Tony & Guy showcases the art of hairstyling in Karachi

Hairstyling took centre stage as international salon brand Tony & Guy South Pakistan hosted a fashion show titled The Art of Hair in Karachi, showcasing the creative skills of four Pakistani stylists trained in the United Kingdom.

Held at the brand's flagship salon, the event featured 20 models sporting contemporary hairstyles created using advanced cutting, colouring, highlighting and balayage techniques. The models walked the ramp in outfits by Pakistani designers Zareeh and Deepak Perwani, combining fashion with professional hairstyling.

The event was attended by Tony & Guy Global Technical Artistic Director Francesco Fontana and Global Artistic Director Efi Davies, who travelled from London, along with British Deputy High Commissioner Alison Blackburne.

The show highlighted hairstyling as a discipline that combines science, artistic expression, technical expertise and continuous professional learning.

Tony & Guy South Pakistan Chief Executive Officer Saeeda Mandviwalla said education was fundamental to professional growth, particularly in hairstyling, where scientific knowledge and creativity went hand in hand.

She said the organisation aimed to bring hairstyling education in Pakistan up to international standards by equipping young professionals with skills that would enable them to work globally.

The four stylists' UK training, she added, reflected the potential of Pakistani talent. The organisation invested in staff development so that professionals could acquire modern techniques abroad and apply their expertise to improve industry standards at home.

Mandviwalla said human creativity, technical skills and professional experience would remain important even in the age of artificial intelligence. She also announced plans to establish an academy in Pakistan to provide advanced training to local hairstylists.

She stressed the importance of creating opportunities for young people from underprivileged backgrounds and minority communities, enabling them to develop professional skills and become economically empowered.

British Deputy High Commissioner Alison Blackburne praised the salon's training programme, saying Pakistan-UK partnerships could open new career opportunities for young people.

The event also highlighted the professional journeys of four stylists - Khawar Javed, Muhammad Waseem, Waeem Waris and Parvez Boota - who completed a six-week advanced technical training programme at the Tony & Guy academy in London.

According to the organisation, the training combined practical experience with modern hairstyling techniques, qualifying the four professionals to work at Tony & Guy salons worldwide.

A cut-and-colour technician said the achievement reflected years of hard work, experience and continuous learning.

The audience applauded the stylists' work as the models showcased their creations on the ramp.