Who's Aalim Hakim? From Salman to Hrithik, every Bollywood star's go-to man! 

Who's Aalim Hakim?

The guy credited with the innovative and captivating hairstyles of Bollywood celebrities, ranging from Salman Khan to Virat Kohli, is none other than Aalim Hakim, the icon who transformed the hair salon industry in India.

The story of the making of Aalim Hakim

Mumbai-based Aalim Hakim is the son of the late Halim Kairanvi, who was the famous and go-to hairdresser of Bollywood stars from Amitabh Bachan to Dilip Kumar. Taking forward the legacy, Aalim Hakim started learning the craft early on. After losing his father at a young age and struggling through financial situations, he rose to the status of the go-to hairstylist for celebrities across the Bollywood and southern film industries, including cricketers. 

Aalim Hakim to help new talent in fahion industry

In the fashion industry, he has made his name with his Hairstyling Academy, which offers courses like, a diploma in hairstyling and more to help people interested in the craft become all-rounders in the field and create their own niche.

Aalim Hakim Salon

He has several different salons across India and Dubai. With hard work and passion, he has risen to a point where top Bollywood stars attend the opening of his salons. 

wants to change the outlook towards hairstyling job

Aalim Hakim wishes to change the outlook of people who look down upon hairdressing as a petty job. In an interview, he said he wants to change the mindset of people who think of hairdressing as not a cool job.