Kapil Kumar Learner, Leader And Educator
Salon International|May 2019

Kapil Kumar needs no introduction, however, by way of description, he has been instrumental in kicktstarting the hair and beauty industry in India. Not one to give up in the face of diversity, Kapil has worked hard all these years. With Salon India, he shares the highs and lows.

Kapil Kumar  Learner, Leader And Educator

Kapil Kumar When the beauty and wellness industry of India was a mere haze and a pale shadow of what it is today, Kapil Kumar saw its potential and the glorious heights it could reach. After gaining education and training in hair, he thought it was time for him to usher into the country a few international hair and skin brands, and equipment. After going through many trials and tribulations, today, he has emerged victorious and feels the need to give back to the industry by way of setting up a top of the line educational system. Here are excerpts from the interview...

An interesting beginning

It has been a journey of 35 years. It was interesting how I entered this industry. My family was in the business of manufacturing brushes and I was a part of it. At this time, Denman from UK approached us and inquired whether we wanted to sell hair brushes in India. I wanted to be in the beauty industry, and saw it as a bridge that would lead me to it, while retaining my character as a brush manufacturer. I agreed, but also knew that the hair brush market in India did not exist. So, I shared a story with them – there are two salesman from two different companies that went to Africa to sell shoes. One comes back and said that there is no market for shoes, as no one wears them in Africa. The other, sends a cable that said the market for shoes in Africa is big. He would like to stay there for six months and educate them on the bene ts of wearing shoes. So, I saw a blank canvas on which I could paint my own story.

Kickstarting the journey

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