Mentors

International award-winning professionals.

Aycan Kemal

Salon Owner

Bio

I run my own salon - established 22yrs ago. Catering for everyone: ladies, gents & children.

I specialise in all hair types. 90% of my clientele is Afro work. Guinness world record holder ‘Fastest hair braider.’

I've entered BHAs for 10yrs - been a finalist 8 times between 2013 - 2021. I've travelled to Atlanta Bronner Brother Show numerous times to evolve and learn new techniques. Always looking to grow.

Awards

HJ Afro stylist 2017 & 2018.

Multi Black Beauty hair award winner: Hall of Fame Braid Stylist of the year & Natural Stylist of the year.

Barber of the year 2019.

Mentoring subjects

I specialise in designer braids i.e. letter braiding, fine intricate patterns etc.. Croquet braids is a method I do often, where own hair is cornrow braided