West Hampstead · London

AKAI

Specialist Hair Extension & Bespoke Colour Salon.

157 Broadhurst Gardens

Right by West Hampstead station.

A charcoal door, gold letters, and a room built around your hair.

The salon

Five extension methods.
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 Academy

Step through the mirror.

The Ultimate Weave Masterclass: three weave methods, a bonus method, and an accredited certificate.

“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.

Prices are starting points. Your stylist confirms the exact price at consultation.

Long blonde extensions by AKAI

Hair extensions

  • Five extension methodsConsultation
  • Tape maintenance package£175
AKAI styling station with gold-etched mirrors

Bespoke colour

  • Colour tint / glossfrom £70
  • Balayage & highlightsConsultation
  • TonersConsultation
The AKAI wash lounge

Cut & finish

  • Cut & blow dryfrom £67
  • Blow dryfrom £15
  • Brazilian keratin treatmentConsultation

Full menu, live prices and availability on Fresha.

AKAI Academy

The Ultimate
Weave Masterclass.

Learn not just one but three weave methods, plus an exclusive bonus method, from Aisha, so you can choose the right one for each and every client.

£275
or split into 3 instalments
Health & safety
Consultation
Colour matching
Placement & beading
Sewing
Cutting techniques
Maintenance & removal
Costing
Online · self-pacedVideos + PDF manualABT accredited certificateLifetime support
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Extension wefts and colour rings at the AKAI Academy
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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The work

Real clients. Real hair.

Honey balayage at AKAI under the pink neon sign The AKAI shopfront at 157 Broadhurst Gardens Long blonde balayage Chocolate brown waves The wash lounge Soft blonde balayage in front of the rose wall Long dark extensions The AKAI retail shelf Icy blonde waves Balayage lob Glossy brunette extensions
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
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