Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC) Appoints Ms. Samantha Kochharr as Chief Expert for Hair at the World Skills Competition

New Delhi, October 08, 2024:  B&WSSC is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Samantha Kochharr as the Chief Expert for Hair at the World Skills Competition. This milestone marks the first time an Asian has held this prestigious position in hairdressing.

Dr. Blossom Kochhar, Chairperson of B&WSSC, stated, “It is a proud moment that Samantha, who was the Deputy Chief Expert, has now ascended to this significant role, demonstrating her dedication and expertise over nearly a decade.”

Samantha Kochharr has been involved in the hair and beauty industry since age 11 and has extensive experience in both national and international film and fashion. As the Managing Director of Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic and the Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies, she combines her business acumen with her creative talent.

In addition to her roles with World Skills International and InterCoiffure Mondial, Ms. Kochharr is recognized for her work as a grief whisperer and for her book, Arribada: The Arrival, which reflects her spiritual journey.

Awards:

• Medal of Excellence from OMC Hair World Paris (2017)
• International Women’s Day Award for Unparalleled Contribution to the Wellness Sector (2018)
• Medal for Deputy Chief Expert for Hairdressing at World Skills (2019)

Ms. SAMANTHA KOCHHARR

Samantha Kochharr is the Managing Director of a leading cosmetic company in India – Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic and Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies. Her business acumen is the culmination of her industry experience, hands-on professional  knowledge and leadership skills.She has been a practicing shaman since 2013 and has extensively studied energy healing. Over the years, she has worked with people from all walks of life as a grief whisperer. Arribada: The Arrival is her first book and it is an extension of her spiritual journey. 

Samantha Kochharr is

●      The ‘India Ambassador’ of Education for Life (EFL) program of InterCoiffure Mondial, India.

●      Appointed as the Technical Chief Expert, Hairdressing for the Beauty and Wellness Sector Skill  Council under NSDC (National Skill Development Council).

●      Appointed by World Skills International as the Deputy Chief Expert- Hairdressing as a part of the skill management team in the year 2016.

●      An active member of Intercoiffure Mondial (ICD)

●      A Core Art Team Member for training national hairdressers for the Wella Global Trend Vision Award 2016

●      Official makeup partner of Miss World 1996 pageant.

●      Been the makeup artist in numerous Indian and Foreign Films

 

Samantha Kochhar has won:

●      Medal of Excellence for her contribution for the hair industry from OMC Hair  World Paris (2017)

●      International Women’s Day Award for her Unparalleled Contribution in the Wellness Sector (2018)

●      Medal for being Re-elected  as the Deputy Chief Expert for Hair Dressing fo WorldSKills (2019)

Corporate Comm India (CCI Newswire)