Timeline -

0:00 Precap
0:40 Introduction
2:10 Childhood, Family, Dyslexia and struggle with studies
5:10 Personal and Family Struggles
8:20 Discovery the creative side and the field of hair dressing
10:20 Coming to Delhi for hair dressing course and how life changed
18:30 How extended educated family reacted to someone choosing to become a Hair dresser?
25:55 Specialised courses in India and Abroad
31:30 Care is more important than Communication
34:10 First Job and Stay in Mumbai
43:45 Coming back to Delhi and Getting a job at Looks Salon
46:20 Salary of Hair dressers in India
51:20 Life after Looks, Becoming a Partner at a Salon.
56:20 Advice for budding hair dressers

In this episode of "A Cut Above," we sit down with Ashwin Mahajan, a true inspiration in the world of hair styling. Ashwin bravely shares his journey of overcoming dyslexia and stammering, discovering his creative passion, and finding his calling in the field of hairdressing. From his early struggles with studies and personal challenges to making the bold move from a small town to Delhi, Ashwin's story is one of perseverance and determination.

Ashwin takes us through his experiences, from enrolling in a hairdressing course in Delhi that changed his life to working at prestigious salons in Mumbai, Dubai, and Delhi. He also opens up about the reactions of his extended, educated family when he chose the path of a hairdresser and how he continued to specialize with courses in India and abroad.

We dive into the importance of care over communication, his first job in Mumbai, and the journey back to Delhi, where he landed a position at the renowned Looks Salon. Ashwin discusses the realities of a hairdresser’s salary in India and shares his journey of becoming a partner at The Opulent Salon.

Whether you're an aspiring hairdresser or simply someone looking for an inspiring story, this episode is packed with valuable advice and insights. Tune in to hear Ashwin's advice for budding hairdressers and much more!

Personal Instagram -   / ashwinmahajanofficial  
Salon Instagram -   / opulentsalon.delhi