Strands, the brainchild of the entrepreneurial vision of Naunihal Singh, started a decade back when a hardcore marketing professional armed with 15+ years hands on experience of working with renowned beauty and cosmetic brands in the industry decided to become the game changer. He ventured in the franchise world as Strands Salon ‘n’ Spa. In a span of 11 years, Strands has grown as a brand and now is on the verge to take the big leap forward. With 52 salons in 14 states, as extensions called Strands Lounge, Strands Studio and Strands Lite, the brand under the stewardship of Naunihal Singh has sight set on 500 salons by 2022. When an entrepreneurial mind bonds with a thinking heart success stories, talent unison and market leadership becomes more than buzzwords.

Strands have completely changed the way franchise industry is perceived and believed. Its revolutionary franchisee models have taken the industry to a whole new level. “A Strands franchisee has nothing to lose. We provide the platform and expertise and the skillset to make his investment give good returns” voices Amit Chawla, Head Franchise. Fulfilling entrepreneurial dreams is something everyone at Strands is extremely proud of. Over the years, the Strands brand wagon has made ex servicemen, housewives, young dreamers into successful entrepreneurs in metros, cities, towns with insights, precision and expertise.

Apart from salon variations of Studio, Lounge and Lite, Strands Universe has Strands Academy for Skill & Development (SASD) with full-fledged academies in Delhi, Chandigarh and Raipur. SASD specializes in training the youth of today in beauty and wellness streams. The variety of courses in hair styling, make up artistry and nail art opens up career vistas that are unique, refreshing, respectful and very gratifying. The hands on faculty roster, 100% job guarantee and 5 figure salary after diploma course. SASD is indeed leading the march of the next generation. The Skill India mission has opened new doors for SASD. No wonder the academy pledges to empower 50,000 underprivileged girls as beauty professionals by 2020.

After creating a niche of its own, Strands is now set to take the salon industry to new plateaus and new horizons. Naunihal Singh shares his vision aptly “ After 11 years I feel responsible and capable enough to dedicate my strengths in the wholesome development of the salon industry. Strands is all ready to redefine Salon Management in multiple ways.

Beauty and salon business has been recognized as the hottest industry to invest into as one can make quick revenues by offering quality beauty services coupled with best of customer service. Beauty industry is perhaps one of the few arenas where quality deliverance and impeccable customer care are enough to make any brand a super brand. Beauty and wellness never goes out of vogue, it is and will be shielded from rollercoaster effects of the markets and economy. Strands vision is all about to take this beauty excellence all over the nation.