Team

Sarah McKenna

Founder of vixen & blush and the london hair lab

Sarah graduated in 2005 from University College Dublin with a BSc(Hons) in biochemistry and an undergraduate award for research. A career in the pharmaceutical industry in the areas of oncology and diabetes was a natural next step and Sarah worked for 6 years in these fascinating fields of science. However, during this time Sarah discovered a passion for hair extensions. She began to employ her research and development skills in this specialist area of hairdressing and spent 3 years finding a reliable and high-quality source of human hair, before finally opening Vixen & Blush as a one chair salon in 2012.

Armed with this superior quality hair, direct from her suppliers, Sarah was able to offer a more competitive price for expert hair extensions services and the salon grew rapidly through word of mouth.

In 2018 The London Hair Lab was founded as a wholesale hair company so that Sarah could supply hair and training to high-end salons across the UK and the USA, while continuing to grow Vixen & Blush as a leading hair extensions specialist salon in London.

Sarah continues to strive for perfection and wants to provide the safest most discreet and wearable hair extensions for all.

Danielle Pink

Director of Vixen & Blush

Danielle has been a key part of Vixen & Blush from the beginning. Joining forces with Sarah in 2013 Danielle has developed the salon’s offering and built #teamvixen from scratch. Danielle started her career in her hometown in Kent. Once qualified, Danielle worked in full service salons in Kent and London before joining Vixen & Blush and qualifying in hair extensions. Danielle is now the head trainer for Vixen & Blush and holds HABIA certification.

Danielle works tirelessly to uphold standards of service and care at Vixen & Blush and always remains focussed on the client as the centre of everything that we do.

Samantha

Salon manager

Samantha joined Vixen & Blush in 2014 and is the salon manager at Rathbone Square. Sam takes care of the newer members of #teamvixen and likes to make sure all our clients are happy with their new hair when they leave the salon.

Sam began her hairdressing career in Essex, before moving to London to work in a full service salon. When joining Vixen & Blush, Sam gained her qualification in hair extensions and has since become and expert in all methods.

Brodie

Senior Stylist

Brodie began her career as a salon apprentice in her hometown of Leicester at a well-regarded salon called George’s. She gained her NVQ level 2 and a lot of experience with session work and in the salon before moving to London to further her career.

Her experience included working alongside celeb hair stylist Chris Appleton on photoshoots and at fashion shows, where her passion for hair extensions first began.

Hannah

Senior Stylist

Hannah studied Art and Design before beginning an apprenticeship in hair in her hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon. At the well-regarded salon, Matthew Curtis, Hannah was able to gain her NVQ level 3 and became a colour technician with a busy list of clients.

During this time Hannah was also involved in session work alongside her mentor, Matthew Curtis. With experience at New York Fashion week, on TOWIE and on those famous Tresemme ads on the TV, Hannah is used to working to the highest aesthetic standards in the industry.

Megan

Senior Stylist

Megan began her career in theatre hair and makeup in London's West End learning about the world of wigs and hair pieces.  In 2012 Megan decided to translate that experience into a career as a hair extensions specialist and gained her qualification closer to home in a local salon in Surrey.  Megan joined Vixen & Blush with 7 years experience as a hair extensions specialist.

Jade

Senior Stylist

Sophie

Senior Stylist

Sophie began her career at the age of 15 having chosen to do hairdressing qualifications alongside GCSEs.  With such a head-start on her chosen career path, Sophie soon found herself in high demand for Weddings and made dry styling her first creative outlet.  However, it was during this time that Sophie found her true passion was for adding extra hair in with hair extensions and decided to gain further qualification and experience in this field.  Sophie joined Vixen & Blush with 5 years experience as a hair extensions specialist.

Skye

Senior Stylist

Skye began working in hair salons at the age of 14 as an apprentice.  She gained her NVQ certificate at the age of 16 and began to learn more about hair extensions as soon as she was qualified.  Skye was offering a full service to her clients including balayage and trend-led colour services, cutting, styling and hair extensions but quickly realised she got most satisfaction from creating hair from nowhere and so she pursued a career as a hair extensions specialist.  She has 6 years experience in this niche area of hairdressing and wants nothing more than to put her knowledge and passion into creating the best client experience she can.

Natasha

Client Relations Manager

Natasha was head-hunted by Sarah – as she was spotted in a skin clinic and stood out for her exceptional customer service skills and how calm she is under pressure. Tasha is first and foremost caring as a person and will use all of her resources to help make a client’s journey at Vixen & Blush as smooth as possible.

Tasha has spent 3 years at Vixen & Blush and is the first person client’s see when they walk in the door, and the first person they speak to on the phone.