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Kisshori Saalunkhe is a makeup artist and educator from the city of Sangli in Maharashtra. In terms of academics Kisshori has done her BA and B. Ed. but her interest in makeup and inspiration by her mother induced her to enter the beauty industry at the age of 16. Kisshori got inspired by her mother's work, which led her to support her mother with minimal assistance like doing eyebrows, etc. In her mother's small salon. "After getting married I had started a salon of my own. Then I realised that, instead of offering other services at salon, I should be concentrating on makeup. Makeup was my forte. My husband supported me to a large extent. He is also a hair stylist. He suggested since I was good at makeup, I should focus more on my strength only, "explained Kisshori while talking of her early days in the business of makeup." Also he suggested that instead of looking for a regular job, I should open my own academy when I get more knowledge and expertise about makeup and when I get a firm footing in the makeup business, "explained Kisshori. His encouragement and pragmatic advice induced her to convert her hobby into business and she realised the huge opportunity that lies as a makeup artist, and in the makeup business. "I also decided to acquire knowledge about new makeup techniques and products pertaining to makeup," She pointed out. The name of her academy is Kisshori Saalunkhe Makeup Studio &Academy. Her vision is to make Kisshori Saalunkhe Makeup Studio & Academy to be an established brand in the sphere of India's makeup education. During her career, Kisshori has participated in various fashion shows & competition. She was the makeup partner for style Icon Fashion Show, held in Sangli. Kisshori also won a Best Makeup Artist Award in Pune, where the competition had top class makeup artists across Maharashtra and few southern India states.Her most memorable moment in her career till date is of winning the Best Makeup Award at BHEE(Beauty, Hair and Educational Expo) Pune

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