My name is Karim, I am 33 years old and I’m originally from Morocco. I started cutting hair when I was 18 years old after I finished school. I remember looking into salons and barbershops and I was mesmerised, I pictured myself cutting the styles I could see on the walls. When I first began to learn I adapted to it instantly, I was picking up things that people take years to develop in a very short space of time. I began my journey in a small local barbershop back in Morocco where I learnt the basics of barbering. This lasted a couple years but then an opportunity came up with a larger company. I couldn’t resist so I jumped at the opportunity. I remember taking two taxis in one day just to get there. I stayed in this salon until I felt I had learned everything they had to offer. At the age of 25 I decided to challenge myself, so I moved to Dubai. I worked in various salons adapting to this new way of life and always improving my English. Very recently I’m so pleased to say that I am now a team member of Chaps & Co. I remember in 2015 when the brand first started. Observing the progress, it made me want to be a part of it more and more. I’m lucky enough to have a friend working at Chaps who could give me an opportunity for an interview. I was so excited to receive the news that I had been accepted and now I can’t wait to grow with the team and produce results. I’m also looking forward to serving and meeting new clients from all over the world.