Halal women-only salon in Singapore planning regional franchise program on back of rapid local growth
Photo credit: Karva Salon for Ladies, Singapore
A halal and ladies-only salon in Singapore popular with hijab-wearing Muslim women is trailing its rapid growth with a fourth outlet by the end of this year and is also planning to launch a regional franchise program, its co-founder Jai Wahab told Salaam Gateway.
Wahab founded Karva Salon For Ladies with his wife Rozza Ramli in May last year. They believe their salon’s success in Singapore is rooted in the underserved market of hair and nail services for Muslim women who are increasingly hungry for sophisticated services.
“I think Muslimah salons are not a trend but have become a necessity,” said Wahab.
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ZUZANITA ZAKARIA