Indore, (Madhya Pradesh) [India] July 30th, 2026: KT presented the next phase of its business at the National Artists Championship 2026, bringing KT Professional, KT Men, KT Kids and the newly introduced KT Derma together under a wider beauty and personal care portfolio.Held from July 20 to 22 at Phoenix Citadel Mall in Indore, NAC brought together salon professionals, hairstylists, makeup artists, educators, beauty entrepreneurs and performers from across the country. KT Professional was associated with the event as its Title Partner, with the three-day platform used to introduce Ccigmaa Lifestyle’s broader direction to the professional beauty industry.
The company began with professional haircare, built around salon-grade products and its relationship with hairstylists. It has since expanded into children’s personal care through KT Kids and men’s grooming through KT Men. KT Derma now takes the portfolio into skincare, with products across sunscreens, serums, acne care, overnight treatments, skin repair and barrier support.
For Ccigmaa Lifestyle, NAC was not treated only as a sponsorship property. KT had a dedicated brand showcase on the second day of the event, followed by a KT Professional panel discussion with Chitrangada Singh and the Timeless Bride presentation on the closing evening. The bridal showcase was designed by Archana Kochhar and brought eight bridal artists together on stage.
“NAC gave us the opportunity to speak directly to the people who have shaped KT from the beginning. Hairstylists, salon owners and beauty professionals have played an important role in how consumers discover products and understand what works for them. We wanted to use this platform to show that KT is entering a wider phase now, while staying connected to the professional community that gave the brand its foundation,” said Dhruv Sayani, Managing Director, Ccigmaa Lifestyle and Founder, KT.
He added, “KT Professional remains central to the business, but consumer needs are no longer limited to one category. We are now building distinct brands for professional haircare, men’s grooming, children’s personal care and skincare. The idea is not to place unrelated products under one name. Each brand has a separate role, a different consumer and its own reason to exist.”
The KT showcase formed part of a wider three-day programme that moved between professional education, live artistry, awards, stage performances and industry conversations. The opening day included an acting masterclass by filmmaker Rahul Rawail, a live performance by Anuradha Paudwal, an awards ceremony and cultural presentations.
The second day focused more closely on the professional beauty community. It included a Hair and Beauty Federation panel conversation, the JRL Professional Artistry Showcase, a live bridal hair presentation by Ikonic Professional, a dedicated KT Professional brand showcase and other stage-led demonstrations around hair and beauty.
The final day featured live body painting, a red-carpet makeup showcase by Ojas Rajani, fashion and beauty presentations, the KT Professional discussion with Chitrangada Singh and the Timeless Bride finale. Chitrangada Singh and Kriti Kharbanda were presented during NAC as KT Brand Icons, bringing a wider consumer-facing layer to the company’s presence at the event.
Their association also supported the introduction of KT Derma to the event audience. The skincare brand has been developed around ingredient-led formulations and concerns that are already part of everyday routines, including sun protection, acne care, overnight recovery and skin-barrier support.
“Skincare consumers today ask far more questions than they did a few years ago. They read ingredients, compare formulations and want to understand how a product should be used before adding it to a routine. KT Derma has been built for that consumer. The focus is on clear product purposes, accessible formats and skincare that can become part of regular life rather than remain limited to occasional treatments,” said Mahima Sayani, Founder, KT.
Across the four-brand portfolio, Ccigmaa Lifestyle is now looking at growth through different channels. Professional salons will continue to play a central role for KT Professional, while retail, e-commerce and quick commerce will help the company reach consumers across its men’s, children’s and skincare categories. The company is also looking to deepen its work around professional education and salon relationships as it expands.
NAC became the place where these different parts of the business were shown together for the first time in an industry setting. For Dhruv Sayani and the KT team, the larger message was straightforward: the company that began with professional haircare is now moving into its next chapter as a multi-brand Indian beauty and personal care business.
About Ccigmaa Lifestyle
Ccigmaa Lifestyle Private Limited is the company behind KT Professional, KT Men, KT Kids and KT Derma. Founded in 2019, the company began with salon-grade haircare and has since expanded into men’s grooming, children’s personal care and skincare. Its products are available across professional, retail and digital channels.
