What you see – The warm trademark grin ofreputed hairstylist Jawed Habib looks down at us from a huge flex image stuck on a glass-frontal building, opposite Tycoon Restaurant in Vizag.Walking up to the first floor, where the stylish unisex Jawed HabibHair & Beauty Salon is located, we are greeted with similar warmsmiles at the salon. The staff hairstylists and beauty care specialists(in black uniforms carrying the Jawed Habib ensign) usher us into the funky hair-styling section. Plush black salon seats look into largecircular mirrors set against a red splashy art decor. A smart hair-stylist is quietly straightening a client’s long hair, while theother is swiftly styling those of another client.
What you get – The Jawed Habib franchise euni sex salon in Vizag offers the expert and renowned skin care and hairstylist’ s services with a flourish. So while Vizagite Ravi Kumarowns the salon, the functioning is similar to that of the other Habibsalons in the country. The hairstylists and beauty care specialists(four boys and one girl) are all trained Habib professionals.
The salon caters to men, women and little kids in hair care and to menand women in beauty care as well. Clients are requested to take priorappointments, to avoid being turned down or having to wait. Some of themain hair care services offered at Habib’s include hairstyles (Rs. 250for men and little girls, Rs. 350 for women and Rs. 175 for boys), HairSpa treatment (per sitting Rs. 300 for men and Rs. 500 for women), Henna application (Rs. 300 for men and Rs 400 for women), a technicalpackage that includes hair color, bonding, perm, color streaking, etc.(Rs. 800 to Rs. 1, 500 for men and Rs. 2, 600 for women). In skin andbeauty care, a facial can cost you anything between Rs. 450 to Rs.1, 000 (Habib Facial).
Regular services at Habib’s include waxing (Rs. 100 to Rs. 350), nailfiling and polish (Rs. 100), manicures (Rs. 200 to Rs. 350) andpedicures (Rs. 250 to Rs. 400) that are interestingly done in a sunkenfloor-sink complete with hot-and-cold water taps. Exclusive treatmentscomprise the acne treatment (Rs. 1, 500 for five sittings), the skinlightening treatment (Rs. 5, 000 for ten sittings), the Spanish Wax (Rs.350) and the Full Body Wax (Rs. 1, 000). Habib’s also has a bridalpackage (Rs. 8, 000) that follows the entire gamut of skin and hair careroutine, for both brides and grooms. This package is spread over twodays and can be done on a trial basis for half the cost. Separate roomsare earmarked for facials and body massages, and for pedicures andmanicures, to ensure complete privacy.
Our verdict – MetroMela likes the option ofgetting a fantastic hairstyle in Vizag, at Jawed Habib. We try it outand are not disappointed at all, especially after receiving some bonushair care tips from the friendly stylist. Prices may appear to be onthe higher side, but quality never comes cheap. Furthermore, thebranding of Jawed Habib at this franchisee salon is very effective andnear perfect. Parking space is available.
Anytime between – 9 AM – 9 PM