Talking to Haysam Eid

An all-round high performer not only within our industry, but also on the running track, Haysam Eid founder of EIDEAL talks us through his latest experiences competing in the Ultra Marathon and why this drives him to be a pioneer within the salon business 

We are very pleased to announce that you are our Platinum Sponsor for the 2nd year running. Why is it so important for you to support a community like this?

At EIDEAL we aim to be highly innovative and because of our progressive philosophy, I decided I would make it my mission to support the hairdressing community in every way possible. 

We want to support Professional Beauty as it has a mission aligned very much with our own; that is a continuous effort to stand by both hair stylists and salon managers as well as elevate the value and skill set of this industry.We have undertaken other activities to demonstrate and fulfil this aim, namely bringing to life the EIDEAL-Santi Business Leadership Programme. By teaming up with the acclaimed business leadership consultant Susie Santiago, we launched the program as a first of its kind in the UAE in May 2016, with the sole aim of giving back to the Hairdressing industry and also to create a community that in the UAE, we unfortunately used to lack. 

Why do you think attending an industry event like Professional Beauty is key for professionals? 

I believe it adds a lot of value to our industry as it connects like-minded people who share same values, passion and professionalism for the industry.  The Professional Beauty awards are very important as they have elevated the level of the industry, whilst the show brings people together around the table, allowing industry professionals to share their successes and challenges, which ultimately means that people can move their businesses in an upward trajectory. As a brand, it connects us with clients, allowing us to showcase and share with them our latest products and innovations and assure them of our presence as a leader within the industry. 

What are your plans for the 2020 exhibition and awards this year? 

We will of course be sharing the latest product launches from EIDEAL and the brands that fall within our portfolio. We will also proudly support the Awards journey starting from the judging process and culminating in the announcement of the winners, as we are keen to grow the community and be part of its development. We also have some exciting news, which will be announced closer to the event! 

We were closely following your amazing achievement of running the Ultra Marathon this year – congratulations! Why Ultra- Marathons? Was this your first Ultra-Marathon?

This was my first ultramarathon. I never actually thought that I enjoyed running until I joined InnerFight; the CrossFit box where I train. Eleven months ago, I ran my first marathon with Marcus Smith, the founder of InnerFight - he’s a living legend who ran 30 marathons in 30 days and 207km in 24 hours over 400M Track ! It’s been on my mind for a few years now because I wanted to challenge myself and get out of my comfort zone. I’m someone who appreciates luxury and living in Dubai, you get so used to a certain standard of living so to put myself in the middle of the desert without any comforts was going to be a real challenge and this was further capped by having to run 250km. A few of my teammates signed up for Ultra X Jordan, so I thought that this was the perfect opportunity for me to challenge myself – physically, mentally and emotionally. 

 

How was your experience during the ultra? 

I loved everything about it! I was happy to step out of my comfort zone. I realized that things don’t have to be perfect all the time and that I just needed to adapt, which I did better than I expected. I loved the fact that I was fully disconnected from the outside world, it gave me some time to distress. I enjoyed the race itself and the fact that my mind was in control, which was a real eye-opener for me. The body was just a tool, my mind was actually the one that was racing. 

What motivated you throughout the journey? 

Those who know me would know that I’m a competitive person by nature and sometimes a sore loser. I wanted to finish the race with my mind at ease that I had pushed myself to the limits so I would not have any regrets. I trained hard for it for the past few months and the race was the time to test myself. Thanks to Alia, my wife who’s my number one supporter, my family and friends I was motivated during the training and they also cheered me on during the race. However, what motivated me the most was knowing that by finishing this race I’ll encourage people to donate to support the needy children looked after by JustWorld. I could imagine thousands of children’s faces cheering for me at the finish line and it was this mental image that pushed me forward. 

How did you feel when you finished?

I didn’t realize the achievement at first. Finishing 7th on my first ultramarathon sank in only a few days later. While I was still at the race, all I could feel was my body aching - #happydays :) Finishing 7th has actually meant that I qualify for the Ultra X World Championship! 

What message would you like to share with others about your experience running the Ultra-marathon for JustWorld?

Running an ultramarathon is a lot like life - there are ups and downs. There will be many times during the run where you will want to give up and quit and there will also be times when you’re feeling on top of the world. Remember, it’s a long race so a setback doesn’t mean that you can’t get to the finish line. A message that I would like to share with the children in need around the world is that they’re running their own Ultra and the only way to win is to keep fighting, pushing and moving forward. Always remember that there is light at the end of the tunnel. 

Clearly your drive in competing in such an event reflects your drive to take your business forward. What are your visions for EIDEAL in 2020?

In 2020, we’re aiming to take the initiative in leading a Sustainable ethos amongst the Hairdressing industry and we would like to invite our Salon Partners to be part of it. We want to give back and make a difference while we can. This is in tune with my personal belief, which is the reason I ran for JustWorld.

