation and products designed specifically for Indian hair types, it partners with over 40,000 salons across the country and remains a trusted choice among salon professionals.
About OMG Face of the Year:
OMG Face of the Year is India’s largest digital talent discovery platform for models and artists. Now in its third season, it continues to serve as a powerful launchpad for emerging talent in the fashion and beauty industries.
