New Delhi, Aug 14 - Sex workers in the capital will receive free training in hairstyling, beauty and make-up thanks to a 24-hour fund raising event starting Friday.

Spearheaded by beauty and hair expert Amzadd Habibb, 'Salute to the Nation' will raise money to purchase equipment needed for hair setting like blow driers and hair colours.

'We will provide free training and transportation to the sex-workers who are willing to learn the art of hair and beauty. But I can't afford to provide them basic machinery and equipments that will be needed during training,' Habibb told IANS.

'Hence I asked my regular clients to help me with this endeavour and they came forward with their full support. They also helped in spreading the word and we are getting fantastic response,' he added.