our partners and brands

we proudly carry davines products and use their color lines as well. davines is a “b cOrp”, which signifies that they adhere to high ethical and environmental standards in producing their products. as part of their mission, “The formulations favor the use of ingredients of natural origin, are generated with renewable electric energy and packaged minimizing the environmental impact, inspired by the ideal of Sustainable Beauty as an inseparable unity between Beauty and Good.” read more about davines, their amazing products, and sustainability here: Davines World

Our Team

Salon owner Anjel Mclaughlin opened AKADA in 1997 and has over 30 years experience in the hair industry. She has trained nationally and internationally with Vidal Sassoon, Toni and Guy, Vivienne Mackinder ,Joseph DiMaggio, Anna Picito and many more.

Anjel has currently stepped away from working on clients.

Her focus is on the client experience; helping create an atmosphere of hospitality; a place where people can relax, be taken care of, and leave feeling beautiful & refreshed.

For her team of stylists, she is focused on creating a thriving team atmosphere, with an emphasis on work life balance, team communication, team & salon values. Additionally, the continued development of each team member in reaching their career goals and mastering their craft.

It is very fulfilling to work alongside my staff in helping develop their skills, not only as hairdressers, but as empowered humans accomplishing their goals. With so much experience, at some point giving back, and helping others takes center stage over personal accomplishments. Excellence is a driving core value that we all share at AKADA, because of that it creates an alignment that drives us all to be our best. It is very exciting to watch them grow and succeed.

• Hometown

• Columbus, OH

• Background

• Hairdressing, Management,
  Coaching, Consulting
  & Teaching

• GO-TO WARDROBE STAPLE

• Great lipstick &
  a perfect handbag

• Product Pick

• Davines Blow Dry Primer

• A new cut helps me feel

• Fresh

• fav style

• Creating a signature look for a client

Our stylists are required to travel for training sessions at least once per year in an attempt to expand their minds and hone in on their fashion sense. We believe these experiences are part of the larger learning experience that keeps our industry fresh and our stylists sharp. The stylists personal education fund is derived from 10% of every product purchase they sell.

Interested in working with us? Find out more here.