RIYADH: Salons and barber shops across Saudi Arabia experience some of their busiest times of the year during Eid Al-Fitr.
From fresh cuts and blowouts to manicures and henna, residents prepare to look and feel their best in new outfits to usher in the holiday. For many, preparations are not complete without a trip to the salon or barber shop, making the Eid rush a key moment in the Kingdom’s beauty calendar
Zahiyya Nomassi, the owner of a beauty salon in Riyadh’s Irqah district, told Arab News that the rush usually begins four days before Eid.
The salon’s biggest challenge is coordinating the technicians’ roles to manage the traffic, while also trying to minimize the waiting time for customers. “We usually try to prepare by increasing working hours,” she said.
“We have a booking system for appointments, but, before Eid, due to the high demand, we cancel bookings for some services,” she continued. “Only Moroccan bath and massage services remain by appointment. As for hair and nail services, due to the pressure, there are no bookings. Clients take a number and wait their turn.”
