Behind every exceptional brand lies a vision and at Forest Hill, it’s profoundly personal. Ratna Bhargava, a graduate of Sir J. J. School of Arts with a degree in Commercial Art, spent over a decade in advertising including nine years at J. Walter Thompson, shaping campaigns for iconic brands such as Lux, Pears, Clinic, Kodak, De Beers, Godrej, and ITC. Her lifelong passion for art, design, and architecture, enriched by travels across twelve European countries, continues to influence her creative sensibilities, a perspective rooted in tradition, refined with modernity, and defined by calm, timeless elegance with powerful simplicity.
When her son, Arjun Bhargava, shared his vision for Forest Hill in 2021, Ratna saw an opportunity to channel her expertise in design and storytelling into something deeply personal. Her unique female perspective has become a defining influence on the brand, ensuring that every product not only performs at the highest level but also resonates as part of a man’s lifestyle and identity. Together, this mother–son collaboration has created a brand that balances heritage design sensibilities with modern luxury performance, setting Forest Hill apart in the men’s grooming industry.
At its heart, Forest Hill carries a bold vision: to empower men to look, feel, and smell their best every day. The brand’s products from pre-shave oils and shaving foams to styling clays, beard care, and fragrances are meticulously crafted with natural, high-quality ingredients, free from sulfates, parabens, and harmful chemicals. Each formulation delivers uncompromising performance with a gentle touch, a balance that resonates with modern sensibilities.
“At Forest Hill, design is all about creating order and beauty in the simplest of ways. This is what makes our products feel timeless, authentic, and elevated,” says Ratna. Guided by her philosophy -“We begin… We end. And in between, we do the best we can.” Forest Hill continues to grow while staying true to its purpose.
In just a few years, Forest Hill has expanded from a homegrown concept into a global brand, reaching markets in the United States, Canada, the UAE, and Europe. In India, its products consistently rank among the top bestsellers on leading e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Flipkart, Tata Cliq, Myntra, Blinkit, Suspire, and Tata 1MG.
More than a grooming brand, Forest Hill is a story of family, creativity, and purpose. It demonstrates that performance and sensitivity, masculinity and artistry, heritage and innovation can coexist. At its core, it is a mother–son venture rewriting the rules of men’s grooming – one product, one ritual, and one confident face at a time.
