La Plume Nails Unveils Revolutionary Digital Nail Art Machines at Star-Studded Mumbai Launch

La Plume Nails officially launched its groundbreaking automatic nail art machines, the Insta Nail Lite and Insta Nail Pro, at an exclusive event on September 25th at Miller House in Khar. The launch, which also celebrated Smita Bhandarkar’s birthday, showcased the technology's ability to print intricate, custom designs onto nails in under 30 seconds, offering a glimpse into the future of nail artistry.

With over 35 years of expertise in the beauty industry, La Plume has built a reputation for blending innovation with trust. This milestone moment reflects its long-standing vision to combine artistry with technology for both salon professionals and everyday users.

The launch was spearheaded by the leadership team of La Plume Nails: Vilas Bhandarkar, Founder and Owner driving the brand’s mission; Smita Bhandarkar, his wife and key supporter; Kishore Karkera, Vice President overseeing strategic growth; Mukesh Dighe, Service Head ensuring operational excellence; Twinkle Patani, Product Specialist and technology expert; and Hrushita Waghmare, senior staff member representing the core team.

Celebrity & Industry Guests

The event drew an impressive list of celebrities, media figures, and salon professionals who experienced the new technology firsthand.

• Celebrities & Media Personalities: Celebrated composer Merlin D’souza (hailed as the female A.R. Rahman), RJ Malishka (Mumbai Ki Rani), actress Sneha Wagh, broadcaster RJ Rohini, influencer Delba Ponnappa, producer-director Nivedita Basu, Marilyn Fonseca, Sophia (Jio Hotstar), and Reemana K.

• Salon Industry Leaders: Representatives from Hakeem Aalim, Flamboyance, Sam’s, Rewind, Grey Trendy, Vipul Chudasama Salon, SYNK (Vaishali Bandre), VC Salon (Ambareen Panjwani), SamSalon (Kritika Padma), Keerti’s Nail Box, Alezzandria Rodii (Glowup), Yoly (Teresa), Loca (Namita Carvalho), and Sheetal Salon (Hemant Thakur).

• Other Esteemed Attendees: Reshma K., Monique, Lavanya Challon, Padma, and Sanjay Joshi.
  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Event Highlights

The chic evening was hosted by singer Rosemary Fernandes and seamlessly curated and executed by LIVE IT UP CONULTANCY LLP - by Tonisha Pawar and Kenneth Hopkins with team AltBollywood. Guests delighted in trying the machines, with many printing custom nail art designs within seconds.

“Our vision is to put innovation at your fingertips,” said Vilas Bhandarkar, Founder and Owner. “Seeing our guests — from celebrated artists to top salon professionals — genuinely excited as they printed their own designs tonight confirms that we are truly offering the future of nail artistry. To mark this milestone alongside Smita’s birthday makes it even more special.”

About La Plume

La Plume Nails is a beauty technology company revolutionising the nail care industry. With over 35 years of industry experience, La Plume has consistently redefined professional standards in beauty and salon solutions. Its flagship products, the Insta Nail Lite (₹1,25,000 + taxes) and Insta Nail Pro (₹1,75,000 + taxes), are portable, high-tech machines that allow for instant, high-precision custom nail art. Supported by their innovative Gel Kits and an exclusive service centre, La Plume offers a complete, future-ready solution for both individuals and professional salons.