Meet Akosua! As an Artist with a background in painting, Akosua has many years of training.  Her background includes Natural Hair and Braiding from the prestigious Hair Salon Khamit Kinks of Brooklyn, NY. She has also studied “French cutting techniques” at the renowned CARSTEN Institute of Cosmetology in Manhattan, NY where she graduated. 

Akosua has been able to blend all of her experiences and love of curls/color into styles like the Afro kinky twist, Micro Braiding and Hair Weaving for the last 25 years making her-self known in her industry for creating looks with extensions that have a natural flow and appearance. In the last eight years she has slowly transitioned into being a Hair Piece & Wig Designer and at one point, creating textures and wigs by hand in a variety of textures and colors for her clients in Brooklyn, NY.

Her passion started when she noticed the lack of quality and realistic options in the local beauty supply stores and the unpredictability of ordering online as more and more clients came in with thinning or extreme hair loss. For some customers she realized that a hairpiece or wig was a necessity rather than a luxury.

 Since starting her new career path, she has worked with singers, actresses and many clients in the entertainment field making them custom wigs.  Today at Hair Journeys she is the Buyer & Curator, where she hand selects ready-made wigs from around the world and also designs some of the pieces which will be available for sale at the Salon. This will include different price points, colors, textures and lengths for clients who love to wear wigs/hair pieces for style variety or as a hair-loss solution.

Meet Tara! Tara has been providing make-up services in the Capital Region for 8 years. Her passion lays in the desire to make clients feel beautiful through the artistry of make-up, and with no rules or limits! She provides make-up + beauty services for all events including bridal, fashion, pageant, prom, and more.

Graduate of Aesthetic Science Institute

Meet Shay! She has a combined passion for skincare and wellness while also priding herself in client education from a holistic view. She is excited to provide clients with customized facials, full body waxing, and brow enhancement services. Her goal is to ensure that her clients have a relaxed experience & the pampering feel of a signature spa.  She is excited to be a part of the Hair Journeys Team and can’t wait to make new connections with new clients. Beyond esthetics, Shay enjoys all things fitness, hot yoga, and pilates.