Soaring With Shears

Jammy Fernando, Salon Director at Wink Salon, Chennai, talks to Madhura Sansare about his journey into hairstyling, the trends, the good and bad and some commandments.

Having worked with celebrities like Abhishek Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and Madhavan, Jammy Fernandao knows his way around celebrity style. He’s all about trying out new trends and experimenting with his art, while ensuring that his client’s requirements are always met. For Jammy, hairstyling was something that just fit right. He was aware of his creativity from a young age, and wanted to hone his skills further. “My sister got me my first job in Sri Lanka. When I first joined the salon industry, I realized that this is where my true calling lies and this is where I wanted to excel. and the rest, as they say, is history,” he says.

He thoroughly enjoys the creative aspect of his job, considering it was what made him pursue this field. “I’m always thinking about how I can play with a cut technique and a colour technique and come up with something absolutely unique,” he explains. “As Salon Director, it is my responsibility to create new looks for other stylists, train them and make sure they are updated with all the current trends.”