There was a noticeable rush at hair salons on Sunday for Eidul Fitr. People of all ages visited salons in order to enhance their appearance with haircuts and various types of facials and massages, with the men opting for beard trimming and shaving as well.
The owner of a local hair salon, Muhammad Saif, commented that Eid is a festive occasion on which people of all ages flock to salons in order to enhance their facial beauty, and add a charming touch to their personalities. Older individuals opted for simpler haircuts, as well as shaving and beard trims, and some also dyed their grey hair.
Muhammad Saif further explained that the rates for haircutting, colouring, shaving, beard trims, and facials, vary across areas. Haircuts range from Rs150 to Rs1,000 and above, while beard trims cost between Rs200 to Rs500 or more. Further, colouring may range from Rs400 to Rs2,000 or higher, while facials and massages start from Rs500 and can go over Rs3,000. In middle class areas, the rates for cutting, colouring, or beard trims and shaving packages, are over Rs500, while in poorer neighbourhoods, these services are available for as low as Rs300.
The owner also mentioned that many people had made advance bookings, while some salons worked on a "first come, first served" basis. People even gave "Eidi" (gifts) for good service. A customer at a salon, Fayaz Yusuf, said that a person's identity is determined not just through their manners, clothes, and shoes, but also by their face, which is why people are getting haircuts, beard trims, and shaves for a fresher look. The rush continued in the salons late into the night, allowing people to complete their preparations before the Eid prayers.
Beauty salons in the metropolitan city are doing a roaring business as women rush to have a makeover of their choice for Eid-ul-Fitr, the festival when families get together to celebrate the joyous occasion. These beauty salons have extended their business hours to cater to maximum customers to make most of the season.
According to a survey conducted by The Express Tribune, young girls mostly go to beauty salons for plucking, upper lips, haircut, high lights, low lights, French pedicure, manicure, hair dye, hair mask, hair styling and various hair treatments, while older women prefer different facials and hair dyes.
Women say that Eid preparations seem incomplete without a visit to the beauty parlour. "In Karachi, the skin becomes rough due to dust and smoke in the environment," says Ramsha, who was in Nadoz Parlour, in DHA, for LED hydra facial to look good on Eid. She adds that women are the centre of attention as families and friends meet up to celebrate the festival. "I shall also have a hair detox for hair shine," says Ramsha.
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