AKAI London · Hair Extension & Bespoke Colour Salon

In the heart of
West Hampstead.

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157 Broadhurst Gardens

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Next to West Hampstead Underground station.

The salon

Extensions & colour,
made for you.

Seamless extensions, balayage, highlights and lived-in colour, from a team led by an extension specialist with over 17 years in hair.

AKAI Education

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ABT-accredited extension courses, taught hands-on by Aisha.

“Everyone leaves as the best version of themselves.”

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Aisha, owner of AKAI London, in the salon
Meet the owner

Hi, I’m Aisha.

The proud owner of AKAI. With over 17 years of experience in hair, I’ve turned my lifelong passion into a thriving salon, where clients feel confident and empowered.

“I’m committed to making sure everyone leaves as the best version of themselves.”

Hair extensions are my passion, and I’ve built a proud reputation as an extension specialist. Now I also teach, sharing my knowledge with aspiring stylists through the AKAI Academy.

Aisha · Owner & extension specialist
Services

Extensions. Colour. Finish.

Every service is tailored to you. Your stylist talks you through it at your consultation.

Long blonde extensions by AKAI

Hair extensions

  • Five extension methods
  • Tape extension maintenance
AKAI styling station with gold-etched mirrors

Bespoke colour

  • Colour tint / gloss
  • Balayage & highlights
  • Toners
The AKAI wash lounge

Cut & finish

  • Cut & blow dry
  • Blow dry
  • Brazilian keratin treatment

Full menu and availability on Fresha.

Extensions

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the transformation.

From fine, shoulder-length hair to long, full, glossy waves, blended and coloured to match. Slide the gold handle across, or drag the picture.

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Before: fine, shoulder-length hair After: long, full honey-balayage extensions BeforeAfter
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Illustrative AI demonstration of an extension transformation.

AKAI London Education

Premium education
for hairdressers.

Hands-on extension courses at our West Hampstead salon, taught by Aisha, an extension specialist with over 17 years in hair. Small, intimate classes, every course ABT accredited, so you leave certified and qualified.

1 day · ABT accredited

Ultimate Weave Masterclass

  • 4 weave techniques + hybrids
  • Placement, sectioning & tension
  • Colour matching, cutting & blending
  • Consultation, amount of hair & pricing
  • Maintenance & removal
1 day · ABT accredited

Nano & Tape Masterclass

  • Nano ring technique (full method)
  • Tape extensions (full method)
  • Placement for different hair types
  • Blending, cutting & styling
  • Consultation, amount of hair & pricing
  • Maintenance & removal
2 days · ABT accredited

Complete Extension Mastery

  • All weave techniques (4 methods)
  • Nano ring extensions
  • Tape extensions
  • Placement for all hair types & desired looks
  • Colour matching, cutting & blending
  • Consultation, amount of hair & pricing
  • Maintenance & removal
  • Business & client advice
ABT accredited certificateProfessional kit includedSmall, intimate class size Hands-on training with AishaLifetime student supportBusiness & pricing advice

Prices and dates on request.

Tell us which course you’re interested in and Aisha will send you the details and the next dates.

Or message us on Instagram.

Extension wefts and colour rings at AKAI
The team

The hands behind the hair.

Aisha

Aisha

Owner · Extension specialist

Over 17 years in hair, and a proud reputation as an extension specialist.

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Olivia

Olivia

Colour specialist

Over a decade creating effortless, lived-in colour: soft coppers, dimensional brunettes and bright, seamless blondes. Formerly Head of Education.

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Chantelle

Chantelle

Extension specialist

Passion and precision in every strand, plus colour from balayage to colour corrections, tailored to your skin tone and lifestyle.

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Hunni

Hunni

Hair stylist

Trained in 2022 and learning every trick of the trade from Aisha. Passionate about colour and stunning transformations.

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Reviews
★★★★★
5.0

From 632 reviews on Fresha.

“Aisha’s knowledge and attention to detail to my request were amazing.”Gloria K · Fresha
“Always great! The girls are all so lovely and good at what they do!”Laura S · Fresha
“Lovely face frame highlights with Hunni! Thanks soo much xx”Diane H · Fresha
AKAI London shopfront, 157 Broadhurst Gardens
Visit

Find us.

157 Broadhurst Gardens
West Hampstead, London NW6 3AU

Next to West Hampstead Underground station.

Tuesday – Friday10:00 – 18:00
Saturday9:30 – 18:00
Sunday & MondayClosed