For a Good Life

FOUNDER

With a vision for building something meaningful, bringing a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.

After school, I moved to central London and began my career in banking in the City of London, where I worked as a PA and on the Foreign Exchange trading floor. I later chose to pursue my passion for hairdressing.

I trained in London’s West End in the early 90s working within the Vidal Sassoon concept. My time in Bond Street was both demanding and formative, and I remain deeply grateful for the opportunity, the training, and my colleagues - especially to Stephen Way - who helped shape the foundations of my career and standards to this day. He had introduced the “365” concept - a philosophy centred around truly understanding the client through in-depth consultation, listening, and tailored advice. It was a way of working that felt instinctively aligned with my own values, shaped by my early experiences of never quite feeling heard as a client myself.

This approach- focusing on communication, trust, and education- has stayed with me ever since. It forms the foundation of how I work today ; ensuring every client feels understood, supported, and confident, not only in the salon, but everyday afterwards through the right guidance, products, and ongoing care.

During this period, I also lectured at the London Mayfair finishing school, teaching haircare and styling, while also gaining experience behind the scenes at fashion shows and creative industry events - an environment I naturally connected with.

I went on to manage an Aveda lifestyle salon in Notting Hill, and I was given opportunities to travel and work internationally, with a Session Stylist, particularly in Italy, doing hair shows, blending London hairdressing with European fashion influences… and there, I worked with Davines products on stage. I later moved away and continued in south east London within another Aveda lifestyle salon before choosing to move forward independently.

In 2021, I opened AIKO - my boutique salon in Hither Green bringing together over 3 decades of experience, with a focus on thoughtful, refined work and a personalised, high quality experience.

Today I proudly work with Davines - a modern conscious brand infused with effortless Italian style. Thoughtful in both formulation and design , it brings a sense of understated luxury , creativity, and enjoyment to the salon experience- something clients of all ages can connect with and take home.

For me, it has always been about creating hair that feels effortless, considered, and truly individual.

Associate Stylist

Focused, and driven by results. Helps connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

Stylist

Creative, bringing fresh ideas to every client.

Assistant

Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, ensures every interaction is a positive one.

Assistant

Keeps communication clear, timely, and friendly.