JD Institute of Fashion Technology, one of the leading design institutions of India has recently introduced one of a kind online interactive session, recognised as JDTalks. It is a nationwide campaign classified to address the challenges due to the Covid19 pandemic. Quarantine and social distancing could lead to long term mental health issues for the millennials. The institution’s aim is to consider this period as the key to unleashing the strengths of its students.

JD Talks has already added a lot of value in the student’slives by creating a routine which would prioritise the overall wellbeing of all the viewers attending the session. It focuses on treatment by bringing open conversation to the forefront with one of the finest professionals of the country.

Highlights from the JD Talks 1.0

VIDYA TIKARI

About:

Vidya Tikari is a professional name to be reckoned with in the fields of Hair and Makeup. From catering to events like the “Commonwealth Games in 2010 where the hair and makeup was done for over 9,000 performers” which also landed her name in the “Limca book of records 2011” to the first ever “Formula 1 Grand Prix”, Vidya and her team have been servicing thousands of clients every year from around the globe. Since then, Vidya has shaped stunning and exquisite looks for Bollywood celebrities like Madhuri Dixit, Sushmita Sen, Aishwarya Rai, Deepika Padukone, Bipasha Basu, Malaika Arora Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Mallika Sherawat, Gul Panag, Yana, Anoushka Shankar, Abhay Deol and has given a new name to the concept “male grooming” with Vikas Khanna, Virat Kohli, Vijender Singh, Nagesh Kukunoor, Rajeev Khandelwal, Chetan Bhagat to name a few. 

Topics Discussed:

• Challenges faced when joined the industry
• Keeping pace with work life in this current scenario where everything is under lockdown
• Beauty tips for our students so they have glowing skin and lustrous locks when they come out from the lockdown
• Everyday make up tips for jediiians 

Takeaway from the session:

• Should use coconut milk and oils that suit the skin to keep the facial skin nourished and without freckles
• Use minimal foundation
• Heavy eye lashes and eye makeup and natural peach tone for the face for Indian skins, for both daily wear and Indian brides

Commenting on the initiative, Ms. AkshraDalal,Director, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, said, “I am extremely happy that our initiative brings a sense of togetherness and self-introspection in our students and audiences. In this adverse situation, we look at the brighter side and accept this as an opportunity to explore our creative talents. As a design institution, we always believed in exploring the creative and meaningful side of our lives.JD Talks was one-of-a-kind campaign to help people deal with mental stress and strengthen their abilities under guidance of experts.”