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Ambika Pillai
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Make-up Artist |
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| Children | Kavitha |
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Ambika Pillai is a well-known hair stylist and make-up artist from Kollam, Kerala, India. Her amazing work is often seen in advertising, fashion shows, and magazines.
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About Ambika Pillai's Life
Ambika Pillai was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Her parents are Gopinath Pillai and Santha Gopinath Pillai. Her father was a cashew exporter. Later, her family moved to Kollam, their hometown.
She had a wonderful childhood there, living in a big house by the backwaters. At age 7, she went to boarding school in Ooty. After that, she joined Mount Carmel Convent Anglo-Indian Girls High School in Kollam.
Ambika Pillai has one daughter named Kavitha. Her three sisters, Gopika, Renuka, and Devika, also work in hair and skin care. Ambika trained them herself. She lives in New Delhi but often visits Trivandrum and Kochi.
Ambika Pillai's Career Journey
Ambika Pillai started her career as a hair stylist. She then became a make-up artist. Her first salon was called "Visions by Ambika." She later decided to turn her name into a famous brand.
Today, "Ambika Pillai" is a very popular brand. Her salons are in many cities. You can find them in South Extension, Punjabi Bagh, Rajouri Garden, Malviya Nagar, and Model Town in Delhi.
She also has salons in Gurgaon in Haryana, Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh, and Kochi and Trivandrum in Kerala.
Awards and Recognitions
Ambika Pillai has won many awards for her talent:
- Vogue Best Make-up Artist Award (2011)
- Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Female Awards for Best Hair and Makeup artist (2009)
- Bharat Nirman Super Achievers Award (2007)
- Zee Idea Fashion Awards for Best Make up artist of the year (2006)
- Zee Idea Fashion Awards for Best Hair Stylist of the year (2006)
- Kingfisher Fashion awards for the best hair designer of the year (2000)
- IAAFA Award for Best Make-up Artist (1996)
Television Appearances
Ambika Pillai has also been a judge on TV shows:
- Midukki (on Mazhavil Manorama)
- Malayali Veetamma (on Flowers)
