Pune, Sep 19 (UNI) Pune's renowned cosmetologist, Dr Gaurangi Shrawat has won the prestigious Mrs India Empress of The Nation 2018 pageant, held here recently, where 32 gorgeous women vied with

each other for the coveted crown, amidst much glitter and glamour.

She also bagged the title of Mrs Beautiful Skin, not surprisingly, considering skin care is her forte.

Dr Gaurangi, MD and Founder of Skinworks, the skin, hair and laser clinic in city said 'I opted for Dermatology as not only did I find it fascinating and filled with potential but also because my stunning mother in her younger days owned a flourishing salon and groomed women in Meerut, and this was one of the inspiring factors for me.

" I have spent the last 3 years shaping my skills as a super-specialist. After finishing my Masters, I ventured into the field of Cosmetology Gaurangi," added.

Speaking of her stupendous success at winning the crown at the pageant here last night at a function Dr Gaurangi admits it was one of those life changing events, which transformed the way she perceived the outside world.

Mrs India pageant came along at a time when my focus was purely on my career, and am I grateful that it has not just got me instant name and fame, but also recognition as a

leading cosmetologist.

I must thank Nalini Dhir, Co-founder, Meraki Salon, who encouraged me to participate.

It was an evening that saw 32 stunning women from different walks of life, from across the country, shedding all their inhibitions to not just compete with each other for the crown, but to also find their inner diva! The magnitude of what I was getting into then dawned on me, Gaurangi said.

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