An all-round high performer not only within our industry, but also on the running track, Haysam Eid founder of EIDEAL talks us through his latest experiences competing in the Ultra Marathon and why this drives him to be a pioneer within the salon business 

We are very pleased to announce that you are our Platinum Sponsor for the 2nd year running. Why is it so important for you to support a community like this?

At EIDEAL we aim to be highly innovative and because of our progressive philosophy, I decided I would make it my mission to support the hairdressing community in every way possible. 

We want to support Professional Beauty as it has a mission aligned very much with our own; that is a continuous effort to stand by both hair stylists and salon managers as well as elevate the value and skill set of this industry.We have undertaken other activities to demonstrate and fulfil this aim, namely bringing to life the EIDEAL-Santi Business Leadership Programme. By teaming up with the acclaimed business leadership consultant Susie Santiago, we launched the program as a first of its kind in the UAE in May 2016, with the sole aim of giving back to the Hairdressing industry and also to create a community that in the UAE, we unfortunately used to lack. 

Why do you think attending an industry event like Professional Beauty is key for professionals? 

I believe it adds a lot of value to our industry as it connects like-minded people who share same values, passion and professionalism for the industry.  The Professional Beauty awards are very important as they have elevated the level of the industry, whilst the show brings people together around the table, allowing industry professionals to share their successes and challenges, which ultimately means that people can move their businesses in an upward trajectory. As a brand, it connects us with clients, allowing us to showcase and share with them our latest products and innovations and assure them of our presence as a leader within the industry. 

What are your plans for the 2020 exhibition and awards this year? 

We will of course be sharing the latest product launches from EIDEAL and the brands that fall within our portfolio. We will also proudly support the Awards journey starting from the judging process and culminating in the announcement of the winners, as we are keen to grow the community and be part of its development. We also have some exciting news, which will be announced closer to the event! 

We were closely following your amazing achievement of running the Ultra Marathon this year – congratulations! Why Ultra- Marathons? Was this your first Ultra-Marathon?

This was my first ultramarathon. I never actually thought that I enjoyed running until I joined InnerFight; the CrossFit box where I train. Eleven months ago, I ran my first marathon with Marcus Smith, the founder of InnerFight - he’s a living legend who ran 30 marathons in 30 days and 207km in 24 hours over 400M Track ! It’s been on my mind for a few years now because I wanted to challenge myself and get out of my comfort zone. I’m someone who appreciates luxury and living in Dubai, you get so used to a certain standard of living so to put myself in the middle of the desert without any comforts was going to be a real challenge and this was further capped by having to run 250km. A few of my teammates signed up for Ultra X Jordan, so I thought that this was the perfect opportunity for me to challenge myself – physically, mentally and emotionally. 

 

How was your experience during the ultra? 

I loved everything about it! I was happy to step out of my comfort zone. I realized that things don’t have to be perfect all the time and that I just needed to adapt, which I did better than I expected. I loved the fact that I was fully disconnected from the outside world, it gave me some time to distress. I enjoyed the race itself and the fact that my mind was in control, which was a real eye-opener for me. The body was just a tool, my mind was actually the one that was racing. 

What motivated you throughout the journey? 

Those who know me would know that I’m a competitive person by nature and sometimes a sore loser. I wanted to finish the race with my mind at ease that I had pushed myself to the limits so I would not have any regrets. I trained hard for it for the past few months and the race was the time to test myself. Thanks to Alia, my wife who’s my number one supporter, my family and friends I was motivated during the training and they also cheered me on during the race. However, what motivated me the most was knowing that by finishing this race I’ll encourage people to donate to support the needy children looked after by JustWorld. I could imagine thousands of children’s faces cheering for me at the finish line and it was this mental image that pushed me forward. 

How did you feel when you finished?

I didn’t realize the achievement at first. Finishing 7th on my first ultramarathon sank in only a few days later. While I was still at the race, all I could feel was my body aching - #happydays :) Finishing 7th has actually meant that I qualify for the Ultra X World Championship! 

What message would you like to share with others about your experience running the Ultra-marathon for JustWorld?

Running an ultramarathon is a lot like life - there are ups and downs. There will be many times during the run where you will want to give up and quit and there will also be times when you’re feeling on top of the world. Remember, it’s a long race so a setback doesn’t mean that you can’t get to the finish line. A message that I would like to share with the children in need around the world is that they’re running their own Ultra and the only way to win is to keep fighting, pushing and moving forward. Always remember that there is light at the end of the tunnel. 

Clearly your drive in competing in such an event reflects your drive to take your business forward. What are your visions for EIDEAL in 2020?

In 2020, we’re aiming to take the initiative in leading a Sustainable ethos amongst the Hairdressing industry and we would like to invite our Salon Partners to be part of it. We want to give back and make a difference while we can. This is in tune with my personal belief, which is the reason I ran for JustWorld.