The Woman Behind Mumbai’s Fastest-Growing Salon Culture: How Qurat Syed Deshmukh Is Building India’s New-Age Beauty Workforce

In an industry that evolves faster than trends, Qurat Syed Deshmukh stands out as one of the rare leaders shaping not just a brand — but an entire workforce ecosystem. As the visionary force behind Lemon Salon, Qurat has redefined what beauty education and salon professionalism mean in India today.

With a mission to elevate skills, empower young artists, and create career pathways, Qurat has built one of Mumbai’s most dynamic salon cultures. At a time when India’s beauty industry is growing at record speed, she identified a massive talent gap — and made it her mission to build the next generation of stylists, colour experts, and beauty technicians equipped for global standards.

“Education is the real backbone of the beauty industry. When you give people the right skills, you give them a future,” Qurat believes.

Under her leadership, Lemon Salon has become known for:

  • Industry-aligned training programs that prepare students for real salon challenges
  • Hands-on mentorship that blends technique with confidence and discipline
  • A strong focus on women empowerment, helping thousands build independent careers
  • Updated global trends, ensuring Indian artists stay internationally competitive

Qurat’s biggest achievement lies in transforming the typical perception of salon jobs. She has turned “beauty training” into a respected, aspirational career path — one that encourages stability, growth, creativity, and independence.

Her focus on discipline, hygiene, advanced techniques, and customer etiquette has raised the standard for salon training in Mumbai. As Lemon Salon expands its footprint, Qurat continues to build what she calls “India’s new-age beauty workforce” — skilled, confident, and future-ready.

With more students entering Lemon’s training ecosystem each year, Qurat has proven that beauty education isn’t just about grooming — it’s about opportunity, ambition, and empowerment.