I was born in Karachi August 9th 1982, the year
of the dog in the Chinese calendar. I’m a Leo. I went to CAS when I was a kid,
and then I was in Bay View High. After that I went to Le’cole in Karachi, and
finally I was in the UWO (University of Western Ontario) in Canada. After that
I got my hairdressing training from London at the T&G New Oxford Street
Academy. I was there for three years, though my education was only 1 year.
After that I worked two years at [the] T&G Salon in Sloane Square.
When did you first realize
you wanted to become a hair stylist and how did you start it?
I was in London with my mother and father and I remember we
were walking around Christopher place. And I saw some really cool looking guys
and girls walk out onto the street. One of them turned around and she had
Toni&Guy on her T-shirt and I just casually said, you know, why don’t I
become a hair stylist. My mum turned to me and said, ‘Why not.” That was that.
What do your parents do and
what was your family life like?
I
grew up with a Malaysian mother and a Pakistani father in a very open minded
family setting. As well as them being my parents I always regarded them as
friends too. I was quite rebellious
growing up and my parents always had the patience to deal with me. I have one
sister and we’re very close.