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MK Hair Studio & Academy is a male grooming and training business founded by Mucktaru “MK” Karbo, offering classic and modern cuts, pictorial design, hair tattooing and scalp treatments. MK faced the challenge of turning exceptional technical skill into a successful business—starting with little business knowledge, building his shop from scratch, and learning how to manage the finer operational details while growing an academy and client base.
MK’s solution was a learn-by-doing mindset: he dove into running the business, leaned on competitions, events and industry networks for inspiration, and balanced creativity with practical systems and spreadsheets. The result is a thriving studio and Academy (established 2006) with a loyal following, international awards and recognition, and a reputation for high-quality craft and continuous growth.
Mucktaru Karbo
MK Hair Studio and Academy