Meet Husnain Akram, a visionary hair technician celebrated for his ability to create stunning hair transformations. With a keen eye for detail and a mastery of technique, Husnain turns hair into a canvas, delivering personalized styles that boost confidence and redefine beauty. Whether it’s a subtle change or a bold makeover, Husnain’s magic lies in understanding his clients’ needs and crafting looks that leave a lasting impression.
What inspired you to enter the beauty and hair industry?
It was my wife who inspired me to become a hair technician and infact saw this talent in me that I would be able to do it. Infact she was the one who searched my primary course of hair artistry. She has been the biggest supporter, promoter and encouragement of my work and has always paved the way for me. I have simply just walked on that way.
What motivated the move to Lahore and opening your salon in DHA Raya?
Challenge! The single factor which motivated us to move to Lahore was to Challenge ourselves in the biggest and most competitive market of Pakistan. We aim to be the best service providers in the Capital of Punjab too!
How has your journey been as a trainer at L’Oréal Pakistan?
My journey as a trainer and idea stylist with Loreal Pakistan has been very enlightening. It feels great to spread my knowledge as I strongly believe that you only get more when you give more. So I give knowledge and gain much more of it in return.
What sets your salon apart from others in Lahore?
Our salon would give you a corporate vibe and not a Parlor vibe. We always strive to make our systems according to what a multi national company would follow and not take it as someone has opened a shop. Unfortunately most of the salons/beauty parlors run their places like running small shops.
How do you approach hair transformations for your clients?
The foremost thing which needs to be kept in mind before any hair transformation is the hair health. If the desired shade means comprising hair health more than the usual then I don’t recommend it. I don’t go much into what color would suit which complexion as I feel fashion is all about how you carry your self and one can compliment any hair color with right type of dressing which goes with it.
Do you have any signature techniques or services that clients love?
Yes! People love our Ombre Balayage technique which I have created myself and my Signature shade of “Ash Mocha” which I have invented myself has been the talk of the town for quite some time now.
How do you keep up with evolving trends and techniques in the beauty industry?
Every year my wife pushes me to go to different countries to learn different steps. I keep up with the game by learning new techniques and school of thoughts every year. I have been to Turkey, England and numerous times in Dubai to enhance to learn new trends and techniques. I proudly say that I am probably the one hair technician in the country who has learned so many completely different school of thoughts of hair artistry.
What challenges did you face transitioning from Gujranwala to Lahore?
Before starting the branch I started taking appointments in Lahore once a week and I continued it consistantly doing 4-5 clients a week. That was the time when Amaima and I were testing the waters. We discussed and decided to not miss even a single week as an average of 4 clients a week would make it 208 clients in an year and that is what is paying off now with the new branch.
Can you share a proud moment or achievement in your career so far?
Each day is a proud moment now. Seeing the business flourish; Seeing the team Amaima and I have built from scratch do wonders on one of the top Celebrities of our country is a really moment.
What are your plans for the future of your salon and your career?
Plans are BIG! We have to go around the Country and Across borders to other countries as well. We are not stopping now. The motive is not to make money only. Ofcourse you need to make money to make ends meet and run the business but the Main motive is to create an institute in which we give talent in the hands of those females who are not considered much in their households or society. We want to see them be the main supporters of their families and be a respectable figure in the society.
What advice would you give to aspiring hairstylists in Pakistan?
Learn before you Practice you work. Unfortunately I see almost 90% of the salons working on clients without any basic knowledge at all. No wonder you see so many ruined hair in Pakistan. Knowledge is the key for Hair artistry. It is not a simple hand painting art, it requires calculations too
How do you balance being a salon owner, trainer, and creative professional?
You would feel this interview is all about my wife but in all honesty it is because of Amaima’s management in side the salon that I have been able to go and work on things outside of the salon too. Since it has been the main Vision of Amaima to empower the girls which we hire it has been the core strength of the compamy. We kept on empowering them with knowledge and in return they have given me the margin to carry out my activities out side of the salon.
