Jawed Habib went to a famous hair dressing school in London from where he picked up the art of systematic approach to the hair profession. Over the last 25 years, Jawed has made his mark in the field of hair styling and as of today he is the Signature hair icon of India.
His concept of hairstyling is a perfect amalgam of Indian & western styles. He has set up numerous salons and academies in India and abroad besides setting up prime brands in hair and beauty industry. His brand value is constantly growing with new brands and ideas being added and implemented to his business. He has managed such explosive growth with keen attention to customer satisfaction and quality assurance. Jawed skills, aesthetic sensitivity and solid expertise, helped him to understand the needs of the growing Indian market.
Jawed believes that education can change any profession. He is influential in adding an education element to the hair styling profession in India, and serves as an example by focusing on perfecting his skills and continuously learning every day.
1) What is your current position?
Am the Chairman of Jawed Habib Hair & Beauty Ltd.
2) What are your proudest achievements?
Everyday is an achievement for me as work hard for it but to point one, I can say - 16 Feb, 1997, when I made a record of 410 haircuts in 24hrs for the Limca Book Of Records, India.
3) What inspires you?
Genuine and Hard Working people inspire me a lot in life.
4) What has been the biggest obstacle in your career?
The hair profession has been looked down upon in India, which is definitely an obstacle for anyone including me associated with this profession.
5) Who has been the biggest influence on your career to date?
The Legendary Indian singer Mohammad Rafi Sahab for his simple, helpful nature & romance for singing.
6) What is the best aspect about your current role?
I am today in a position to transform the life of a common man by giving him skill & education of this profession which is a great help for his career.
7) And the worst?
I have to sacrifice my personal life for work most of the time.
8) What are your long term goals?
To systemise the hair industry and make it successful/respectable like McDonalds group.
9) If you were Prime Minister, what one aspect would you change?
I will strongly focus on education, which can change everything.
10) If you were marooned on a desert island, which historical figure would you like to spend your time with and why?
The former President of India, Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam to learn the real meaning of life which lived for oath.
