Jennifer Amaning

I have a passion for hair and have worked in the hairdressing industry for over 17years.  I love working with natural hair and maintaining the health of hair.

Qualifications:
NVQ Hairdressing Level 1-3
Advanced Cutting
KeraStraight Certified Stylist

Product Brands I Love:
Phytospecific, Mizani, KeraCare

What I Love Doing:
Cutting & Styling
Keratin Blowdry
Working with natural hair
Silk press
Weaves & Wigs
Braiding & Extensions

Some Recent Clients Styled by Jenniffer

What A Few of Jennifer’s Clients Have To Say…

Davina Mohalland

Hi, my name is Davina. I love hairdressing as I feel it’s one of the most rewarding jobs there is because you not only get to have people feel empowered by the way they look and feel, but you build new friendships with clients and you make them feel confident in the way they look.  Hairdressing also helps me be creative with different styles and textures of hair.

I absolutely love to do Natural Cornrows, Braids With Extensions & Kids Hairstyles 

Qualifications:
Level 2 Women’s & Men’s hairdressing
Level 3 Women’s Hairdressing

I’m looking forward to meeting you soon.

 

 

 

Some Recent Clients Styled by Davina

What A Few of Davina’s Clients Have To Say…

Beatrice Nampela

I love all things digital marketing, so when the opportunity came up to join Afrotherapy as a Marketing Assistant and Multi Channel Marketing Apprentice, it was like a match made in heaven.
My mission is to capture the memorable moments our clients experience at the salon and to let others know about it.  I also help to update the website, work on content like the A-Z of Afro Hair Terminology, blogs and assist with all things content creation for the salon.
The next time you see me, I may be asking if it’s ok to capture images or video of your experience at the salon.  Hope to see you soon!

Harriet

Afrotherapy Founder Harriet Kessie-Cudjoe is a talented Creative Director.  She has been passionate about hair and, in particular, multi textured, mixed race and afro hair since the age of 15.  Her extraordinary talent and commitment to the industry has seen her styling hair for over 31 years, winning numerous hairdressing awards along the way and her work widely published in both the trade and consumer press.

When not working in the salon, you’ll find her on hair and fashion shoots for various hair and fashion magazines, training and developing her team or providing comment and advice as a Hair Expert.

What do you love most about hairdressing?  
I love making people look and feel fantastic.  I can’t think of any other job that allows me to be able to do that everyday.  It allows me to be able to express myself including my beliefs and values.  It also gives me the opportunity to nurture and mentor young people.  I find great satisfaction in seeing individuals I’ve trained progress and be successful.

My job also allows me to meet different people from all walks of life. My clients have actually taught me a lot over the years through the interaction that we have and I love learning all the time, so this is a great aspect of my job.

Who do you admire in the hairdressing industry and why? 
There are so many brilliant individuals within the industry.  Vidal Sassoon is a true inspiration and a great ambassador for the industry.  Observing Errol Douglas over the years has taught me to never quit.  I’m inspired by the creativity of people like Desmond Murray and Angelo Seminara.  Also the longevity of people like Charlie Miller and how he has developed his team, kept it as a family business, yet inspired the team to achieve.  I’m also inspired by women like Beverly Cobella and Fiona O’Brien who are leaders in their field, yet have to maintain a family balance.
From the perspective of the business side of the industry, I admire Toni Mascolo of Toni & Guy for their business acumen.

What awards have you won over the years?
I have been fortunate enough to have won several Business & Hairdressing Awards.  These include:

  • Winner, Styling Team of The Year – Black Beauty/WAHL Awards
  • Finalist, L’Oreal Colour Trophy – Mizani Afro Look Award
  • National Finalist – HSBC Start Up Awards
  • Winner, Rising Star of The Year – Black Enterprise Awards
  • Finalist, Avant Garde Stylist of The Year – Black Beauty/WAHL Awards
  • Finalists in 3 categories of the Business Link For London Excellence Awards
  • Regional Finalist – Shell Livewire Young Entrepreneur of The Year
  • Winner, Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year – Afro Hair and Beauty

