PRIYA MUKUNDAN
Mumbai
Summary
To secure a senior position in salon training, education, or creative direction within the UAE beauty industry, leveraging 14+ years of hands-on and leadership experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Franchise Owner, Beauty Educator & Creative Head
Lakmé Academy powered by Aptech
Mumbai
04.2021 - 05.2025
- - Led end-to-end academy operations, achieving 40% growth in student enrollment and overall profitability.
- - Mentored 250+ students in advanced hair and makeup techniques using globally aligned curriculum.
- - Directed 30+ editorial shoots to build student portfolios and strengthen academy branding.
- - Oversaw national marketing campaigns and in-academy competitions, enhancing student engagement.
- - Built strategic collaborations with influencers and beauty brands for wider brand reach.
Senior Hair & Makeup Expert
Lakmé Salon
Mumbai
03.2018 - 04.2021
- - Delivered advanced hair services and styling with a client-focused approach.
- - Conducted 20+ technical workshops for in-house staff on styling, treatments, and product training.
- - Achieved a 30% increase in sales through product promotion and membership upselling.
- - Mentored junior stylists in customer service and sales strategies.
- - Supported brand activations and influencer campaigns including shoots with Kusha Kapila and Dolly Singh.
Hair & Makeup Artist
Imran In 2U
Mumbai
01.2015 - 03.2018
- - Styled over 100 clients across bridal, commercial, and editorial formats.
- - Provided detailed consultations and styling based on event needs, hair condition, and personal goals.
- - Boosted in-salon sales through product recommendations and service add-ons.
- - Contributed to TV and print campaigns including magazine features and reality shows.
Freelance Hair & Makeup Artist
Freelance Hair & Makeup Artist
Mumbai
07.2014 - 12.2014
- - Provided full-service bridal, fashion, and editorial looks.
- - Managed independent client scheduling and event-specific styling requirements.
Stylist & Intern
Juice Hair Salon (Pali Hill & Kemps Corner)
Mumbai
11.2010 - 06.2014
- - Performed over 500 haircuts and colour services for a broad clientele base.
- - Played an active role in retail product promotion and contributed to revenue through upselling add-on services and take-home care products.
- - Consistently achieved 80% of service sales and 20% of retail sales targets, contributing to overall salon profitability.
- - Attended multiple colour upgrade trainings to enhance technical skills and stay updated with the latest hair colouring trends.
- - Gained hands-on experience in chemical treatments including straightening, perming, and colouring while supporting senior stylists.
- - Supported salon display management and client experience improvement efforts during internship tenure.
Skills
- - Hairdressing (Cutting, Colouring, Styling, Hair Extensions, Hair Patch)
- - Bridal & Editorial Makeup
- - Beauty Education & Staff Training
- - Creative Direction & Brand Campaigns
- - Salon Operations & Workflow Management
- - Retail Product Sales & Upselling
- - Curriculum & Workshop Development
- - Client Consultation & Retention
- - Influencer & Brand Collaborations
- - Salon Management Software (eg ZENOTI)
- Advanced hair techniques
- Creative direction
Certification
- - Fat Mu Pro Makeup – Bridal, Glamour & Airbrush (2014)
- - B:Blunt Foundation Haircutting & Styling (2010)
- - L'Oréal Creative Liss & Hair Treatments (2011)
- - TIGI & Schwarzkopf Product Knowledge (2011)
Languages
- English (Fluent), - Hindi (Fluent)
AVAILABILITY
- - Currently based in India | Open to relocation across UAE
- - Visa Status: Open to employer sponsorship
- - Passport: Valid
- References available upon request
Timeline
Franchise Owner, Beauty Educator & Creative Head
Lakmé Academy powered by Aptech
04.2021 - 05.2025
Senior Hair & Makeup Expert
Lakmé Salon
03.2018 - 04.2021
Hair & Makeup Artist
Imran In 2U
01.2015 - 03.2018
Freelance Hair & Makeup Artist
Freelance Hair & Makeup Artist
07.2014 - 12.2014
Stylist & Intern
Juice Hair Salon (Pali Hill & Kemps Corner)
11.2010 - 06.2014