Jawed Habib.
A hundred years of hairdressing — from the chair at Viceroy House in 1920s Delhi to more than 900 salons across India and the world. This is the legacy our Bagalur studio carries forward.
A 100-year legacy.
Standing (L–R): Parvez Habib, Jawed Habib, Amjad Habib · Sitting (L–R): Maqbool Ahmed, Nazir Ahmed, Habib Ahmed
In the 1920s, Nazir Ahmed was the head barber at Viceroy House — today's Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official Presidential Palace in New Delhi. His chair seated some of the most important people of the era: Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of British-ruled India; Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India; and Drs. Rajendra Prasad, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and Zakir Hussain — the first three Presidents of the Republic.
The next generation.
Habib Ahmed, Nazir Ahmed's eldest son, stepped into his father's shoes. He became a favourite of Mr. Nehru and his daughter — the third (and only female) Prime Minister of India — Indira Gandhi. With her support, he travelled to London to study Cosmetology, becoming one of the first Indians to be internationally certified.
Habib Ahmed after he returned from London
The Lodhi Hotel salon, inaugurated by Mr. Rajesh Khanna · 1983
Habib's first salon opened inside the prestigious Lodhi Hotel, New Delhi, in 1983. It became an instant choice for modern India — the Oberois of the global hotel chain, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam (11th President of India) and Maharani Gayatri Devi of the royal family of Jaipur all sat in its chairs.
With Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam at the Presidential Palace, New Delhi
Jawed Habib graduating from Morris School of Hairdressing · 1987
The teacher.
After studying Cosmetology in London, Jawed Habib returned to India and started a hair revolution. One of the first professionals to conduct educational seminars in the country, he today trains more than 10,000 students every year — through seminars, masterclasses and a network of more than 60 academies.
His contribution was recognised by the Government of India when he was appointed a key personality in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Skill India Mission — training thousands of students and placing them into livelihoods.
Skill India signing ceremony with then CM of Uttar Pradesh, Mr. Akhilesh Yadav
Seminar at Professional Beauty — India's largest wellness show, Mumbai
Seminar with Wella — one of the world's largest professional cosmetic houses
Masterclass at the Jawed Habib Academy
The ambassador.
Jawed Habib became the brand ambassador for Sunsilk, owned by Unilever — appearing in campaigns and joining the product development team. In 2011, he launched Panasonic's range of styling tools alongside Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez — a bestseller in the country.
Ad campaign for Sunsilk
At the P&G head office, Surrey, England
Alongside the international houses, Jawed Habib has championed Indian brands — Brillaire, the science-based product range from Gujarat; Godrej, one of India's largest conglomerates; and CRY, the NGO safeguarding child rights.
Ad shoot for Brillaire
Raising awareness and funds for CRY — for the welfare of thousands of children
The brand.
Opening of a new Jawed Habib salon
Jawed Habib Hair and Beauty Ltd. is one of the fastest-growing salon franchise companies in the world. Incorporated in 2006, it operates across all 29 states and 8 union territories of India — more than 900 salons and 60 academies across 135+ cities. The group services over 200,000 clients every month and trains more than 10,000 students every year in hairdressing, beauty, makeup and salon management.
The footprint is international too — salons in Dubai, Singapore, Kenya, Bangladesh and Nepal, with continued expansion into the UAE, Australia, Africa and Eastern Europe.
The Jawed Habib salon in Nairobi, inaugurated by Mr. Rahul Chhabra, High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Kenya
Forbes. Time. India Today.
Jawed Habib featured in Time Magazine — the first and only Indian hair expert featured in both Forbes and Time
Millions, tuning in.
With social media now central to how the world learns hair, Jawed Habib has built a community of millions across Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. His weekly live show, Balbharat, started during the 2020 lockdown and has crossed 2 million collective views.
Top videos include Vaseline Hair Treatment (3.9M views), Best Natural Hair Colour (2.7M), Oiling Tips: Breaking The Myth (2.3M) and the 5-Minute Outcurls tutorial (1.9M).
Style Guide at home.
At our Bagalur studio we run a free AI Style Guide for North Bangalore — hairstyle and colour ideas, hair-health scores, bridal timelines and catalog-locked packages mapped to honest Jawed Habib menu prices. It is English-only, not a filter try-on: your senior stylist confirms the final look at the chair.
After your first visit, valued guests unlock Style Studio on tjhbagalur.com/me — visit history, saved looks, multi-photo analysis and family profiles as a salon member benefit, not industry hype.
Start free at /ai-style-studio or build your package at /menu.
The man, in caricature.
A series of illustrated caricatures — Jawed Habib in his own good humour.
Words on hair.
Six books on hair, style and the craft — published and available on Amazon India.
About Jawed Habib.
- Who is Jawed Habib?
- Jawed Habib is one of India's best-known celebrity hairstylists and the founder of Jawed Habib Hair and Beauty Ltd, a salon franchise with more than 900 salons and 60 academies. He is the third generation of a hairdressing family whose lineage traces to Nazir Ahmed, head barber at Viceroy House — today's Rashtrapati Bhavan — in the 1920s.
- What is the Jawed Habib family's history in hairdressing?
- It spans three generations. Nazir Ahmed was head barber at Viceroy House in the 1920s. His son Habib Ahmed trained in Cosmetology in London and opened the family's first salon inside the Lodhi Hotel, New Delhi, in 1983. Habib Ahmed's son Jawed Habib graduated from the Morris School of Hairdressing in 1987 and built the modern brand.
- Who was Jawed Habib's father?
- Jawed Habib's father was Habib Ahmed, one of the first Indians to be internationally certified in Cosmetology after studying in London. He opened the family's first salon inside the Lodhi Hotel, New Delhi, in 1983.
- When and where did the first Jawed Habib salon open?
- The family's first salon opened inside the prestigious Lodhi Hotel, New Delhi, in 1983, inaugurated by Mr. Rajesh Khanna. It became a choice destination for figures including Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur.
- How many Jawed Habib salons are there?
- Jawed Habib Hair and Beauty Ltd operates more than 900 salons and 60 academies across 135+ cities in all 29 states and 8 union territories of India, plus international salons in Dubai, Singapore, Kenya, Bangladesh and Nepal. The group services over 200,000 clients every month.
- Has Jawed Habib written any books?
- Yes — six books on hair, style and the craft, including Beautiful Hair, Beautiful You; Attitude is Everything; Hair, Colour & Style; and Professional Hairstyling. All are available on Amazon India.
- Where is the Jawed Habib salon in North Bangalore?
- The Jawed Habib Unisex Luxury Salon at Bagalur carries the legacy forward for North Bangalore — serving Bagalur, Bhartiya City, Yelahanka, Jakkur, Hennur and Thanisandra with hair, colour, bridal, skin and nail services. See the full menu and prices at tjhbagalur.com/menu.
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