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WHO WE ARE

16 years of cutting, styling, and bringing hair to life.

our mission

Get to Know the Faces Behind the Scissors

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Michael K. Salon Pvt. Ltd. is a joint venture between an entrepreneur and a talented and seasoned international Hair Stylist and Artistic Director. Elizabeth Whitney Kanaan and husband, Michel Kanaan (aka Michael K.) started this venture in April 2009 with a mission of bringing an international standard and exclusive full-service salon for men and women in the heart of Islamabad as well as build the capacity of the industry’s workforce in the Country. At Michael K. Salon our purpose is simple, for more than 15 years our team of experts is here to provide our customers with high-end services in hair, nails and skin. To maintain our international standards, extensive practical and theoretical training is provided to our team on a daily basis by the Artistic Director and Top Stylist. Our staff are here for the opportunity to explore with you the ever-changing creative style that fashion can throw our way. We are proud to say that our team of 26 staff and 4 internationals are the best industry professionals that Pakistan has to offer. Our team of 30 employees provide both managerial and technical services. Through our hard work, capacity building and reputation we are ranked among the top salons in the Country. We use only the best products for hair care and our treatments. L’Oréal and Wella for hair; Keratin smoothing treatment and now offering the latest hair Botox treatment, as well as a wide range of Kerastase shampoos, protein and conditioning treatments; OPI and Orly for manicure and pedicure; and Thalgo for our facials.

meet the team

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Michel Kanaan

Owner & Artistic Director

Michael K. Salon’s Owner and Artistic Director, Michel Kanaan, is from Mt. Lebanon and has been working in Pakistan for over 20 years, he has over 35 years’ experience in the industry working in Cairo, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Beirut and is fluent in English, Arabic, French and some Urdu. In his free time, Michel loves to work on his health and fitness at his home gym and hiking mountain trails.

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Karim Dona

Top Stylist

Michael K. Salon’s Top Stylist, Karim Douna, is from Beirut and has been with us for 6 years. He is a master colorist, stylist and trainer and has over 25 years’ experience in the industry working in Qatar, Dubai and Beirut; he is fluent in English and Arabic and gets by with his French. Karim’s favorite pastime is exploring local restaurants so that he can recommend the best ones to his valued Guests.

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ziad abboud

Top Stylist

Michael K. Salon’s Top Stylist, Ziad Abboud is from Monsourey and has been with us for 3 years. He is a master cutter, colorist, stylist and trainer and has over 30 years’ experience in the industry working in Qatar, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Beirut and is fluent in English, French and Arabic. Ziad’s favorite pastime is tending to his avocado farm and dogs, Luc and Tommy, when he is home in Monsourey, Lebanon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Appointment preferred. We do accept walk-ins, but we recommend booking an appointment to ensure you get the time slot and stylist you prefer.

Book your appointment through our Instagram page, WhatsApp or by calling our Islamabad or Lahore branches directly.

Please visit our Instagram page or our website. We offer a wide range of services including haircuts, coloring, styling, and treatments. We also provide nail and skin care services. Check our services page for more details.

Please check our services page for the latest prices. Prices may vary based on the stylist's experience and the complexity of the service.

We kindly ask for at least 24 hours' notice for any cancellations or rescheduling.