Some Recent Clients Styled by Harriet

Read What Some of Harriet’s Clients Have To Say…

Salon Review
Cassandra Frith
I was a bit apprehensive going to my appointment. I have locs and my hairline is thinning. The staff at Afrotherapy made me feel very welcome, gave me some good advice and answered my questions with respect and I left with a hairstyle that I am very happy with. It is such a blessing to go to a hairdressers that provides such a professional service with a smile and a cup of tea. Big Up Afrotherapy! I will be coming back again. Thank you. Sandra
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Lola Olusoga
the decor and layout of the salon is great. I went in for a relaxer on 4 year virgin natural hair. Miss Harriett blessed my tresses and days later I am still in LOVE with the results. I had a consultation first, was given before and after style advice. Harriet knows her stuff about hair. I will definitely be returning xx Thanks
Salon Review
Rosemary Baker
My first time at the salon. Harriet was my stylist. She was welcoming. My hair was in a very bad condition. I had a protein treatment put on my hair and a brilliant hair cut. So many compliments from friends. Like I said to Harriet I wish I had known about the salon a long long time ago. Have already booked another visit. Will recommend it to all my friends.
Salon Review
Angela Baidoo
Afrotherapy has been my go-to salon for a number of years, as the service is always over and above my expectations, I am able to talk to Harriet about my hair care and she is always offering up knowledgeable advice on how I can improve and look after my hair,as well as encouraging me to try new things. The salon itself is one of the primary reasons for my continued loyal attendance, it's the best in the area, where you feel welcome and attended to at every stage of your hair service, I look forward to each appointment and hope Afrotherapy continues to grow and thrive in the future.
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Pauline
Afro therapy continue to provide excellent service. All staff are well trained and take a genuine interest in my hair care needs. I am confident to have other stylist treat my hair in the absence of Harriet.
Salon Review
Maxinne
I have been attending this salon since its infancy. Harriet and Joseph have always provided excellent customer services which includes advice best quality products and professional environment. You could be in the west end. The monthly hair plan makes it easier to plan hair care routine. Thanks to a brilliant team!

Joseph

Marketing & Operations Director Joseph Cudjoe bought his first pair of hair clippers at the age of 15 and couldn’t wait to put his skills  to the test.  He quickly established himself as a talented hairdresser offering the latest designs, patterns and fades for men’s hair.

With a keen entrepreneurial spirit, it wasn’t long before Joseph  enrolled on a Business & Finance course where he gained a BTEC National Diploma.  He went on to complete a degree in Marketing & Operations Management and gained a Diploma in Executive Coaching.

What do you love most about hairdressing?      The creativity, constantly changing trends and the opportunity to make a real difference in the afro sector by introducing professionalism, training and opportunities for our employees to excel within the industry.

 My desire is to build a strong and successful team who can go on to achieve great things within the industry for themselves and for the company.

Who do you most admire in the hairdressing industry and why?    Toni Mascolo for his business acumen in turning Toni and Guy into a worldwide hairdressing brand; Alan Austin Smith, the author of Fantastic Hairdresser, Fantastic Boss and Fantastic Salon who has really captured the essence of what it means to be a hairdresser, and  Andrew Phouli and Stelios Andrew who in a short space of time have created a fantastic business and salon group called Rush and have defined a defining image for themselves.

Some Recent Clients Styled by Joseph

What Some of Joseph’s Clients Have To Say…

Salon Review
Tola Erinle
I received excellent service from booking my appointment to leaving the salon. I am very pleased with the results and the care that was given to my hair. The consultation was very thorough and informative, and I was given aftercare tips on how to maintain healthy hair. My stylist, Joseph was polite, professional and hospitable. The ambience of the salon was calm and the head massage was heavenly. I would definitely recommend and will be going back. Thank you so much for a great first experience.
Salon Review
Davina Purple
Had a really good experience at Afrotherapy. My consultation was thorough, both stylists who tended to me were friendly and gentle with my hair and I left with a great trim! Will definitely be back
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Tisana Kaewta Choonhavan
Very nice staffs especially Joseph, the owner of the salon and his wife. It took me eight hours to remove my braids and cornrows. The salon was supposed to be closed at 6 pm but it was finished at 11 pm, yet the salon owner stayed until we finished removing it. Definitely going to come here again.
Salon Review
Kelsey Brown
I'm studying abroad in London for the semester and was super nervous about getting my hair done here. Thank goodness I finally found Afrotherapy. To be completely honest, Afrotherapy gave me one of the best relaxers I've ever had. My hair feels soft and healthy and looks amazing. I couldn't be happier with it!!
Salon Review
Jade
I had a Brazilian blow dry at this salon with a cut and I am very very happy with both. My hair has never felt so soft and healthy. I would definitely recommend this salon and will be going back again.
Salon Review
Maxinne
I have been attending this salon since its infancy. Harriet and Joseph have always provided excellent customer services which includes advice best quality products and professional environment. You could be in the west end. The monthly hair plan makes it easier to plan hair care routine. Thanks to a brilliant team!
Salon Review
Gloria
I must admit I do not normally participate in ratings, however my experience at Afrotherapy compels me to make this an exception, particularly since my experience with Afrotherapy was better than I had expected. Having not been to a hairdressers for the last 5 years since having had a bad experience when my hair was severely damaged through it being overprocessed with the wrong type of relaxer and colouring for my hair, I was therefore extremely cautious in finding a suitable and competent hairdresser. I came across Afrotherapy through doing some online research and although I had previously earmarked a couple of other hairdressers to check out they were immediately removed from my checklist once I found Afrotherapy and read their reviews. Admittedly I was a bit apprehensive in choosing a hairdressers that way as I would normally go through personal recommendations. I was given a thorough consultation and both Chris and Joseph came across as very professional and who definitely knew their stuff where hair is concerned. Ultimately I was extremely pleased with the result of the relaxer and colouring I received from Joseph and ditto with the cut and style I received from Chris. The numerous complements I have received about my hair since then is testament to the skills of them both.