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“

THE CLASSIC

RAY-BAN AVIATOR

HAS NEVER GONE

OUT OF STYLE ”

Celebrity hairstylist Ria Algoo has catapulted to success in a relatively short
period of time. With a mission to inspire change, she heads the operations
of GlamPalm Hair in two countries, namely India and South Africa.
Philanthropy is close to her heart and she is passionate about helping the
needy. She feeds hundreds of homeless people in Africa on a weekly basis.
Vasuijt Kalia in tête-à-tête with the famous celebrity hair stylist asks her
about her preferences in eyewear, passion for fashion and much more.

Vasujit Kalia (VK): How has afraid to make a bold statement with to be an important accessory and
hairstyling as a profession evolved in their style. many people wear it just to be in
India over the years? vogue. Do you agree? Why? Is it a
VK: What is your biggest key accessory?
Ria Algoo (RA): The industry extravagance?
has taken a complete 360-degree RA: It’s vital to have a great
turn – from orthodox “play it safe” RA: I splurge on skincare – I am pair of sunglasses to actually look
styling to completely “off the hook” a complete skincare snob! I also trendy, as it is a classic accessory.
experimentation! It’s an ever- have a huge collection of fragrances; Celebrities have always been
changing industry and I love the I believe that smell has a way of associated with sunglasses.
fast-paced evolution. Stylists and transporting us back to a particular
their customers alike are no longer time. It’s fascinating! I also appreciate VK: Have you experimented
the packaging – regardless of with your looks with shades or
minimalist or opulent – I just love contact lenses?
“ IT’S VITAL TO the creativity! RA: I have tried various styles

HAVE A GREAT PAIR VK: Which sunglass brands of sunglasses and lenses. However,
OF SUNGLASSES do you like? Can you list three hot over the last five years, my vision
TO ACTUALLY favorites in order of preference? has started to deteriorate, as I have
LOOK TRENDY. RA: The classic Ray-Ban aviator a condition known as astigmatism.
CELEBRITIES HAVE has never gone out of fashion. All objects have become out of focus
ALWAYS BEEN Everybody should own a Ray-Ban and contact lenses are no longer an
ASSOCIATED WITH aviator. I also love Tom Ford, Dior and option for me. I used LASIK surgery
to correct this condition two years
SUNGLASSES ” Dolce &Gabbana sunglasses. ago and it was the best investment I
VK: A sunglass is considered have made to date.

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