The Economic Times

Skip the doctor-engineer race, barbering pays more: Jawed Habibs fact-based reality check for parents

India's career advice to become a doctor or engineer is being challenged. Celebrity hairstylist Jawed Habib highlights that the country's barbering workforce is vast and financially rewarding. He suggests this sector employs more people than doctors and engineers combined. Despite its scale, the profession faces social stigma. Habib advocates for greater respect for hairdressing as a skilled career.