Meet the Team

	Danusha Walden Owner With a wealth of industry experience under her belt, Danusha realised her dream in opening her very own salon in 2006. Danusha has worked in high level salons in Bournemouth and London and trained at the prestigious Goldwell academy in Mayfair. Along with the team she is committed to continuing her skills and regularly attends training at the Aveda academy in London and Master Jams in Europe, to ensure Olimi clients receive the very best in service, cutting, colouring and styling. Using Aveda products in both hair and Beauty.
	Laura Moore Style Director Laura has been with Olimi since 2006 and has completed all her training here. She has trained in cutting and colouring both in-house and at the Aveda Institute in Covent Garden, London, as well as a masterclass with international stylist Erminio. Laura has now progressed and has achieved an assessors course so she can pass on her extensive knowledge to trainee stylists. Laura continually strives to further develop her training in order to enhance her skills.
	Sophie Daykin Senior Stylist /Beauty Therapist Sophie has been working in the hair and beauty industry for over 11 years. She has received extensive training at the Aveda Institute in both hair and beauty. Sophie does mostly all of the treatments at Olimi, including Bio Sculpture Gel Nails, St Tropez tanning and Eyelash Extensions. Sophie has ongoing training, having recently been to Aveda’s International Master Jam show to keep up with the latest techniques and looks. Having recently returned from Maternity leave, Sophie is available 3 days a week.
	Annabella Hodge Creative Director (Freelance) Annabella has been in the hair and beauty industry for over 10 years. She is constantly inspired by colour, texture and shape. Annabella is renowned for her sense of style and highly diverse creative ability.
	Becky Howell Stylist Becky has attended advanced cutting and colouring courses and is now a full time member of the team. Becky enjoys all aspects of being a Hair Stylist and has an established and loyal clientele.
	Gemma Waterjohns Freelance Stylist Gemma has been in the industry for over 18 years. She is a valued member of the Olimi team and works with us 3 days a week. She is a well established and talented hairdresser with wonderful clientele that comes back again and again.
	Olivia Walker Stylist Since a young girl Olivia has always enjoyed being creative and has found the artistic aspects of hairdressing really enjoyable. Her strengths lie in experimenting with Aveda colour along with shape and texture to give her clients an individual look. Since working at Olimi she has grown as a stylist and loves to pass on to guests her product knowledge. She is now beginning her level 3 in advanced hairdressing.
	Daniel Thomas Stylist