Hasini among outstanding contributors to women’s empowerment

Hasini Gunasekara receives Woman Influencer Award at South India Miss and Mrs – 2002 Award Show organised by All India Hair and Beauty Association

Hasini Gunasekara, entrepreneur and Director of Naturals salon chain in Sri Lanka and Managing Director of International Academy of Beauticians, was recognised as an outstanding contributor towards women’s empowerment and was awarded the Woman Influencer Award, at the recent South India Miss and Mrs – 2002 Award Show, organised by the All India Hair and Beauty Association. 
This recognition was awarded for her exemplary efforts in providing a platform for women to pursue a profession and be economically independent through Naturals Lanka Grooming (Pvt.) Ltd. She was instrumental in taking Naturals, India’s No. 1 salon chain, international.

“The journey of an entrepreneur can be difficult with most of the motivation being self-driven. In an environment of uncertainty, receiving this recognition and to be on the same platform alongside professionals of another country was an amazing experience,” Hasini shared.
“I feel proud knowing that the community in India recognised my efforts and it is a great encouragement for me to know that I have reached beyond the boundaries of my country.”

Naturals Lanka Grooming (Pvt.) Ltd is the chain of franchisee salons based in Sri Lanka, operating with 100 percent local ownership. Established in 2017 in Boralesgamuwa, Naturals salons have since expanded to Nugegoda, Thalawathugoda, Kiribathgoda, Kotahena, Wattala, Kandana and have empowered women by providing opportunities for financial independence through direct employment, beauty education and encouraged entrepreneurship through franchise opportunities.